Boston Flower Show Circa 2011
For a number of years this was the official website for the Boston Flower Show. The inaugural Flower & Garden Show was in March 2010.
The Boston Flower & Garden Show is about inspiring, educating and motivating the region’s gardeners. Whether for curb appeal, backyard, kitchen, indoor, rooftop or community gardens, this is where New England’s green lovers go to discover new ideas while having fun with family and friends.
Content is from the site's 2013 archived pages providing a glimpse of what this show offered its visitors.
The curent site for the Boston Flower Show is found at: http://bostonflowershow.com/ where you can get the most up to date information about their next show.
Circa 2011
Set to the backdrop of over 25 garden displays by cutting-edge landscape professionals and area nurseries, the Show will feature 28 lectures including those by top garden writers Ellen Odgen Ecker and Tovah Martin, 30 gardening demonstrations from leading experts and gardening groups such as the New England Rose Society and Ikebana International, and daily cooking segments from local gurus such as garden chef Carole Murko of Heirloom Meals and the culinary team at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Visitors to the Show will also enjoy daily children’s gardening activities, two hundred vendors featuring hundreds of the newest products, as well as chances to take home exciting giveaways.
The tradition continues as the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts coordinate colorful competitions amongst the region’s top amateur floral arrangers and horticulturists. The 2011 Boston Flower & Garden Show is produced by Paragon Group, event marketer and producer of major events, including the New England International Auto Show and the National Golf Expo Boston.
2011 Boston Flower & Garden Show:
- Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
Dates:
- Preview Party: Tuesday, March 15, 7-9 PM
- Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 19, 9 AM – 8 PM
- Sunday, March 20, 9 AM – 6 PM
Tickets:
· $20 for adults
· $17 for seniors (65+)
· $10 for children ages 6-17
· Children under age 6 admitted free
· Group rates for 20 or more at $16 per ticket
Welcome
2011 Boston Flower & Garden Show
The 2011 Boston Flower & Garden Show is delighted to announce this year's show theme, which will explore every facet of one of the most popular and enjoyable gardening trends around…
"A Burst of Color: Celebrating the Container Garden"
Container gardening has exploded out of the humble window box to become the hottest way to add vibrancy, warmth, and drama to any size space – a sunny welcome on a city terrace, a gourmet harvest in a suburban side yard, or a fresh focal point for a mature landscape. This year’s show will focus on this popular trend by mixing examples of the endless creative possibilities of containers into all of its gardens and special displays.
- Each garden will feature at least one significant container of some kind (formal urns, topiary, raised beds, built-in planters, ceramics, vertical gardens, unusual items re-purposed as containers).
- A non-judged Invitational Display will feature container entries by invited Professional Florists & Interior Landscapers.
- “Contain Yourself!” This series of daily hands-on workshops will offer instruction and a take-home container project for participants (additional fee).
In addition to these elements, you’ll find hundreds of new products to buy, over 48 hours of lectures and demonstrations, cutting edge designs by professional florists and the region’s top amateur floral arrangers and horticulturists assembled in a vibrant display by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Inc.
Please join us March 16-20, 2011 as the tradition continues!
Box Office closes 1 hour prior to the end of the Show each day.
Brooks Bound Nursery, Westminster, MA
Corliss Bros. Garden Center, Ipswich, MA
Kennedy's Country Gardens, Scituate, MA
New England Nurseries, Bedford, MA
Stobbart's Nursery, Franklin, MA
Wilson Farm, Lexington, MA
Feel free to bring your camera and video recorder down to the show! There are lots of great photo opportunities and pictures will help later on as you plan your new garden!
Package and Coat Check is available. There are a limited number of wheelchairs available on a first come first serve basis.
EventsPreview Party: Tuesday, March 15, 5:30-8:00 PM
A benefit for the City of Boston Parks Department and beautification efforts citywide. Tickets now on sale at www.cityofboston.gov/parks
Press Day: Tuesday, March 15, 3:00-5:00 PM
DiscountsGroup discount tickets with a savings of $4.00 off the adult admission price of $20 are available for advance purchase (deadline March 4th) in quantities of 20 or more (minimum order $300.00). A brochure with more infromation is attached below, as well as the order form. Simply print out the order form and return via fax (781.237.0407) ). If you have any questions please contact Peg Rose at 781-237-5533 ext. 103
Admission
$20.00 for Adults
$17.00 for Seniors (65 and over)*
$10.00 for Children (6 to 17)
Children under 6 are free
All admission prices include an official Show Souvenir Program - a $5 value!
