Visits to Garden Landscapes in May

Join me as I prepare for another summer of garden visits and shows. Here are some selections for May, 2009:

The Garden Conservancy here in the U.S. is geared up for another year of garden visits. Membership in the Conservancy allows members admittance to more than 300 gardens in 2009. The Garden Conservancy philosophy is "that the best way to learn about gardens and to appreciate them is to simply spend more time in them."
The NY Botanical Garden holds its 17th Antique Garden Furniture Show and Sale May 1-3, 2009 in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Tent. Here more than 30 of the country’s leading dealers offer antique garden pieces, including fountains, statues, benches, urns, sundials, birdbaths, and botanical prints. Also throughout the show and sale weekend, antiques experts and designers provide demonstrations and talks.
On the west coast of the U.S., the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden presents A Festival of Flavors from May 1-3, 2009. The show focuses on edible plants that can be easily grown in a small decorative garden or containers. The show features garden displays designed by Southern California landscape architects and designers featuring edible plants. There will be guest speakers presenting information about garden design, edible plants, organics and sustainable gardening practices.
You'll also want to check out an article here at Suite 101 about Historic Garden Landscapes. This is a garden travel guide. These ten historic garden landscape articles can help to plan a day outing, a lengthy trip or act as a virtual excursion.