[Justlovemy]

Going to Open Houses has had a direct influence on what I grow. Going to a nursery when they aren't having an open house is even better because they have more time and you can really see things. I think that's probably why I don't really like spending too much time at shows - its certainly difficult to 'browse' and the vendors rarely have time to do more than move on to the next customer. That said, I've found that even with vendors that I've only dealt with on-line, most are very happy to have a look in the greenhouse if I ask them about something specific that I'm looking for.