2010 Special Attractions

Indoor Garden Mall
Feel free to bring wagons and carts. Plant & Package Checkroom and carry out assistance also available.
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS


Alamo Area Horticulture Show and Contest
Show off your prized plants for ribbons and prizes. Presented by the Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service, Bexar County Master Gardeners and the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association.
CLICK HERE FOR CONTEST GUIDELINES AND ENTRY INFORMATION


City-Wide Plant Exchange
Gardening Volunteers of South Texas
9am-3pm
Each year more than 1,000 plants are traded throughout the day at the largest plant exchange in Texas. All plants not traded by 3pm will be sold between 3-5pm.
CLICK HERE FOR PLANT EXCHANGE RULES AND GUIDELINES


Complimentary Plants
from San Antonio Water System
Be sure to visit the SAWS exhibit in the lobby and receive your complimentary watersaving plant. One per adult, while supplies last.


"Ask the Expert" Booth
Sponsored by Milberger's PlantAnswers.com and hosted by Dr. Jerry Parsons


Live Radio Broadcasts
6-9am KTSA with Bob Webster
8-11am WOAI with David Rodriguez and Bill Rohde
12n-2pm KLUP, Milberger's Gardening South Texas with Dr. Calvin Finch, Dr. Jerry Parsons and host Milton Glueck


Herb Cooking Demonstrations
Featuring "The Five Faces of Dill", the 2010 Herb of the Year. Prepared by The Fresh Cooker, Michael Webb beginning at 10am


Floral Design Challenge
Beautiful flower arrangements created at the show. Sponsored by San Antonio Garden Center Floral Design School, and coordinated by Designer Henry De Leon. Flowers provided by San Antonio Flower Co. Competition begins at 10am, judging at 12noon.


GO TEXAN™ Farmer’s Market
Buy fresh produce and cut flowers from local farmers, as well as regionally produced products made from Texas-grown produce.
Sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture.


Rain Barrel Demonstrations
Presentations by the Bexar County Master Gardeners throughout the day.


Lady Bug Natural Brand Square Foot Gardening
Display and information at the Lady Bug Natural Brand booth.


Judy Barrett Book Signing
At the Antique Rose Emporium booth. Author, What Can I Do With My Herbs?