It is the time again – for the flower show. Time to dream and plan for this years garden. Our friend from Spokane joined us again this year. We got there about 10am on Friday and it was already crowded.

We were disappointed this year. The exhibits have been more focused on patio design than the flowers. We did enjoy the display by Fancy Fronds as we did last year. It had a good sprinkling of tender perennials and interesting mixture of black and white plants. Otherwise, it was so-so.

Of course, we did pick up a few plants. G got three new orchids, a couple of arisemas and four epimediums.

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These were the coolest metal crows

The Urban Garden – complete with chickens

This exhibit showed how to use rocks in the garden including this cool gabion.

I liked this arbor and shed. Note the cool rain chain

The crowd on Friday Morning – I wonder what it was like on Saturday?