The Virginia Horticultural Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational programs to assist and inform the general public and professionals in effective and efficient horticultural pursuits, landscaping, environmental concerns and general gardening activities.

The Foundation sponsors two annual events:

The Virginia Flower & Garden Expo and the Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course.

The Virginia Flower & Garden Expo is a 3-day event that enhances public awareness of the benefits of horticultural activities, displays new and efficient techniques in gardening, and presents a variety of landscape displays in a fun, educational setting.

The 2012 Virginia Flower & Garden Expo (Creating the Beautiful Tomorrow) will be held
Jan. 20 - 22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course provides seminars, lectures and presentations by horticultural experts on proper horticultural techniques, environmental sensitivity, pesticide certification and overall instruction in proper care for soil, landscaping and particular varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees for professionals. The 2012 conference will be held Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2012, at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, Newport News, Virginia.