“I’d say that Rainbow Gardens has been San Antonio’s finest saved secret for a while,” proprietor Brandon Kirby mentioned because the backyard nursery prepares for the upcoming spring season.
However advertising and marketing has been robust for the family-owned enterprise in operation since 1976.
The enterprise has two areas, 8516 Bandera Highway and 2585 Thousand Oaks, and Kirby says he hopes its participation in San Antonio’s Spring Residence + Backyard will enhance gross sales.
The nursery holds a “hyper-local” emphasis and carries vegetation which are tailor-made to San Antonio residents. “You’ll find absolutely anything right here. In case you can’t discover it at Rainbow Gardens, it’s doubtless not gonna be in San Antonio,” mentioned Kirby.
Rainbow Gardens might be one in all many exhibitors at this yr’s present that kicks off Friday and runs by means of Sunday on the Alamodome. Attendees will be capable of study suggestions, methods and get some to-do lists from native professionals and companies within the dwelling and backyard discipline.
“We’re actually excited to be part of the present,” Kirby mentioned. “[The show has] given us a platform to actually specific who we’re, what we do, and the worth that we are able to deliver to the individuals.”
Kim Wolfe, native designer and renovator, founding father of Wolfe Residence, host of HGTV’s “Why The Heck Did I Purchase This Home?” and winner of CBS’ “Survivor: One World,” will converse at 5 p.m. Friday and three p.m. Saturday providing recommendations on arrange for a profitable design course of.
Destin Noak, also called “Texan Backyard Man,” is an area knowledgeable and character in all issues yard gardening for suburban properties. Destin will share his recommendations on the very best methods to develop your dream backyard in South Texas circumstances. He might be on the present Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 3 p.m.
By scanning the QR codes situated on the entrances of the occasion, company are mechanically entered to win “Bloom Bundles” or “Bloom Bucks” offered by Rainbow Gardens. The Bloom Bundle, a door prize awarded each hour of every present, contains seasonal shrubs/flowers/herbs for company to take dwelling. Three grand prize winners can even be awarded as much as $200 in a present certificates.
Kirby advises winners to carry off on planting their winnings till subsequent week as a result of freezing temperatures. If persons are all in favour of planting something proper now, Kirby recommends hearty shrubs and bushes.
“As soon as that danger of chilly is gone, when it’s above 40 [degrees] at night time, you’re completely high quality to plant them,” Kirby mentioned.
Different exhibitors embody “The Residence Depot Kids’s Workshop,” which permits for little ones to faucet into their inventive aspect and construct one thing with knowledgeable help and “The Joyful House owner’s Information to Joyful Pets” offered by God’s Canines and San Antonio Pets Alive! These informative workshops will train company have a protected, wholesome and blissful dwelling for his or her pets. And if you happen to’re trying to undertake, the “Hearts & Residence: San Antonio’s Adoptable Pup Showcase” will characteristic native rescues which are all out there to take dwelling.
For many who take pleasure in cozying up round a campfire, Inside Affairs is partnering with Magnolia Turf Co. to host “Cozy Up: Pit Inspiration for Your Outside Oasis” the place company can study every little thing it takes to construct your personal out of doors fireplace pit space.
San Antonio Spring Residence + Backyard Present Schedule
Friday, Feb. 21: midday to eight p.m.Saturday, Feb. 22: 10 a.m. to eight p.m.Sunday, Feb. 23: 11 a.m. to six p.m.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors (60 and older). Kids 17 and below are free, and a $2 off coupon is offered for company at sanantoniospringhomeshow.com/data.
All weekend army personnel, veterans, fireplace, police and first assist responders may have free admission with a legitimate ID on the field workplace. Instructor Appreciation Day is Sunday and permits educators and directors to get in free with a legitimate ID on the field workplace.
For extra data on these occasions and their schedules, go to sanantoniospringhomeshow.com/show-features.
