Southern CA Spring Garden Show

One place I go for inspiration and bulbs for my garden is the Southern California Spring Garden Show, held each year at the South Coast Plaza in Orange County. It's coming up this year April 23-26, 2009, and I wanted to make note of the dates. I've found great South African bulbs that were new to me at fair prices. It's just a great afternoon away from home. The different vendors really immerse me into new worlds, with different theme gardens and all kinds of solutions to pests or disease. There's no entrance fee. They feature children's events, seminars, various vendors, and a landscape garden competition with exhibits. For a schedule of events or directions, check out their website at springgardenshow.com.

How do you utilize your local mall? Do they host any events you look forward to, or do you power walk there on rainy days? Tell me your "mall story" in a comment below.