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Plan Your Visit

Daily Schedule

Friday, September 18

Saturday, September 19

Sunday, September 20

Speaker Schedule

Location: Maple Grove Tent

10:30am | Live Ikebana Demo
Joanne Caccavale assisted by Kare Finstadsveen

11:30am | Seasonal Container Plantings
Susan Nock of Thistle Containers

12:30pm | Bulaklakan, traditional Philippine folk dance
Philippine Dance and Culture Organization

1:30pm | Guiding Gardeners for 235 Years and Counting
Carol Connare, 14th Editor of the Old Farmer's Almanac

2:30pm | Live Ikebana Demo
Nefertiti San Miguel, assisted by Rita Cutroni

3:30pm | Dualing Floral Designs
Erin Hines and Kimberly Burke, MHS Horticulturists

Food Trucks

Augusta's Chicken on the Road
Fusion Fuel Food Truck
Jamaica Mi Hungry
The Lemon Press
Sweet Botanical Bakes
Apritivo

Vendors and Floral Installations open all weekend long!

Speaker Schedule

Location: Maple Grove Tent

10:30am | Live Ikebana Demo
Kare Finstadsveen assisted by Michael Okamoto

11:30am | Winterizing Your Rose Garden
Jeannette Danehy of the New England Rose Society

12:30pm | Bulaklakan, traditional Philippine folk dance
Philippine Dance and Culture Organization
Taiko Drummers
ShinDaiko

1:30pm | Dualing Floral Designs
Erin Hines and Kimberly Burke, MHS Horticulturists

2:30pm | Live Ikebana Demo
Lamiya Assela assisted by Verma Kiran

3:30pm | Hypertufa
Gretel Anspach, Master Gardener and retired engineer

Food Trucks

Cobalt Pizza Co.
Jamaica Mi Hungry
The Lemon Press
Sweet Botanical Bakes
Apritivo
Lowe's Donuts and Bakery
LATTE BOSTON
The Wandering Pour

Vendors and Floral Installations open all weekend long!

Speaker Schedule

Location: Maple Grove Tent

10:30am | Live Ikebana Demo
Joanne Caccavale assisted by Michael Okamoto

11:30am | Organic Roses, Best Practices
Maria Connell of the New England Rose Society

12:30pm | Bulaklakan, traditional Philippine folk dance
Philippine Dance and Culture Organization

1:30pm | Integrating Gardening into your Life
Kerry Michaels, Author of Art from the Garden

2:30pm | Live Ikebana Demo
Emiko Kaplan assisted by Chip MacLaughin

3:30pm | Cold Frames
Gretel Anspach, Master Gardener and retired engineer

4pm | Awards Ceremony

Food Trucks

Augusta's Chicken on the Road
Bardo's Bar Pizza
Jamaica Mi Hungry
The Lemon Press
Sweet Botanical Bakes
Apritivo
Lowe's Donuts and Bakery
LATTE BOSTON
The Wandering Pour
Bluebird Mobile Coffee

Vendors and Floral Installations open all weekend long!

Vendors

Explore the plant, lifestyle, home, and food vendors who will be joining us at the Flower Show!

  • All Vendors

    Apritivo
    Bartlett Tree Experts presenting sponsor
    Bell & Britton
    Beyond The Garden Gate
    Bottle Branch
    ClayFlora LLC
    Coldbrooke Pottery
    Connecticut Gardener Magazine
    Deux Amies
    Elsabelle Paper Co.
    GardenSleeves by NOMPI Glove Company
    Greg's Art & Garden Iron
    Hartley Botanic patron sponsor
    Harvesting Flavor
    Hudson Valley Seed Company community partner
    humingbird crossing
    Hurricane Hill Heritage Goods
    Imperfect Art Studio
    Ivana D. George Studio
    Lavender Blue
    LeenB Bags
    Locanda Studio
    Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
    Massachusetts Orchid Society
    Mind Body Snack
    Moon Gate Garden
    New England Olive Oil Company
    New England Rose Society
    Northeast Natural History & Supply
    O’Donals Nursery
    Pam's Pashminas
    Peony's Envy
    Purple Acorn Creations
    Savor Fine Foods
    SR's Art
    Steven Rae Pottery
    Sunny Window Lavender
    Sweet Botanical Bakes
    Tabitha Gilligan Photography & Design
    Tewny Weeny Things
    The Davey Tree Expert Company
    The Lemon Press
    The Mill Fudge Factory
  • Plants, Seeds, Bulbs Vendors

    Hudson Valley Seed Company
    Lady Fern Farm
    Moon Gate Garden
    Peony's Envy
  • Plant & Garden Accessories Vendors

    Beyond The Garden Gate
    Coldbrooke Pottery
    Deux Amies
    GardenSleeves by NOMPI Glove Company
    Greg's Art & Garden Iron
    humingbird crossing
    O’Donals Nursery
    Steven Rae Pottery
  • Plant Education Vendors

    Bartlett Tree Experts presenting sponsor
    Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
    Massachusetts Orchid Society
    New England Rose Society
    The Davey Tree Expert Company
  • Art & Craft Vendors

