Gardening friends, there’s just one day left, and the 2009 Southeastern Flower Show will open its doors for the 22nd year!

I can’t wait.  Strolling through the fabulous gardens, smelling sweet-scented daffodils and narcissus, learning new ways to grow my favorite plants, and discovering new plants to grow—the flower show is the highlight of the season.

Remember, this year the show is in a new location, at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta.  Parking is free.

The show opens on Wed., Jan. 28 and it’s packed with things to see and do.  I want to catch Lori Kunkle, owner of Posh Pots, when she speaks from the Demo Stage at 11:30 A.M. on how to make a garden chair (haven’t you seen those old wooden chairs with cane seats, moved outdoors and converted into living flower “pots”?  I want to make one for my own garden.)

magnolia stellata

At 4 P.M. you’ll find Tom Johnson, from Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, on the Home Depot Stage, discussing “Creating the Romantic Garden.”   Magnolia Plantation is located in Charleston, SC, and it’s one of the last large-scale romantic gardens left in the U.S.  Tom says that romantic gardens never use anything that would remind you of everyday life, so he’s the go-to guy for tips on making your own garden lush, glorious, and “ah-inspiring”.   Just in time for Valentine’s Day, too!

Dennis McHugh, from the wonderful Atlanta Bonsai Society, finishes up the list of speakers at 6 P.M., with a workshop from the Demo Stage.  And of course there are many other great speakers and demonstrations on the schedule—these are just a few of the ones I want to see.

Japanese bonsai

Be sure to look for me on Wednesday.  I’ll be blogging live from the show daily, and on Jan. 28, I’ll be there at 5 P.M.  You can’t miss me—I’ll be wearing the straw hat in the picture below.  I’d be happy to sign my book for you, Gardening with Heirloom Seeds, which will be available in the Eagle Eye Bookstore inside the show.

I’d also love to hear your comments about what you’re seeing and enjoying the most.  I’m taking my camera, so I’ll post snapshots of some of the exhibits and displays.

See you at the show!

cheers,

Lynn

“Master Blogger” for the 2009 SE Flower Show