For more than two decades, the Southeastern Flower Show has been eagerly anticipated as the harbinger of spring. In particular this year, the magnificent indoor gardens and blooming displays are sure to be a welcome sight for the sore eyes of drought-weary gardeners...
For more than two decades, the Southeastern Flower Show (www.flowershow.org) has been eagerly anticipated as the harbinger of spring. In particular this year, the magnificent indoor gardens and blooming displays are sure to be a welcome sight for the sore eyes of drought-weary gardeners. Imagine That!, the 2008 Southeastern Flower Show, will be held Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2008 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Highlights will include extravagant exhibition gardens, artistic displays, horticultural competitions, a retail marketplace and a roster of stimulating speakers and interaction demonstrations.
Nan Henson, 2008 Show Chairman, notes, “We want to inspire gardeners of all experience levels with fabulous displays, juried horticultural competitions and fascinating demonstrations which our landscape professionals have planned for this year’s Show. We are fortunate to have the creative talents of Chuck Henry as our Director of Show Design. Our Imagine That! theme allows our exhibitors’ imaginations to soar as they create their wonderful gardens, educational displays, flower arrangements and retail booths.
Featuring a new theme every year, the Southeastern Flower Show inspires and entertains visitors, regardless of their gardening acumen. More than 200 invited judges from across the country critique the entries of the expert horticulturists. Unlike commercial home and garden shows, the Atlanta-based event is produced by a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting horticultural excellence in addition to awareness and conservation of the natural environment. A highlight of the Show is The Legacy Garden, an annual outreach program that provides assistance with creating or augmenting a garden for a deserving local community institution or organization each year. In 2008, the Legacy Garden will be awarded to the Horticultural Therapy program at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, including the Byrd Barrier-Free Garden and the Infusion Center Deck.
About the Southeastern Flower Show
The Southeastern Flower Show proudly continues its reign as the region’s premiere juried gardening and horticultural event. For more than two decades, spectacular displays created by top garden designers have showcased the latest landscaping trends as well as the newest and most desirable plant material and gardening products. In addition to competition in floral design, horticulture, landscape and photography, the five-day indoor gardening extravaganza appeals to a variety of interests.
Imagine That!, the 21st annual Southeastern Flower Show, will be led by Show Chairman Nan Henson and her team of over 2,000 volunteers. Honorary Chairs for the 2008 Show are long-time Southeastern Flower Show supporters Tom and Beth Ventulett. The Show artist is Timothy Martin. Show tickets are available at www.flowershow.org or by calling 404/351-1074.