    Bell & Britton
    Bottle Branch
    ClayFlora LLC
    Elsabelle Paper Co.
    Hurricane Hill Heritage Goods
    Imperfect Art Studio
    Ivana D. George Studio
    Locanda Studio
    SR's Art
    Teeny Weeny Things
  • Home & Lifestyle Vendors

    Connecticut Gardener Magazine media partner
    Hartley Botanic patron sponsor
    Lavender Blue
    LeenB Bags
    New England Olive Oil Company
    Northeast Natural History & Supply
    Pam's Pashminas
    Purple Acorn Creations
    Sunny Window Lavender
    Tabitha Gilligan Photography & Design

  • Food & Drink Vendors

    Apritivo
    Harvesting Flavor
    Mind Body Snack
    Savor Fine Foods
    Sweet Botanical Bakes
    The Lemon Press
    The Mill Fudge Factory

    Check out each day's schedule for daily food trucks! 

All Vendors

Apritivo
Bartlett Tree Experts presenting sponsor
Bell & Britton
Beyond The Garden Gate
Bottle Branch
ClayFlora LLC
Coldbrooke Pottery
Connecticut Gardener Magazine
Deux Amies
Elsabelle Paper Co.
GardenSleeves by NOMPI Glove Company
Greg's Art & Garden Iron
Hartley Botanic patron sponsor
Harvesting Flavor
Hudson Valley Seed Company community partner
humingbird crossing
Hurricane Hill Heritage Goods
Imperfect Art Studio
Ivana D. George Studio
Lavender Blue
LeenB Bags
Locanda Studio
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Massachusetts Orchid Society
Mind Body Snack
Moon Gate Garden
New England Olive Oil Company
New England Rose Society
Northeast Natural History & Supply
O’Donals Nursery
Pam's Pashminas
Peony's Envy
Purple Acorn Creations
Savor Fine Foods
SR's Art
Steven Rae Pottery
Sunny Window Lavender
Sweet Botanical Bakes
Tabitha Gilligan Photography & Design
Tewny Weeny Things
The Davey Tree Expert Company
The Lemon Press
The Mill Fudge Factory

Plants, Seeds, Bulbs Vendors

Hudson Valley Seed Company
Lady Fern Farm
Moon Gate Garden
Peony's Envy

Plant & Garden Accessories Vendors

Beyond The Garden Gate
Coldbrooke Pottery
Deux Amies
GardenSleeves by NOMPI Glove Company
Greg's Art & Garden Iron
humingbird crossing
O’Donals Nursery
Steven Rae Pottery

Plant Education Vendors

Bartlett Tree Experts presenting sponsor
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Massachusetts Orchid Society
New England Rose Society
The Davey Tree Expert Company

Art & Craft Vendors

Bell & Britton
Bottle Branch
ClayFlora LLC
Elsabelle Paper Co.
Hurricane Hill Heritage Goods
Imperfect Art Studio
Ivana D. George Studio
Locanda Studio
SR's Art
Teeny Weeny Things

Home & Lifestyle Vendors

Connecticut Gardener Magazine media partner
Hartley Botanic patron sponsor
Lavender Blue
LeenB Bags
New England Olive Oil Company
Northeast Natural History & Supply
Pam's Pashminas
Purple Acorn Creations
Sunny Window Lavender
Tabitha Gilligan Photography & Design

Food & Drink Vendors

Apritivo
Harvesting Flavor
Mind Body Snack
Savor Fine Foods
Sweet Botanical Bakes
The Lemon Press
The Mill Fudge Factory

Check out each day's schedule for daily food trucks! 

Floral Installations

Tablescapes by Beatrice Sannino, founder of L'Arte del Ricevere

REPEATING SHAPES by Joanne Caccavale and Kare Finstadsveen of Sogetsu School

MOON GATE by Joanne Caccavale and Kåre Finstadsveen of Sogetsu School

STUMP-ART by Kare Finstadsveen and Joanne Caccavale of Sogetsu School

The Centurial Bloom: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Sogetsu School by Emiko Kaplan (Lead)

UPRIGHT UNITY by Rita Cutroni of Sogetsu School

WOVEN WIND by Lamiya Assela and Kiran Verma of Sogetsu School

CELEBRATION by Dora Lee (Lead) of Sogetsu School

WINTER WINDFALL by Carolyn Johnson of Sogetsu School

EMERGING by Chih Huang and Joy DiMaggio of Sogetsu School

FIERY HEART by Tomoko Tanaka and Anthony Urrico of Sogetsu School

AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL by Wenning Chai/Fu of Sogetsu School

“NEST” by Karen Kuehl and Barbara Owen of Sogetsu School

KŌZŌ — Structure & Soul by Nefertiti San Miguel of Sogetsu School

Ready to Join Us?

Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hours & Admission

What are the hours of the show?

Timed entry slots are 30-minutes long. You’re welcome to enter at any point during your 30-minute entry window.

Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19
9-10am MHS Member Hour
10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm)

Sunday, September 20
9-10am MHS Member Hour
10am-4:30pm (last entry at 3:30pm)

Where is the parking for this event?

