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• NASHVILLE, TN - The American Impressionists in the Garden: Through September 6, 2010
  Plan on spending at least one summer day indoors at the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum to admire artists’ renderings of the great outdoors. The American Impressionists in the Garden is a special exhibit that focuses on gardens represented in late 19th and early 20th century art. Browse through European Gardens, American Gardens, and Garden Sculpture, all created by Americans here or abroad. This exhibition will inspire and delight both art and garden lovers alike! www.cheekwood.org
  
  
• CORNER, WI - Art en Fleurs Hales: July 14 - 16, 2010
  “Art en Fleurs” (or, Art in Flowers) only comes around every three years at the Boerner Botanical Garden. There are many different activities to partake in at this year’s festival from a Garden Club of America Show and floral designs with Gay Estes and Ingrid Kelly to orchid growing and learning about the importance of bees. www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org
  
  
• ASHEVILLE, NC - Biltmore Flower Carpet: August 20 - September 12, 2010
  Enjoy the liveliness and grandeur of the Biltmore Estates where the garden will be transformed into a unique carpet. The carpet, constructed of vividly colored flowers, will be on the South Terrace of the estate. After viewing the carpet, roam around the historic Biltmore house and gardens; you don’t want to miss all the beautiful Biltmore rooms and the extensive rose garden. www.biltmore.com/visit/calendar/flower_carpet.asp
  
  
• CANBY, OR - Dahlia Festival: August 28 – 30, 2010 and September 4 – 6, 2010
  With more than 400 different floral arrangements featuring the beautiful dahlia and close to 40 acres of blooms, Swan Island’s annual festival is definitely worth the trip! Floral demonstrations and dahlia talks take place twice a day each day of the festival. Admisson is free, and visitors are also welcome to take home cut dahlias. Can’t make the two festival times? The fields are open to the public starting August 1st through September seven days a week. www.dahlias.com
  
  
• PASADENA, CA - Pacific Horticulture Symposium: September 23-26, 2010
  The Los Angeles County Arboretum and the Pacific Horticulture Foundation present “Gardening Under Mediterranean Skies: Style and Whimsy in the Sustainable Garden.” The symposium will feature garden bus tours in the greater L.A. area, along with nine engaging speakers who will focus on how to maintain a little bit of fun in your garden while still growing some seriously beautiful blooms. www.pacifichorticulture.org
  
  
• CHICAGO, IL - Chicagoland Orchidfest: September 24-26, 2010
  Stroll among some of the most beautiful and exotic plants in the world as the Chicagoland Orchid Growers Association hosts it’s 18th annual Chicagoland Orchidfest. The event will take place simultaneously at four locations in the suburbs of Chicago: Oak Hill Gardens, Windsong Orchids, Orchids by Hausermann, and Natt’s Orchids. Enjoy presentations from world-renowned orchid experts and pick up an orchid from one of the “guest growers” at the market for a special price! www.chicagolandorchidfestival.com
  
  
• BIRMINGHAM, AL - Antiques at the Gardens: October 1-3, 2010
  Take a trip back in time while you ooh and ahh over the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Alabama’s largest living museum. Floral designer DeJuan Stroud and interior designer Miles Redd will take the stage for the Red Diamond lecture series. All proceeds will go to the Gardens’ educational Discovery Trips, Horticultural Therapy, and family classes so the power of flowers may be experienced by all. www.bbgardens.org/antiques
  
  
• SAINT PAUL, MN - Sunken Garden Fall Flower Show at Como Park Conservatory: October 9- November 28, 2010
  The gorgeous glass walls of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory’s Sunken Garden encase a year-round feast for the senses housing five popular floral shows. This year’s fall event will feature an array of autumn favorites. Colorful chrysanthemums and elegant arbors create a stunning display as visitors walk through the idyllic Sunken Garden. Be sure to check out Como’s other botanical sanctuaries, including the Bonsai Gallery, Enchanted Garden, and Orchid House. www.texasrosefestival.com
  
  
• TYLER, TX - Texas Rose Festival: October 14-16, 2010
  East Texas adopts an air of royalty as it celebrates one of the world’s most revered blossoms. This annual festival, boasting an elegant monarchial theme, began in 1933 and has become a legend among floral fanatics. Events include flower shows, an arts and crafts fair, and a parade fit for a queen—in fact, guests can even have tea with the lovely Rose Queen and her Court. www.texasrosefestival.com
  
  
• NEW ORLEANS, LA - City Park Fall Garden Show & Scarecrow Trail: October 16-17, 2010
  Louisiana State University and the New Orleans Botanical Garden team up to present this annual autumn event. The show includes everything from flower sales to a plant health clinic that will help guests’ gardens flourish all year long. The children’s discovery garden and the Scarecrow Trail make this the perfect fall family adventure. www.neworleanscitypark.com
  
  
• COLUMBUS, GA - Garden Gala: October 20, 2010
  The Columbus Botanical Garden invites you to join in its Garden Gala for a day full of delightful design featuring Remco van Vliet, celebrated floral artist for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The day will kick off with a design demonstration, luncheon, and silent auction at the Green Island Country Club. Hurry and sign up a floral workshop with van Vliet in the afternoon!
  www.columbusbotanicalgarden.com
  
  
• COLUMBUS, MS - Decorative Arts & Preservation Forum, Antiques Show & Sale: November 4-7, 2010
  Celebrate the decorative arts in the charming city of Columbus, MS. This year's event, Come-on-a My House, takes a look at "Mid-Twentieth Century Influences on the Southern Houses in Which We Live." The Antiques Show & Sale brings together dealers from throughout the country and serves as a backdrop for plentiful parties, activities, and lectures focused on art and design. Saturday is a full day devoted to the art of flowering--highlights include presentations by floral designer John Grady Burns and garden designer Brooks Garcia, as well as a shrimp and grits Garden Party brunch with floral decor by Ralph Null.
  
  

Compiled by Liz Major