Flowers in Leesburg

Spring is here—as of March 20^th.

And this weekend, April 16^th and 17^th, Leesburg has it’s annual Flower and Garden Show:

Historic Downtown Leesburg will once again be in full bloom as lush landscapes and gorgeous gardens fill the streets. On April 16 and 17, 2011, over 130 vendors will be on display, featuring landscape designs, gardening supplies, outdoor living items, plants, flowers, herbs and so much more! Stroll the streets and take in the sights and sounds of springtime. Whether gathering ideas for your new outdoor patio, stocking up on gardening supplies, or searching for a perfect gift for the avid gardener in your life, this event will have something for everyone! The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information about the Flower & Garden Festival, call Ida Lee Park Recreation Center at 703-777-1368 or visit www.flowerandgarden.org 

Virginia has a myriad of native plants, 3,500 plants native or naturalized here. The Flora Of Virginia Project is documenting and publishing a comprehensive reference work on these plants.

To find out more, go to http://www.floraofvirginia.org/index.shtml