Your international guide for all your flower events and gardens

WELCOME SPRING IN AUSTRALIA’S CAPITAL

The inaugural Floriade blossomed in 1988 with a stunning floral display of exotic bulbs and annuals, which grow beautifully in Canberra’s climate. The community embraced the event, making it such a success that it became an annual celebration of spring in Australia. Since its beginnings, Floriade has been held alongside iconic Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park, the heart of the nation’s capital.

Each year, more than one million blooms combine to create a stunning backdrop to a month-long festival filled with music, cultural celebrations, horticultural workshops, artistic displays, entertainment and recreational activities. Floriade runs from mid-September to mid-October and attracts more than 480,000 attendees each year.

Folie'flore is a floral show to discover while walking, under different approaches of day and night.

With 145,000 visitors in 10 days, Folie’Flore is a unique event in Europe staged and illuminated through many gardens specially created for this occasion.The 17th edition of Folie’Flore is already preparing in close collaboration with the Florists in Folie. The National Federation of Florists of France organizes the French Cup of Florists. Gardens full of flowers for the delight of flower enthusiasts and especially photographers …

Its 10,000 m of ephemeral gardens, staged, lights and music, bring an exceptional experience of surprises in discoveries for both the general public and for lovers of botany, landscape art and photographer

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Passion for flowers!

More than 15.000 visitors and 120.000 flowers!
Combine this impressive estate with a unique floral event and you will end up in a fairy tale setting. Each year, more than 15,000 visitors are enchanted by these flowers. A beautiful trip for young and old!

The castle will be immersed in a stunning display of floral creativity to celebrate the annual event Fleuramour. No fewer than 35 rooms and halls will be decorated with flowers by over one hundred designers from home and abroad. After many months of preparations, for three days the participating florists will be setting up their creations on site, using more than a hundred thousand flowers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to admire the beautiful courtyard and interior of the castle and the church, bedecked in a sea of flowers

Experience Fleuramour live with many demos, workshops, fashion shows, … and more.

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OVER 600,000 FLOWERS!

The Flower Carpet is 75 m long by 24 m wide. 1,800 m2 of begonias, around 300 cut flowers per m2!
A hundred volunteers assemble the carpet in 4 hours.
The first Flower Carpet of Brussels was created in 1971 and has been a showstopper every two years on the Grand-Place since 1986.

SCENTS, COLORS, LIGHTS AND SOUNDS…

Every other summer, on the weekend of August 15th, the Flower Carpet offers a chance to stroll across the Grand-Place, a jewel of Gothic architecture, to inhale the fragrant scent of the begonias and admire its details. This extraordinary spectacle is made complete by a visit to the balcony of the Town Hall, which offers a wide-angle view of the work. A musical theme is especially composed for each edition. A concert is given on the Grand-Place every evening and accompanies a magnificent sound-and-light show.

BEGONIA TUBEROSA …

Biannual flower shows are organized every year in January and August on the occasion of the Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations respectively. Details can be had from the Directorate of Horticulture or the Mysore Horticultural Society Office.

The Glass House
Of the many artistic structures in Lalbagh, the Glass House is the most famous. In the necklace of Bangalore's gardens, Lalbagh is a pendant and in the centre of this pendant is the glass house in the form of a diamond. Today, as the jewel of Lalbagh, it is the centre stage for holding the famous biannual flower shows.

There is a stunning resemblance between Bangalore in India and London in England, as many structures in Bangalore city have been modeled upon the structures in London. The foremost of these structures is “The Glass House of Lalbagh” constructed in the year 1890 on the model of Crystal Palace …

The show will highlight the very best the South West has to offer in nurseries, atmosphere and local fare, with 20 nurseries exhibiting.

Highlights will include:

- Quality plants from West Country nurseries and beyond, including some hard-to-find plants

- Inspiring seasonal interest from the garden itself, especially the stunning Hot Garden, filled with waves of late-
season color

Nestled in a Devon valley, Rosemoor blends formal and informal plantings to magical effect!

