The Chicago Flower & Garden Show, the Midwest's nine-day horticulture and landscape extravaganza, runs through March 13th at Navy Pier. Show hours are: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Adult admission is $15 weekdays; $17 weekends. Admission for children ages 4-12 is $5. Designed to inspire, educate and motivate, visitors will be treated to the best of landscape design and see the latest in sustainable and green products. Themed "The Sport of Gardening: Fields of Dreams," the show's 30- plus gardens will again spotlight top Midwest landscapers, growers and garden designers. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: More than 100 hands-on demonstrations and classes including container gardening workshops and free educational seminars with experts offering practical insights on growing techniques, landscaping and more. The popular "Marketplace" where vendors showcase gardening, landscaping and horticulture products, including green and sustainable products and services. Daily "Garden Gourmet" culinary demonstrations featuring more than 30 top chefs. An exhibit showcasing new and forthcoming plant varieties. "Horticulture Competitions" where individuals can demonstrate their passion for gardening in such categories as houseplants, photography and window boxes. Another highlight is the wildly popular Children's Activity Garden.
