The Third Largest Garden Show

Here I am, back in Seattle for the third largest garden show--the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. The media preview is over and our quick tour through the display gardens left me wanting more time. I want to take in every nuance down to the last detail.  I want to see and understand each designer’s inspiration. So back to the show I will go, and in between the seminars, I will meet with gardening buddies and visit as many non-profit groups and garden society booths as feasible. My eyes will keep busy ogling all the gizmos and gadgets, must-haves and can’t-do-withouts. It’s guaranteed to be an entertaining time.  Here are a few of the display gardens. To see more, visit  Small Worlds.   

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The first two images are from Garden Getaway created by Garden Dreams Design and Outdoor Living Environments and designed by Tami Ott-Ostberg.  Who wouldn't feel the relaxing vacation feel in this plush sitting area? It's a perfect place to unwind after a stressful day.

The next garden, Arabesque - Gardening on the Curve, is created by Fancy Fronds and Albe Adventuresome Twig Hunters and designed by Judith Jones and Vanca Lumsden.

 

Comments

[JeanneK]

The basalt columns in the first pic are gorgeous. I have noticed that there is certainly alot rock in most of the gardens at the NWFGS this year. Yeah! That's what I am talking about. I love all the cool rocks in the gardens at the show.

I loved the seafoam blue colors in the plants and accessories in the Garden Getaway. The designers did a beautiful job combining the blue tones of yuccas, agaves and other succulents. The garden looked very comfy and inviting for such spiky plants.