Where garden pros throw down… and the dirt flies!
Get ready for the ultimate design face-off at Container Showdown, where top garden designers compete head-to-head in fast-paced challenges that prove just how creative container gardening can be! Watch as expert designers transform pots, plants, and a dash of pressure into stunning creations right before your eyes.
Each day on the Main Stage in the North Hall (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM), you’ll see new styles, bold plant combinations, and insider tips that will leave you brimming with inspiration for your own patio or porch. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite designer or just show up for the friendly rivalry, we promise you won’t be able to contain your excitement!

Beloved gardening columnist and TV host Marianne Binetti returns as host and provocateur… keeping the laughs coming and the competition fierce.
Container Showdown: Garden Celebrity Edition
Two Days Only! Thursday & Friday, February 18–19 at 1 PM
Things really heat up when the spotlight turns to our Garden Celebrity Edition, featuring renowned gardening personalities promising a fast-moving, high-spirited competition. Watch your favorite authors, TV hosts, and floral pros battle it out for container glory while Marianne Binetti keeps everyone on their toes and the energy sky-high. Come for the creativity, stay for the chaos, and cheer as our gardening stars prove that friendly competition can be blooming fabulous!
Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00 AM
Kate David - Award-winning Garden Designer, Educator, Owner of Hello Garden
Claire Lidell Hanna - Award-winning Designer, Educator, Founder of Relish Gardens

Thursday, February 19 at 11:00 AM
Richie Steffen - Executive Director, Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden
Justin Henderson - Executive Director and Head Gardener, Lakewold Gardens

Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 PM
Nick Cutsumpas - NWFG26 Judge, Plant Coach, Award-winning Designer, Environmentalist
Ryan McEnaney - Fifth-Generation Nurseryman

Friday, February 20 at 11:00 AM
Perla Curbelo-Santiago - Award-winning Gardening Communicator, Author, Wellness Advocate
Kamili Bell Hill - Plant Stylist, Best-selling Author, Creator of PlantBlerd

Friday, February 20 at 1:00 PM
Kevin Espiritu - Founder & CEO of Epic Gardening
Jacques Lyakov - Garden Hermit at Epic Gardening

Saturday, February 21 at 11:00 AM
Skye Hamilton - Content Creator, Founder of Hamilton House Designs
Rhonda Kaiser - Author, Designer, Creator of Southern Home & Farm

Sunday, February 22 at 11:00 AM
Dee Montpetit - Garden Designer, Founder of Ma Petite Gardens
Susan Browne - Award-winning Landscape Designer, Educator


