PLEASE NOTE:

The following information is from the 2008 West Michigan Home & Garden Show.

Stuck on Gardening Conference!

Sign up now for the 2008 Stuck on Gardening Conference, sponsored by the Kent County MSU Extension.

Click here for the information brochure and registration form.

Feature Center Garden

This year's AGRLP Feature Garden, designed by Paul Burd of Rivertown Landscapes, is an exciting fusion of exotic Asian beauty and familiar perennials proven in West Michigan gardens.  Enter through the Tori Gate and enjoy a traditional Zen Stone Garden, or relax in the Tea House overlooking a Koi pond.

Toy Testing!

The Michigan Department of Community Health has partnered with Innov-X Systems to provide testing for lead in toys on Saturday! Testing is free and results are known within seconds. Testing may be limited to two toys or less depending on the popularity of the event. If possible, please bring any original packaging. Old toys or new can all be tested. Staff from the Michigan Department of Community Health will be on hand to answer questions about lead poisoning and to provide further information. Testing will be in the Grand Gallery all day Saturday, come to enjoy the show and find out more about keeping your family lead safe!

Home Depot Kids Workshop

The first 500 kids on Family Day, from 12noon-2pm, can put together their own special wooden model!

Kits include (while supplies last):  Birdhouse, Sail Boat, Toolbox or Fire Truck.

Must be accompanied by parent, legal guardian or family member or friend over 16 years old.

At the Back of the Grand Gallery:

Saturday:  12noon-2pm

Standard Flower Show

Michigan Garden Clubs, District IV will be hosting a Standard Flower show horticulture and design competition on the Skywalk Overlook, just above the Grand Gallery. Witness the interesting designs and beautiful plants grown by the finest gardeners in West Michigan!

Grand Gallery Marketplace

Located right in the stunning Grand Gallery, our Marketplace has everything you need for your home, garden and kitchen.  Grab a book on gardening from the Schuler Books Magazine Stand, a beautiful and unique orchid from Green Acres Orchids, or choose from a variety of fresh cut flowers from the Michigan Floral Association!

Green, Growing Gardens!

Featuring designs from:

Everett's Landscaping
Rosemont Nursery
MSU Master Gardeners / Water's Edge Landscaping
Greenco Land Design
Landscapes Plus
Bakhuyzen
Forest Creek Design

Build-a-Bug Workshop for Kids!

Part of Family Day - Saturday.  J teaches the kids how to make fun little bugs from foam & flowers!  Sponsored by UBloom.

Michigan Floral Association Blooms Bright

For the second time in it’s 86 year history the states florist association opens its doors to the public in what is sure to be an extravaganza for the senses.