The first sign of spring in NY’s Capital Region is the Flower & Garden Expo at Hudson Valley Community College, Troy. There are amazing floral creations and stunning garden exhibits, on-going seminars and demonstrations and over 160 flower, garden and outdoor living themed retail exhibits, and NY wine, cider and spirit tastings.

Seminars & Demonstrations

The Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo has an outstanding line-up of in-person speakers planned for 2023. It’s a great combination of horticultural experts, speakers, demonstrators, floral designers, business and garden center professionals. They’ll share tips, trends, hot topics and offer live demonstrations for everyone from the novice to the expert gardener. All seminars, lectures and demonstrations are FREE with paid admission.

Schedule:

Friday, March 24, 2023

11:30am: The Garden Tourist's Hudson River Valley - Jana Milbocker - Enchanted Gardens - 2A
12:00pm: Fred Breglia - Fred Breglia - Landis Arboretum - 1A
12:30pm: Why Nature Needs Us and What YOU Can Do To Help - Rhonda Rumsey van Heuveln -  - 2A
1:00pm: Artistic Design & Growing Techniques of Succulents & Air Plants - Suzanne Balet-Haight - Balet Flowers & Design - 1A
1:30pm: Carnivorous Plants of the World - Bill Schwartz - Clever Carnivores - 2A
2:00pm: Promoting Plant Health Through Proper Pruning - Fred Breglia - Landis Arboretum - 1A
2:30pm: Orchids 101: Basic Orchid Culture - Donna Wardlaw - Northeastern NY Orchid Society - 2A
3:00pm: How to Grow The Dahlia - Barb Melera - Harvesting History - 1A
3:30pm: Go Beyond Pollinator Gardens - Jennifer Michelle  - GreenTown Consulting - 2A
4:00pm: Bonsai in North America, Today - Sean Lamoureux - Bonsai Bar - 1A
4:30pm: Journey to a Natural Yard - Laura Davis - Capital District Pollinator Allies - 2A

Saturday, March 25, 2023

11:00am: Big Trees and Ancient Forests - Fred Breglia - Landis Arboretum - 1A
11:30am: Styling Your Home with Houseplants - Denise Maurer - Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer - 2A
11:30am: How to Advocate for Native Plants in Your Community - Jennifer Michelle - GreenTown Consulting - 1B
12:00pm: Container Gardening - Barb Melera - Harvesting History - 1A
12:30pm: Creating a Miniature (Fairy) Garden - Martie Teumim - Cornell Cooperative Ext. Alb. - 2A
12:30pm: Microgreens! A Budget “Use What You Have” Approach - Douglas Pratt - Tomatoes Plus - 1B
1:00pm: Improving Soils for Better Results - Fred Breglia - Landis Arboretum - 1A
1:30pm: Growing A Great Lawn - David Chinery - Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer - 2A
1:30pm: Creating a Backyard Vegetable Garden - John Martin - Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany - 1B
2:00pm: Artistic Design & Growing Techniques of Succulents & Air Plants - Suzanne Balet-Haight - Balet Flowers & Design - 1A
2:30pm: Plan B: Grow Your Own Food-Avoid Supply Chain Shortages - Barb Melera - Harvesting History - 2A
2:30pm: Growing Irises in the Northeast - Kathryn Mohr - Capital-Hudson Iris Society - 1B
3:00pm: Flower Fashionista: Flowers to Wear, To Give, and to Decorate With - Michele Peters - Ambiance Florals & Events - 1A
3:30pm: Why Raised Beds for Gardening and How to Build Them - John Martin - Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany - 2A
3:30pm: Your Garden is a Home (Habitat) - Kate Brittenham - Front Pocket Gardens - 1B
4:00pm: Styling Cut Flowers for the Home - Chris Grigas - Samantha Nass Floral Design - 1A
4:30pm: Painting Loose and Expressive Florals - Joy Charde - Let's Paint with Joy - 1B

Sunday, March 26, 2023

11:00am: Promoting Plant Health Through Proper Pruning - Fred Breglia - Landis Arboretum - 1A
11:30am: Herbal Tea from Your Garden - Matthew Zacharewicz - Short and Stout Tea Company - 2A
11:30am: Waking Up the Garden - Judith Fetterley - Cornell Cooperative Extension - 1B
12:00pm: Cooking Demonstration - Jodie Fitz - Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club - 1A
12:30pm: Native Plants for Birds - Kate Brittenham - Front Pocket Gardens - 2A
12:30pm: Orchids 101: Basic Orchid Culture - Donna Wardlaw - Northeastern NY Orchid Society - 1B
1:00pm: Big Trees and Ancient Forests - Fred Breglia - Landis Arboretum - 1A
1:30pm: What’s Wrong with This Orchid? - Janet Vinyard - Northeastern NY Orchid Society - 2A
1:30pm: Pollinators and the Plants They Love - Daniel Carrigan - Cornell Cooperative Extension Schenectady - 1B
2:00pm: Carnivorous Plants of the World - Bill Schwartz - Clever Carnivores - 1A
2:30pm: Container Gardening: Tips and Techniques for Success - Carole Henry - Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany - 2A
2:30pm: Daylilies: The Ideal Perennial - Kathryn Mohr - Hudson Adirondack Daylily Society - 1B
3:30pm: Wedding Floral Trends Then and Now - Suzanne Pillsworth Becker - Blooms Floral Design - 2A

Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

Hours:

Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Hudson Valley Community College - 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy NY 12180

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