How To Make This Elegant Coffee Filter Rose

Coffee filters are wonderfully delicate looking and absorbent ~ perfect for dying! Use water colours or watered down acrylic paint for a more intense colour or food coloring and natural dyes such as beetroot or tea for a vintage, yellowy brownish aged effect.

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How To Make This Elegant Coffee Filter Rose QUICK

There are so many ways to make tissue paper rose. This rose is made with coffee filters that I got at the dollar store. All you need is coffee filters, scissors and some kind of glue.
I love paper crafts and making paper roses and flowers. Well I love any kind of crafts to be honest. I've been doing crafts since I was young and

Madeira - celebrating springtime

In Madeira, springtime is honoured like a queen, being crowned with the Flower Festival, held every year after Easter.

In celebrating springtime and the exuberance of the flowers that typically bloom in that season, and here with even greater intensity due to Madeira’s subtropical climate, Funchal is the setting for a truly sumptuous spectacle, the city’s Flower Festival.

The festivities begin on the Saturday, when thousands of children dressed in the appropriate fashion flock to the Praça do Município to take part in the building of a mural of flowers - the Wall of Hope.

The next day, dozens of floats decorated with a myriad of the island’s most typical flowers leave the scent of gentle but ephemeral perfumes in the air - it is time for the Flower Parade. At the same time, to mark the occasion, Madeiran artists devote their time to building unforgettable …

Sunflower van Gogh - The story behind a masterpiece

The famous Sunflower van Gogh are the subject of still life paintings from the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. This painting is a depiction of a vase of 15 sunflowers at a yellow background. All sunflowers are already out of the bud. This painting was painted by Vincent van Gogh in 1889 in Arles.

Vincent's life

Vincent van Gogh was born in 1853 in the village of Zundert - Holland. In 1869 he started as a clerk in an art trade from his uncle. He worked there for seven years and sometimes he had to go to another branch in London or Paris. At the age of 28 he began seriously with drawing and painting. Around 1885 painted Vincent van Gogh the famous painting  "The Potato Eaters"

In 1886 he goes to Paris. In 1888 he moves to the …

1 Island – 4 Seasons – 365 Days of Nature Experience in a Flower Paradise

 
Take a break, enjoy nature and relax: Mainau Island in Lake Constance offers lavish nature experiences each season. Spring signals the start into the Flower Year with thousands of tulips and other spring flowers; hundreds of rhododendrons and fragrant roses sweeten the summer. Over 12.000 colorful dahlias of all varieties make fall unforgettable, while an enchanting hush turns Mainau into a magical winter garden during the colder months. Throughout the whole year, Mainau Island invites its visitors to forget their hectic everyday life and turn their attention to the beauty and tranquility of nature.

Count Lennart Bernadotte transformed the once overgrown island and castle park in Lake Constance into a botanical garden during the 1950s, nowadays it is one of the main tourist attractions in the Lake Constance region, a place of relaxation …

Italy's Best Infiorata Festivals

During May and June, Infiorata festivals are held in various Italian towns and are definitely a must to see, if you are planning to visit one of the many regions where these festivals take place. From North to South, there are various options to make sure you will not miss this experience during your next trip to Italy in late spring-early summer.
We chose three Infiorate festivals in particular, Noto, Genzano and Spello.

The Infiorata Festivals are held in various parts of Italy, besides Noto in Sicily, Spello in Umbria and Genzano in Lazio, you can visit similar festivals in Pienza in Tuscany, Orvieto in Umbria, Potenzoni di Briatico in Calabria, Brugnato in Liguria, The Abbey of Chiaravalle della Colomba in Fidenza, Emilia Romagna.

Spello’s Fabulous Celebration of Flower

The feast of Corpus Domini (the Body of Christ) is one of the most spectacular …

Miracle Garden Dubai - The world’s biggest natural flower garden

Miracle Garden Dubai - in Arabic: دبي معجزة حديقة - is one of a kind in the region and in the world for such a unique display and extravagant outdoor recreational destination.

