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SIB Garden Show

We set up for the SIB (Spokane In Bloom) garden show this year at a beautiful local residence on the south hill.

SIB Garden Tour 01“Hear the Wind Garden” is the creation of Jody & Todd Hechtman at 2020 E 23rd Ave, Spokane, WA. This is the front of their home where people entered the garden. The Hechtmans have a beautiful garden and home that is truly a hidden gem on the south hill. SIB Garden Tour 03There are a lot of shady tree areas surrounded by beautiful landscaping and it feels almost like walking through a park.SIB Garden Tour 02

As you start down the path a very peaceful mood envelopes you. There are large trees, with equally impressive boulders with moss as you walk on the winding concrete walkway.SIB Garden Tour 04SIB Garden Tour 05 You can’t help but notice the amazing assortment of beautiful blossoms and plants all around.SIB Garden Tour 06 SIB Garden Tour 07 SIB Garden Tour 08  Artisan booths are strategically placed encouraging talking and picture-taking of the wonderful horticulture skills on exhibit.SIB Garden Tour 11 There are gorgeous massive planters filled with a bright array of foliage. SIB Garden Tour 10SIB Garden Tour 09  Stairs climb the small hills showing you what surprise hides around the next bend.SIB Garden Tour 12It is a very worthwhile, and interesting little stroll to take.  SIB Garden Tour 15This is the real jewel to enjoy. It is a private little retreat to relax and enjoy a quiet little respite from city life. The back deck is a little piece of heaven to take a rest.SIB Garden Tour 14 SIB Garden Tour 13 SIB Garden Tour 16More steps lead up to the exit walkway on the other side of the house where our booth was located. I did not get any pictures of our own booth after setup. Hopefully, someone at, “The Inland Empire Gardeners“ group got some pictures and would feel like sharing. If that is you please be sure to contact me and let us know.

This is one of the most enjoyable local events that we look forward to taking part in each year. The people visiting the gardens are interesting and intelligent. Talking about gardening with other gardeners is a lot of fun.

 

 

Art Show Invitation

I received an art show invitation to The Inland Empire Gardeners,

Spokane in Bloom 2019

SPOKANE IN BLOOM
GARDEN TOUR

June 18, 2022 – 10am-5pm

“Homeward Bound!”

There are Six Southside Gardens on the tour.

– 1122 E 20th Ave – Home is Where Our Story Begins

– 1720 S Rockwood Blvd – Home is Where Your Heart is

– 1724 S Rockwood Blvd – Home Sweet Home

– 5815 E 25th Ave – *Love Begins at Home

– 4521 E 56th Ave – There’s No Place Like Home

– 7525 S Regal Rd – The Best Journey Takes You Home

Along with the amazing gardens, there will be garden-related Vendors, Artists, and Music. Our booth will be part of that art this year at, The Best Journey Takes You Home” garden which is a French Country style located at 7525 S Regal Rd. Please come enjoy this day of exquisite gardens and come see the art at our booth.

*Lunch is not included in the ticket price, but, is available at one of the gardens. Tickets are available online through the sponsors, the Inland Empire Gardeners. ” Tickets – $15 available the day of the tour at the starred gardens or may be purchased ahead of time at Barn & Blossom, Blue Moon Garden, Gibson’s, Judy’s Enchanted Garden, and NW Seeds

Bloom in Spokane, Garden Tour

Spokane in Bloom Garden Tour 2019 is the most recent art show I participated, put on by the Inland Empire Gardeners Club of Spokane. It took place on June 15, 2019 from 10am-5pm and included 9 beautiful gardens on the south side of Spokane. South Hill has historic homes with gorgeous landscaping and gardens guaranteed to amaze you. Being an aspiring gardener myself, helped to make this show seem like a real attractive option to me.

Sam & Jane Joseph's home
Sam & Jane Joseph’s home

I was lucky to be scheduled to exhibit my art at the “Explore Seek Discover Garden” which is the creation of Sam & Jane Joseph at 1910 S Upper Terrace Rd, 99203. They were absolutely fantastic hosts!

 

The greatest part about this was the wonderful group of people who attended the event. They were a relaxed crowd, looking at all the wonderful plants and settings in each of the gardens. This event is well setup allowing attending crowds the freedom to take their time and experience each garden area. People were relaxed as they strolled around the gardens. It was fun to visit with them. We were all busy admiring our surroundings. There were shady areas to setup our booths making it a thoroughly wonderful show to take part in.

Bloom “ing” Sales

Original art pieces that sold along with prints at this show did seem to be garden related.

Spokane in Bloom is a show I highly recommend. The location was so beautiful, and the crowd so very friendly. I look forward to repeat showing at this event as many times as possible in the future.