Mants Means Business
January 7 - 9, 2026 •
Baltimore Convention Center
What is MANTS?
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is one of the horticulture industry’s largest and most B2B trade shows. Thousands of industry professionals gather at MANTS in January to connect, source plants and products, discover what’s new, and build business relationships. All education happens peer-to-peer on the show floor, making MANTS the marketplace where the green industry moves forward together.
KICKSTART YOUR YEAR with powerful connections and industry insights. Engage with over 11,000 top professionals and decision-makers while exploring cutting-edge plants, nursery stock, equipment, tools, and landscape innovations that will elevate your business.
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“At MANTS, I get to do research for future stories. I think it is invaluable. I don't think there is any other comparable show in the region.”
Kathy Jentz
Attendee
Garden DC Podcast, Washington Gardener Magazine • Silver Spring, MD
“MANTS is a place where you can see a bunch of different growers. I can definitely find all the plants I need, there's lots of great growers.”
Chris Palmer
Attendee
Outdoor Designs • Fairfield, CT
“I'm impressed with how full the hall is, and the wide coverage of businesses. The timing at the beginning of the calendar year helps prepare.”
Chris Irmen
Attendee
Estate Renovations, LLC • Amissville, VA
“The show's been really great for our company. It opens up a lot of new interest in steel products and gets us in front of new customers.”
Jessa Collier
Exhibitor (22 years) • Platinum Sponsor
COLMET, LLC • Garland, TX
“This is my first time at MANTS, it's overwhelming – the plants, materials, tools – it's amazing. It's given me a lot of ideas for my own work.”
Chris Goeddy
Attendee
B & D Botanicals • Beaverdam, VA
“This is my fifth time at MANTS – I love it. It's the best show that I go to every year. It's so exciting to see the new plants showcased.”
Karl Deibert
Attendee
Rawlings Conservatory • Baltimore, MD
“There's so much here, I've been sort of overwhelmed. But I love seeing all the nurseries and new advancements from growers across regions.”
Amber Phaire
Attendee
Phaire Gardens • Laurel, MD
“This is our fourteenth year at the show. Over three days we usually have over a thousand attendees stop by our booth. MANTS is number one.”
Dan Boelman
Exhibitor (14 years) • Platinum Sponsor
Zanfel Laboratories • West Des Moines, IA
“I have been coming to MANTS for probably 10 to 12 years. I come to talk to all my vendors, see them face to face once a year, and meet new ones.”