Main parking for this event will be on our lower field area. Our paved lot is reserved for ADA parking during the event.

Are dogs allowed?

Registered service animals are permitted. Other dogs, including support animals, are not permitted for health and safety reasons.

Can I bring in food?

Guests with food allergies are welcome to bring their own food; we kindly ask that you adhere to a pack-in, pack-out policy. Food trucks will be available on site throughout the weekend.

Is the Garden open for regular admission during the Flower Show?

The Flower Show is classified as a special event and we do not offer standard admission during the event. Discounts on Flower Show tickets are reserved for MHS Members.

During the Fall Flower Show, our General Admission discounts do not apply.

  • We do not accept MHS-issued Garden Passes 
  • We do not accept EBT or WIC cards
  • We do not accept AHS Garden Network admission 

Thank you for your support of MHS's programs, which promotes our mission of changing lives through horticulture.

Are the Flower Show and the Garden at Elm Bank wheelchair accessible?

Core garden areas are accessible by a paved road. Restrooms and buildings include ramps and accessible restrooms. Some displays and some garden paths consist of grass or crushed stone.

What is the event's photography policy?

By entering the Garden at Elm Bank, you consent to the taking and publication of your photograph, video, and audio for MHS promotional purposes.

Getting Tickets

Where can I buy tickets?

Advanced purchase of timed tickets is required and can be purchased at masshort.org/fall-flower-show/tickets.

Will tickets be sold on site?

No, tickets will not be sold on site. You must purchase tickets in advance at masshort.org/fall-flower-show/tickets or fallflowershow.org.

How much are tickets?

Adults (18+): $25 ($27.96 including fees)

Children (3-17): $10 ($11.96 including fees)

Kids 2 & under: Free

MHS Members: $12 ($14.09 including fees)

Children of Members: FREE

How many tickets can I purchase at once?

Each time slot has a limited number of tickets. You may purchase as many general admission tickets that are available in your chosen slot. We are unable to offer group ticket discounts for this event.

Members: Individual Members can purchase 1 ticket at the Member rate; Dual Members may purchase 2 tickets at the Member rate; Supporter Members and above may purchase 4 tickets at the Member rate.

Additional tickets should be purchased at the non-member rate. If you wish to upgrade your membership to purchase more tickets, please contact membership@masshort.org during weekday office hours.

Do children under 2 need a ticket?

Children under 2 are free, but please include free "Kids 2 and under" tickets in your ticket reservation.

MHS Membership

What are the MHS Member benefits for Flower Show?

MHS Members receive discounts on tickets & fees and early access to the event! Members can reserve tickets for the 9-10am hour before the event opens to the public at 10am.

Adults: $27.96 $14.09 each*

Kids: $11.96 FREE

*Ticket Limit:

Individual Members: 1 Member Adult Ticket

Dual Members: 2 Member Adult Tickets

Supporter Members: 4 Member Adult Tickets

How do I apply my MHS Membership discount?

To get your membership discount, follow these steps:

  • Select your date and time
  • Find the Promo Code box, type "FS" followed by your membership ID (Ex. FS123456) in the promo code box or use your one-time code to receive member-priced tickets.
    • You can find your ID number on your membership card. If you can't locate your ID number, please contact our membership department at membership@masshort.org.
  • Click "Apply"
    • Individual Members get 1 Member Adult ticket
    • Dual Members get 2 Member Adult tickets
    • Supporter Members can purchase up to 4 Member Adult tickets
  • Add the number of Member Adult and Member Youth tickets to your cart.
  • Complete your purchase

About My Tickets

Can I change my date or time?

Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please ensure you're able to attend your selected date and time before purchasing your tickets.

Can I cancel my tickets?

Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please ensure you're able to attend your selected date and time before purchasing your tickets.

What is the weather policy?

Flower Show is open rain or shine. There is plenty to explore both indoors and outdoors!

What happens if I show up early or late for my entry time?

We recommend you arrive 5-10 minutes before your designated time to ensure a stress-free experience. The 30-minute time slot listed on your ticket purchase is your entry window. Once you enter the event, you are welcome to stay as long as you please until the event closes for the day:
Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19
 Event Closes at 5pm (last entry at 4pm)

Sunday, September 20 Event Closes at 4:30pm (last entry at 3:30pm)

How long can I stay at the Flower Show?

You are welcome to stay in the Garden until we close for the day, which is 1 hour after the last entry for that date. Visits can last 3-5 hours to explore everything the Flower Show has to offer, including the beautiful garden, exhibitions, vendors, family programs, and demonstrations. Food trucks will be available throughout the weekend.

A Flower Party After Dark

Join us at the Preview Party
Thursday, September 17 from 6-10pm

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Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dancing in the garden after dark among immersive displays and floral exhibits. Tickets include food, drink, curated swag, and a Premier Flower Show ticket! 

Attire: Cocktail Garden Party
Get Inspiration

Featuring treats and immersive experiences sponsored by Sweet Botanical Bakes, food & beverage by Peppers Artful Events, and music all night by DJ Brian Lee with Elevated Pulse

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