fountainThis winter is so long and drawn out this year.   Getting 6 inches of snow on Tuesday didn’t help.  Luckily it is time for the Chicago flower and garden show!  You’ve got until March 17th to go… go… go, you’ll be a happier individual for it.  The streams, ponds, and beds of tulips were magical.  One water feature used dry ice to create the appearance of fog or a morning haze.water feature with dry ice

tulips

more tulips

Some interesting ideas for window boxes this year too.  The best two, in my opinion, were the lavender-ranunculus one and the edible one.

lavender box

detail lavender box

edible

edible box with chard, pansy, nasturtium
edible box with chard, fennel, pansy, nasturtium

I was excited to see a nice vertical box as well as these twig spheres.  New projects to do this year for sure.

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spheres

Everything smelled fresh and wonderful.  They had some centerpieces on exhibit as well as beautifully designed walking paths.  Really helps getting through these last moments of winter.

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centerpiece

 

 

even a gnome cake to make you smile.
even a gnome cake to make you smile

 

 

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