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Chelsea Flower Show 2012

Blissful Blossoms
An ode to spring in America is the lovely tradition of garden shows that sprout on the calendar from coast to coast.  Perhaps one of the best known in America is The Philadelphia International Flower Show whose theme is Hawaii Islands of Aloha this year.  Traveling now through the islands, I am taking photos of the blissful blossoms here.  On the road to Hana, in Maui, the African Tulip Trees were lush and dripping with deep orange flowers.  Wild ginger in all colors from royal red to lily white beautifies the roadways and private gardens.  Bougainvillea in a riot of peach, purples and pinks cascade over volcanic stone walls. Hibiscus everywhere.  In the Northeast, spring comes first with longer days and bunches of daffodils for sale in the markets. Then the snowdrops peek out and finally pansies to plant.  If your interest is flowers and gardening, The Chelsea Flower Show in London, sponsored by The Royal Horticultural  Society, is notably the grande dame of all flower shows.  The exhibits are world class.  The blossoms are luscious and there are artful displays from botanical artists and garden tools honed from Sheffield steel.  Join us for our tour of English Gardens and The Chelsea Flower Show 2012 this May.

 

 

 

 

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