Pool and Patio Show, Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Expo, Home and Garden Show, Flower and Garden Show. Call them what you like -- in any combination -- they all have a few things in common. Pool, home and garden events focus on residential outdoor living spaces, feature numerous exhibitors, guest speakers, and lots of attendees. Most of the pool, home and garden shows occur February-October. Tours and smaller shows are held by garden clubs and local chapters of gardening and horticulture groups.
Festival of Flowers
Courtesy of Festival of Flowers
March 30-April 1
Mobile, Alabama
The 19th annual festival is the largest outdoor flower show in the southeastern United States. Highlights:
Mobile, Alabama
The 19th annual festival is the largest outdoor flower show in the southeastern United States. Highlights:
- World of Flowers
- Landscaped Gardens
- Tickets and information
Antique Garden Furniture Show & Sale: 20th Anniversary
Courtesy of Aileen Minor
April 27-29: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The New York Botanical Garden
Conservatory behind the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Celebrate 20 years of fine garden antiques as more than 30 top dealers gather at the United States' most celebrated venue for authentic garden antiques. Pieces are from the U.S., France, England, Belgium, Sweden and Italy. Activities include book signings, afternoon tea and wine tastings.
Tickets and information
The New York Botanical Garden
Conservatory behind the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory
Celebrate 20 years of fine garden antiques as more than 30 top dealers gather at the United States' most celebrated venue for authentic garden antiques. Pieces are from the U.S., France, England, Belgium, Sweden and Italy. Activities include book signings, afternoon tea and wine tastings.
Tickets and information
Houston Home Show
April 13 - 15, 2012George R. Brown Convention Center
Features and exhibits include:
- Storm preparedness
- Home Remodeling
- Outdoor Living
- Pools and Spas
- How-to Workshops
- Green Living
- Landscaping
- New Products
Southern Arizona Home Builders Association Home & Patio Show
>b?April 13-15, 2012,Tucson Convention Center
- New pools, spas and outdoor living areas
- Water treatment systems
- Landscape ideas and products
Albuquerque Home & Garden Show
April 21, 22, 2012
Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque
Features:
- Gardening as Therapy
- Growing the Outdoor Classroom
International Home & Garden Show
April 12-15, 2012International Centre
Toronto, Canada
- Mark Cullen
- Frank "Frankie Flowers" Ferragine
- Marjorie Mason
- Landscape Design Competition
- Patio, Pool and Spa World
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Carlton Gardens & Royal Exhibition Building
Melbourne, Australia
March 28 - April 3, 2012
Highlights:
- Garden Sculpture Exhibition
- Live Design Competitions
- Achievable Landscapes
- And more
The Central Florida Home & Garden Show
May 25-27, 2012
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Highlights:
- Kimberly Lacy of HGTV's Curb Appeal: The Block
- The North American Décor Tour
- Parade of Homes Builder Boulevard
- Backyard barbecue
