Beach cabanas, sailboats, tennis, polo, jazz—all hallmarks of a typical carefree summer in Newport—will help to define the Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff June 23-25, 2006, as the show celebrates the pleasures of a Newport summer in its 11th year. Opening day visitors will be able to enjoy a special "Bring a Friend" offer---two admissions for just $20. A new outdoor Garden Design division adds to the fun, along with an expanded children's program, informative lectures and workshops, scrumptious lunches in an Oceanside Café, and fantastic shopping in the elegant Garden Marketplace.

Also among the weekend festivities are the opening night cocktail party and dinner at Rosecliff, the elegant Olmsted Benefactor Evening dinner at The Elms, and a Lecture and Luncheon on the Lawn with special guest Barbara King.

Also new this year is the advent of the Newport Flower Show International Achievement Award, honoring individual commitment to the preservation of landscapes and the environment, continuing inspiration in the art of garden design, and dedication to advancing the field of horticulture. The award will be presented to Prince Louis-Albert de Broglie, a Parisian prince who left the world of banking for a chateau in France's Loire Valley and discovered a talent for gardening, earning the moniker "Le Prince Jardinier." His is an unlikely fairy tale that starts with a 16th century castle and ends with a luxury hotel, over 500 varieties of old, rare and newly-discovered tomatoes, and a company that designs, produces and sells gardening products fit for a king. The prince will be a special guest at the Flower Show all weekend, and will receive his award during the Olmsted Benefactor Evening dinner on June 24.

The Flower Show will open to the public at noon on Friday, June 23. Regular show admission is $13 per person in advance, $15 at the door. Show hours on Saturday and Sunday will be 9 am to 5 pm.

On Friday evening, guests can enjoy opening night "Cocktails on the Lawn", a festive garden party that has become a Newport tradition. The evening will include scrumptious food provided by local restaurants and caterers, music and shopping. Tickets for Cocktails on the Lawn are $125 per person; $100 for Preservation Society members.

Renowned floral designer Barbara King of Pennsylvania's Valley Forge Flowers will be the keynote speaker at a special Lecture and Luncheon on the Lawn on Saturday, June 24. A third generation floral designer, she will share her experiences and demonstrate how to make the perfect arrangement for the perfect party.

For detailed information about the Flower Show, and to purchase tickets for the show, the cocktail party, the Friday evening dinner at Rosecliff or the Saturday evening dinner at The Elms, visit www.NewportFlowerShow.org, or call (401) 847-1000.

Newport Flower Show Demonstrations and Workshops

(Free with show admission)

FRIDAY, JUNE 23

12:30 p.m. Exquisite Plants, Sensational Combinations – The Art of Garden Design
Kent Russell
Kent Russell has had his hands in horticulture since he was 8 years old. At 19 he was hired by Renny Reynolds to establish Renny-The Perennial Farm, and has gone on to design and consult as well as host "The Garden Guru" on PBS. Kent will assemble an array of specimen plants and offer a multitude of design ideas in this unique presentation. Join us for this entertaining and informative study of the principles of garden design.

2:00 p.m. The Whispering Leaves - Walking Tour
Chris Fletcher, Bartlett Tree Experts
Wander around the magnificent, historic Rosecliff property with Christopher Fletcher, Internationally Certified Arborist of Bartlett Tree Experts, and learn the myths and truths as the unusual and rare tree collection is explained. Let the summer breeze escort you past lindens, beech and Japanese maples from many parts of the globe.

2:00 p.m. Propagation 101
Marion Murray, Blithewold
Three simple forms of propagation using seeds, cuttings and divisions will be taught. Learn the basics from soil content, adequate light and temperature to rooting compounds and permanent placement in your garden. Be inspired as Marion Murray, Blithewold’s horticulturist, encourages you to expand your own plant collection.

3:00 p.m. Gardening Photography Demystified
Paul Tukey, People, Places and Plants
Bring your trusty 35mm camera or that complicated new digital camera to this photography workshop, where you'll learn from a pro the do's and don'ts in capturing nature artistically and accurately. Paul Tukey, founding editor and publisher of People, Places & Plants magazine will explain it all, from the best time of day to the perfect angle and age of plants to be photographed, and show you how to enjoy your garden from another perspective.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

10.30 a.m. Plants to Potions
Brenda Brock, Farmaesthetics
Brenda Brock founded Farmaesthetics at an organic farm stand in rural RI in the summer of 1999; today her full line of premium herbal skincare products are available at over 150 of the world's best spas. Her formulations utilize organically grown herbs and flowers and traditional American recipes for health and beauty, and have earned her accolades from cosmetic industry leaders and consumers alike. Her accomplishments include the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and television appearances on NBC and ABC. Brenda will share her experience of translating a passion for plants into a rapidly growing, exciting new business.

11:30 a.m. From Trash to Treasure
Liza Weihman
One man’s weed is another man’s flower. Arrangements will be inspired by the nature around us. Join designer extraordinaire Liza Weihman as she creates floral masterpieces from your favorite, everyday plant material.

1:00 p.m. Pruning Ornamentals and Espaliers
Paul Fletcher, Bartlett Tree Experts
Clipper happy Paul Fletcher, Bartlett Tree Company’s N.E. Operations Manager, will prune decorative ornamentals to enhance their design and espaliers to excite you. From the tools to use, to when and where to use them, Paul will prune to compliment these artistic tree forms.

2:00 p.m. Perennials for Autumn
James Donahue, Preservation Society
Fall is a glorious time of year to be out in the garden and you should have more to enjoy than chrysanthemums! Join Jim Donahue, Preservation Society horticulturist, as he presents his favorite perennials for autumn. Strategies for extending the flowering season and coordinating shrubs will be discussed as well.

3:00 p.m. Contemporary Bridal Arrangements
Barbara Chaves, Chaves Gardens
Join Newport Flower Show multiple Blue Ribbon winner Barbara Chaves as she creates bouquets too good to throw, chic corsages and dashing boutonnieres. The mechanics and appropriate flora will be explained so your wedding-to-be will be the talk of the town.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

11:00 a.m. Aromatherapy
Lesley Wooler, The Herb Wyfe
Satisfy your curiosity about aromatherapy as Lesley Wooler, the Herb Wyfe, explains how you can benefit physically, mentally and emotionally from it. Indulge your senses with these aromatic essences and let them heal your body, mind and spirit.

12:00 p.m. Tranquil Creations
Marc Domina, Agway
The art of water gardens is simplified as Marc Domina from Agway, shows you the appropriate foliage, fish and filter systems. From koi ponds to waterfalls, these tranquil creations will look lush and beautiful all season long.

1:00 p.m. Living History: The Rare and Exotic Trees of Newport
Chris Fletcher, Bartlett Tree Experts
Join this unique shuttle tour of Preservation Society properties as Christopher Fletcher, International Certified Arborist of Bartlett Tree Experts, discusses the origin and folklore that surround the rare and historic tree collections that enhance the grounds at Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Elms.

1:30 p.m. Roses: The Queen of Flowers
Roseanne Sherry, URI Master Gardeners
That irresistible combination of elegance and charm, thorny strength and satin-petaled delicacy is why most gardeners become rose growers. Roses outperform practically every other kind of garden plant in the number of flowers produced. Roseanne Sherry, URI’s Master Gardener extraordinaire, will encourage the beginner rose grower, as well as the experienced, with advice for achieving that perfect bloom.

The Presenting Sponsor of the Newport Flower Show is F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts. Proceeds from the show benefit the ongoing historic landscape restoration efforts of The Preservation Society of Newport County, a non-profit educational organization accredited by the American Association of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts. Its 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

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