Thursday, March 10, 2011

Chicago Flower and Garden Show

Last weekend I traveled to my adopted and honorary city, Chicago, to attend the Chicago Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier. The show continues through this Sunday, March 13.

It was raining when I left Ann Arbor and snowing when I arrived in Chicago. No matter. I met up with many gardening friends and enjoyed their company. I usually pay fairly close attention to every aspect of all displays, but I admit I was a little distracted (in a good way) by all the fun people around me.

The official theme of this year's show was "the sport of gardening," but judging from my photos, it seems the theme was leafless trees, flowers used to represent water, and cool & unusual animals.

Enjoy the slide show!

Posted by Monica the Garden Faerie at 11:29 PM
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14 comments:

  1. mrbrownthumbMarch 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I didn't pay much attention to the flowers this year, either. Is there something wrong with us?

    Maybe when I go back this weekend I'll see if I care to look at the flowers. I think part of the problem for me is that the lighting is so off that I don't think the flowers ever really look that good.

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 11, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I know a good time was had by all Monica. I so enjoyed seeing everyone. Hope to see you in AA sometime soon.

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  3. tinaMarch 11, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Wow on all the elephant ear bulbs! The photos of you all are my favorite. It's always nice to put faces to the people. What an awesome show!

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  4. Kate/High Altitude GardeningMarch 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Cool beans. Loved your slide show and love the new look of your blog, as well. Have a great weekend!

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  5. RoseMarch 11, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I missed a lot of the details this year, too, but it was so much fun meeting up with you again! I was a little disappointed in this year's show, but the socializing made up for it. You have some great photos, including a few things I think I overlooked. Sorry I missed you with the cockroach and tarantula, but Diane's millipede freaked me out so much I had to get out of there:)

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  6. garden girlMarch 11, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Yay - slide show success! Nice bunch of photos Monica. I loved seeing your perspective of the show.

    I paid more attention to the show the second day. Last year I went one day completely on my own, and saw so much more of the show than I had on days when I hung out with friends. Still, my favorite part of the show has definitely become the chance to meet up with new and old gardening and blogging friends.

    I'm so glad you came! It was great hanging out!

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  7. Alex aus dem GwundergartenMarch 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Hallo Monica
    Wow, das muss toll gewesen sein! Aber öhm, bist Du das mit diesem riesen Viech von Spinne? Ihhhh, da wäre ich weit davon gerannt.
    Liebe Grüsse
    Alex

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  8. bMarch 12, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    i love the slide show! thanks for sharing this. wish i could have seen all the wild displays in person. :)

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  9. joeyMarch 12, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Like/luv your whole new look, Monica! Blog, photo ... what next!!!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Monica, this must have been a great garden show!! Thank you for the slideshow!!
    Canada Blooms starts next week. Thsi year I have decided to attend the Preview Party on March 15th.
    Hope for a lot of fun, ideas and many nice pictures!!
    http://www.canadablooms.com/
    LG Gisela.

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  11. Mr. McGregor's DaughterMarch 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I wish I could have gone to the show. Those birds are neat. Looks like you had a good time with the other bloggers.

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  12. Nutty GnomeMarch 14, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Great idea to do it as a slide show Monica - I really enjoyed that (except for the tarantula!)

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  13. SkeeterMarch 15, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    I have enjoyed the slide shows I have seen on this show! You guys have such a great show and so many bloggers to see! What fun. Oh My Gosh, I love the Sailboats! I would so love to have one in my gardens with my love for boating. I may save this idea for the day we move to the lake. Even though we Southerners cannot be at the show, you Northern bloggers sharing your pictures give us such ideas to incorporate into our Southern gardens. Thanks to you for sharing…

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  14. Phoenix C.March 15, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Great slide show! Ah - that was the tarantula you referred to on Twitter!!

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