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Small Container Gardens Reveal Big Ideas
05/03/11
One of the many highlights at this year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Show were the inspiring container gardens gracing the scenic sky bridge at the Washington State Convention Center. Fifteen designers pulled out all the stops to create their 8 ft. x 6 ft. masterpieces, artfully demonstrating that you don’t have to have a massive space (or a massive budget) to create eye-catching, functional places for outdoor living. From the sublime to the whimsical, and every style in between, these were container gardens with great take-home ideas stuffed in every nook and cranny. After all, when you only have 48 square feet of space, you’ve got to make the most of it!
http://flowerbidder.info The Container Exhibition is judged on Tuesday, the day before the show opens, the same time as the show gardens. This year’s judges were Tina Dixon, owner of Plants a la Cart, and one of the designers on her team, Marsha Davis-Thomsen. Their difficult task: decide which displays win one of three awards – Best Design, Best Plant Material, and Best Re-Characterization. Show attendees also got to vote for their personal favorite for the “People’s Choice Award.”
I spoke to Tina about judging the Container Exhibition. She said she and Marsha really enjoyed the volunteer gig but shared they had one challenge: the new award category, ‘Best Re-Characterization.’ “This new category really made us think about the difference between recycling and re-characterization. Almost every garden recycled old materials in their gardens. But which ones actually took items and reused them in completely new ways, in a manner that they weren’t originally designed? We decided that was the way to define the new award.”
FLOATING AWAY
All of the container designs were imaginative, and the competition was close. But in the end, Judson Sullivan, of design firm Cultivar, LLC, took the top honors, winning the Best Design award. Judson’s design strategy was to explore the intersection of recycled materials, contemporary design, Buddhist poetry and a flower and garden show, just to see what would happen. Tina loved the way Judson used wood and metal pieces in the garden that were “so consistent with aging. He had wonderful rhythm in the garden, and good repetition of lines and spaces.” The container garden, titled “In This Floating World,” was inspired by the poetry of the Buddhist nun Rengetsu and highlighted containers constructed from repurposed materials.
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THE COLOR PURPLE
Once again Gillian Mathews, owner of Ravenna Gardens in Seattle, created another show-stopper with her bold use of color and keen eye for plant combinations, collecting another award (she won Best Design in 2010). Actually, two awards this year: the “Best Plant Material” Award and the People’s Choice Award. Their garden, titled “A Passion for Purple,” depicted an cozy outdoor living space, incorporating recycled and repurposed found objects and vertical gardening accents, including a peice of stunning succulent wall art, along with bold splashes of the gorgeous color purple in both the Adirondack chair and repeated in the plants. Tina praised the garden, explaining “Ravenna Gardens did it all – good design, sophisticated color echoes, and good use of repetition. I’m glad they also won the People’s Choice Award. The show attendees have a good eye for design.”
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LIVING LUSH
Mari Malcolm launched her “Lusher Life Project” at the show, with a garden titled “Seaside Succulents.” Mari mixed flotsam and treasures from the Puget Sound with a profusion of hardy and tender succulents, tucked in vintage crates and tins. It was a beautiful way to show how reusing items, and reimagining new uses for items, can enhance a design. “This garden helped me rethink about what can be used for a container in my own work,” explained Tina. “The details were amazing. Even the tiniest barnacle held a plant. They were really inventive in showing how items can be used in completely new ways, which was why they won the Best Re-Characterization award.”
Rounding out the entries were container exhibits by designer Virginia Hand; Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville; Janit Calvo from Two Green Thumbs teamed with Christina Salwitz, from the Personal Garden Coach; Sylvia Matlock, owner of DIG Nursery on Vashon Island; Marcia Bruno from West Seattle Nursery; Geralyn Rudolph, owner of Small Worlds Within Reach; Michelle Blakeslee, CPH, owner of Mudface Landscape & Container Design; Joe Grienaur, owner of Emerald City Orchids; Tim Moshier, owner of Cambium Landscape; a team from Molbak’s in Woodinville; Ragan & Associates, and designer Wendy Welch,who also designed the popular new children’s PlayGarden area.
