10th Annual RI Spring Flower & Garden Show

Feb 20-23, 2003 --- Rhode Island Convention Center

It may have been the 9th largest storm in RI history, but that hasn't stopped Spring from it's early arrival at the RI Convention Center!

Governor Carcieri of Rhode Island has declared that Feb. 16-23 is Rhode Island Flower & Garden Week!

30 Gardens, 40 Speakers, and a host of vendors will make this one of the largest RI Spring Flower Shows ever!

Highlights of the 2003 RI Spring Flower & Garden Show include:

* A 15 foot model of the historic aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga

* Nationally acclaimed gardening broadcaster Paul Parent will broadcast The Paul Parent Garden Club LIVE! from the RI Spring Flower & Garden Show floor and answer questions as well!

* Former U.S. Representative from Rhode Island Claudine Schneider will speak on conservation and gardening.

* A new entrance design highlighting the 10th Anniversary of the Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show.

* The RI Federation of Garden Clubs will present a Standard Flower Show titled "Celebrations" reflecting various holidays and occasions we celebrate throughout the year.

* Speakers will include such internationally known horticulturists as Robin Parer and Pierre Beanerup.

* An Educational CafŽ sponsored by Borders Bookstore will be on the fifth level of the convention center.

* Children's performers, including singer/songwriter Lindsay Adler and storyteller Cindy Killavey.

Ticket Prices are as follows: (and available at the door)

Adults: $14.00 - Weekdays $15.00 - Weekends
Children (ages 6-12) $7.00 (Children under 6 are free.)
Seniors/Students $13.00 - Weekdays

For more info, Visit their website or call 401-421-7811 .