Bradner Flower Show 2012

April 13, 14 and 15 from 10am - 5pm daily.

By Linda Richard

Well, the weather is beginning to change for the better and it is evident that it's time to get ready for the 2012 edition of the Bradner Flower Show. Last year's show was a bit different from the usual, and this year's show will take us even further outside the box. The theme for this year is "Gourmet in the Garden," and we are planning to wow you with presentations by local chefs and wineries, along with an incredible display of plants and flowers that will fill the hall with spring's incredible beauty. These displays will be a wonderful addition to the bevy of beautiful daffodils and tulips that are on display every year, courtesy of our local growers.

Opening the show on Friday, April 13th will be our special guest, Chef, author, TV personality and business owner Caren McSherry. Caren has written two very popular cookbooks, "In a Pinch" and "Salt and Pepper." She is the owner of Gourmet Warehouse in Vancouver, and is a regular on Global TV's Saturday Morning Chefs, as well as the Bill Good Show on CKNW. Caren is also a member of the BC Chef's Association and Les Dames d'Escoffier BC, an organization providing culinary scholarships for women.

We will also be welcoming back Jasmine Marjanovic, better known as "The Cranberry Lady," fresh from a trip to the Oscars in Hollywood, where her product was chosen to grace the goodie bags of the stars.

Our very own Kerry Proudfoot, will also be on hand to conduct a demo on how she creates those incredible flowers that adorn her cakes and cupcakes. Her creativity and artistic talent are awe-inspiring. Kerry is a semi retired radio broadcaster, a certified Wilton Method Instructor and a member of the Wilton Hall of Fame.

As part of our gourmet theme, we will be adding some artwork to our indoor display. This will be interactive, in that the public will be able to vote for their favourite piece and the work of art chosen as "fan favourite" will be awarded a prize.

In addition to all this will be the chance to purchase the must haves for your flowerbeds and gardens with a large and varied supply from local nurseries at lower than retail prices. Stay tuned, we will have much more information for you in our next issue as plans become finalized.

Admission is still only $2.00.

Bradner Community Hall

5305 Bradner Road, Abbotsford BC
604-856-8441

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