tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post7851171134485891491..comments2024-03-28T08:19:49.389-07:00Comments on danger garden: In a Vase on Monday from the Northwest Flower and Garden "Festival"...danger gardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-76855467622126213602018-02-13T10:53:53.188-08:002018-02-13T10:53:53.188-08:00Oh... the “candles” are new pads that didn’t get e...Oh... the “candles” are new pads that didn’t get enough light to properly develop....danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-18319190153429465652018-02-13T09:05:40.687-08:002018-02-13T09:05:40.687-08:00So many cool plant people in one place!So many cool plant people in one place!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-75831871869642911272018-02-13T09:05:19.107-08:002018-02-13T09:05:19.107-08:00The Ikebana arrangements are now down in the basem...The Ikebana arrangements are now down in the basement where the seminars take place, kind of tucked in a corner. Perhaps a little easier to photograph lighting-wise, but still with the white curtain behind...which is very distracting!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-90317052410707779732018-02-13T09:02:36.598-08:002018-02-13T09:02:36.598-08:00I love that your favs are probably my least fav (w...I love that your favs are probably my least fav (well, except for the ones I didn't even bother to photograph). We all have our own likes don't we?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-50115484150469600582018-02-13T09:01:46.257-08:002018-02-13T09:01:46.257-08:00Are you guys getting the cold we are? (27 here thi...Are you guys getting the cold we are? (27 here this morning) Hope your Camellia blooms and Hellebores are still looking good! (and thanks for the kind words).danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-53497003402477232182018-02-13T09:00:31.979-08:002018-02-13T09:00:31.979-08:00I think you're right. If you can't go over...I think you're right. If you can't go over the top in a venue like this, then where can you?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-61214937311151018932018-02-13T09:00:07.137-08:002018-02-13T09:00:07.137-08:00Drama has its place, simple does too.Drama has its place, simple does too.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64395622676824138142018-02-13T08:59:27.692-08:002018-02-13T08:59:27.692-08:00I think you may be right about the Eryngium alpinu...I think you may be right about the Eryngium alpinum, mine have never bloomed! What I love about them is the super lacy collar. <br /><br />Thanks for the follow-up on the containers, I can't imagine how challenging it would be to change one out mid-stream.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-50191870767940694202018-02-13T08:57:25.853-08:002018-02-13T08:57:25.853-08:00I believe the tree trunk was actually a big piece ...I believe the tree trunk was actually a big piece of bark, probably with some supporting structure inside, although I could be wrong.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-49120462198665359072018-02-13T08:55:01.717-08:002018-02-13T08:55:01.717-08:00Definitely not painted, I purchased the same as cu...Definitely not painted, I purchased the same as cut flowers yesterday at New Seasons. Unfortunately they couldn't ID them for me either. I never did make it to the "wars"...seemed to be pretty popular though.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-29765429200289422572018-02-13T08:52:48.890-08:002018-02-13T08:52:48.890-08:00Galax, looks about right, thank you! Yes I am sure...Galax, looks about right, thank you! Yes I am sure your right about the "after hours" display...still I don't like the containers, they could have went with a different name and not been so gimmicky. Fingers crossed for your Pieris!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-32924136066964180362018-02-12T23:08:01.228-08:002018-02-12T23:08:01.228-08:00The simplicity of the Nanjing bloom arrangement is...The simplicity of the Nanjing bloom arrangement is so effective, especially combined with the background. Glad to hear you had a great time at the ‘festival’!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-33079349204015728972018-02-12T19:43:02.085-08:002018-02-12T19:43:02.085-08:00No, after looking at my pictures, I was thinking o...No, after looking at my pictures, I was thinking of another arrangement with red containers. Sorry.