BY BOB HOLT
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
Despite cold and snowy weather, Mardi Gras is the theme of the 2013 New Jersey Flower and Garden Show at the Convention Center in Edison.
The show will feature display gardens, seminars, photography displays, and special events. It runs from Thursday, February 14, Valentine’s Day, through Sunday, February 17.
According to the Daily Record, display gardens to be featured will include “Bourbon Street Retreat” by Grounds Keeper Inc. from Matawan, “Venetian Masquerade” by Crossroads Nursery from South Brunswick; and “Beads, Bands Good Times” by Belgard Hardscapes, whose regional headquarters are located in Manasquan.
And Branchburg’s High Tech Landscapes will present a display garden featuring colors inspired by Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Brazil and Italy.
The Daily Record reports that horticulture, gardening, and landscaping seminars demonstrations will be held at the Flower and Garden Show. And there will be a spring fashion show along with an event for food and wine exhibitors called “Gourmet Grape: A Food Wine Extravaganza.”
The event also features a Standard Flower Show by the Garden Club of New Jersey, and a “Growing Up Green” program for the kids. According to macevents.com, any of more than 25,000 patrons expected to attend can talk to a professional at the show for help with backyard design issues.
Hours for the show will be 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Show tickets can be ordered here.
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