This annual early spring show, held at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, features garden and landscape exhibitors along with approximately 150 vendors. Among the show's highlights are flower-arranging demonstrations, winery exhibits, complimentary landscape designs by students studying the subject at the State University of New York at Cobleskill and various lectures. For a nominal fee, bring soil for testing by the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Free parking with shuttle service to the show is available.
Capital District Garden and Flower Show
Northeast Show Promoters
12 Avis Drive
Latham, NY 12110
518-786-1529
gardenandflowershow.com
Get ready for spring at this late winter flower show, hosted by the Garden Scape Professionals Association, an organization for landscape, garden supply and professional nurserymen in the Rochester region. The Rochester Flower Show is held at the Dome Center south of Rochester. Kids can tour the Children's Garden exhibit and take home their own plant. Along with lectures and demonstrations, performances by local entertainers are featured throughout the show. A special benefit preview reception is held the day before the show's official opening.
Garden Scape Professionals Association
P.O. Box 1113
Webster, NY 14580-1113
585-455-4562
rochesterflowershow.com
Beat the winter with a dose of spring at the Syracuse Flower and Garden Show held at the city's Onocenter. The show includes display gardens, competition gardens and themed floral design competitions for professional florists. Attend educational seminars on horticulture, or take the kids to Children's Discovery Garden. The Artisan's Garden features paintings, photos and hand-made jewelery. Bring your wallet -- the show has over 100 vendors.
Syracuse Flower and Garden Show
Baringer and Associates
25 Clinton Ave.
Cortland, NY 13045
800-979.-879
cnyblooms.com