New Jersey Flower Show highlights fabulous display garden
Expect rivers of color and fragrance in beautiful display gardens, sit in on seminars and shop until you drop in the Great Garden Marketplace at the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show held at New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, February 16 through 19.
     The event attracts over 25,000 flower and garden enthusiasts annually, highlighting fabulous display gardens, a Standard Flower Show presented by the Garden Club of New Jersey, the Garden Marketplace, top-quality seminars and more. On the show floor, visitors can see how New Jersey’s top companies handle typical backyard design problems. Guests can also talk to a professional at the show and get spring projects scheduled early, before demand peaks. Check out the wildly popular Container Challenge for the 2012 NJ Flower Show. The Container Challenge will be a lively competition inspired by the popular Iron Chef cooking face-offs. Plant materials and garden accessories will be offered for sale from selected gardens on Sunday from 5 to 6 p.m. Call (800) 332-3976 or visit macevents.com for additional information.

Winter festival
The town of Lambertville will celebrate all things winter with its annual Winter Festival. The event begins on January 14 with the Fire and Ice Ball,  an evening of live entertainment, dancing, and food and drink from local restaurants.The festival itself will be held from January 21 to 29 and will feature activities for the entire family including concerts, children’s theatre, storytime, arts & crafts, a chili cook off and ice sculptures. The Inn at Lambertville Station will host the Taste of Winter Feast with samples of food and wine from some of the town’s finest restaurants on January 26 from 7 to 9 p.m.
     On January 28, the festival parade will take place at 12 p.m. and will be filled with music, floats, dancers, jugglers, community groups all contributing to the lively atmosphere. Call (215) 862-5067 or visit www.winterfestival.net for additional information or to purchase tickets.

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