Comments on: Visit to Garfield Park Conservatory

By: Diana Kirby

Diana Kirby — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:32:17 +0000

Ah, Pam — what an ESP-ish post! But you’re absolutely right about the similarities to Genesis, I also reluctant to admit. Your Chihuly glass photos turned out very nice afterall and you really captured the black stems on the Silver dollar fern. I just kept wanting to touch them, didn’t you?

By: Yolanda Elizabet

Yolanda Elizabet — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:19:20 +0000

LOL I hadn’t realised that there were so many Trekkies amongst us garden bloggers. Mr Spock was also my favourite but I didn’t let that influence my taste in men. Much. ;-)

Pam, I’m shocked that you only took 400 pics during your SF. Tsk, tks, a measly 400 will not do! I had a little SF of my own in Britain at the same time and took over 900 pics. ;-)

I love conservatories, not surprising as I live in a rather cold and damp country, and it amused me to read that both you and Christopher are now fans of them.

I went to Scotland last year where I saw the most gorgeous Victorian fernery ever! The fern room reminded me of it.

Those Persian Lilies are fantastic, wish I had some for my (still to be built) pond.

By: lostlandscape(James)

lostlandscape(James) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:20:48 +0000

The only Chihuly show I’ve seen was on his home turf in Seattle, many years ago. It was all indoors. Too bad because some of his cooler work is meant for the landscape. I like the lily pads you show. The weird stem on the fern you show almost looks like it’s part of some of the more twisty/spiky Chihuly glass pieces.

As far as glass houses–I spent my first years in the tropics and always feel a deep sensation of homecoming when I step into one of these, particularly when it’s cold or dry outside. And the plants look thrilled to be there too. But as you point out, on a hot, muggy day outdoors, more of the same indoors is less special.

By: linda

linda — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:08:15 +0000

Glad you enjoyed the conservatory Pam! I’m glad we went in the morning – It was wonderful having the place practically to ourselves. Sunday was a relaxing counterpoint to Saturday’s pace. The visit to Garfield Park Conservatory was was one of my favorite Spring Fling events, and I was grateful for the chance to finally have more time to visit with people. I only wish more people had been able to make it – I was so busy with logistics, arrangements, and assisting many of our guests on Friday and Saturday, I didn’t get a chance to meet and visit with everyone who came to SF.

By: Germi

Germi — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:54:30 +0000

That fern garden is SEXY! Lush and big and full and OoooLALA!

Being a total geek, I will admit to loving Spok so much that for years I only dated very tall, skinny, dark haired men who were very very smart. One even let me give him a Spok haircut (which looked so stupid we ended up shaving his head)

I love that you are a Star Trek Fan! All the COOL bloggers are!

XOXO!

I can’t help wondering whether you ended up with a Spock guy for a husband, Germi. Or had your taste in men changed by then to, perhaps, the Captain Kirk or Bones type? —Pam

By: eliz

eliz — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:12:57 +0000

We tried to get a Chihuly show for our botanical gardens, but couldn’t. Maybe we’ll try again! I’m sorry I missed this conservatory, but I was happy to spend the time in the Art Institute. And of course I am very familiar with ST II. Just watched it recently! Khan!!!!!!

By: Becky T. Lane

Becky T. Lane — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:01:25 +0000

I LOVE Chihuly! I have a gorgeous book on my coffee table full of pictures of his garden and conservatory installations. If you’re ever in Vegas, be sure to check out his ceiling installation in the Bellagio lobby, and then check out their glass conservatory, where they do amazing garden displays that change with the seasons, including one with dragons for Chinese New Year.

Thanks for the tip, Becky. —Pam

By: Loree

Loree — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:56:51 +0000

Wow! Thanks for sharing…I am drooling over a couple of those photos!

By: Meredith

Meredith — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:25:11 +0000

Star Trek fan here, and yes, the lushness reminds me of Project Genesis. We’re in the process of geeking up our kids — i mean, showing our kids old episodes so that they can then watch the movies. They loved the new movie, but they didn’t know the characters. Those glass lilies are excellent — let’s get the artist to Austin! Your photos have given me an idea for my pond…

We’ve been geeking up our kids too, Meredith, and we all enjoyed the new movie. I’m curious to know about your pond idea. —Pam

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:27:02 +0000

I love those Chihuly lilies! I wish he would come to Austin!

Maybe if we start a letter-writing campaign to the Wildflower Center they’ll entice him into an exhibit there. :-) —Pam