Sneak peek at Canada Blooms 2010
In mid-Feb I start to get the garden show itch. I’m sick of a white and grey landscape and longing for a shot or two (or 16) of colour.
Info about Canada Blooms 2010 is starting to trickle in and it’s encouraging. Some of my–and others’–pointed comments on last year’s show have had an effect:
1. The return of a theme for the show: “Passions.”
2. The return of Gardeners’ Fare, the section for non-profit groups to tell the world about their work. Current info from Blooms lists more than 20 exhibitors, including the Canadian Peony Society, Evergreen – Brick Works, Greater Toronto Rose & Garden Society, Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) and a bunch more. I always love this section, full of dedicated enthusiasts, and am thrilled that it’s returning.
Of course you know the new location for the show: the Direct Energy Centre at the CNE. No more trying to figure out which way is up in those cramped elevators!
As usual, there will be dozens of dreamy display gardens, and a full slate of speakers each day on topics like veggies, houseplants, clematis, laying stones and other garden know-how.
It’s still a pricey show, though I think admission is the same as last year. You can save a bit, though, with special deals:
- Go after 5 pm and you pay only $14 at the box office.
- Order online at https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=CB2010 and you save about $2 per ticket (and don’t have to stand in line).
- Get one free ticket to Canada Blooms by calling Grey Power at 1-866-295-6903 or go to their website at https://www.greypower.com/CB_landing_contest for a no-obligation auto/home insurance quote. (Limit one ticket per person offer valid until March 14, 2010.
Get the whole blooomin’ story at www.canadablooms.com.
–Mary Fran McQuade, writer, gardener and BGS member/blogger
(Contact: beachgsblogger@gmail.com)
