Ushered in by a week of 60 plus temperatures, Spring is in the air as The 15th annual Wilmington Garden Show comes to town this weekend at will at Cape Fear Community College Schwartz Center in downtown Wilmington.

40 plus booths will feature the latest in gardening products and services for gardening and landscaping. There will also be lectures given on a variety of gardening and landscaping topics.

The Garden Show Poster was designed from  an original painting by local artist Bates Toone. Posters will be on sale and the original painting will be auctioned.

Where: Schwartz Center Cape Fear Community College

When: 2008: Saturday, Feb 2nd 9-5PM Sunday, Feb 3rd from 9-4PM

Admission is $7, under 12 free

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The Garden Show weekend will kick off with a Preview Party Friday evening to benefit the Ability Garden at New Hanover County Arboretum. Specialty hors d'oeuvres, cheeses, and fruit, desserts, fine wines, and coffee will be served. The Vince Stout Jazz Trio will provide the musical entertainment. Exhibitors will be available for all your shopping needs.

Where: Schwartz Center

When: February 1-7-9pm 2008

Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 at the door or call the Arboretum  798-7670.