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Vallarta Botanical Gardens To Host Spring Flower & Garden Show
 Dianna Madsen - vallartabotanicalgardensac.org
February 12, 2010
During the week of February 23rd through 28th, Vallarta Botanical Gardens will host the second annual Puerto Vallarta Flower and Garden Show. This week-long event, running Tuesday through Sunday, will feature local products from our precious earth and will take place at the peak of the Gardens' springtime floral display.
Local florists will compete for prizes in the Hall of Flowers inside the Hacienda de Oro in various categories. Educational demonstrations will take place each afternoon at 2 pm. Coffee, chocolate and vanilla plus blooming orchids, rare plants, handmade baskets, local pottery and more will be available for purchase.
Demonstrations and Talks
Held daily at 2 pm
Tuesday, February 23
Robert Price, Founder of Vallarta Botanical Gardens
Native Plants in the Vallarta Landscape
with special discussion on the value of beauty in our lives.
Wednesday, February 24
Rick Hepting of XPlanta Nursery
Medicinal & Shamanic Plants of Mexico
Thursday, February 25
Bob Bruneau of Flowers To Go
Create a Floral Arrangement to Take Home
Fee of $100 pesos includes instruction and all materials for a floral arrangement you take home.
Pre-book your spot with Dianna at (322) 223-6182
Friday, February 26
Jesus Mendez, Naturopathic Medicine & Iris Diagnostico
Your pH and Health - Local Herbs have the Cure
Saturday, February 27
Luc Vleeracker of Vivero de Frutas Exoticas
Tropical & Exotic Fruit which will Grow in Vallarta
Sunday, February 28
Sergio Alpenia of Archie's Wok, Chef & Orchid Nut
Growing Orchids in Your Home
Everyone is invited to come out to the Gardens to revel in the glories of springtime in the mountains. There is a $50 pesos charge for the general public to enter the Gardens. Entry is free for members. There is no additional charge to see the Flower & Garden Show.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens is only 30 minutes south of Old Town, located at Km 24 on Highway 200. They are open 10 am to 6 pm. Closed Mondays. Telephone (322) 223-6182 for further information.
Vallarta Botanical Gardens continues to become world-famous! An article about these remarkable gardens is featured in the February issue of Sky Magazine, the in-flight magazine of Delta Airlines.
The Vallarta Botanical Gardens also appeared in the January issue of the prestigious gardening magazine, Garden Design.
Located 30 minutes south of Old Town at Km. 24 on Highway 200, Vallarta Botanical Gardens offer something to keep every age group happy; from a Rose Garden for the romantic to jungle trails for the adventurous and a Carnivorous Plants area for the younger generation! The Botanical Gardens' vibrant and elegant settings also offer the perfect venue for weddings and special occasions. For more information, call (322) 223-6182 or visit VallartaBotanicalGardensAC.org.
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