Calling all flower girls and green thumbs: Head to the 2009 Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle, which will run Feb. 18 to 22 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center. Rated second among national garden shows, the “Sustainable Spaces. Beautiful Places”-themed event will feature seminars and shopping at 350 exhibits for creating sustainable gardens.
Six acres of display gardens will range from 100 to 1,800 square feet, in addition to compact “container gardens” for urban apartment-dwelling gardeners. Seminars will include discussion about low-water garden designs, natural garden care, drip irrigation, and incorporating native plants and organic vegetables.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 18 to 21 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 22. Cost: $20 for adults; $9 for students 25 and under with valid student ID; $4 for children 6 to 17; free for children 5 and under. Advance tickets are available online for a discounted price of $16, but must be purchased by Feb. 17. Visit www.gardenshow.com for more information.
If you miss the Seattle dates, be sure to make it to the San Francisco Flower & Garden show March 18 to 22.
Super Saver Sleeps During Garden Show
Seattle Super Saver, operated by Seattle’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, is offering specials at three downtown hotels for the Northwest Flower & Garden Show.
*Hotel Monaco Seattle*—a Kimpton boutique hotel near *Pike Place Market*—is offering a rate of $159 per night plus tax and free parking.
*Hotel Vintage Park*—another Kimpton hotel located across from the stunning *Seattle Public Library*—is offering a rate of $119 per night plus tax and half off parking.
Additionally, now through March 31, the Arctic Club Hotel near Pioneer Square is offering rates of $146.25 for a king room, $161.25 for a room with two queen beds and $176.25 for a premier king room. The Arctic Club Hotel rates are 25 percent off their standard room rates.
Book these packages at www.seattlesupersaver.com or by calling 800-535-7071; from outside the United States and Canada, call +1-206-461-5882.