A flower garden is not expected in the desert, yet there is a huge garden in Dubai since 2013. In the Miracle Garden Dubai you can see over 45 million flowers in about 60 different species, some even to be planted for the first time in the Gulf region.

The best thing about the Miracle Garden Dubai is that you will find more than just flowers and plants. You can also admire numerous other objects like the world's largest floral clock, various cars decorated with flowers,  a replica of the Burj Khalifa built from oranges and other much more. A large number of works is exchanging each season so the park is always a …

More than 220 arrangers from 38 flower clubs from the diocese worked on the festival!

Ely Cathedral's eagerly awaited Flower Festival returns and promises to be one of the most spectacular events in East Anglia. Attractions include eye-catching displays, musical recitals, floral demonstrations and a gift and craft marquee. The Festival's Creative Director is Chelsea gold medal winner, Roger Woolnough. Roger was part of the design team for Westminster Abbey's Festival of Flowers and was the mastermind behind Ely Cathedral's highly acclaimed 2013 Flower Festival, 'In the beginning'.

Did you know that:

We attracted just shy of 20,000 visitors!

The Very Rev Mark Bonney, dean of the cathedral, said it was "nearly double" the number of visitors hoped for and he was "immensely proud".

The festival took a year to prepare and included 80 floral arrangements depicting the creation of the world.

The exhibits were designed by East Anglian flower …

The baroque-style rosarium of Castle Gardens Arcen is considered one of Europe's most beautiful rose gardens.
The stately rosarium is divided into ten hematized rose gardens such as the Klimrozentuin, the Romantic Garden or the FourTent Garden.
The more than 8,000 rose bushes in 250 species to be admired form a special collection of the queen under the flowers grown in the immediate vicinity of Arcen

This three-day floral extravaganza is set in the stunning surroundings of RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate, the most northerly of the RHS gardens.

Visitors can browse, buy, and pick up advice from more than 35 specialist nurseries and garden trade stands and enjoy a full programme of talks and demonstrations including flower arranging demonstrations by Jonathan Moseley who appeared on the BBC's 'The Big Allotment Challenge', talks by nurseries exhibiting at the show and also question and answer sessions including members of the RHS team.

June is the perfect time of year to see the garden in its early summer splendour: enjoy stunning allium displays and marvel at the Streamside spectacle of the renowned Himalayan blue poppies (Meconopsis) and dolly-mixture candelabra primulas.

Summer beauty in the garden
Don't miss the chance to explore the garden, where highlights include thousands of dolly-mixture candelabra primulas along the Streamside - one …

A GARDEN FAIR WITH A DIFFERENCE

We look forward to welcoming you to one of the most exciting garden events of the year. Not only is this a perfectly lovely way to spend a summer’s day, it’s an opportunity for garden lovers to uncover something very special indeed. Come and talk to and meet outstanding nurseries from all over the country and beyond. These are highly respected growers selling unusual plants at reasonable prices.

Choose beautiful tools and products from our handpicked producers and makers. Enjoy this picturesque private garden in the heart of the stunning Berkshire countryside. All profits from the event will go to charity.

Transport your imagination to the place that has inspired generations of artists and gardeners - France.
At Rosecliff, modeled after the Grand Trianon of Versailles, you'll travel on a very French adventure, from grand gardens to urban Paris chic.

Display Gardens:
The expansive front lawn of Rosecliff will be ablaze with inspiration for those looking to add color and charm to their gardens. Taking inspiration from the fountain at the Centre Pompidou in Paris, a series of boxwood-edge parterre beds will feature kinetic sculptures by a local artist, representing the elements of earth, wind and fire. A formal garden layout and grand allee, garden pavilions, and a French market will help to create a park-like setting for visitors entering the Show.

Colorful garden plantings and parterre beds will complement a series of kinetic sculptures provided by a local artist, representing the four elements of air, wind, fire and …

Welcome to The Blenheim Palace Flower Show!

Blenheim Palace Flower Show will take place in June. This wonderful three day show celebrates the very best of gardening, home and lifestyle.

