Chicago Flower Show Trip March 9, 2010

Event Date and Time:

March 9, 2010 - 9:00am

The Lake County Farm Bureau invites you to join us for a day of beauty, color and splendor at the 2010 Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show being held at Navy Pier in Chicago. The 2010 BELGARD Chicago Flower & Garden Show offers something for everyone...

From the intricately designed lush themed-gardens of the midway, to hands-on demonstrations and in-the-soil workshops, to realistic garden displays that can translate into your own yard or balcony and educate you about sustainable and achievable results, you will find Chicago's first blush with spring to be invigorating.

The 2010 Show will offer free educational seminars daily that will range in topics and skill levels from novice to expert, from shade gardening to sustainable landscaping to cross-pollination and more...these seminars are just one more reason to spend the day at the 2009 Chicago Flower & Garden Show. Hands-on, in-the-soil, workshops on container gardening, planting and perennials will also be offered.

So whether you are a beginning gardener seeking information on what plants work well in the sun or shade, or a frustrated gardener who needs some help taking things to the next level, or a horticultural aficionado who is looking for what's new and trendy in landscape design and horticulture, you'll find it all at the 2009 BELGARD Chicago Flower & Garden Show. Be prepared to be inspired, educated and motivated!

Show Features

Navy Pier is proud to host a world-class, citywide flower and garden show which, for many years, has been a welcomed harbinger of spring for many Chicagoans.

Popular highlights of the 2010 show include:

Lush Themed Gardens spotlighting the styles of Chicago's acclaimed theaters with top Midwest landscapers and in keeping with the 2010 show theme: “Cultivating Great Performances
Horticulture Competitions - individuals, as well as clubs and businesses will demonstrate their passion for horticulture in three categories
Marketplace selling garden and green-related services and products
Garden Gourmet featuring the culinary talents of top chefs from Chicago and beyond
Educational Seminars presenting local and national horticulture and botany experts
Kids’ Activity Garden is a playground and more for youngsters

Tablescapes to get inspired with green ideas for home and party entertaining by top creative talents

See what’s new in the consumer market in an exhibit that showcases all new plant and vegetable varieties

Mark Tuesday, March 9 on your calendar. Cost of the trip is $25 per member and the cost for non members is $30. We will depart the Farm Bureau at 9:00 a.m. and plan to return around 5:30 p.m. If you would like to join us, please call the Lake County Farm Bureau office at 847-223-6506.