It’s hard to believe summer has finally arrived and is in full swing. I’ve been weeding, weeding, weeding, and watering as sparingly as possible, trying to practice some tough love. I’ve got a stack of bulb catalogs awaiting my browsing pleasure, and the fall plant sales are on my calendar. But best of all – [...]
I decided to say “Howdy” with this post because I am choosing to be optimistic that a buyer will still be found for the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. And of course, I am hopeful that the new owner will continue the blog as it has been an incredible resource for so many people. If [...]
It’s the last day of the show-perhaps for good-and I’d be lying if I didn’t tell you there is a little sadness about it. I am sad. My guest-posters are sad. The people on the floor enjoying the show are sad. My speaker friends are also sad. What an incredible ride it has been. My [...]
I had an AMAZING Tweet-Up with Twitter friends at the Show! We had a ton of fun checking out our fave displaygardens and discussing all things garden. Some of us are here in the picture. From left to right, please meet @gardenliving, @juliebonnheath, @gardenmentor and @nestinstyle. The picture is missing me, of course. We really [...]
Here’s a quick update on the show business. Duane Kelly, owner of the Northwest Flower and Garden Show reports that attendance is up 4% this year compared to same days last year. He is giving the deadline of 3/31 for a buyer to come forward before closing. He is willing to sell the Northwest Flower [...]
I am having a great time at the Show and I hope that you are as well. I’ve met new people, seen old friends, asked and listened to the many comments about the possible show closing. I met a couple (one of many from what they tell me) who travel from Alaska every year for [...]
I am posting live from the Northwest Flower and Garden Show this evening where I am most happy to announce that attendance is up. I first suspected this when the closest parking garages were full. The very nice thing about the convention center is that is has found a way to link to many garages [...]
Can you feel it in the air? I can. THE SHOW starts tomorrow! Yahoo! While you are there, please check out the show garden from Greenstone Designs. I was honored recently to chat with Maggie Green from Greenstone. She is an amazing lady! Flora-What do you think about the show theme this year of “sustainability”? [...]
Brett Cleveland from Red Grass Designs in Bellingham will be at the show with his wonderful designs made from steel in booth 2459 in the North Hall. I was pleased to see that his business is so eco-friendly. Stay tuned for even more information on Brett’s business in a future post and make sure you [...]
