Something to crow about!
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
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Just when you think there is no end to winter the flower shows start to crop up. The Rhode Island Spring Flower Show is being held February 19th through the 22nd at the Rhode Island Convention Center and I had the privilege of attending the preview party last evening. It was snowing as I left the house and this snow almost kept me home as it is a forty minute drive made longer by the weather. I did promise to pick up my sister which is what kept me from cancelling and staying home for yet another exciting evening in front of the TV. Usually the earthy smell of the mulch is the first scent to greet you at a flower show but this preview party was hosted by local restaurants and benefited the Food Bank. Grilled meat and luscious food smells pervaded the show floor and the first sight through the door was one of this beautiful structure with smoke bellowing out the top. Peeking inside revealed the ‘fire’ which to the eye was very realistic.
A bit of light and a fan can really mimic fire. I guess I should have taken some more pictures of the food but this
is the only one and it is of beautiful cupcakes so you now all know I have a sweet tooth. The gardens were the main draw and being able to photograph them without hordes of people was a very real benefit. Most were artistic and elegant.
This is one of the favorites and the attention to detail with the sculpture,
walkway,
steps and borders with lush plants made me want to spend the night right here. Here is the last shot of this garden. That is one of my sisters modeling in the walkway. She is always properly accessorized and here she matches the plantings quite well.
I will post some more pictures in the next day or two of some of the other exhibits. I hope you will come back to see them.
