EPIC Celebration of Spring -12th Annual Flower &
Garden Expo

 

Saturday, Apr. 19 – Sunday, Apr. 20, 2008
St. Johns County Agricultural Center St. Augustine, FL 32092

Local Phone: 904.829.3295
Website:
http://www.epiccommunityservices.org

Celebrate the arrival of spring in the Nation's oldest city with two days of flowers, friends and fun.
Growers, nurseries, crafters and artisans from around the state offer gardeners everything they need to make spring bloom at the “Flower and Garden Expo”, at The St. Johns County Agricultural Center
3125 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092-0572
(take Exit 318 from I-95 at SR 16)

Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Garden Club of St. Augustine; Flowers and Horticultural Show. This year's floral design exhibit is titled "Life's a Beach".
  • Master Gardener arboretum tours
  • Horticulture will include: roses, bromeliads, orchids, bonsai, native plants, water garden plants, herbs, gingers, butterfly garden plants and a large variety of unusual perennials.
  • Distinguished lecturers will provide helpful information for all levels of gardening experience. See schedule of lectures below.

  • "Natural Wonders" Quilt Show by St. Augustine Piece Markers Guild.


  • There will be ample free parking and a free shuttle will run every 20 minutes from the Premier Factory Outlet.
    Admission: $5 for a two-day pass, children under 12 are free.

    Second Annual "Brunch in the Garden" on Sunday, April 20 at 8:30am in the Spring Garden will be catered by Raintree Restaurant. Cost is $25 (includes admission to the Expo) and it is limited to 50 people.

    Schedule of Lectures:
    Saturday, April 19
    10:00am -- Fun with Flowers and Veggies
    11:30am -- Beauty in the Garden begins with Seeds
    1:00pm -- Designing Gardens and Displays the Epcot Way (lecturer is an Epcot Horticulturist)
    2:15pm -- Creating a Florida Friendly Garden
    3:30pm -- Building a Pond that Suits your Style
    Sunday, April 20
    10:30am -- Creating a Florida Friendly Garden
    11:30am -- Wildflowers of Florida
    12:45pm -- To be announced
    2:00pm -- Bringing your Orchids into Bloom


    All proceeds benefit EPIC Community Services, Inc.


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