Comments on: The RI Spring Flower and Garden Show

By: Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:53:47 +0000

Kris- I just wanted to tell all that I thought this year RI Show was the best ever. What I am liking best about recent RI Flower Show is the creativity.. and I have to tell you that a couple of weeks after this Show, we went up to Boston to check out that one. Very very honestly, I thought- and felt- that the RI Show inspired me very much more. Part of the problem with Boston may well be the new facility, but there is more to it than that. And the Federation area this year was a real knockout! Honestly, I think the RI Show just gets better and better every year. For a little state, we sure do offer some very great stuff!- Mary Lou

Mary Lou, I didn’t make it to Boston this year – I did hear though that one of the miniatures at least was exquisite… But of course little Rhody’s show was better! (we’re not biased or anything …) -kris

By: Sara Laux

Sara Laux — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 23:38:35 +0000

I didn’attend this year’s show because I’ve just come to prefer waiting until the plants come out of the soil and trees bloom in their own time. Like eating my fill of berries fresh in summer, somehow having them in winter just doesn’t “taste right”. Seeing the plantings in mounds of trucked in soil, only guessing at the cost of greenhouse forcing in a winter like this,and the aforementioned out of sequence mixtures are unsettling. Also the “themes” seem “forced” as well. It’s just a discomfort issue on my own part. Snowdrops are almost here and the unfolding will begin again. Thousands of daffodils!Blithewold will be heaven again,from start to New Year’s Eve. The many local garden tours truely are gifts of sharing and delight. I thank you all for the joy you bring.

Sara, well said – spring flower shows are just like eating berries out of season! And I’m starting to see crocus as well as snowdrops… It won’t be long now. Thank you so much for chiming in! -kris

By: Marianne

Marianne — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:39:07 +0000

I am happy to hear of your new outlook, I will try it this coming Saturday at the Philadelphia Flower Show. I too have been shocked by the artifice of forcing but I will put on new “glasses” to fully enjoy the sights of spring & summer to come that I so desperately need after 9 weeks (and still counting) of snow cover!

Marianne, The Philadelphia show is a whole ‘nother story… A total spectacle – the hort. court alone… (..sigh..) I hope you enjoy it and get a much needed dose of spring! -kris

By: Layanee

Layanee — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:33:52 +0000

Brilliant assessment of the show Dear Kris. I feel much the same but, like you, see the forcing and transport issues and the out of sync blooms which used to bother me but now, not so much. Oh, and you are about the only one I know who can fit in that bathing suit. Will we see it soon? LOL

Not likely! -kris

By: Susan Sims

Susan Sims — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:15:36 +0000

Never been as I’ve never really had an opportunity. When I was in NE I was working or too caught up in publishing trade shows. I would love to visit an RHS show in Britain. The British take it to a whole other level.

Susan, I’m sure you’re right about that! -kris