Despite a fresh snowfall, spring fever is starting to really hit me hard. After all, it is the end of February, which mean it's time to do my planning and even start a few seeds indoors soon! Woohoo!
*Note - this is a post about non-edible plants, but just as inspiring to the gardener's soul!
Landesgartenschau 2011
The State Garden Show here in northern Germany was here in town 2 years ago, hard to believe it's that long ago already! Never the less, it was a great display of beautiful flowers and plants from the region. Not only was it a nice way to spend an early Fall day (I went toward the end on October 3rd), but a chance to surround yourself by themed beds and a taste of garden life in the city. Here's some of my favorites from my photo attempts (click on each to enlarge):
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| Lots of gorgeous specimens...check out the cabbage-family plant lower left! |
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| Big, beautiful beds as far as the eye could see! |
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| A memoir of Fall.... |
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| One of my favorite themed beds (Fall, length-wise view). I really like the mix of dark leaves and orange and pastel flowers. |
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| Fall-themed bed, view more from the side - gotta love the texture and color combinations here! |
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| A Spring-themed bed - great warm colors! |
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| Another eye-catching themed bed - love those dark purples and light greens together! |
I enjoyed the themed beds the most (the last 3 pics) - they were displayed on the edge of the show grounds, in a very natural setting, in long beds surrounded by natural grasses. And the hue/texture combinations were impressive. Nothing like enjoying beautifully-landscaped beds at twilight....
And most importantly! This post is here not only as a nice inspiration for spring planning, but also as mental preparation for....
The International Garden Show 2013!
I cannot wait for this! And I'm lucky enough to have it take place right here in Hamburg!!
This year's IGS opens on April 26th and has an "Around the World in 80 Gardens" theme - sounds exciting! Only 60 days left!
Not only will the grounds be filled with live music, theater, and outdoor exercise courses (yoga, qi gong, etc.), but there's also opportunities for kids and the whole family as well as tasty treat from an international kitchen.
And of course the main events - the plants, oh the plants! Some
areas of the park: World of Ports, World of Religions, Rose Boulevard, Miniature Gardens, Forest House, Cultural Landscapes, World of Water, United Nations Park, World of Continents, and many more!
From the looks of it, I'm gonna have to go a few times ;)
So I'm looking forward to a fun-filled spring with events, planting, and growing!
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