Bonsai Planting We reached in time for the "Bonsai for kids" workshop. Each kid was given a 
tray, a pot, a chopstick and a bonsai. There were 2 instructors and about 2-3 volunteers helping the kids. Parents were specially instructed to stay back and just watch! It was about 45 minutes activity and at the end of it each kid had their own Bonsai planted in a pot and caring instructions to remember.
tray, a pot, a chopstick and a bonsai. There were 2 instructors and about 2-3 volunteers helping the kids. Parents were specially instructed to stay back and just watch! It was about 45 minutes activity and at the end of it each kid had their own Bonsai planted in a pot and caring instructions to remember.
Bugs: Another workshop was on bugs and insects in the garden and kids got to touch the millipede and beetle as well as see various species of bugs in bug boxes with magnifiers. Some of the insects they saw were centipede, daddy longleg, wolf spider with egg sack on its back, honey bee, ladybug and potato bug. There were some specimens in of butterfly, moth and other beetles as well.
Among other activities were making fancy headbands, planting grass seeds in a sack to make a funny face, when the grass grows it would be the hair and kids can style it the way they want. A cool idea!
Carnivorous Plants: There were displays of carnivorous plants: sundew, 
pitcher plant, venus fly trap and butterworts. Each of the kids also got to take home their own pet carnivorous plant. We got to know a few interesting facts:
pitcher plant, venus fly trap and butterworts. Each of the kids also got to take home their own pet carnivorous plant. We got to know a few interesting facts: - Venus fly trap has sensors on the inside of the leafy part and the it closes only when a buf touches sensors on the insides of both the parts and for atleast 20 secs. What a great way to avoid false alarm.
- Carnivorous plants do not need any fertilizers as it can be strong for them and they can die.
- They grow abundantly in the hot and humid climate.
- They need to be watered with rain or distill water.
Miniature Gardens: There were displays of miniature garden's by elementary and middle school kids. Each of the garden had a theme and some were my kids favorites like: the island of blue dolphin, jack and the beanstalk, Alice in wonderland, Candyland etc. Award ribbons were displayed for the best ones, however we thought all of them were excellent.
After spending couple of hours in the kids section we headed to explore the actual show. We were amazed at the different plants and garden and indoor plant accessories that were displayed.
Garden displays: The most intriguiging part was the actual displays of the garden. They were a feat to the eye as well as wallet! Amongst the gardens were also the displays of corn snake and bearded dragon lizards!
Overall we spent about 4 hours at this place and could have spent more but the kids were really tired!
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