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2010 Plant Show Series
Whether you’re a serious gardener or a flower fancier, you’ll be intrigued and delighted by the variety of flowers and creative displays featured in the 2010 Plant Show Series at Meijer Gardens. We’ve teamed up with local plant societies and the area’s greenest thumbs to showcase tropical orchids, bonsai, iris and herbs. Many of the shows feature workshops, demonstrations or tours and all include local plant experts who are hoping you’ll ask questions. Don’t be surprised if your thumb is a little bit greener when you leave.
Upcoming Shows
Orchid Show
Michigan All-State Bonsai Show
Iris Show (Grand Valley Iris Society
Spring Rose Show
Daylily Show
Dahlia Show
Fall Rose Show
Fall Family Day and Herb Fest
Fall Bonsai Show
Orchid Show
Saturday, January 23, Sales area 9 am-5pm, Displays 12-5pm
Sunday, January 24, Sales and displays 12-5pm
Free admission to show
Exotic and unique, orchids are one of the largest families of blooming plants. Presented by the Grand Valley Orchid Society, this year’s show features stunning orchid displays and arrangements, collectibles and photography, free lectures and orchids available for purchase. Art activities and other lectures will be available. More
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Michigan All-State Bonsai Show
May 15 and 16
Come see a variety of bonsai, from some of the finest in the state to younger trees in earlier stages of training. Throughout the weekend bonsai artists will demonstrate how to prune, wire and repot a tree so it resembles a very old tree growing in nature. Discover “viewing stones” or suiseki—rocks that suggest mountains, islands or caves—and cast a vote for your favorite bonsai for the “People’s Choice Award.” A large selection of bonsai trees and supplies will be available for purchase.
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Iris Show (Grand Valley Iris Society)
May 29 and 30
Presented by the Iris Club of West Michigan, this year’s show features hundreds of specimen iris blooms displayed in vases and arrangements. Discover a wide range of colors and forms, including the large and showy tall bearded, Siberian and species irises. Members from the Iris Club of West Michigan will be available to answer all of your questions about growing irises.
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Spring Rose Show
June 19 and 20
Enjoy hundreds of specimen rose blooms, including miniatures, hybrid teas, old garden roses and floribundas. Vote for the most fragrant rose and find fresh ideas on how to use roses in arrangements. Beginners are welcome to enter flowers in the “Novice Class.” If it’s advice you’re seeking, Grand Valley Rose Society members will be on hand to answer your questions and provide tips.
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Daylily Show
July 10
Like a daylily, this show lasts for just one day! Grand Valley Daylily Society displays hundreds of specimen blooms; miniatures, spider forms as well as some of the newest varieties. Vote for your favorite new daylily and have your questions answered by the experts.
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Dahlia Show
August 28 and 29
From dinner plate-sized blooms to tiny button forms, be amazed by the huge range of colors, types and sizes of dahlia flowers. Join the Grand Valley Dahlia Society for a “Show Highlights” tour at 2 pm each day and discover some of the most unique, unusual, and impressive flowers in the show. Learn what the judges look for when awarding ribbons. Grand Valley Dahlia Society members will be on hand to answer all of your dahlia growing questions.
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Fall Rose Show
September 11 and 12
Hosted by the Grand Valley Rose Society, this show features some of the finest fall roses. Vote for the most fragrant rose and see hundreds of specimen blooms along with rose flower arrangements. Rose Society members are eager to answer any questions about growing roses.
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Fall Family Day & Herb Fest
October 2 and 3
Join us for fun and engaging family activities as we celebrate fall and the many uses for herbs. Members of the Midwest Michigan Herb Association provide an assortment of herb products to taste, conduct on-going demonstrations, and answer your questions about growing and preserving herbs. Local vendors provide unique and home-grown herb-related items for sale in our barn. Kid’s art activities are available in the Children’s Garden.
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Fall Bonsai Show
October 16 and 17
West Michigan Bonsai Club will display a variety of bonsai, from well established older specimens to recently trained younger trees. Local vendors will be on hand, offering a variety of hard-to-find tools, supplies, books and plants.
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