To view a complete list of all the Container Exhibition participates, with links to their websites, go to http://nwf.gs/jAOC3n - Janet
Judson Sullivan of Cultivar, LLC, took home the Best Design award for this aged water garden brimming with daffodils
All of the container designs were imaginative, and the competition was close. But in the end, Judson Sullivan, of design firm Cultivar, LLC, took the top honors, winning the Best Design award. Judson’s design strategy was to explore the intersection of recycled materials, contemporary design, Buddhist poetry and a flower and garden show, just to see what would happen. Tina loved the way Judson used wood and metal pieces in the garden that were “so consistent with aging. He had wonderful rhythm in the garden, and good repetition of lines and spaces.” The container garden, titled “In This Floating World,” was inspired by the poetry of the Buddhist nun Rengetsu and highlighted containers constructed from repurposed materials.
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Gillian Mathews showed her passion for purple, winning both Best Plant Material and the People's Choice Award
Once again Gillian Mathews, owner of Ravenna Gardens in Seattle, created another show-stopper with her bold use of color and keen eye for plant combinations, collecting another award (she won Best Design in 2010). Actually, two awards this year: the “Best Plant Material” Award and the People’s Choice Award. Their garden, titled “A Passion for Purple,” depicted an cozy outdoor living space, incorporating recycled and repurposed found objects and vertical gardening accents, including a peice of stunning succulent wall art, along with bold splashes of the gorgeous color purple in both the Adirondack chair and repeated in the plants. Tina praised the garden, explaining “Ravenna Gardens did it all – good design, sophisticated color echoes, and good use of repetition. I’m glad they also won the People’s Choice Award. The show attendees have a good eye for design.”
Mari Malcolm used ingenious ways to reuse unique objects into plant containers, winning the Best Re-Characterization award
Mari Malcolm launched her “Lusher Life Project” at the show, with a garden titled “Seaside Succulents.” Mari mixed flotsam and treasures from the Puget Sound with a profusion of hardy and tender succulents, tucked in vintage crates and tins. It was a beautiful way to show how reusing items, and reimagining new uses for items, can enhance a design. “This garden helped me rethink about what can be used for a container in my own work,” explained Tina. “The details were amazing. Even the tiniest barnacle held a plant. They were really inventive in showing how items can be used in completely new ways, which was why they won the Best Re-Characterization award.”
Here’s What’s Happening in May
04/29/11
Sunday, May 1
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
ARBORETUM FOUNDATION FLORABUNDANCE PLANT SALE
Last day! This magnificent sale, the largest in the Puget Sound region, features dozens of top specialty nurseries and vendors selling a wide selection of choice, locally-grown plants. You’ll find trees, shrubs, beautiful conifers, native plants, vegetable starts, species and hybrid rhododendrons, favorite and rare perennials, unusual annuals, glorious groundcovers, grasses, vines, and more. Free.
The Arboretum Foundation
Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle, Building 30
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA
For more information: http://nwf.gs/efyfLA
Saturday, May 7
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 8
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SEATTLE TILTH EDIBLE PLANT SALE
Come to Seattle Tilth’s Edible Plant Sale and take advantage of the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable plants in the Puget Sound region. At our festive annual gardener gathering, you’ll find over 50 varieties of organic tomatoes! Twenty types of pepper plants! Many heirloom varieties will be available, as well as an extensive selection of culinary herbs, edible flowers, and drought tolerant perennials. These irresistible plants have been hand-selected by Seattle Tilth’s garden educators to offer the best possible selection of plants that perform well in our Pacific Northwest climate. Different from our March plant sale, this event offers plants for summer gardening including “warm season” crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash and corn. It’s a beautiful sight!Seattle Tilth
Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-633-0451, ext. 119
For more information: http://nwf.gs/lh5Jj1
For more info : www.todaysmerchandis.com
Saturday, May 7
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
SNOHOMISH COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION
SPRING PLANT SALE
The primary fund raiser for the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation is our annual plant sale. Each year, our plant sale features an extensive selection of perennials, shrubs, trees, berries, and grasses. In addition, our sale is famous for an amazing selection of tomato varieties – old favorites, new varieties, heritage plants and more. This year, we will have 5000 tomato plants in over 150 varieties. In response to the increased interest in vegetable gardening, this year there will be an expanded selection of 4,000 herb and vegetable starts to help you get a jump on your kitchen garden. Each year, we have an interesting assortment of specialty nursery, gift and garden art vendors on hand as part of this sale.