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-503778849065922642018-02-12T18:11:20.136-08:002018-02-12T18:11:20.136-08:00The garden show used to display Ikebana arrangemen...The garden show used to display Ikebana arrangements. I realized I had not seen any in recent years. Have I just missed it? Ikebana is a perfect way to be a minimalist... <br />In your bathroom photo: what are those "candles" coming out of the opuntia pads?chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-64784676570606644572018-02-12T17:34:26.559-08:002018-02-12T17:34:26.559-08:00I see what you mean about the floral arrangements ...I see what you mean about the floral arrangements being tough to photograph...still, you've done a wonderful job. Your vase is expertly done, too. The "Forest Friends" and the "Tea Party" arrangements are my favorites among the show pieces.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-68708458097665651442018-02-12T12:05:30.320-08:002018-02-12T12:05:30.320-08:00of everything you just displayed ... your at home ...of everything you just displayed ... your at home edgeworthia is my favourite. When florists go over the top, sometimes it just feels too forced ... Almost the subject of a "what were they thinking." Signs of spring is nice though. I'm looking at the window right now to camelia blooms and and hellebores :)louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14693222661358089393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-54237609995835765482018-02-12T12:03:29.193-08:002018-02-12T12:03:29.193-08:00I think florists feel they have to go 'over th...I think florists feel they have to go 'over the top' at these shows, trying to outcompete each other. It's all about big and showy!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-92058915466665078472018-02-12T11:59:44.872-08:002018-02-12T11:59:44.872-08:00I'm not a fan of pink, but that pink arrangeme...I'm not a fan of pink, but that pink arrangement seemed lush until they added the bright roses. That made everything else looked washed out.<br />I actually prefer your simple vase at the end to all that drama.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-5681415800172086082018-02-12T10:45:27.039-08:002018-02-12T10:45:27.039-08:00Such an unfortunate place to display the arrangeme...Such an unfortunate place to display the arrangements with the back lighting and the partial white curtains. I think they changed one or two of the containers on "Flowers After Hours" from earlier as one of the containers was red (if I'm remembering right.) Funny that "Let's Celebrate" added some darker roses. Could it be Eryngium alpinum? Mine start opening green and then get the purple color. That one is way open though so maybe not. As always, it was a delight to see you at the show! Peter/Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499260699813618283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-45993459936189326002018-02-12T10:30:11.104-08:002018-02-12T10:30:11.104-08:00When you have a huge range of flowers at your disp...When you have a huge range of flowers at your disposal, it's got to be tempting to continue to layer in more and more elements, but most of the display arrangements are too busy for me. (Harsh perhaps given that I tend to stuff my own vases to the gills.) When I saw the "Forest Friends" arrangement in Alison's post, I was intrigued by the use of the tree trunk (was it real?) but I was put off by the excess of cutesy critters.<br /><br />I'm glad you had a great time as the show/festival!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-37370462070733141362018-02-12T09:09:51.656-08:002018-02-12T09:09:51.656-08:00I'm right with you on a lot of your comments. ...I'm right with you on a lot of your comments. I wondered if those Eryngium were spray-painted. I've thought about it for a few days and I've realized I would have preferred the Forest one with fewer forest friends. A lot of arrangements used fake butterflies, though, so it seemed using the little animals was just one step further. One step too far maybe. I went to the Floral Wars competition for the two days that I was at the show, and they used a lot of Pieris in their creations. I did like Signs of Spring, but it was so simple, I only took one photo of it and no closeups,, which I didn't realize till too late.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018965493805276234.post-15455632279860641372018-02-12T08:44:28.128-08:002018-02-12T08:44:28.128-08:00Given the location of those vases, you did really ...Given the location of those vases, you did really well with the photos. I think they are all trying too hard and feel like they need a lot of stuff to seem serious or something. I wonder if the bronze leaf is Galax. I assumed the "After Hours" display referred to happy hour/cocktails and thus the glasses. Also I planted two different Pieris last year so I am thrilled to be on the cutting edge of a trend. Of course, given our lack of snow and bitter temps for most of the winter, I fear they may not survive they are such new babies.LINDA from Each Little Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380944603357066650noreply@blogger.com