Went today,and it was great. If anybody gets a chance to go, it is certainly worth your time.

I was slightly disappointed this year. For the first time I did not buy anything from the botanical garden, only from outside vendors. One vendor said that fewer vendors ventured out this year because the fall show was so poor. The fall show was late, but I enjoyed it. The gardens looked as beautiful as I have ever seen them this weekend. And the jambalaya was back.

My friend and I got a lot of plants. many perennials and a few others too, I got a Lions Tail; cannot wait to see what it will look like. I really like the Tropical plant sale in July. Am impatiently waiting. They do have a butterfly garden plant show in May, but I relly like the tropicals.

I thought the show was pretty bad - maybe 1/4 as many vendors as last year. Usually my ladyfriend and I buy as much as we can possibly carry, but this time we left with one Nun's Orchid and one Tillandsia clump. What vendors were there did not have much to offer.

You will like the lion's ear. I have bought two at these shows. (One died mysteriously.) I always get requests for cuttings when it blooms. Don't be afraid to prune after bloom or it will get leggy and a good wind will snap the branchs.

You are right to recommend the Pelican Greenhouse sales: salvias etc. in May, gingers (some rare) etc. in July.

e'one know if it cost to get in i have some friends incoming in from fl & vegas oct weekend of show about 15 of us no kids w/us 18 & 19 of oct thanks
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I think the cost is $6.