2026 Glide Wildflower Show

 

  The 2026 show was a glowing success.  Lots of plants, lots of visitors, lots of learning, lots of good food, lots of fun!
 

The tree tables were packed with specimens.
 

The medicinal and edible table interested a lot of people.

 
Ken Carloni led the botanical walk-through of the show.
 
   
Photographers had lots of gorgeous subjects to choose from.

   
The book store had a steady line of customers.

 

Even babies seemed fascinated by the flowers!

   
People taking a rest in the sunshine. The weather was great!

 
Native Plant Society of Oregon tent was busy.


 
Visitors to the Noxious Weed display learned how to handle their current problem weed.

 

People were fascinated by the real beehive and learned a lot about the little pollinators.

 

Visitors to the native plant and seed sales.

 
Every plant's label shows not only its name but also where it grows in Oregon.

 



   
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Visitors wore their best plant tee-shirts!

 

Camas, red larkspur, and delphinium made a stunning display.

 
Everyone wanted to photograph the calypso balbosa -- fairy slipper orchid.


   
 

Ken Carloni explained the development of grasses.

 
Some visitors returned who have a long history with the show.


 
Some visitors were as fascinated by the homemade pies as the flowers.

 

Music and flowers - a great combination!

 
Pies and books sold steadily all day.


 
Sunday is never very crowded, and visitors can really study the flowers and exhibits.




Eric Strauder of Elder Oaks Nursery explaining his native plants to a visitor.

 
Mike Madson of Wildwood Nursery shared a joke.

 
Participants on the wildflower walk examine meadowrue flowers.
 


Show dates for 2027:

April 24 - 25

We hope to see you there!