The Philadelphia Flower Show

Laura Dowling lectures on floral diplomacy at the 2016 Philadelphia Flower Show. 

Oriental Lily

Nestled in my front garden between the Shasta daisies and the lithrum, is a wonderful Oriental Lily. I bought this bulb years ago at the Philadelphia Flower Show, and it is more beautiful every year... The fragrance is so heavenly. 

Articulture

Yesterday at the Philadelphia Flower Show, whimsical constructions made of flowers were in abundance. I make my yearly pilgrimage, knowing that I will see fabulous displays, practical applications for the home, as well as horticultural-based gifts and tools.  

In a tribute to art, floral creations provided interpretations of Calder mobiles and paintings by Mondrian, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Monet, etc. 

The show is up through Saturday. And it smells like the perfume of Spring!

Your imaginary friend,

Patsie

Topiaries

Just Lovely

Chery blossoms with Pink Arbor

Calder in Upper Left Corner

Grant Wood

Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh and Dali

Modernist Zen Garden

Mondrian

Andy Warhol Flowers from the Bank of America Collection

Topiary Lion

Freaky Pink Hybrid Orchid

Abstraction

Philadelphia Flower Show, Part Deux:

Loved it!!! Wish you were there.
Patsie

Brilliant! The Philadelphia Flower Show

It's Raining Flowers

Lovely Planter

Statue with Hollyhocks

Banquet Table fit for a king

Big Ben

Mini Doll House Conservatory- the Butler, in the conservatory, with a wrench!

Flowers galore

A Doll House Mini Grand Salon. Downton Abbey?

Very Austin Powers!

This year's Philadelphia Flower Show is a splash of color with a British twist. There are multiple themes inspired by all things English, such as the Beatles, and the Carnaby Street look, all the way to Big Ben, the Tower, and the crown jewels. Take a trip through my photos and see what you may have missed. Show ends this Sunday.
It smelled lovely and the marketplace had an astounding array of goodies for purchase. The vendors sell items that one cannot find anywhere else.

Your Imaginary Garden Enthusiast,
Patsie

All photos are unretouched, taken by moi, with my iphone.copyright2013.