Boise Flower & Garden Show is in bloom soon. Tips for bonsai, orchids and more
Looking for some fresh ideas for your Treasure Valley garden?
You can find inspiration, plant picks and more at the Boise Flower & Garden Show in late March.
“The biggest flower and garden show in Idaho is the perfect kick-off to spring with everything you need to make your yard and garden beautiful,” organizers said on the garden show’s website. “After 28 years, we continue to bring you new companies, new products, great ideas and expert advice.”
Visitors can find displays and demonstrations as they shop at a variety of vendors.
Here’s what you can find at the Boise Flower & Garden Show:
When is Boise Flower & Garden Show in 2026? Where?
Now in its 29th year, the 2026 Boise Flower & Garden Show will take place at the Boise Centre, 850 West Front St. in downtown Boise, from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29.
The event will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
What vendors will be at Idaho garden show?
This year, the Idaho Business League has partnered with 132 local vendors.
Booths will be spread across 50,000 square feet of immersive greenery and displays with a variety of offerings.
According to Amanda Cox, operational manager for the Idaho Business League, a “handful” of the local businesses in attendance are new to the showcase.
According to Cox, some of the booths you can find at the Boise Flower & Garden Show include:
- Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association: Coalition of landscaping professionals
- Rocket Texture Stonework: Custom stone engravers
- Rebel Roots Apothecary: Plant importer focused on indoor plants
- Boise Vertical Farms: Nonprofit organization that supports individuals in recovery from substance abuse by growing produce
- Golden Garden Club: The oldest gardening club in Boise
“It’s not just a landscaping event anymore,” Cox told the Idaho Statesman via phone. “We have a lot of new and very different vendors coming in.”
Attendees can learn about growing bonsai and see rare orchids, according to Cox.
Another highlight noted is a flower competition hosted and judged by the Golden Garden Club, which will feature designs and displays by Idaho’s most talented floral experts.
Pat Baker, a spokesperson for the Golden Garden Club, told the Statesman that the floral competition has three divisions: design, botanical arts and horticulture.
According to Baker, winners will be named prior to the flower show. However, garden show attendees can vote for their favorite entries on Friday and Saturday to crown the People’s Choice winners.
“Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just dreaming of upgrading your backyard, this show is packed with inspiration,” Instagram user HelloMeridian said in a collaborative post with Idaho Business League and Zamzows, a Treasure Valley lawn care company.
Want to grow your plant and gardening knowledge?
Some of the vendors will also be hosting seminars and demonstrations during the weekend event.
Here’s the seminar schedule for Friday, March 27:
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Brooke Haydon McLain of Treasure Valley Garden Guru, “Spring Garden Strategies 101”
- Noon to 1 p.m.: Dennis Fix of Far West Landscape and Garden Center, “Bodacious Blueberries: You Can Grow Them”
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Jordan Risch of Jordan’s Garden Center, “Rooted in Idaho: A Guide to Landscape and Design”
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Casey O’Leary of Snake River Seed Cooperative, “Seed Selection & Seed Starting Success”
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Sierra Laverty of University of Idaho Extension, “Growing Trees in the City of Trees”
Here’s the schedule for Saturday, March 28:
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Chris Owings of Zamzows, “From Vine to Salsa: The Ultimate Tomato Garden Guide”
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Hatasu Tankersley and Ann Marie Schram of University of Idaho, Ada County, Master Gardener Program, “Basic Composting 101”
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Toby and Kim Mancini of Franz Witte Landscape Contracting Inc., “What’s Hot, What’s Hardy & What We Love: Gardening Trends for 2026”
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Elena Barnett of Alpine Tree Service, “Confident Cuts and Care: Tree Pruning Secrets Every Urban Gardener Should Know”
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Master Gardener Erica Brandt, “Plant Safety for Pets”
The seminar schedule for Sunday, March 29, is:
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Jon White of High Desert Bonsai and Boise Bonsai Society, “A How to Guide to Bonsai”
- Noon to 1 p.m.: Joe Grienauer of Emerald City Orchids, “What Your Orchid Is Trying To Tell You”
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Jordan Risch, “Rooted in Idaho: A Guide to Landscape and Design”
How much are tickets for Boise garden show?
Ticket prices for the Boise Flower & Garden Show cost $10 per day, or $15 for a three-day pass.
How to win a cash prize
Visitors of the Boise Flower & Garden show can enter a giveaway for the chance to win a $1,000 cash prize.
The winner will be selected at random by Idaho Business League employees after the showcase ends.
According to Cox, you can enter your name in the giveaway using a QR code near the garden show checkin.
This story was originally published March 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
