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| This display was named "Notting Hill Modern English Garden." The plants were all green and white, and the waterfall adds soothing sound. The orbs lining the walkway are stainless steel. |
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| "Alpenhaus - Switzerland and Germany" |
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| "Escape to the Mountains" - influenced by the landscaper's work on both sides of the Cascades Mountains, Washington State, US. |
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| "Shalimar" |
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| I'm not 100% certain, but I think this display is "Fakeation - Create Your Destination." That's a solar-powered stove on the left of the walkway. |
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| "Mystic Garden" drew me in through its moon gate entrance. This was my favorite display. |
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Those are some amazing gardens! I'd be afraid to take my husband to this as he might get *too* inspired and then who knows what our backyard would look like!
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I've never been to a garden show, but it looks like great fun. It baffles how they are able to grow plants from other parts of the world in your area. It is almost like magic.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
Melinda: You'd discover lots of ways to get TOO inspired at the garden show! I think you'd be smart to go without your husband.
ReplyDeleteDeb: Our climate in Western Washington (Puget Sound area) is generally mild--not extremely cold or extremely hot. I've been told it's because of the North Pacific Current. The plantings displayed at the garden show are not necessarily realistic. They include plants together that don't really bloom at the same time. So although the displays are gorgeous, they're usually not something a person could recreate in their own backyard.
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ReplyDeleteYes, Mystic Garden is gorgeous. But the English garden appeals to be because when we had gardens I always wanted an all-white garden.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular! Thanks for once again taking me on a journey of discovery. We are so fortunate to have such beauty and places to visit in our area.
ReplyDeleteJudy: I'm glad you enjoyed my photos. I had a great time at the garden show.
ReplyDeleteJackie: I saw so many beautiful gardens at the show--full of color and texture--but the English garden was one of my favorites, too.
Colleen: The garden show outing was so much fun. Now I've got lots of ideas for springtime plantings -- most of them probably unattainable. Thank you for stopping by the blog and leaving a comment.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, Sandy! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It's hard for me to pick a favorite. I love the all white flowers display, as well as the Washington State one. They'd probably be my top two. But Mystic Garden is also beautiful. Don't you just love the word, "Fakeation"? I take a lot of those.
ReplyDeleteWe used to do lots of garden shows in England, partly because my husband designed landscapes, but we both love plants. There's a Mediterranean style one here in the Algarve next month, and we'll be there. :) :) Thanks for sharing! I especially like that Cascades one.
ReplyDeleteDace, I could have posted dozens more pictures but didn't want to overdo it! Seeing those beautiful exhibits made me want to get out and start planting... even though I know it's too early for annuals. I'll post more photos next weekend for Saturday Snapshot.
ReplyDeleteRestlessjo: The Cascades garden was one of my favorites, too. It featured a witch hazel in bloom, and I wish I could have posted its scent. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the whole Cascades exhibit in the photo because of the crowds of people.
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I'd love to go garden and flowers festival.
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