philadelphia flower show

the philadelphia flower show started yesterday and runs through next weekend.

national cathedral flower show

one of the highlights of spring in washington is the all hallows guild's annual flower mart at the national cathedral, which starts today 10am-6 and runs through saturday 10-5, rain or shine. you can buy cool plants, eat great food, climb the cathedral's tower or take a ride. the admission is free, but vendor proceeds go toward the cathedral's gardens, grounds and woodlands.

united states botanical garden

here is a quick shot while driving past the united states botanical garden earlier this week. the botanical garden is a great place to visit in dc this time of year because it is so warm and very humid inside due to the orchid show: great for soothing winter's dry skin and blistered spirit here on the snowbound east coast. i heart those crazy-huge greenhouses!

winter garden shows

Ok, i am sick of talking about, looking at and thinking about snow: we got another 15" today! of course i am thinking of gardening. when will i see a snow crocus? i usually see them now. what about some much needed inspiration? indoors? yes! here is a list of upcoming garden shows: hope one is in your area.

•ORCHID SPECTACULAR: through March 14, Belmont, NC 

•THE CONNECTICUT FLOWER and GARDEN SHOW: FEB 18-21
•THE RHODE ISLAND SPRING FLOWER and GARDEN SHOW: Feb.18-21, providence, RI
•AKRON HOME and FLOWER SHOW: FEB 26-28
•PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW: Feb. 28-March 7
•SOUTHERN SPRING HOME and GARDEN SHOW: March 3-7, Charlotte, NC
•EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER and GARDEN FESTIVAL: March 3–May 16, 
•CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS FLOWER SHOW: MARCH 5-7, worcester, ma
•CHICAGO FLOWER and; GARDEN SHOW: march 6-14, navy pier
•BOSTON FLOWER and GARDEN SHOW: march 24-28

•THE CINCINNATI 21st ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW: april 17-25 
•PIEDMONT PLANT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL: April 29-May 2, Greenville, SC.
•CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW: May 25-29, Chelsea, London, England.