These darling checkered tulips (not really, but that’s what they’re sometimes called) were enjoying a beam of sunlight at the recent NW Flower & Garden Show in Seattle, WA. #NWFGS

Fritillaria, or checkered tulip, can be seen in antique still-life paintings, and is easily grown in Pacific NW

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Taken at the NW Flower & Garden show in Seattle on Friday, this amazing rose. #NWFGS

This orange and pink David Austin rose wowed me at the garden show

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The theme of Seattle’s NW Flower & Garden show seems to be edibles, even in the lobby bouquets.

Artichokes, pussy willow, sedums and protea blossoms #NWFGS

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Helebore blossoms look so pretty floating in a bowl.

Close up of hellebore flowers from my garden

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The NW Flower & Garden Show starts next week in Seattle. Even though the theatrical lighting can be very challenging for floral photography, there are still so many flower photo opportunities.

Simple orange tulips at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle

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Valentine’s Day was yesterday.

Pink roses in a bouquet with baby’s breath

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This deep pink azalea with white edges was blooming at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle.

Double pink azalea with white edges blooms in the Volunteer Park Conservatory

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Pretty orchids blooming at the Volunteer Park Conservatory in January.

Spotted orchids with white edges in front and purple Vanda orchids in back

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The fabulous Longwood Gardens outside of Philadelphia PA has a remarkable interior space with walls of ferns.

Walls of ferns inside at Longwood Gardens

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I know it’s not the Christmas season anymore, but on a walk around the neighborhood these looked so fine.

Pointy leaves and red berries of the holly plant

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