Mid-Atlantic Home and Flower Show - Virginia Beach

February 5 - 7, 2010
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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Tidewater Builders Association and The Virginia Horticultural Foundation have combined forces for the fourth year in a row to present one of the largest consumer events in the area. The horticulture area theme is "What color is your garden?" The event is expected to draw over 25,000 guests and feature nearly 500 product and service exhibits to improve indoor and outdoor living environments, plus lavish display gardens. Celebrity headliners and horticultural experts also will cover a range of home and garden topics with an emphasis on "going green."

TV's Remodeling Expert Pat Simpson
For nearly two decades, Pat Simpson has been recognized as national television's home building and remodeling expert. His earlier years of hands-on building experience led into television in 1988 when he hosted the national home improvement series, Backyard America. In 1994 when HGTV launched, Pat hosted one of the first series in their lineup, Fix-It-Up! Since that time, new shows were created and he became host and technical director of the two hit series, Room To Improve, and the show by which all others set their standards, Before & After. Pat Simpson not only became a household name, but with his knowledge and laid-back style, he quickly became home improvement's Real Deal! He's no actor… and his viewers like it that way.

"The Man Named Pearl" offers inspiration
What started as a simple effort to win "Yard of the Month" in 1984, has turned into a full-time calling for Pearl Fryar, also known as, "The Man Named Pearl," the title of an award-winning documentary about him. His three-acre landscape has inspired visitors and gardening enthusiasts from around the world. With a vision to inspire creative potential in others, Pearl continues to touch the lives audiences across the nation.

Dr. Lori offers up free appraisals
The nationally known antique expert travels the country telling people the truth about their objects. In a Home and Flower Show version of an antique road show, Dr. Lori will provide one free appraisal to each show guest. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Wesleyan University, she earned her Ph.D. in art history from The Pennsylvania State University, where she also taught art history. She writes a syndicated newspaper column that appears in more than 72 publications across the United States. This nationally known arts and antiques appraiser holds no punches as she reveals myths and lies about your keepsakes.

The Renegade Gardener makes it easy
His name is Don Engebretson, but you can call him the Renegade Gardener. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, he'll teach you the easy way to break down landscaping and gardening concepts so you'll feel like an expert. An award-winning garden writer and designer, he's "the lone voice of horticultural reason" with the maxim that gardening should be challenging, relaxing and fun. He'll present "Crafting Cool & Creative Containers; Yes You Can!"; "Landscape Design for Homeowners" or "Top 10 Gardening Blunders - And How to Avoid Them!"

A full line up of horticulture experts will conduct educational seminar on a variety of topics throughout the show. Get information on how to grow your best garden from the area's foremost gardening and horticulture authorities. These experienced green thumbs will be presenting demonstrations at nearly every hour covering a broad spectrum of topics.

Bring the children out to the show for a full line-up of fun-filled activities all weekend long!

Other highlights:

• Enjoy colorful feature gardens, all alive with an impressive variety of blooming flowers and thriving plants - something to please everyone!
• Throughout the weekend, there will be a full schedule of children's activities, hosted by local children's organizations. Activities include face painting, crafts and entertainment.
• Visit the popular Artist Alley for a collection of original art depicting horticultural themes. Created by some of the region's leading artists, the works will be available for purchase.
• Exhibit booths featuring flowers, plants and garden arts and crafts.
• Don't miss the exhibit on green building techniques and new energy saving features for your home.
• Competitions galore! Can your flair for all things floral stand up to competition? If so, don't miss your chance to take home top honors and bragging rights at the show's floral design competitions.
• Don't miss this! The National Garden Clubs' nationally accredited flower show judges will judge gardening displays produced by garden club members from across Hampton Roads. Winners will receive ribbons and monetary prizes will be awarded to participants. Sponsored by the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs.