you never know who you'll run into at the flower show

Ladies and gentleman, Elvis hasn’t left the building….he is in the building.

Well, okay.  There’s a poster of Elvis inside the Cobb Galleria, not the King himself.  But I bet he’d be here if he could.  After all, one of his biggest songs was about a “hunk-a, hunk-a burning love”  He’d fit right in, because Elvis was all about passion, and passion is the theme of this year’s show.

springtime is already here, inside the Galleria

Take a look above to see what I mean.  Here’s a gorgeous display of begonias and primroses, created by a gardener with a passion for springtime flowers and colors.  You’ll see these kinds of floral arrangements at the show.

Or how about the landscape entry below, designed to provide a romantic hideaway?  It’s complete with a cozy fire pit, soft pillows for lounging, an afghan to toss over your shoulders if the evening gets chilly, and even a few books to read.  Oh, look…is that a brochure for the flower show lying atop the basket?  I believe it is.  You’ll get your own copy when you visit, so you’ll have a handy map and schedule of the talks, demos, and displays.

passion: c'mon baby---light my fire(pit)

What’s that?  You’re wondering:  when I visit the show, what can I take home to my significant other, to get him or her interested in my passion for gardening? Problem solved; see below.   There are fresh flowers for sale, as well as potted plants, tools, bird feeders, urns, wind chimes, gloves, orchids, and MUCH more for your garden–ahem, I mean, for your significant other.  After all, you’re not buying for yourself, are you? (I did.  But maybe that’s just me.)

take home a living gift for yourself or a friend

And while you’re at the show, pick up some ideas for setting your table for a romantic dinner when you get home—nothing like a delicious meal and the right atmosphere to create some passion, yes?   Here’s “A Night of Passion Along the Nile,” created by the Roswell Garden Club.  This won a first place trophy for the best tableau.   You’ve got to see it in person—this snapshot doesn’t do it justice:

"Night on the Nile," 1st place winner in the "Rendevous for Two" category

I’ll have more to share with you tomorrow, including a line-up of wonderful authors that you can meet at Doug Robinson’s Eagle Eye Bookstore, located within the show.  This is a great time to have your favorite writer sign a copy that you can give to someone special for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day—you get the idea.

I’ll see you at the show on Saturday, from 11 AM to 1 PM, when I’ll be signing copies of my book, Gardening with Heirloom Seeds.

Until then, meet me back here tomorrow for more pictures and news of the show!

cheers,

Lynn
www.LynnCoulter.com