McCollum Park
600 128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98204
For more information: http://nwf.gs/kGSbA2
Website:http://nwf.gs/kAxnoO
Phone: 425-357-6010
Saturday, May 7
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 8
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
KING COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION
SPRING PLANT SALE
Healthy, beautiful plants at great prices! Plants of all kinds will be offered by vendors as well as plants grown by Master Gardeners themselves, including the highly popular Master Gardener tomato starts. There’s more – advice on your purchases provided by King County Master Gardeners; free parking and shuttle service to the sale; free classes; Master Gardener Diagnosticians to examine plant samples you bring from your garden; an education room with booths and information from related organizations; Children’s Center. All proceeds from the annual plant sale are used to support Master Gardener clinics, demonstration gardens, the Youth Education Program, and other Master Gardener programs. This annual plant sale is a fund-raising activity of the Master Gardener Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that provides support for the Master Gardener program in King County.
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle 98195
For more information: http://nwf.gs/j9P1sh
Saturday, May 7
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND CHAPTER PLANT SALE
Proceeds from this sale benefit the Washington Native Plant Society.
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
For more information: 206-619-1073
Sunday, May 8
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
MOTHER’S DAY SOCIAL
Bellevue Botanical Garden Society
Mother’s Day at the Garden is always a wondrous day. It is a time to honor our mot
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
ARBORETUM FOUNDATION FLORABUNDANCE PLANT SALE
Last day! This magnificent sale, the largest in the Puget Sound region, features dozens of top specialty nurseries and vendors selling a wide selection of choice, locally-grown plants. You’ll find trees, shrubs, beautiful conifers, native plants, vegetable starts, species and hybrid rhododendrons, favorite and rare perennials, unusual annuals, glorious groundcovers, grasses, vines, and more. Free.
The Arboretum Foundation
Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle, Building 30
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA
For more information: http://nwf.gs/efyfLA
Saturday, May 79:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, May 8
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
SEATTLE TILTH EDIBLE PLANT SALE
Come to Seattle Tilth’s Edible Plant Sale and take advantage of the largest selection of organically, sustainably and locally grown vegetable plants in the Puget Sound region. At our festive annual gardener gathering, you’ll find over 50 varieties of organic tomatoes! Twenty types of pepper plants! Many heirloom varieties will be available, as well as an extensive selection of culinary herbs, edible flowers, and drought tolerant perennials. These irresistible plants have been hand-selected by Seattle Tilth’s garden educators to offer the best possible selection of plants that perform well in our Pacific Northwest climate. Different from our March plant sale, this event offers plants for summer gardening including “warm season” crops like tomatoes, peppers, squash and corn. It’s a beautiful sight!Seattle Tilth
Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-633-0451, ext. 119
For more information: http://nwf.gs/lh5Jj1
Saturday, May 79:00 am – 2:00 pm
SNOHOMISH COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION
SPRING PLANT SALE
The primary fund raiser for the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation is our annual plant sale. Each year, our plant sale features an extensive selection of perennials, shrubs, trees, berries, and grasses. In addition, our sale is famous for an amazing selection of tomato varieties – old favorites, new varieties, heritage plants and more. This year, we will have 5000 tomato plants in over 150 varieties. In response to the increased interest in vegetable gardening, this year there will be an expanded selection of 4,000 herb and vegetable starts to help you get a jump on your kitchen garden. Each year, we have an interesting assortment of specialty nursery, gift and garden art vendors on hand as part of this sale.
McCollum Park
600 128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98204
For more information: http://nwf.gs/kGSbA2
Website:http://nwf.gs/kAxnoO
Phone: 425-357-6010
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 8
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
KING COUNTY MASTER GARDENER FOUNDATION
SPRING PLANT SALE
Healthy, beautiful plants at great prices! Plants of all kinds will be offered by vendors as well as plants grown by Master Gardeners themselves, including the highly popular Master Gardener tomato starts. There’s more – advice on your purchases provided by King County Master Gardeners; free parking and shuttle service to the sale; free classes; Master Gardener Diagnosticians to examine plant samples you bring from your garden; an education room with booths and information from related organizations; Children’s Center. All proceeds from the annual plant sale are used to support Master Gardener clinics, demonstration gardens, the Youth Education Program, and other Master Gardener programs. This annual plant sale is a fund-raising activity of the Master Gardener Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that provides support for the Master Gardener program in King County.
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle 98195
For more information: http://nwf.gs/j9P1sh
Saturday, May 710:00 am – 4:00 pm
WA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
CENTRAL PUGET SOUND CHAPTER PLANT SALE
Proceeds from this sale benefit the Washington Native Plant Society.
Bellevue Botanical Garden
12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005
For more information: 206-619-1073
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
MOTHER’S DAY SOCIAL
Bellevue Botanical Garden Society
Mother’s Day at the Garden is always a wondrous day. It is a time to honor our mot
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