Northwest Flower & Garden Show

Ed Hume

Ed Hume is a beloved figure in the gardening world both here and across America.  For over 40 years he has been the host of “Gardening in America,” American’s longest running TV gardening show, as well as hosting the Ed Hume Weekend Garden Show.  He is a Certified Professional Horticulturist, garden writer and lecturer. His books include Gardening with Ed Hume, Northwest Gardening Made Easy (Sasquatch, 2003), How to Plant a Bunch of Stuff (Serendipity Press, 1976) and a series of Keep It Simple books, self-published in the early 1970’s.  He is also the Director of the new Hume’s Children/Education Garden, located in Puyallup.  It consists of 15 whimsical and educational garden areas, including the Quiz Garden; Blind Garden; Bird Garden; Flowering Plant area; Drought Garden; Native plant area; Herb Garden; Maze; Crazy Garden and more. This unique garden was designed just for children, but the adults insist it is an educational garden and of as much interest to adults as it is to children.  Website – www.edhume.com

Eye Catching Color Combinations

Sunday, February 12 at 9:45 am in the Hood Room

Wow!  Talk about color! See how the pro’s and amateur’s create magnificent color in the garden.  Here’s your chance to learn new ways to combine plants and colors to create a splash of color that is sure to liven up your own garden.  A book signing will immediately follow this seminar.

Gardening is Fun! Fun! Fun!

Sunday, February 12 at 12:30 pm on the Sprouts Stage

It’s never too early to interest children in the garden!  Kids will learn how they can have a great time growing plants from left-over produce and things found around the house.  Plus, they are sure to giggle from some of his very silly plant puns.  It’s a very entertaining way to introduce kids to gardening.  A book signing will immediately follow this seminar.