Here’s another hotel choice for your stay when you attend The Northwest Flower and Garden Show, which runs from February 18-22, 2009. Doors open at 9:00 AM on all the mornings. The Sixth Avenue Inn is a little easier on the pocketbook, but over 6 blocks from the convention center. Nonetheless, you may save money [...]
Earlier today, I recommended some hotels that are close to the Washington State Convention Center. If you’re planning to attend the Show, I suggest making reservations now as the closest hotels fill quickly. You can either follow the links below to make reservations or call (800) 821-0339 outside California or (805) 496-1251 within California. The [...]
Recommended hotels for the Northwest Flower and Garden Show.
by Amy Grisak Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but for many gardeners the real splendor is enjoyed with the nose. Incorporating fragrant plants in the garden enriches the experience. It’s one thing to appreciate the beauty of a garden in full bloom and quite another to be enveloped by the intoxicating [...]
If you haven’t yet seen the fun garden design game on the Northwest Flower and Garden Show site, you should check it out. To get there, click on the homepage and go to the tab that says “Cool Stuff” and then “Design a Garden! Game”. To play, click the arrows at the bottom right of [...]
Dear Flora, Am I the only worried about my dormant plants in all this snow? Cold Dear Cold, I hope that you are staying both warm and safe with our extreme winter weather. And I don’t want you to worry about your plants. Most perennials will probably be just fine and will bloom when ready [...]
As you know, we have been following Steve Haizlip from New Leaf Creations as he builds his Show Garden for this year’s show. Here is his email that I just received: Dear Flora and Readers: Well things are moving slowly here in Issaquah as the cold weather and snow has really dictated what we can [...]
