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The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific has just the answer to that rhetorical question when it hosts the annual . The 24th edition of the festival returns to the Gardens at HCP Aug. 25 and 26, running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
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She expects the nine-acre gardens will play host to roughly 50 artists, along with vendors and entertainers scattered throughout the grounds.
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There will be a plant sale area as well as floral arrangements, along with some experts to offer advice on how to help your plants beat the heat.
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Admission is $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students; children under 16 are free.
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In addition to parking along Quail Road, there will also be parking in a field off of Beaver Road.
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