-

-
Although this could very well be a picture of me finding a new treasure at a favorite nursery, it's actually an illustration by David Catrow for a children's book called Plantzilla.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Random Goodness From the NWFGS

You may be tired of all of these posts from the Northwest Flower and Garden Show but I love looking at the images on a variety of blogs as it brings back lovely memories of being there.
 
Walking through this  garden was a little like being in a 3-D black light poster but it was quite fun.  That big hanging egg behind the totem is actually a chair. 

 This glass on glass mosaic was sort of cute.


This big orange flower had instant impact but I don't think it's something that wears well over time.
 Did everyone love this fence?  I sure did!
So very cool.  As soon as I win the lottery, I'll tear down my old rotting wooden fence and have this installed!

"Urban Castaways" by Dakara Landscape Design  was quite a crowd pleaser!

 Walk towards the light... These hanging light fixtures were way cool.  You can buy them already assembled or as a stack of plastic cards with instructions. 
 "Living Amongst the Stars" by Washington State Nursery and Landscape with it's uplighted bamboo grove. The colors changed gradually blue, purple, teal...


This was also a cool idea.  I've done it before with succulents and they always outgrow the individual cylinders.  Slow growing plants might be the answer.

 "It's All in the Movies" by Washington Association of Landscape Professionals


Laughed out loud at this!

 
And with these last few shots, we're done with the show for this year. Mostly.  O.K. maybe a few more images might pop up every now and then.







Have you made plans yet to attend next year's Northwest Flower and Garden Show?
Posted by at
Labels:

21 comments:

  1. scottweberpdxMarch 1, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    I think the 2nd-to-last shot was my favorite plant moment at the show, the Daffodil/Sesleria combo...I wish more people would use it around here.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      That was a combination I'd never thought of before and everyone loved it to bits! It certainly worked very well in the context of the beach garden!

      Delete
  2. Mark and GazMarch 1, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    It's a show after all, so understandable that some of them have to be theatrical rather than logical. Love the fence too!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      I agree. They're fantasy gardens and I enjoy them for what they are.

      Delete
  3. AlisonMarch 1, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    I loved that fence too! I still have images that I might share from the show, but yeah, I worry that everyone is getting bored with it. I laughed at your last question. I would love to do a border with cylinders like that, but I have no idea where to get them.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:30 PM

      I'm thinking that any metal pipe place would have and be able to cut this for you.

      Delete
  4. ShirleyMarch 1, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Not bored at all, especially with the details. The fountain is a new view and seeing the cylinders planted up close is quite helpful.

    So this is where the Outlaw Gardener rides away from NWFGS, perhaps on one of those adorable ponies at the western garden.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:31 PM

      While the Outlaw may have ridden away on one of those ponies (it was a real temptation to play with them) there are more pictures from the show that will pop up soon.

      Delete
  5. danger gardenMarch 1, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    So where did you get the metal cylinders??? I've found terra cotta pipes but I want metal!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM

      I've only done terra cotta ad concrete pipes but I think that most metal pipe places would be able to supply these. You might luck into some scrap pipes in a salvage kind of place.

      Delete
  6. LouisMarch 1, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I love the metal cylinder idea. It's certainly a keeper. The huge palms and hammock belong in my garden. I have looked into the cost of getting two massive palms like that... not cheap (but certainly worth it!). And that living amongst the stars garden space is really stunning.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM

      There were so many great thigs at the show but the minute I saw those huge palms, I thought of you.

      Delete
  7. rickiMarch 1, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Looks like you could have a little side business procuring metal cylinders...sign me up. We're suckers for show shots, so keep em coming if it suits you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:38 PM

      I know, right? I'm accustomed to getting strange looks from the guys at the big industrial places when I ask for unusual uses. I've got quite a few concrete drain pipes that sit on the ground and elevate pots and even made columns out of them once. (And then took them down after a few years.) I'll have to go visit a metal pipe place and see what they'd charge to cut a perfectly useful piece of pipe into 15 inch lenghts.

      Delete
  8. AnonymousMarch 1, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I think that fence was my single most favorite thing at the show.

    Deirdre

    Ps. I came home with a few plants, did you?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 4:41 PM

      I had a few plants in my hands at one point but there was a line and carrying plants through the show isn't my favorite thing to do. Also, I live fairly close to the places that I'd found plants at and could simply drive there another time. The show is one of the few times when I find plants a litte less tempting. So, what did you buy?

      Delete
  9. Eddie E. CummingsMarch 1, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    After reading your blog and others who went to this garden show I can truly say, "I don't think I missed a thing"

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. outlawgardenerMarch 1, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      There are a lot of posts about this very popular show. I'm still finding things in other posts that I totally missed during my visit.

      Delete
  10. LindaMarch 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Great pictures! Looks like a fun show.

    ReplyDelete
  11. outlawgardenerMarch 4, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    It was a fun show! Always a joy to look at gardens, plants, and art!

    ReplyDelete
  12. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Love your blog and loved the show.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment! I love to hear your thoughts.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)