Virginia Gardening

A family fun experience promoting Virginia's horticulture industry and encouraging environmental stewardship.

Summary:

September 24, 2011 (new date), 9am to 4pm rain or shine at the Science Museum of Virginia, Garner Pavilion
2500 West Broad Street Richmond, VA
(The old Richmond Train Station)

Admission: $3/person, children under 12 FREE, FREE Parking
Sponsored by the Virginia Green Industry Council (VGIC)

For directions, call (804) 864-1400  or see SMV's Visit page

Speakers

Richard Nunnally – Ask the Expert – 11 am to 2 pm Richmond area Plant Expert

Sandy McDougle – Sandy's Plants "Taking Care of Your Perennials & Flower Beds in the Fall"

Catherine Zimmerman – "Urban and Suburban Meadows" presentation on rain gardens, native plants, urban gardening and sustainability (and book signing)

Entertainment

10:30 am to noon Silly Bus entertainment for the kids

noon to 3pm music by Traid

Lunch by Boca Taco Truck and Buzz and Ned's Barbecue

Wine tasting by James River Cellars

Plant Sale! VGIC will feature colorful fall favorites for sale at great prices. In addition, local VA growers will have perennials, flowering shrubs and more.

And more! Crafts, garden products, garden and landscape services, fall decorations, wreath making, pumpkin painting, rabbbits and more for the kids.

For exhibitor/sponsor application click here