The show will feature a huge variety of garden and flower exhibitors, floral displays and glorious show gardens. It will center around a 25,000 Grand Floral Pavilion and visitors will be able to obtain invaluable garden advice from industry experts.
It is packed with inspiration, flowers and plants and everything you need for your home and garden. The show is a celebration of lifestyle and the great outdoors.

Japan's largest exhibition with 300 varieties of Lilies!

Japan's best en most various, nearly 300 varieties of lilies are exhibited. Not only the Lily garden in front of the palace but also the art works like lily flower tower are exhibited. Please freely enjoy the rich fragrance.

Lily Tower
Japan's tallest lily tower that is more than 3 meters high. You can enjoy it inside the Palace Huis Ten Bosch.

You are invited to visit private gardens in the picturesque village of Brockham nestled at the bottom of the North Downs.

The Brockham Open Gardens event has been growing each year since 2012 and is now attracting visitors from all over the South East. Brockham really does have some beautiful gardens tucked away and this event is the perfect opportunity to explore some hidden gems. The owners of the gardens are most generous in sharing their private oases with us all

Please come and join us and help us make it a successful year.

Join us for a great day out and the most spectacular floral displays you will ever see!
All under one roof, in air conditioned comfort, you'll see a truly amazing array of orchids. Spectacular displays will be featured from various orchids enthusiasts and societies from NSW. Potting demonstrations will be given

Toronto Flower Market celebrates and supports Ontario grown flowers & plants, connecting growers and florists directly with the city. Together, we raise awareness about flower varieties grown locally in fields and greenhouses while cultivating a passionate local flower community.

Founded in May 2013, Toronto Flower Market created the city’s first outdoor flower market. The market season runs monthly from May through October, with special collaborations sprouting up throughout the year.

Natasa Kajganic was inspired to create Toronto Flower Market after a visit to London’s Columbia Road. A vision of stalls bursting with fresh blooms in Toronto’s public spaces was planted in her mind and has kept growing ever since.

The Woburn Abbey Garden Show is an important diary date for many keen gardeners.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Woburn Abbey, ‘The Gardener’s Garden Show’ offers visitors the best location of any show in the UK, taking place within the 42 acres of Abbey Gardens. Whether you are an enthusiastic horticulturist or you’re looking for inspiration, you’ll have an informative day out at the Woburn Abbey Garden Show.
Enjoy an introduction to gardening, the opportunity to hone or learn new skills and purchase unique plants and garden items.

Every year, the town of Aibonito hosts the largest plant show & sale on the island. It features flower & plant displays, a large section for plant sales, live local music shows (of course) and food kiosks.There are also some rides and games for the kids.

My favorite part is the rows and rows of booths selling all kinds of plants — orchids, fruit trees, vegetable plants, heliconias, gingers, hibiscus … just to name a few. I look forward to this event all year and it is now that time of year again!

This event is resting for 2018
Sorry, but Poyntington Open Gardens isn't running this year. We'll keep you posted about next year's event details when they are known

Poyntington village near Sherborne is opening its gardens for the first time this year. The gardens opening are very varied and include the Manor House garden as well as a vineyard.

The village is in a valley, so some gardens are sloping up the hillside while others have the River Yeo running through them. Delicious teas will be served.

Proceeds will be divided between the Village Hall and the village church.

A colourful and exciting display from the Wisley Fuchsia collection.

The Glasshouse team put together a stunning show, featuring a range of sizes and colours for our visitors to admire.
The huge cathedral-like Glasshouse, covering the area of 10 tennis courts and rising to 12m (40ft) high, is home to the RHS’s world-class tender plant collection. It was built to celebrate the RHS Bicentenary and is carefully controlled to maintain desired levels of light, heat and ventilation.

Entering the Glasshouse is like walking into a jungle - tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved creepers and dazzling flower displays give a feeling of lushness and drama. As you follow the path, the environment and climate changes gradually, taking you on a tour through the world of plants, including many difficult to grow, rare and endangered species. There are three climatic zones to explore: tropical, moist temperate and dry temperate. The …

You are welcome to stroll around our lovely Rutland village, visit the many gardens open and enjoy delicious lunches and teas at the village hall. There will be a children's picture treasure hunt running on the day too so a relaxing and fun day out for all the family.

