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In 2012, the featured gardens on the main floor will be the Antebellum Garden, inspired by the flora of the American Southeast; the Japanese Garden, located along the 35th street aisle, presented by Carnegie Hall’s Japan NYC Festival; the Tropical Garden, a celebration of the earth's bounty to humanity; the Hydrangea Garden, one of the most loved flowers of the spring in the 34th street aisle; and the Desert Garden, a celebration of the unusual beauties of the hot, dry and arid regions.

The Macy’s Flower Show first debuted in San Francisco in 1946 and still continues as an annual event. However, not until 1953 did Macy’s Flower Show make its first appearance at Herald Square in New York City with fresh floral bouquets throughout the store. Due to rising costs of fresh cut flowers, Macy's Flower Show ceased after the 1966 annual event.  

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Some highlights of the Capital District Garden and Flower Show are 17 garden and landscape exhibits, 100 local flower exhibits, a Garden Marketplace full of New York’s most outstanding local vendors, wineries, and expert talks. Not only will all of this be available at the Capital District Garden and Flower Show but you may even learn a thing or two in the flower arranging classes, or tips for the new gardener classes.

If you are considering bringing your kids, then absolutely do, the Capital District Garden and Flower Show is a great place to bring the entire family. At the event there is a playpen, face painting, crafts, and more. The Capital District Garden and Flower Show will be held in Troy, an easy drive from downtown New York City. This event will be held March 23-25.

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