tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post7033867172646742555..comments2024-02-23T01:09:56.509-08:00Comments on Garden Porn: 2009 San Francisco Garden Show reviewDeviant Deziner, aka Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-51474912098176672282009-08-29T12:38:22.956-07:002009-08-29T12:38:22.956-07:00Garden is awesome ! Great pictures and very inter...Garden is awesome ! Great pictures and very interesting blog. That's one thing I'm really looking forward. Looking forward to reading more from you. Till next time.<br /><br />------------------------------------------<br /> Are you play online poker ? Get free <a href="http://www.poker-no-deposit.eu/" title="all possible online poker bonuses - no deposit needed" rel="nofollow">$50 bonus</a> for start.<br /> RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-27210738242380071692009-05-01T19:59:00.000-07:002009-05-01T19:59:00.000-07:00Found your site by accident and love this post - t...Found your site by accident and love this post - tres chic - love the glass in metal cubeJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04625583351218586092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-69090751174630855562009-04-04T02:06:00.000-07:002009-04-04T02:06:00.000-07:00All I can say is Wow, what a show, and since I cou...All I can say is Wow, what a show, and since I couldn't be there, it was great seeing it with you.MNGardenhttp://mothernaturesgarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-24257128233774086702009-04-01T07:53:00.000-07:002009-04-01T07:53:00.000-07:00Thanks for your comments,I enjoyed covering the sh...Thanks for your comments,<BR/>I enjoyed covering the show and look forward to doing the same for the next year's show.<BR/><BR/>Until then, happy gardening !Deviant Deziner, aka Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-85589335576876144282009-03-31T19:46:00.000-07:002009-03-31T19:46:00.000-07:00Thanks for covering the show so well! I was at th...Thanks for covering the show so well! I was at the Chicago show and it definitely doesn't reach the level of the SFGS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-81340735465533580592009-03-29T09:55:00.000-07:002009-03-29T09:55:00.000-07:00Your review and photos are making me even more exc...Your review and photos are making me even more excited about getting out in the garden! I am SO ready! The forcast for tonight is snow flurries, but soon... very soon....Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740696035980768212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-89528817950112169892009-03-26T16:20:00.000-07:002009-03-26T16:20:00.000-07:00and btw, I agree that a city location would be far...and btw, I agree that a city location would be far more desirable in every way. Having moved West after the Fort Mason days, I really feel like I missed the best times, based on everything I've heard from hortis in the area.Bay Area Tendrilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559534912850380427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-10867181071505207492009-03-26T16:18:00.000-07:002009-03-26T16:18:00.000-07:00Michelle, you did a brilliant job of reviewing the...Michelle, you did a brilliant job of reviewing the show gardens. Sorry there was not one of yours to bask in. Now that I have made this connection, albeit a vague one, with you in cyberspace, I'll look forward to keeping up with your projects.Bay Area Tendrilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02559534912850380427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-38335175614002312612009-03-24T08:53:00.000-07:002009-03-24T08:53:00.000-07:00Hello Susan B.Thanks for your feedback about the s...Hello Susan B.<BR/>Thanks for your feedback about the show.<BR/><BR/>I also found the show to be a bit disorganized too.<BR/><BR/>By having the vendors in the same room right next to the show gardens was distracting.<BR/><BR/>This is the first time that I have been to a garden show and saw this and in my opinion it does not work.<BR/>It muddies up the organization of the space and creates a pedestrian flow of traffic problem.<BR/><BR/>I also missed several booths that I was looking for such as the CLCA ( calif. landscape contractors assc.) because I could not find it.<BR/>I was wondering if I missed an entire building of vendors because I did not see them.<BR/><BR/>I hope the new management for the show reviews these problems and comes up with better solutions.<BR/><BR/>I also did not like having to drive all the way south of the city to attend the show.<BR/>I think it would be preferable to have a centrally located S.F. city location.<BR/><BR/>I know that the Ft. Mason venue was eventually deemed too small for the growing show, but perhaps they can find another location similar to it in the city.<BR/>Many people that I know from Sonoma and Marin did not attend because of the additional traveling distance.<BR/><BR/>I think a City location is key in regards to location.Deviant Deziner, aka Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-72631864172059766862009-03-23T19:00:00.000-07:002009-03-23T19:00:00.000-07:00I was terribly disappointed in the show.Because of...I was terribly disappointed in the show.<BR/>Because of the size of the building, it seems that the gardens were all rather small. I felt that it was disorganized, and I really didn't like to see vendors in the area where the gardens were.<BR/>I have always enjoyed the Cow Palace, as it allows for two tiered gardens, and cascading waterfalls. <BR/>While I have always attended to get new ideas, find new types of plants, I also like to shop. Many of my favorite vendors were not there.<BR/>I was thinking that if the show survives, I would not go again, but maybe I will give it one more chance.Susan Battersbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784686320170477741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-91716635949329028012009-03-21T16:37:00.000-07:002009-03-21T16:37:00.000-07:00The archived image of your bamboo pergola brought...The archived image of your bamboo pergola brought me to your very inspiring,energetic site.<BR/><BR/>Love it and will continue to check back.<BR/><BR/>Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-74624866403484725882009-03-21T08:38:00.000-07:002009-03-21T08:38:00.000-07:00Hello Carolyn,I hope that you have heard the news ...Hello Carolyn,<BR/>I hope that you have heard the news that the show might go on. The current owner has found a local buyer for the S.F. show.<BR/><BR/>Susan,<BR/>The S.F. show has long been a trend setting show.<BR/>As a matter of fact that is the premise that the original show was set up as.<BR/>Back in the early days when the show was held at Fort Mason center ( prior to being sold to Salmon Bay Productions, a for profit org. ) it was so cutting edge that it was often harshly critiqued for being too "arty" too "sculptural" and too "out there".<BR/><BR/>I actually think the show has gone a bit too main stream pedestrian and wish there were more avant guard gardens.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps the S.F. show will go back to its cutting edge roots now that there are new S.F. based owners.Deviant Deziner, aka Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469269749640113223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-46650556628127621422009-03-20T18:53:00.000-07:002009-03-20T18:53:00.000-07:00OK, here's what I don't understand: why YOUR flow...OK, here's what I don't understand: why YOUR flower show showcases such gorgeous and hip stuff, and all the other garden shows I've ever seen are filled with tacky stuff I absolutely hate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-879533546985256779.post-8477600213994282462009-03-19T10:56:00.000-07:002009-03-19T10:56:00.000-07:00WOW! Thanks for the great coverage of the SanFranc...WOW! Thanks for the great coverage of the SanFrancisco garden show - I attended the Seattle show, and found them quite similar...seeing your photos. Great stonework examples! <BR/><BR/>Apparently, it's the last year for both, unless a buyer has come forth. Bummer.<BR/><BR/>I enjoy your Garden Porn blog - you inspire me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com