Lehigh Valley Flower, Garden and Pool Show boasts record number of exhibits

A record number of exhibitors and vendors will make this year's Valley Flower, Garden and Pool Show the biggest ever.

The show runs March 7-9 in the Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds.

"Once Upon a Time" is the theme of the show, which will feature displays by 17 professional landscapers and more than 60 retailers and artisans.

"It's perfect timing," says organizer Laurie Wuchter. "I think everyone is so over snow."

Four new landscapers will have displays Around the Ground of Bernville, Redstone Landscaping of Slatington, and Merkle's Landscape and Tall Timbers Nursery, both of Allentown.

The layout of the show is different, too, Wuchter says, and will feature exhibits on both sides of the Agri-Plex.

New this year, visitors will enter through the door at the Agri-Plex Annex into the National Pool and Spa Expo presented by Doctor Feelgood's of Bethlehem.

Speakers will present programs on pruning, soil testing, attracting birds and other topics, including two hands-on workshops for children at a stage at the Agri-Plex main entrance.

This is the fourth year for the show, which returned annually after taking a hiatus in 2009 and 2010.

Visitors can buy fresh flowers and arrangements. Also, the Lehigh Valley Floral Association will demonstrate flower arranging, and at the end of each day, the floral designs they produce will be auctioned off to raise funds for the association.

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