Bothell businesses Garden Creator Fancy Plants Gardens Inc. and Fragrance Fragrance are participating in a floral competition at the 26th Northwest Flower & Garden Show Feb. 5-9.

They join a big line-up of exhibitors in the marketplace at the Washington State Convention Center. Art in Bloom is the show’s theme for 2014, with the region’s top garden designers and landscape firms embracing a festive tribute to art in over 20 colorful and dramatic display gardens. It’s a rich palette of color and light, with thousands of blooming flowers and exotic plants giving attendees a sneak preview of spring.

The show boasts a big line-up of 110 seminars presented by top-tier experts, all free with admission to the show.

Show dates and hours are Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Adult “Early bird” discount tickets are $17 and available up to Feb. 4. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the show’s website or at over 75 participating nurseries and retail outlets in the region.

Visit www.gardenshow.com for online purchases and complete listing of ticket sale outlets. Phone orders can be placed at 800-343-6973.

Regularly priced adult admission tickets are $22 and $5 for youth, ages 13–17. Children 12 and under are admitted free to the show.