The Pennsylvania Garden Show of York: A Review

By the end of February, most of us are pining for some sign of Spring. Consequently, the timing for the Pennsylvania Garden Show of York is fabulous as it occurs the first weekend of March. If it's a break from winter that you're looking for, then the garden show will not disappoint. Flowers and landscaping displays are everywhere and the over all ambiance is lovely. A very large room full of garden - themed vendors is my idea of shopping. Here are some of my favorite things from the show.

> We have really enjoyed the live music provided by Seasons Music. The musicians were very talented and friendly: even obliging my 2 year old daughter with a rendition of "The Wheels On The Bus".  www.seasonsmusic.com

>The landscape displays are lovely. It's very relaxing to meander through them and if you do have any questions about improving your own landscaping, the vendors are very willing to talk.

> The vendor room is fantastic. Flower arrangements take up an entire end of the room. The other tables are taken up by nurseries, home improvement companies, garden shops, local environmental groups and many artisans.

> Several area wineries have tasting tables set up. Need I say more?

> A large swing set takes up a corner and provides a place for young children to play.

If you go, I will say that you should definitely buy tickets online ahead of time as there is always a line to purchase them at the door and you'll get  a discounted rate that way. Also, the food available is nothing to get excited about. We always plan to go out for dinner afterward.

My interest in gardening has always been more about growing my own food then having pretty landscaping so it's not my ideal. (It's certainly nothing compared to the Mother Earth News Fair in the fall). However, given the time of year and the inexpensive tickets, I plan on going to the Pennsylvania Garden Show of York every year in the future. For more information, go to www.pagsy.com.