tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post8314705197687366262..comments2024-01-03T01:06:58.771-05:00Comments on A Tidewater Gardener: Maymont Flower and Garden ShowLeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-82623682486798061462008-04-01T21:32:00.000-04:002008-04-01T21:32:00.000-04:00Rie, My company used to participate in the Va Beac...Rie, <BR/>My company used to participate in the Va Beach show every year until the TBA took over. We never made much money, but we got the word out as to who we are, covered our costs, and got people to come to the garden center in spring. The year that the TBA took over , the booth rent increased by nearly $1000 so needless to say we did not go. About 2 weeks prior to the show they approached us with an offer of a free booth because they realized they had no green vendors but we had made other plans. This year the price went down, but we did not go for the same reasons you mentioned in you comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-86995487085589144982008-04-01T17:12:00.000-04:002008-04-01T17:12:00.000-04:00I really looked forward to the Virginia Flower & G...I really looked forward to the Virginia Flower & Garden Show last year because along with lunch, it was a birthday gift from me to my mom. We anticipated seeing lots of new flowers, plants, and garden decor. It was not to be. The show merged with the TBA (Tidewater Builder's Assoc) and is now the Mid-Atlantic Home and Flower Show. Harumph!<BR/>It was as if my junk mail came to life!! And I told one of the organizers so when I asked for a refund (they refused). 95% of the exhibitors were NON garden/flower related such as windows, bath refinishers, chiropractor's, blinds, cookware, etc. Nothing wrong with that, but how about a balance! And really, if I wanted new windows, etc. I wouldn't go to a garden show. They had a FEW garden clubs, etc. in the last row as if they were an afterthought.<BR/>No unusual plants vendors. No willow farms. No cool novelty garden stuff vendors. No artists. It's no wonder - TBA wants so much for a booth! It's driving the mom and pops and independent folks out. I hope Linda's Garden did well - her herb mixes are wonderful. Although some of the display gardens were nicely done, I'll never go back unless they radically change.<BR/>PS - I took an informal poll in the lobby and everyone I spoke with was disappointed too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-9813220313811827242008-02-23T08:57:00.000-05:002008-02-23T08:57:00.000-05:00I love the first picture. There is nothing more be...I love the first picture. There is nothing more beautiful to than a mass planting of colorful flowers. It takes my breath away.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to the Indy Flower and Patio show.Robin's Nesting Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05894844125547373328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765612855992884633.post-51131685160028956392008-02-23T01:55:00.000-05:002008-02-23T01:55:00.000-05:00Yes, it is the same in our area too. I think our d...Yes, it is the same in our area too. I think our drought has something to do with it though. It is a disappointment isn't it? I too have worked these shows. The little nursery I worked for stopped cause we got very little profit for our efforts. In other words---not many people stopped by our shop to say they saw us at the garden show. If you go by the HGTV site--you will see the topic gardening has all but gone dry and the decorating side is booming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com