Garden Show pond

Iowa State University Extension in Woodbury County and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in Dakota County are proud to announce that the 2010 Siouxland Garden Show will be held at the Marina Center in South Sioux City, Nebraska, Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20. The show will include educational exhibits, presentations, how-to sessions, and commercial exhibitors.

 

Hours:

Friday, March 19            9 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 20       9 a.m. until 6 p.m.

 

Cost:

$5 for one day entrance

$9 for two-day pass

Children 12 and under admitted free.

Price includes complete entrance to all features of the event including all speakers and information sessions.

 

Directions to the Marina Center 

 

Speaker Info

 

Siouxland Garden Show 2010 Brochure

 

Thirteen educational seminars will be presented by regional experts. Local experts share their tricks and tips during 18 'How-To' sessions.

 

The event will offer how-to demonstrations and educational displays throughout the two-day event. Visitors to the Siouxland Garden Show will have access to all sessions, demonstrations and exhibits for one low admission price.

 

Exhibitor Information: 

 

There are two rates for exhibitors: business or non-profit. Sponsorships are also available.

 

Business Exhibitor Application

 

Nonprofit Exhibitor Application

 

Please contact Adrienne Jansen at (712) 276-2157 or jansena@iastate.edu for additional information.

 

Other Information

 

“The show is designed for anyone who has any interest in flowers, lawns, landscapes or gardens," said Adrienne Jansen, Iowa State University Extension Program Coordinator in Woodbury County.  "Everyone will enjoy the quality speakers who will present and the commercial vendors who will demonstrate new ideas.”

 

Informative presentations will be running on both Friday and Saturday. Speakers from across the tri-state area will bring their extensive knowledge to the March 2010 show.

 

The event will offer demonstrations and educational displays on pond gardening, container gardening, vegetable gardening, transplanting and more.

 

Commercial exhibitors will showcase new and innovative products plus traditional items and services that make gardening and lawn care easier and more enjoyable.

 

“The Siouxland Garden Show will give area garden enthusiasts a jumpstart on their spring and summer landscape and outdoor planning,” said Carol Larvick, Extension educator at UNL Extension. “This event will have something for novice flower and garden enthusiasts and those who have been gardening for many years.”

 

Sponsoring Organizations

 

Major Sponsors:

  • Del's Garden Center
  • ICON-John Deere
  • Bomgaars
  • Mosher's Greenhouses and Landscaping

 

Shrub Sponsors:

  • Earl May Nursery
  • Four All Seasons
  • HyVee
  • Executive Lawns & Pools

 

Newspaper Sponsor: Sioux City Journal

 

Radio Sponsors:

  • KSCJ 1360 AM
  • KLEM 1410 AM
  • KSUX 105.7 FM
  • Y 101.3 FM
  • NEW 102.3 FM
  • Kool 99.5 FM

 

TV Sponsor: KCAU-TV Channel 9

 

Outdoor Advertising Sponsor: Avery Outdoor

 

In-kind Sponsor: Proven Winners

 

Planning Organizations

 

Planning this event are:

  • Iowa State University Extension in Woodbury County 
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
  • Mosher’s Greenhouse and Landscaping
  • Prairie Pedlar
  • Earl May Nursery
  • Woodbury County Extension Master Gardeners
  • Iowa State University Extension

 

Contact Information

 

For more information on attending, being a commercial vendor or displaying as a nonprofit agency, please contact Woodbury County Extension at (712) 276-2157 or jansena@iastate.edu.

 

Volunteer Information:

 

Reasons to volunteer:

  1. Free T-shirt
  2. Free admission to the Siouxland Garden Show on the day you volunteer
  3. Be involved in the premier garden show in the area.
  4. Meet regional garden experts
  5. You are guaranteed to learn!

Please contact Mimi Shanahan at mimishan@iastate.edu for more information

 

A. Jansen 2/9/2010