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the world’s largest flower show boasting an eclectic mix of gardens, displays and shopping opportunities spanning over 34 acres either side of the dramatic long water with the stunning façade of the historical palace in the background.

Make a day of it and immerse yourself in displays showcasing more than 250,000 flowers!

Immerse yourself in our vibrant Show Gardens
Be inspired by world-class Show Gardens including Conceptual and World Gardens. New for 2017, Gardens for a Changing World will explore how we need to adapt our gardens for the future.

Be captivated by the amazing Butterfly Dome
This magical space, filled with tropical butterflies and plants, will delight budding photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and children with its kaleidoscope of color.

Shop for everything that you could possibly want
Browse more than 300 stalls brimming with gardening products and delicious food. The …

Hydrangeas and colorful iris

This beautiful blue and white garden are full of Hydrangeas and colorful Irises
Of this beautiful flowers can you admire at the blue and white garden from early June to early July

The spectacular display features more than 1,500 water lilies!

Early July - Late September

One of the best places to escape the summer heat from June to September is the water lily pool in Ashikaga Flower Park. Because of the Japanese climate it is very rare to see such a stunning array of water lilies. The spectacular display features more than 1,500 water lilies in a beautiful range of colors. If the summer heat is getting you down, a trip to see the water lilies will have you heart dancing across the water.

The highlight of Water Nymphs season is water Lilies. You can also see Pheasant’s eye, Christmas rose and Clematis

At the Festival you will find along with the stunning floral displays, stalls, refreshments including light lunches, background music, children`s area, and a prayer space.

Surround yourself in the symphony of wildflowers that is Crested Butte. Since 1986, we’ve hosted the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, sharing Mother Nature’s colors with flower-lovers in fun, fresh ways.

The Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society's annual show features floral arrangements in four artistic categories, and a beautiful, judged display of more than 100 lily blooms in different varieties.
This show features true lilies, which are never dormant, but perennial plants arising from a bulb full of scales. A wide variety of true lilies will be on display. Visitors can get tips from experts on how to grow and propagate lilies.

Here you can admire more than 100,000 roses in all colours, shapes and scents in the rose show!

Steinfurther Rosenfest : On every even-numbered year, the Bad Nauheim suburb Steinfurth honours the rose by celebrating the traditional rose festival, which warmly welcomes guests from near and far. The next rose festival is scheduled for 2018.

In Steinfurth, the oldest rose village in Germany, everything revolves around the prickly beauty. Here you can admire more than 100,000 roses in all colours, shapes and scents in the rose show.

At the rose market, everything you might need for planting and caring for the queen of flowers is on offer. The highlight is the rose parade with its magnificent floats. And not to forget, the unparalleled rose museum, which vividly presents the art and cultural history of the rose.

HISTORY OF THE STEINFURTH ROSE FESTIVAL
Roses in Steinfurth have a long tradition: …

Queensland Garden Expo is a ‘must see’ for green thumbs and novice gardeners a like. Held in the Sunshine Coast hinterland town of Nambour, this three day expo is Queensland’s premier gardening event attracting 35,000 + visitors from all over Australia and New Zealand.

Some of Australia’s leading Gardening experts take part in three days of lectures, demonstrations and workshops. See plants, plants and more plants with over 55 nurseries represented and over 360 exhibitors. There is a full program of free lectures and demonstrations on eight "live" stages every day covering a vast array of gardening topics. Head to the ‘Gardeners and Gourmets’ stage for some great tips on growing your own produce and turning it into delicious gourmet meals. The ‘Giant Kitchen Garden’ features a totally organic food court with a fully planted sustainable garden constructed onsite. Get free help with gardening problems and plant identification from …

Sponsored by the Northshore Iris and Daylily Society, this show features more than ten artistic arrangements and more than 50 daylily varieties in bloom. The sale features iris and daylily plants, available for purchase on both Saturday and Sunday. The show is on Sunday only.