I go to this every year. I think it is worth it. Who couldn't use a shot of green this time of year? (Especially after a day like today!) The venue is different this year and the tickets and parking are higher, but hopefully still worth it. If you have gone to the Philadelphia show before, don't expect anything as dramatic - although the "flower arrangements" can be just as inscrutable.

Deb (a gardener, not a flower arranger - can you tell?)

Hi Carl,

Although I wouldn't recommend a special trip from NJ for this show, if you're going to be in the area it's worth a look see. The venue is the new Hartford convention center. Below is a link to the photos I took at the 2006 show. Unfortunately I probably will be laid up and unable to attend this year.

Enjoy if you end up going and make sure you report back.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: 2006 Hartford Flower & Garden Show

Carl, since you'll be in the area, it is worth a visit even if just to smell the dirt, mulch, and fragrant flowers. Broken Arrow Nursery (from Hamden, CT) has a booth and last year they brought in selections of witch hazels! Balleks Nursery always has tons of indoor tropical plants for sale and some fragrant plants to smell-gardenias, etc. Some of the display gardens are very nice, but it is on a much smaller scale than Boston or Phili.

Here is a link that might be useful: Connecticut Flower Show

Thanks, Sue, your pertinent photos helped to answer my
question; it appears to be on a par with our lower-key
NJ Flower & Garden Show (this weekend). . .I think I'll
just hold out another two weeks for the Philadelphia
Flower Show.

Although Monique's mentioning some of the participants
still kind of intrigues me. . .hmmm. . .

If any of you folks there in Connecticut are feeling adventurous this time of year, I can recommend a thoroughly
charming smaller garden show, held at the Sussex County
Fairgrounds (NE New Jersey) in a series of huge greenhouses. It's located less than 20 miles off I-84. . .

Carl

Here is a link that might be useful: 2007 Springfest