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March 10-18, 2012
Hort Couture: Flowers and fashion have a lot in common. Vibrant colors. Rich textures. The power to inspire—and make jaws drop. This year at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, the worlds of fashion and horticulture will collide, creating an experience that rivals the hottest runway show or A-list afterparty. Set the trend - Order your tickets now! Order your tickets online and save $2 off the box office price!
FEATURED GARDENS
With its "Hort Couture" theme, the show's 25-plus gardens will draw inspiration from textures and colors found in plants and fabrics, as well as alluring and beautiful elements found in nature.
MEET THE GARDEN GIRLS
Meet the Garden Girls! Based off of Melissa Leonard's winning design for the 2012 Chicago Flower & Garden Show!
THE MARKETPLACE
More than 100 vendors of gardening, landscape and horticulture products and services will showcase their green and eco-friendly wares at this show favorite.
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
Are you on the list? You should be, and here's why: our newsletter full of the latest tips and trends from the worlds of flowers, gardening, and horticulture. It's all up-to-the-minute, it's 100% free - and you're invited, so get on board.
GARDEN GOURMET
Held three times daily, these culinary demonstrations feature 36 top Chicago chefs sharing their expertise on creating sumptuous dishes using natural and home-grown ingredients.
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Top horticulture experts and professionals from academia, business and garden centers are among the bevy of experts who will share insights at free seminars held daily. Topics range from landscaping, annuals and perennials to planting techniques, organic gardening and much more.
KID'S ACTIVITY GARDEN
It's a playground and more at this garden for youngsters that debuted in 2009. It will be back even bigger and better in 2012 with fun-filled green activities.
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Individuals, as well as garden clubs and businesses, will compete to demonstrate their passion for horticulture in two categories: Window Boxes and Photography. Juried before the show opening, winners will be on display throughout the show's 9-day run.