Hi! This weekend I went to the flower show with my friends. This is an annual show, takes place in the weeks before Easter, so it is very early this year.
My friends are novice gardeners. It's fun to see what they like and what they hope to accomplish in this, their second summer of gardening. Lime trees, in pots, were a huge hit. Made me smile, because who knows, in 20 years they may get a lime or two?
We're greeted with these stunning large concrete tubs.
Inside, the selling area first. [dark, sorry, it was a dark grey afternoon]
I love the hen n chick live wreaths!
Table after table of gorgeous exotic orchids.
Then on to the garden displays. It feels like spring has magically arrived, on a cold grey March day. The rafters of the big greenhouses are filled with excited birds, who must be thrilled and amazed to find this little world of trees and flowers and bubbling brook.
Koi pond, with cool bubbles for the koi. It displays the fancy fish so beautifully. [They can escape, the orbs are open at the bottom.
Above, more bubbles.
Beachy garden...
interesting driftwood swags...
Darling Tiny House, an English Cottage in an English cottage garden. It was my favorite thing.
This garden was stunning, too. Called a Northwestern Garden [?] it featured a realistic bubbling stream and tranquil pool.
And then off in the distance it morphed into a lush rather Japanese garden with this amazing 8 feet high stone circle. Full size trees here and everywhere.
Charming Easter decor too.
And Easter baskets
Some so simple, but great use of color and texture.
St Paddy's Day flowers.
Flats of lovely daffs to take home.
tulips..
hyacinths.
poppies even.
I loved the garden statues. This bunny just stole my heart, so adorable. I wish I had a place for him.[He was very large! Bigger than Mo.]
Funny gnome!
I also really like this planter, an idea for my deck next summer. It will be hard for me not to plant flowers, though.
Hope you enjoyed your vitual tour!
love
lizzy
gone to the beach......
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