tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post7501600063815092141..comments2024-03-12T06:18:18.419+01:00Comments on Ewa in the Garden: Flower Shows are closing down and younger generation look for gardening tips on Internet not on ShowsEwahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-45428364819189342222009-03-10T23:39:00.000+01:002009-03-10T23:39:00.000+01:00I have to disagree based on the number of young fa...I have to disagree based on the number of young families I saw at the Chicago Flower & Garden show over the weekend. The display gardens at this show were the most sustainable, adaptable gardens I've seen in a show. Many of them were chocked with great ideas that could be used in the smallest of gardens. There was even a garden designed for children's play areas & equipment.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-65157892448797251922009-03-08T22:57:00.000+01:002009-03-08T22:57:00.000+01:00I disagree with the article. I'm really sad that ...I disagree with the article. I'm really sad that the Northwest Flower and Garden show will be closing. It was packed with people of all ages. Many families with young children were there. <BR/>I agree that seeing, smelling and touching the plants can't be replaced by the computer screen.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-28984910670029645672009-03-08T20:00:00.000+01:002009-03-08T20:00:00.000+01:00Grace,You point out a very interesting subject - t...Grace,<BR/>You point out a very interesting subject - that people like more to see real gardens, not a space tightly packed with widgets (as Tara called it in interesting way).Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-2537845098069462032009-03-08T19:58:00.000+01:002009-03-08T19:58:00.000+01:00Tara,Thanks for your indepth pov - you are absolut...Tara,<BR/>Thanks for your indepth pov - you are absolutely right.<BR/>I believe, that those who will adopt to new realities, will survive or be reborn.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-45348596878075849382009-03-08T17:39:00.000+01:002009-03-08T17:39:00.000+01:00I think that the Internet is a mecca for informati...I think that the Internet is a mecca for information on any subject. That said, there is nothing like actually being there. Like reading a book vs. visiting. The attendance decline likely has more to do with the economy than anything. The upside: garden touring is still going on as far as I know. It's a bargain to spend 8 or 10 bucks and see 8 or 10 gardens. In fact it's probably more beneficial Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-28070836935254482122009-03-08T15:06:00.000+01:002009-03-08T15:06:00.000+01:00I went to the Southern Nursery Assoc. trade show l...I went to the Southern Nursery Assoc. trade show last month. Each vendor I spoke with I asked about their Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and blog sites. Not a single plant, mulch or stone vendor had one.<BR/><BR/>The Atlanta Flower Show died last year, after decades, and was reborn as another entity this year.<BR/><BR/>It was charming & delightful in a 1950's way. Was that their intention?Tara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-50498705020440534742009-03-08T10:20:00.000+01:002009-03-08T10:20:00.000+01:00Victoria,I was just logged-in to my another blog a...Victoria,<BR/>I was just logged-in to my another blog about growing capsicum - that I got fascinated with. Decided to make separate blog about it.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-68188468130409089912009-03-08T10:18:00.000+01:002009-03-08T10:18:00.000+01:00Victoria,Maybe then we should campaign for going o...Victoria,<BR/>Maybe then we should campaign for going out to the shows. I can't imagine a world without it!Pepper-Hothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00642559365898531825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-16953630351534022452009-03-08T10:03:00.000+01:002009-03-08T10:03:00.000+01:00Of course the internet is a wonderful research too...Of course the internet is a wonderful research tool, but flower shows can offer a fantastic opportunity to ask the person who specialises in a particular plant how to get the best from it. The smaller growers are often one or two-person teams, and they've been slow to embrace the web because they don't have much time to set up fancy websites and sit at a computer all day. The shows give them the Victoria Summerleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055381807236106596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-105803774252157152009-03-08T09:00:00.000+01:002009-03-08T09:00:00.000+01:00Vicki,I agree. if all flower shows will be gone, w...Vicki,<BR/>I agree. if all flower shows will be gone, where to go to see the beauties? <BR/>do you go to flower shows for gardening tips? rather not.<BR/>maybe organisers need to change the approach? no idea. maybe somebody will have more insight about it.Ewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460827662984311538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3138030898546469752.post-43002950782585357752009-03-08T08:50:00.000+01:002009-03-08T08:50:00.000+01:00I don't know about that statement but I do know th...I don't know about that statement but I do know that we all rely on the internet more and more as a way of gathering information and I suppose gardening is no different. The problem is that nothing can ever replace the sight, feel and scent of real blooms and garden shows allow us to do exactly this. xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.com