Philadelphia Flower Show Tour Organized by Washington Gardener Magazine
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 8:00AM-7:00PM Leaving and returning from Behnke Nurseries, 11300 Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD The Philadelphia Flower Show is the oldest and largest indoor flower show in the world. The theme for 2012 is “Hawaii: Islands of Aloha.” Join us for a visit to the beautiful, tropical experience that blends cutting-edge digital technology with the natural beauty and rich culture of the islands, and so much more. This is not your grandmother’s Flower Show … but she’s going to love it! The Flower Show attracts non-gardeners as well as die-hard green-thumbed people of all ages. Every day, the Show will come to life with hula, music, and fire dancing performances, free wine and spirits tastings, and a Man Cave filled with all the trappings of a happy hideaway. Participate in the Lectures and Demonstrations series, Gardener’s Studio, and All-Star Culinary Presentations. First-time and returning riders will enjoy the personalized and welcoming details of our coach service. Schedule for the day: • 8:00AM coach leaves Behnke Nurseries with breakfast, games, and DVD viewing en route • 10:45-4:15PM Explore Philadelphia Flower Show ~ lunch on your own • 4:30PM Coach departs Philadelphia Convention Center with snacks, games, and DVD showing onboard • 7:00PM Coach arrives at Behnke Nurseries This tour package includes: 1. Charter Passenger Coach - reserved seating onboard and storage under the bus 2. Boxed Breakfast on the way up to the show 3. Snacks for the return trip 4. Listing of nearby restaurants for lunch on your own at the show 5. Information package on the show which will assist in prioritizing your day 6. Two Garden DVD showings 7. Admission to the show & driver tip 8. Convenient drop-off and pick-up at Behnke Nurseries, Beltsville, MD 9. Lively show and garden discussions led by Washington Gardener’s Kathy Jentz 10. Surprises and prizes. To register, please use the form below. (One form per person.)
Name _______________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ Phone number________________________________________________________ Email________________________________________________________________ Name of seatmate_____________________________________________________ We will try to seat groups together, but cannot guarantee group seating. Name of group _______________________________________________________
Registration deadline: March 1, 2012
Full refund if canceled by February 6. $40 refunded until February 28. No refunds after March 5.
Questions? Kathy Jentz Wgardenermag@aol.com www.WashingtonGardener.com
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Fee: $85.00 each $80.00 each for Washington Gardener Magazine subscribers
Check/money order #_______ ~ Please make payable to “Washington Gardener” Send this registration form along with your payment to: Washington Gardener, 826 Philadelphia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
If you’ve never been to the Philadelphia Flower Show, this is your opportunity to escape from the last of winter’s cold winds and experience a garden paradise. Walk through floral wonderlands, take notes at one of the many workshops, enjoy new plants on display, and shop the vendors’ tempting array of goodies.