Mission Statement

Bloom is a festival created to provide the gardening community, from novice to expert, a place and means to learn, educate, share and celebrate their love of gardening and landscaping. This festival will provide economic and marketing opportunities for regional businesses and organizations involved in all aspects of gardening.

Goals

• Educate gardening enthusiasts through exhibits, displays, lectures and seminars.
• Provide a platform for garden enthusiasts to learn and share information about gardening.
• Provide a place for gardeners to shop with vendors from Southwest Virginia.
• Promote environmentally friendly gardening.
• Involve children by creating an exciting and educational gardening experience.

Advisory Board

The Advisory Board consists of gardening experts and seasoned professionals who provide strategic direction, advice and consultation to help steer Bloom toward greater success.

Our Honored Board members include:

• Marilyn Arbogast - Horticulturalist, City of Roanoke
• Jennifer Bowman - Cox Business Services
• Tom Creedle - Master Gardeners
• Kelly Dooley - TFS Roanoke
• Maria Hughes - Landscape Supply
• Holly Scoggins - Associate Professor, Director Hahn Horticulture Garden, Virginia Tech
• Libba Wolfe - Gardening Columnist, Roanoke Times