Riverside Park was transformed to a tropical oasis this weekend thanks to the annual celebration of Gardenfest! I’ve just started transferring the ridiculous amount of photos I took, but it’s proving quite a challenge. Two days ago, my trusty, broken-in, much loved laptop shuddered and faded away….seriously!! One massive vibration and bright flash of light before the screen slowwwwllllyyyyy went black! :( Goodbye old friend, hello Windows 8 new friend: please tell me where you’re hiding my pictures!?
New relationships….Arghhhh. ;)
Happily, I’ve managed to locate a few of my Gardenfest images, and they uniquely sum up the magic that is Vero Beach:
Epiphytes and seashells: separately abundant here, yet unique when combined.
The epiphyte above–Tillandsia Bulbosa–fits the weekly challenge in an additional way. With its contorted, cylindrical, bright green leaves and 2″ diameter bulbous base, no other “Tilly” looks remotely like it. It is truly unique among its species! As bloomtime approaches, it produces bright red/orange bracts (like you see in the picture,) from which purple, tubular flowers emerge. To learn more about this airplant, check out the informative plant of the month article at the Central Ohio Cactus and Succulent Society website.
It may be a few days ’til I’m comfortable enough with Windows 8 to manage a full entry on the many interesting booths and vendors I saw this weekend. Every possible garden accessory/tool/plant from mundane to exotic was represented….and I”ve got the pics to prove it!
Until next time…..
:) :) :)
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I think they look fab, would orchids grow in shells as well? I’m looking forward to more from the show please :-)
Actually, yes! I saw a booth in which orchids were also placed in shells, although they were much larger ones!
Great find! These planters are definitely unique, and quite an interesting idea.
Thanks, Gracie! I plan to mount a few of my smaller Tillandsias that way. I have a decent shell collection and want to give it a try!
Lovely epiphyte! I’m slowly killing a bromeliad as I type this (unintentionally, as usual, but at some point I have to accept responsibility for the fact that I keep procuring them and seem to have no ability to maintain them. Entering my home is essentially a death sentence for bromeliads).
And thank you for the mention!
You’re very welcome!
Bromeliads are not that easily kept indoors…contrary to what all the reading says about their ease as houseplants!
I had a few I wanted to display in my parlor but had to put them outside (the climate here allows that) because they were definitely suffering and getting limp in the house!
Great photo! I was completely unfamiliar with this plant. I feel like you expand my knowledge with every blog! I’ll look forward to the other photos and info from the show. Good luck with the new computer…you’re the second one today who has mentioned Windows8.
Thank you, Cindy!
Windows 8 is different…I’ll say that much!!! I’m not sure it’s an improvement at all!
I like that it is called a Tilly.. :) It certainly is unique. Poor old computer. I love brand new ones but the getting to know you process can be frustrating. Hope you find your pictures!
I’m getting more comfortable with it…the learning curve of new technology definitely sets me back. It was the same when I got my first smartphone, too!
How lovely! The shell containers are gorgeous too :-)
Hi Madhu,
Yes, I was quite dazzled by the use of seashells as potting containers! I’ve got so many too from beach walking, I just may try my hand at this new craft. ;)
Awesome and creative.
Right? The type of thing you see and think, “why didn’t that occur to me before?!”
Lovely. we have those shells on the east cost too, hmmmm…Thanks for the links, it makes your post uniquely informative
Thank you!
I checked out your blog earlier…very nice!
Ooh, they look like some kind of alien life form to me! :) My husband’s laptop is getting up there in age, and we’re hoping it holds out until this summer before we need to buy a new one. Windows 8 looks so different, I know there’s going to be a steep learning curve!
Yes! One of my sons says the same thing about tillandsias…they creep him out actually!
re: windows 8…”major league learning curve” is how i JUST described it two minutes ago while on the phone with a friend!
They look amazing! If I had a garden I would definitely want some :)
Hello!
Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment!
Okay, I just have to read more closely! I see that it is an annual event. I will have to watch and plan for it next year! :)
It’s always the first weekend in February! You should def plan on it. :)
i wish i had one of those shells and plants hanging at my house
Do any of your local craftspeople make similar?