Every year the horticultural crew at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison somehow manages to come up with an inspired concept for their annual Spring flower Show. They completely transform the same space into a new and brilliant arena year after year. This year's theme — Under the Sea — includes everything from mermaids and sea creatures to a sunken ship and views out the portholes to the mysteries of the deep. I think most of the pictures are self-explanatory, so I won't say much more. But the show ends this weekend, so don't miss it. (details at the end of the post).
Even with the crowd who were taking in the show before last night's WHPS meeting, we still managed to see everything up close.
The crew built a boat dock close to the ceiling to add to the effect of viewers being under water.
In addition to the hundreds of blooming flowers and unusual tropicals and greenery, there were a number of small inexpensive touches that actually were among my favorite creations this year. They include all the quirky solutions to making the barnacles and encrustations that one might find at the bottom of the ocean. The creative team used pinecones, crocheted "bowls" and cupcake papers aged with a bit of paint. Too clever!
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The Spring Flower Show only runs through Sunday, March 25 so hurry on over before it's just a memory.
March 10-25, 2018
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
Show Admission
•$5 for adults (ages 13 & up)
•$3 for children ages 3 to 12
•Children 2 and under are free
•Free for Olbrich Botanical Society members
Win a $300 Shopping Spree!
While you are visiting the flower show and Obrich, buy a ticket for this special raffle and you'll get to shop the Plant Sale with the Pros with the expert eye of Olbrich's Horticulture Director to guide you! Jeff Epping will spend an hour assisting the lucky raffle winner in selecting $300 worth of free plant material during the Early Bird Shopping on Friday, May 11 from 9 - 11 a.m.
