Sustainable Gardening to Take Center Stage at Flower and Garden Show

Salmon Bay Events, organizers of North America’s third largest flower and garden show, shared initial details on the 2009 Northwest Flower & Garden Show including the show’s theme – “Sustainable Spaces. Beautiful Places.”

Northwest Flower & Garden Show

WHEN: Feb. 18 - 22, 2009 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.   WHERE: Washington State Convention and Trade Center 7th & Pike Seattle, WA MORE INFORMATION: www.gardenshow.com

“Next year’s show will place a major focus on gardening materials and techniques that are good for the environment,” said Duane Kelly, chairman and founder of the annual event, now in its twenty-first year. “Show goers can expect to come away with a number of great ideas that conserve resources such as water and soil while, at the same time, making their gardens more self-sustaining and easier to care for.”
 
During the past year, organic gardening and vegetable gardening have grown in popularity thanks to the public’s keen interest in doing what’s best for the environment.  The movement has also gained traction with consumers seeking homegrown fruits and vegetables that not only taste better but reduce ever increasing grocery bills.
 
The annual event, which will span a total of six acres, showcases 25 full-scale gardens and offers over 120 free seminars for both veteran and aspiring gardeners looking for ideas and information on how to reinvigorate any outdoor living space. This year, full-scale gardens will focus on a greener future, featuring the elements of a sustainable lifestyle including native plants, organic vegetable gardens, creative recycling and composting.