GT Talk #9: Home & Garden Show - somewhere in Ontario 2010

Looks like it is more Home than garden, but it is not far from me, so I would be interested if I am not working.

I’ll be back home from vacation then , so I may be called upon more so others can “take off”.

-- jroot

I don’t think they have the exhibitors list up yet for this year. Hopefully there will be lots of gardening stuff.

If someone knows of a better one in the region let me know. London perhaps? April 17-19

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

Canada Blooms: The Toronto Flower & Garden Festival, March 17-21, 2010 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. $18.00

http://www.canadablooms.com/site/visit/index.htm

Stratford Garden Festival, March 4 – 7 at the Stratford Rotary Complex $8.00

http://www.stratfordgardenfestival.com/

-- jroot

I’d prefer not to do Toronto… the Stratford one looks interesting. I’d go there.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

here are the seminars at the London one.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

I guess that because Toronto is closer to me than London, it always gets me going. It is HUGE. Sometimes, the show is great, other times it is disappointing, but I always learn something. My wife likes to go there also, as our son lives not too far away.

-- jroot

if it had been at the International Centre, I wouldn’t have a problem… but now you’re talking “Toronto” .. my heart start pounding at the thought of it…

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

It is in the exhibition area at the Direct Energy Centre this year. It is MUCH easier to get access to, and a lot better parking as well, although outdoors.

-- jroot

I have been to Canada Blooms a couple times and although I loved it, I find it is way too big for me to do anymore. As soon as I walk through the door, I zone out and become overwhelmed. I have enjoyed the London Home and Garden show too. But I found it has more ‘Home Improvement” stuff than gardening. My DD (WyndyAcre) and I went to the Stratford Home and Garden Show last year. It had some really good vendors and exhibitors. I would go again. Another one I have enjoyed is the Forest Garden Show. I know Forest is pretty far for almost anyone else but me. And it is not huge. Maybe that’s one of the reasons I enjoy it. Lots of good ideas, interesting garden art and plants to buy, reasonably priced.

-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'

What if we look at “Stratford” then??

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

Sounds good to me.

March 4 -7th. Mark it on your calendar….............

-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'

That’s three of us so far… anyone else interested?

Next questions.
1. which day?
2. what time?

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

I’m not available on the Saturday.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

I’ve been to the ones in Toronto too, and its so hectic and busy.

-- Gardening is Great Therapy!!.....Georgian Bay area....zone 5b

I would be interested in the Stratford show. I have two sisters in the area that I could visit as well. WIN WIN.

Unfortunately though, I will be out of the country for this one. :(

-- jroot

hmmmm

next idea????

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

Forest ??? Do I know this one?

-- jroot

I couldn’t find a website for it … I think it is located northwest of London. It would be quite a drive but as long as I planned for it, then it would a wonderful trip.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

I am interested in going to a show. I’ll let you guys pick though.

-- Remember when you were young, you shone like the sun.. shine on you crazy diamond

I think the idea fizzled out.

I might still go to the Stratford one or maybe the Kitchener one.
If someone want to attend one of those let me know and that’s where I’ll go.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

I’ll probably go to the Stratford Garden show. Fri. would probably be the best day for me.

-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'

then I’ll plan for Stratford on the Friday. (or Saturday)

Where: Stratford Garden Show
Date:March 5th. or 6th????

hmm I want to hear the speakers on Saturday..
I want to hear the presentation on the native trees/shrubs at 12:30
and then 1:30 Frankie’s Flowers is going to be there.. COOL
I’ll have to think about this.. both days???

I’ll be wearing my GT shirt :)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

MsDeb, Saturday could work ok for me, too. I picked Fri. bc earlier you thought you’d be unable to do Sat. You aren’t forgetting an important appt, are you? :-)

-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'

I know.. I know….. it’s like the “Canada vs Slovakia”—who to cheer for :)
If we choose Saturday (because I really, really want to hear the Native plants discussion) I will ask my group if they’d postpone for a week.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

I’ve been able to postpone my Gathering until the 13th.
So—I’ll be going to the Stratford event on the Saturday.

I will be at the presentations for most of the day and I’ll be wearing my GT golf-shirt. I hope to connect with everyone there.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

Guess who I saw at the Stratford Garden Festival today, wearing her Garden Tenders Shirt. She recogniized mine before I saw her. A good place to meet gardening friends.

MsDebbieP had just come from an exciting speaker. I’ll let her fill you in on the exciting details that she heard. Meanwhile here are a few photos from the show, ... for those who couldn’t make it.

-- jroot

hey, that’s a good picture of me! Thanks :)

wasn’t that tree ‘metal art” thingy amazing—the wall hanging? I saw someone walking away with it. I thought it was stunning ..
of course the dumpster garden was my favourite.

Great photos Jroot.

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan

That is a very nice picture of you, MsDeb. It was good to see you and Rick. Right about where you said you’d be. I’m glad you enjoyed the Show….I thought it was a really nice one. Lots of gardening ideas.
After I left you, my friend and I walked around for a little longer, but couldn’t spot jroot. :( so it was time for us to head home.
What a beautiful day for the drive. We enjoyed ourselves….....wish more of our GT friends could have enjoyed it with us. :-)

-- 'To plant a Garden is to believe in Tomorrow'

next time!!!

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a) http://www.execulink.com/~yohan