Feel free to bring your camera and video recorder down to the show! There's lots of great photo opportunities and pictures will help later on as you plan your new garden!
Package and Coat Check is available. There are a limited number of wheelchairs available on a first come first serve basis.
*Senior tickets are not available for online purchase, as an ID is required at time of purchase.
Events & Attractions
The 2011 Show, "A Burst of Color: Celebrating the Container Garden", will feature 25 show gardens (each showcasing some form of creative container garden), 240 vendors (selling plants and garden related merchandise), lectures and demonstrations (for gardeners at all levels of expertise), and a lively amateur competition area produced by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.
Preview Party
The Boston Flower & Garden Show is proud to welcome the Boston Parks and Recreation Department as its charitable partner for the 2011 Boston Flower & Garden Preview Party at 5:30 on March 15th. A kick-off to New England’s largest horticultural event, proceeds from this exclusive fundraiser and annual sneak-peek to the Show will benefit the Fund for Parks and Recreation, which helps support environmental projects, park beautification projects, and recreation programming in the City of Boston. Tickets are $125 per guest and are on sale now. Visit www.cityofboston.gov/parks.
Media Events
Join WODS host Paul Street for the 2011 Iron Florist Contest on Friday at 6:30 at the Demo Stage! Come see the competition and watch the contestants sweat. Check out amateur designers in action and cheer on your favorites. Or get on the stage yourself! Win tickets to the show from WODS, and get to participate in the Iron Florist Contest. Flaunt your design skills for a spa and florist gift certificate! Beauty for your home and yourself; it’s the perfect way to start the season!
Don’t forget to visit WHDH.com and upload your best picture of the signs of spring in New England. Ten lucky winners will receive tickets to the Boston Flower & Garden Show and a Black & Decker Plantsmart, and one grand prize winner will receive a luncheon cruise for two on the Spirit of Boston!
Need a girls’ night out? Enter to win a Mix Chicks night out with Mix 104.1's Erin O’Malley! Six women and their guests will join Erin for dinner and a trip to the Boston Flower & Garden Show on Thursday evening!
Why wait till May to celebrate Mom? Submit a photo of your garden on Magic1067.com and be entered to win a special mother/daughter trip to the Boston Flower & Garden Show, including an exclusive Tea for Two at the Seaport Hotel!
Get into the swing of spring on Sunday mornings with Magic 106.7’s Sunday morning jazz! Listen in for the chance to win tickets to the Boston Flower & Garden Show!
Competitions
The Boston Flower & Garden Show will host two complementary floral design competitions -- one produced by the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and the other by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society -- as well as an Amateur Horticulture section, featuring an Ikebana display, and displays by plant societies and garden clubs. For further information on the competitions, visit The Massachusetts Horticultural Society site. The CleanItSupply company is sponsoring both competitions and will provide plaques and other prizes appropriate to each category. This the company who offers "best value in paper towels" along with household cleaning supplies. Please visit their site at cleanitsupply.com.
Invitationals
A new feature, The Container Garden Invitational, offers yet another way to appreciate plants and flowers, as sixteen professional designers and non-profit groups present eye-popping colorful and inspirational vignettes in this display subtitled "Thrill, Spill and Fill", the shorthand recipe for an effective container garden.
The elegant Florists’ Invitational will feature over-the-top arrangements by dozens of the region’s top professional florists, all members of the newly formed Massachusetts Professional Florists Association, adding even more color and drama to the show floor. Garden Getaway for Two
Plan to register to win a free trip for two to one of New England's most glorious travel destinations, the Cape & Islands, courtesy of Subaru of New England and coordinated by Cape Cod Life Publications. Package includes:
One-night accommodations at the following properties:
Cape Cod - The Coonemessett Inn, Falmouth, MA
Nantucket - Centerboard Guest House
Martha's Vineyard - Hob Knob Hotel, Edgartown
Two vouchers for roundtrip adult airfare between Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket on Cape Air.
Two tickets to the Heritage Museum & Gardens and the the Sandwich Glass Museum in Sandwich, MA.
Note: All reservations are based on availability and subject to blackout dates. Prize winner must book reservations through Cape Cod Life Publications.
English Garden Tea
Enjoy an English Garden Tea during your visit to the Show! There will be one seating each day of the Show at 3:00-5:00pm at the Aura Restaurant in the Seaport Hotel. Select from a menu of assorted teas, sandwiches, tarts, scones and Devonshire cream! Requires advanced reservations at $29 per person. NOTE: this does not include admission to the Show. For information and reservations, call 617-385-4300.
