They fill one large room of their nursery space with displays. It's always super colorful with the primary emphasis on flowering plants, which is exactly what we all need to see in March.
This is the second time I've been involved in taking Selma to this event. You may recall that she is a friend of Marie's who is now 96. We have to take her in a wheelchair, but we got her into this seat that was created for people to take photos. She really loves going to the show. She can't see much or hear well, but she loved the scents, and was able to feel a number of the plants.
They always build a couple of water features, and this just the top of a waterfall, but I loved the mist with the dragon and the ravens.
This was a new plant to me, called Cardboard Palm. The leaves are very stiff with rough edges, and they form a V from the stem. Selma liked being able to feel it.
Just a closeup of a very beautiful tulip. I have to limit how many pictures I post!
Another great texture plant. This is called 'Dinosaur Kale.'
Another colorful "hillside" display. I like the low junipers, 'Bluestar Juniper.' They are really attractive beside other bright-colored plants.
We spent a little over an hour working our way around this exhibit. Then we bought dinner from the deli in the store. Selma really appreciates getting out occasionally. She needs more help then she did, and she's getting forgetful, but she's still fun to be around. She has a great sense of humor and never whines or grumbles about things she can't do.
So that took care of the afternoon, and we spent the morning with me solving some computer problems Marie was having. I wasn't sure I could do everything she needed, but I managed ALL of the issues. Whew. It's all good, but we were both exhausted at the end of the day.
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5 comments:
How wonderful to see all those flowers. I would like going to something like this. Selma looks like she really enjoyed herself.
What a lovely experience! The Adams Flower Show sounds like such a vibrant and sensory-rich event, especially with the variety of plants and colorful displays. I love how you’ve captured the joy and sense of discovery through your photos, from the beautiful tulips to the fascinating Cardboard Palm. It's heartwarming to hear about Selma’s enthusiasm—her love for the scents and textures of the plants is truly inspiring. It’s so wonderful that you and Marie are able to take her out and make these special memories together, despite her challenges. The misty waterfall with the dragon and ravens sounds like such a magical touch, too!
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Ann- it's an outstanding flower show for its size
Hi Melody
Lulu: "Wow, so many beautiful flowers! We're glad you got to have a fun time out with everyone!"
Lulu- The Adams' show is always a highlight because there is so much concentrated color.
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