New Jersey and Maymont Flower & Garden Show

		Rebecca Kolls Master Gardener Rebecca Kolls knows her dirt - she’s been digging in the garden most of her life! It was a passion passed down from her mentor, her grandfather. “I spent many summers getting my hands dirty in my grandfather’s ... [More]

		Ken Druse Valentines' day Stroll In honor of the most romantic night of the year, bring the one you love to stroll through the lush display gardens while you sip fine wines from Balic Winery and sample tasty cheeses from Cabot Creamery. ... [More]

		Ray Rogers Ray Rogers, a lifelong gardener, began his career in public horticulture. Employment at the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia and at the American Horticultural Society’s headquarters at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia, furthered... [More]

		Melinda Myers Melinda Myers is a nationally known gardening expert, TV host and author who have written 20 books, including Can't Miss Small Space Gardening. She hosts "Great Lakes Gardener," seen on PBS stations and "Melinda's Garden Moments."... [More]

NJ Youth Symphony A string quartet from the New Jersey Youth Symphony will perform a selection of chamber music repertoire from 7-8:30pm on Friday, February 13 at the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show. Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, NJYS provide... [More]

		Ralph Snodsmith Ralph Snodsmith, well-known lecturer, radio personality and gardening editor and host of WOR Radios, The Garden Hotline, will answer questions about gardening and will present his "Box of Tricks" - a show-and-tell of items used ga... [More]

		Bruce Crawford Bruce Crawford is an adjunct professor in the Landscape Architecture Department, at Rutgers - School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the Director of Rutgers Gardens since 2005. As Director of Rutgers Gardens he ove... [More]

		Patrick Cullina Patrick Cullina currently serves as the Vice President of Horticulture and Science Research at Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York City. He was formerly Associate Director of The Rutgers Gardens at Rutgers University, where he ov... [More]

		Craig Scott Termotto & Jay Philip Eriv "The Outdoor Garden Room" presented by Craig Termotto of CST Design Group and Jay Philip Eriv of GROUNDS KEEPER, inc. will discuss the art of creating naturalistic outdoor living spaces from conception to completion. Craig Sco... [More]

		Tom Castronovo First and foremost, Tom loves the outdoors. His lifelong interest in gardening and passion for environmental stewardship led to the founding of the Gardener News. Tom is a featured columnist, executive editor and publishe... [More]

		Pegi Ballister-Howells Pegi Ballister-Howells lives on a 10 acre farm called Blooming Acres that is slowly evolving into an arboretum. She works with many agricultural organizations in promoting the industry. You can hear her Garden Show on WCTC 1450 ... [More]

		Bill Hlubik Bill Hlubik - Rutgers University Professor and host of NJN PBS “If Plants Could Talk” Weekly columns in Star Ledger and Home News. Founder of the “Earth-Wise” Lawn and Landscape Care Program. Bill Hlubik is the Director of the... [More]

		Joyce Petriella Phillips Joyce will take you through the planning stages for hosting a cocktail party in any space. She will feature appetizer recipes and table settings using floral arrangements. Joyce Petriella Phillips is a regional catering coordinato... [More]

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