Mid-Atlantic Gardening: Bella Italia! Share your PHILLY FLOWER SHOW photos!, 1 by DaylilyDiva219

DaylilyDiva219 wrote:
Not your typical landscape element, but it sure was an attention getter! Interesting story behind it (which I learned about when visiting Longwood Gardens on Friday)... My friend and I noticed that Franklin Styer's nursery (I THINK that's the name) wasn't there this year. They'd had always been there in years past, usually with the most amazing display of the entire show. It seems that they were bought out by Urban Outfitters, and are now divided into two operations, (both near Longwood), with the Styers' name still attached in some respect. But, the main designer responsible for the creative displays of past has gone out on his own. This HAND painted (!!!!) tree & other flora, with reflecting pools, was his entry.