In Tune with Blooms

A couple of weeks ago the Southeastern Horticultural Society presented the 2011 Southeastern Flower Show here in Atlanta. This year's theme, "In Tune with Blooms", showcased the delight of music in the garden. Show chairmen were Mary and Felton Norwood and the honorary chairman was Coach Vince Dooley.

The show featured landscaped gardens by pro designers, vignettes created by prominent event designers, juried horticultural specimen, and a marketplace.

Here are a few pictures of some of my favorite parts of the show, taken with my phone. I really need to find my camera's battery charger!!!

A display of a front door, which I would
love to recreate for my entryway.

Another entry, and I'd also love this
for my beach home (one day!)

GORGEOUS vignette, "In Tune with Romance",
designed by Event Design Group

Another shot of EDG's floral magic

Bougainvillea in an array of colors- not hardy here,
but a great patio plant for the summer!

Another "wow" design from Event Design Group-
These are shots of the Grand Entry. It's all
organic material!

Bloom'n Gardens created these moss chairs
for their landscape, "Overture of a Midsummer
Night's Dream". I would really consider
recreating this look for mine!

The B-52's inspired Lush Life for this vignette,
"Rock Lobster". Love the blue with the orange and yellows.

A marketplace vendor which was quite popular.
This company has been featured on Martha Stewart,
and I couldn't resist a snap of the scene!

Habersham Gardens created a tiny village scene for their
raised box garden, "Outdoor Operetta". The little village
cottages are for sale at their retail location.

Gorgeous tulips from Cut Flower- my awesome
wholesaler in Atlanta.
They had so many flower varieties to show off!

This entry, "Dueling Banjos", in the Artistic Floral Design judged division
was created by the Cherokee Garden Club.

Another entry in the Artistic Floral Design category

This entry was designed by the Peachtree Garden Club.

A large planter with beautiful veggies makes
a great statement in The Home Depot's Garden,
"A Symphony of Color".

Talented Landscape Designer Alex Smith
won the blue ribbon for his massive Jade.
Really a beautiful plant!