Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Tis the season, That makes me Jolly!, 1 by Ric_of_MAF

Ric_of_MAF wrote:
It' flower show season:
Starting with: The PA Garden Expo will be February 21st through February 23rd. This is a small show and without discounts can be an expense. $8 parking, $10 advance tickets, $13 door. It's so nice to see something Green. Nearly all exhibits are done by commercial landscapers, so there's a lot of hardscape, water features, and really nice plantings. Some years the plantings are a jumble of seasons and may have tropicals added as filler. This years show had more conservative and realistic plantings.http://www.pagardenexpo.org/

Next Friday February 28 starts the PA Garden Show of York and runs through Sunday March 2, 2014. This show seems to get better every year. Advance tickets are $10, with specials $5 at 5PM. Parking is free.http://pagsy.com/

March 1st also begins the 2014 Maryland Home & Garden Show MARYLAND STATE FAIRGROUNDS
TIMONIUM, MARYLAND
March 1 Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm*
March 2 Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
March 7 Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
March 8 Saturday 10:00am - 9:00pm*
March 9 Sunday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Adults $12.00
Seniors (62+) $10.00
Children Ages 6-12 $3.00 Parking is free.
There is also a large craft fair running in another building, By waiting till the second weekend you get a bonus of The Maryland Orchid Society Show & Sale in Horticulture Hall. Which only runs that last weekend.
http://www.mdhomeandgarden.com/spring

Last but definitely not least is the "REALLY BIG SHEW"
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is an annual event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in March. It is the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show. http://theflowershow.com/show-info
Show Hours
Friday, February 28 (PHS members preview) 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Saturday, March 1 (PHS members preview) 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, March 1 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 2 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Mon. - Fri., March 3-7 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday, March 8 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 9 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
General admission is $27+1, but many different deals are available
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Parking is expensive and a free for all.
Holly and I discovered how pleasant it is to go by train.
http://www.patripsbytrain.com/events/philadelphia-flower-sho...
A Duo Pack is available for adults for $60. 2 train tickets, 2 show tickets,Free transportation via SEPTA to Market East Station. We board at Middletown, Pa.(free parking)