I'm a little slow on posting about what has been going on lately... and then discovered that I had a month's worth of pictures still sitting on my camera. I suppose that means that it is time to catch up!
Last month, on a whim, I decided to meet my friend, Renee, down at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Neither of us had been there before and I was pretty amazed by the detail work of the exhibits. The hours put into making each exhibit was spectacular and, since the theme this year was fairytales, it was neat to see how they designers imagined them into being!
The desire to go the show is somewhat rooted in my current plan to fix up our yard. The front yard is tidy but has nothing interesting... just grass and a solitary tree. I really want to put in flower beds and have something delightful to look out the window and see each day. Also, it may give the front of our house a little more privacy and curb appeal. In the backyard, I just don't know what to some of the empty shady beds along the back of the yard... that are right under a neighbor's holly tree. A little perplexing to figure out what to do... especially on a budget. So, it was fun to see what is possible (granted, with unlimited money, but possible).
Last month, on a whim, I decided to meet my friend, Renee, down at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Neither of us had been there before and I was pretty amazed by the detail work of the exhibits. The hours put into making each exhibit was spectacular and, since the theme this year was fairytales, it was neat to see how they designers imagined them into being!
The desire to go the show is somewhat rooted in my current plan to fix up our yard. The front yard is tidy but has nothing interesting... just grass and a solitary tree. I really want to put in flower beds and have something delightful to look out the window and see each day. Also, it may give the front of our house a little more privacy and curb appeal. In the backyard, I just don't know what to some of the empty shady beds along the back of the yard... that are right under a neighbor's holly tree. A little perplexing to figure out what to do... especially on a budget. So, it was fun to see what is possible (granted, with unlimited money, but possible).
The Rapunzel exhibit... lots of blooming bulbs!
Exhibit using recycled materials... by high school senior. It was definitely one of my favorites.
Part of the above exhibit. She used old heating vents as part of this rock garden.
Waterfall as part of the above exhibit. Very woodsy, natural exhibit.
Corkscrew Rush... very appropriately named.
I loved all the textures of this one... and it seemed more like something I could use for my own yard.
Renee looking at a cottage-like exhibit. Loved it!
Isn't this lovely! I would love a patio like this!
This was another one of my favorite exhibits... it was the "Three Little Pigs".
Ranunculus... love this flower! Planting some in my yard for sure this year.
Another view of the three little pigs exhibit. Brick house, wood house and then straw house in the distance. Very creative.
If you ever have a chance to go to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show, definitely go! It is very well done and fun to see all the exhibits and booths!
I love Ranunculus too! Did you see the bigfoot themed one? We were cracking up when we saw that...very well designed too. I like seeing everyone's blogs on the garden show, because people see completely different things! I didn't even see the Rapunzel part. If you take a trip to Flower World for your front yard project - take me too. ;)
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