Vote
The Boston Flower & Garden Show professional gardens will be judged before the show opens to the public. Preview Party guests will get to vote for their favorite in the People's Choice Award!
Directions & Parking
The Seaport World Trade Center is located at 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210 in Boston's Seaport District, with direct access to the Mass Pike, I-93 and Logan Airport.
FROM Points West via I-90:
Follow the Massachusetts Turnpike/Interstate 90 East to Exit 25 - South Boston. At the top of the ramp, bear left towards Seaport Boulevard. At the first set of lights, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage is located ahead on the right.
FROM Points South via I-93:
Heading northbound on I-93 towards Boston, take Exit 20, which will be immediately after Exit 18. Follow the signs to "I-90 East." Take the first tunnel exit to "South Boston." At the first set of lights at the top of the ramp, proceed straight onto East Service Road. At the next set of lights, take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be ahead on the right.
FROM Points North via I-93:
Heading southbound on Interstate 93 Boston, take Exit 23, Purchase Street and move into the left lane. At the top of the ramp, take a left turn onto the Evelyn Moakley Bridge/Seaport Boulevard. Follow Seaport Boulevard for approximately .8 miles, the Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be on the right, after the Seaport Boulevard/B Street intersection.
FROM Logan International Airport and Route 1A South:
Follow the signs towards I-90 West - Ted Williams Tunnel. Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to Exit 25. At the top of the ramp proceed straight onto B Street. Follow B Street to the end and take a right onto Seaport Boulevard. The Seaport Boulevard entrance to the Seaport Garage will be on your right.
FROM Points West via Storrow Drive:
Take Storrow Drive East to Leverett Circle and follow signs for Interstate 93 South/Logan Airport. Once on Interstate 93 South, follow directions from "Points North".
Parking
There are lots of parking options nearby! Parking lots in the area range in price from $9 to $12. Parking is also available in the Seaport Hotel on a per hour charge. We provide a package and coat check, so you may leave your purchases at the check counter, retrieve your vehicle and drive right up to the Trade Center door to reclaim your packages.
Alternative Transportation
Public Transportation
From South Station, take the MBTA Silver Line Waterfront (one level above the Red Line, one below the food court) to World Trade Center Station. Take the stairs/escalators/elevators to the second level and exit onto World Trade Center Ave. The Seaport World Trade Center will be ahead on the right.
Seaport Express
The Seaport Express connects the Seaport World Trade Center complex to Central Wharf (behind the NE Aquarium) in less than 10 minutes. This is a great option for commuting to/from the MBTA Blue Line Aquarium Station or visiting the State Street, Faneuil Hall, Downtown and North End areas. Enter the dock between the Spirit of Boston and Seaport Elite, across from the Bay State Cruise ticket windows.
Rowes Wharf Water Taxi
Catch a Rowes Wharf Water Taxi at the Seaport World Trade Center Dock: On the west side of the Seaport World Trade Center, between the Spirit of Boston and Seaport Elite; enter dock across from the Bay State Cruise ticket windows. For more information, call 617-406-8584.
City Water Taxi
Access City Water Seaport World Trade Center Dock: On the east side of the Seaport World Trade Center, next to Sovereign Bank.
For more information call 617-422-0392.
About
Paragon Group, Inc. is an event marketer offering a wealth of corporate and managerial experience with an entrepreneurial edge. We take pride in customizing events to fit marketplace needs. We are known for producing exciting, quality and well attended consumer shows.
Formed in 2001 from an employee buyout of the consumer auto show division of Reed Exhibition Companies (the largest trade show producer in the world), Paragon Group currently produces six shows in the United States:
- Boston Flower & Garden Show
- National Golf Expo – Boston
- New England International Auto Show
- Connecticut International Auto Show
- Denver Auto Show
- Jacksonville International Car & Truck Show
We collaborate with industry organizations in each of our markets to build partnerships that will enhance both the experiences of our attendees and the missions of the participating associations.
We are proud that the Boston Flower & Garden Show works with the following prestigious horticulture industry organizations:
- Boston Society of Landscape Architects
- The City of Boston Department of Parks & Recreation
- COGdesign
- Ecological Landscaping Association
- Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc.
- Horticultural Club of Boston
- Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
- Massachusetts Flower Growers Association
- Massachusetts Horticultural Society
- Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association
- Massachusetts Nursery & Landscape Association
- Massachusetts Professional Florists Association
- New England Society of Botanical Artists
- Newport Preservation Society
- New England Nursery Association
- New England Wild Flower Society
- Worcester County Horticultural Society
- World Association of Flower Arrangers