2012 Garden and Patio Shows
Spring is almost here and it’s time to get excited about gardening. So get your calendar out, I’m going tell you about two gardening events that are sure to get you fired up. The Gulf Coast Garden and Patio Show is March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The Jackson Garden and Patio show will take place on March 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Mississippi Trade Mart at the State Fair Grounds. The Gardening and Patio Shows are the places to find the hottest and newest trees, flowers, and shrubs for your landscape. These shows are truly a gardener’s paradise. The Mississippi Garden and Patio shows began in 1998 as a partnership between Mississippi State University, Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, and Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association. The shows are designed with the whole family in mind and children will love all of the activities. All of your favorite vendors will be on hand with the latest plants and shrubs for 2012 along with equipment and gear that will make your chores a little easier. You’ll also find beautiful fountains and water features and other garden accessories. Gardening experts will provide free seminars all three days. You can have your soil tested for free and experts from Mississippi State University Extension Service will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. So make plans to attend one or both of these great garden shows, the Gulf Coast Garden and Patio Show is March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in Biloxi or the Jackson Garden and Patio Show March 16th, 17th, and 18th. I’ll be there and I hope to see you there too. I’m Gary Bachman for Southern Gardening.