6 Ekim 2012 Cumartesi

A Garden of Autumnal Splendor

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It’s that time of year again ~all my favorite blogs start showcasing their fall finds and I turn orange with envy. It hard to envision fall when the temperature is still 100 degrees plus here in Phoenix. 

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Thankfully I just got back from attending my cousin Sarah’s wedding in Las Vegas. We arrived a day early and since I am not a gambler I headed to one of my favorite spots, The Bellagio Conservatory.

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Every season talented gardeners and florists create a magical wonderland. I was so lucky to arrive on the day the “Fall Harvest” display made its debut.

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Upon entering the conservatory there is a covered bridge similar to what you would find on a Vermont country road.

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The flora and fauna is absolutely incredible and the attention to detail is astounding.

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Gorgeous plants, flowers and trees in autumnal hues are thoughtfully arranged to inspire full splendor.

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Here is a close up of the pumpkin made of orange carnations. You could create something similar on a smaller scale for a lovely centerpiece.

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The water feature for the Fall display is amazing.

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It even has a running watermill.

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It was so realistic I almost expected to see fish swimming in the pond.

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The “talking” tree made me smile.

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He was surrounded by lovely cornucopia's.

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The cornucopias appeared to be made from twigs or grapevine that was manipulated into a cone shape wired together and then filled with oversized faux fruits and vegetables. If you recreated something similar it would make for a stunning lawn display.

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Overhead large scaled leaves captured the light. While they had the appearance of stained glass I believe that they were created from a lightweight resin material.

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Large pinecones also hung from clear fishing line. It was a breathtaking effect.

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I adored this display that featured a wine press and several large wooden crates. For a split second I thought about my portable potager. :)

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Of course every autumnal display needs a scarecrow. This happy fellow made my heart smile.

The free exhibit is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Fall Harvest display goes through November 24th. The Winter Holiday display will begin on December 2 and runs through January 5, 2013.

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Come back for Favorite Pin Friday ~ I am going to reveal my buffet!

Laura

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Linking to:

Southern Hospitality, SSS, Stonegable, The Charm of Home, Common Ground, The 36th Avenue, The Shabby Nest, Tatertots and Jello, Positively Splendid, SNS, Between Naps On The Porch

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