It is garden show time and while Plantswoman Design didn’t create a display garden we attended the show enjoying our role as observers. We would love to share what we loved with you.
First the gardens…
This garden was titled ‘A moment to remember’. Nature Perfect Landscaping did a great job of creating a mystical setting for a wedding. The fabulous water fall in the background with the mountainous rocks made it seem like you were in a grotto in the wilderness. I loved the ‘floating’ platform and steps.
Susan Browne did a fun rendition of ‘Love the Space You’re In’. Love the orange with contrasts of blue. I wanted the chairs. (designer secret Lowes, Thanks Susan Browne).
Over the Moon was over the moon and took top honors this year. The restricted palate was great with white and green taking center stage. Susie Thompson did a fabulous job mixing textures and colors of plants with the hardscape elements. A Swedish gazebo was a beautiful touch. Thanks ADLP for this great design and installation.
Two Nurseries joined the garden floor this year. West Seattle Nursery had a eclectic and interesting garden with lots of levels for birds and bees. The fun use of wooden bird houses and bee hives with the plants was great. They had a choice peach tree in the front.
The theme this year was “Romance Blossoms”. There was A LOT of PINK. I mean A LOT !!
Thank goodness Karen Stefonik ran counter to all the pink at did a masculine take on the theme. Big beams ran across the space and the large scale of the furniture and fireplace made it a place you wanted to hang out in. The reflecting pond gave a quiet soothing view surrounded by the restricted colors of white and green. (designer secret Costco for the fireplace).
What I Missed This Year:
Good Rare and unusual plant nurseries. Our local Plantsman Nils Sundquist was there and Keeping it Green Nursery was there but I was missing Kelly from Far Reaches, and Edelweiss Plants from Oregon. I love the good unusual plants.. Hoping they come back next year.
I missed seeing all my customers and friends as they came to visit my display. It is always fun to have friendly faces in the crowd when you are in a big display garden.
Cyle, the previous show director has moved on to different things. It was sad to see him go last year and I missed his unflappable personality and dry wit. “How bad is it leaking…? That’s ok just mop it up and see how it does.” “The tree house fell down in the middle of the night. I wonder if anyone heard it?”
Edibles. This apparently was not the year of the chicken, goat, or vegetables. Usually we get to enjoy the garden creators tucking in a small veg garden and helping us to remember sustainable landscapes and self-sufficiency of growing our own food.
What Was New:
Family Farm Center – Located in the back hall was an interactive farm for children. It was sponsored by Farmer Frog, the creators of Urban farming programs in the Puget Sound. It was good to learn about the fight to feed the hungry in our area. 1 in four children go to bed hungry in our area each year. Check out their website for ways to learn about the process and ways to help.
