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Dear Hortense Hoelove: Flower and Garden Shows



Tulips blooming at the Indiana Flower & Patio Show
Dear Hortense Hoelove,

Should I attend my local flower or garden show?

Sincerely,
Tulip Lover

Dear Tulip,

Yes, you should go!  Why do you even ask? It ought to be a tradition now for you to attend if you live anywhere near your show, and even if you don't. It's a rite of passage of spring. First your crocuses bloom in your garden, then you