Ted Collins Tree & Landscape

This was such a sweet garden. Mike did a great job as always.

R. J. Schickler—Best of Show

Ditto here. I just couldn't, or didn't, capture what was going on here. I didn't have the patience to fight the crowds (or come early or stay late, turns out, or bring a tripod).

RM Landscape

Birchcrest Tree & Landscape

This was such a neat idea, and I wasn't able to capture it at all. Sorry, Birchcrest. The backdrop is ginormous, and its supports are exposed. I couldn't get far enough away without changing lenses, and it's cock-eyed to boot. Not my finest image.

Lakeview Lawn & Landscape's White Garden

Cardinal Landscape

This was such an interesting garden, I'm not sure it received enough attention.

Clover Lawn & Landscape

Twin Oaks

I loved the stone statue here.

UGJ Booth

Pat Mead made this beautiful arrangement for our area. Check out the cool lighting. Very dramatic.

GardenScape 2007 - Here Come the Pix...

...in no particular order...



...but let's start with Katie & Karl.

More GardenScape Fun: The Design Challenge

Saturday afternoon. People are getting squirrelly; perhaps a little punchy. The show is a marathon, especially if you not only planned and installed a garden but also have to man that garden for the entire show (and if you're also part of organizing it all..forget it). Pietro, however, has come up with an idea that will energize the masses���������it's a Design Challenge!



Players Karl Naegler (R. J. Shickler), Lynn DePuis (Alfred State), Steve Firlit (Firlit Landscape Design), Bruce Zaretsky (Zaretsky Associates) and Pietro Furgiuele (Waterford Tilling) prepare for battle.



Bruce leads the group in some pre-design, limbering yoga. It is important to warm up.



The competition is fierce. Are there enough markers for everyone? Karl thinks not.



Like a good sport, he does not let that inequity deter him.



A crowd forms...



...attracted by the images on the JumboTron.



The Reveal.



It's a tough call. They're all good, but I think Firlit's Bird Haus wins the first round. But why is it not hanging with the others? I sense a scandal.

Update: Ah, here it is. I found it. Kind of like a ski jump, no?

GardenScape 2007 - Drama in the Garden

Drama is right. I haven't been around and shot everything yet, but this year's gardens are, of course, out of this world. Friday night's Masquerade Ball was reportedly a success. I left early but at least got a glimpse of some of the evening's costumes.



Brian and Denise Eshenaur as, yes, the Eisenhowers. They're so cute.



Dave Reeves is the Phantom of the Opera.



Here's Sharlene Reeves in a costume she designed and sewed herself. Shar is currently being studied by researchers hoping to discover the secret to needing absolutely no sleep whatsoever.

Dave is kind of creepy here, no?

Watson Greenhouse

Check out this darling miniature scene from Watson Greenhouse. Their retail booth was TDF. My only question: Why did they leave the tags in there? I love the little paved path.



























Succulent garden in a fire pit














Little planter made to look like a cobblestone wall���������darling














Brugmansia. This smelled heavenly.














Sweet miniature pots with African violets

Great Lakes Horticulture

This garden was small but had a great feel. I loved that they used this shooting star and other natives. The dead tree uprights added a vertical element and accentuated the swamp-like setting.

Green Scapes

Green Scapes had a particularly imaginative display, taken, according to owner Todd, "from experience." Looks like he's experienced some interesting moments. Check out the awesome water feature. Really fantastic detail.

Trouble with Blogger

For some reason I can't upload any images. I'll have everything us ASAP and apologize for the delay.