tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post3031155204311306665..comments2023-10-09T06:48:02.888-05:00Comments on Garden Girl: 2009 Macy's Flower Showgarden girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-81410354008315430312009-04-05T14:56:00.000-05:002009-04-05T14:56:00.000-05:00Anonymous, thanks for the tip! I missed that in m...Anonymous, thanks for the tip! I missed that in my search.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-55606348118399652432009-04-05T14:49:00.000-05:002009-04-05T14:49:00.000-05:00I had a feeling he wouldn't welcome the idea MMD! ...I had a feeling he wouldn't welcome the idea MMD! Since I'm not all that invested in it, I'll save my energy for more important issues. <BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear of the demise of your flamingos - must have been a disappointing loss. I get attached to stuff like that.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-79406830515669313412009-04-05T14:07:00.000-05:002009-04-05T14:07:00.000-05:00Macy's actually does have a Flower Show in New Yor...Macy's actually does have a Flower Show in New York at the Herald Square store. It opened today and is featured until April 19, just like the Chicago show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-4306429516030942162009-04-05T14:02:00.000-05:002009-04-05T14:02:00.000-05:00I used to have pink flamingos (about 15 years ago)...I used to have pink flamingos (about 15 years ago) for the sheer kitch-value. Unfortunately, they got broken by a falling ladder & were never replaced. Too bad the "squirrels" will make any disappear from your garden.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-24873915526929739832009-04-05T11:08:00.000-05:002009-04-05T11:08:00.000-05:00Glad you enjoyed the show Rose!It's still the same...Glad you enjoyed the show Rose!<BR/><BR/>It's still the same grand old building, and lots of old Fields traditions have remained, with Macy's adding their own traditions to the mix. I think they've done a very good job of maintaining that balance.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-2886573606654687782009-04-05T09:59:00.000-05:002009-04-05T09:59:00.000-05:00Beautiful, Linda! Thanks for sharing all of these...Beautiful, Linda! Thanks for sharing all of these photos.<BR/><BR/>One of the treats I always enjoyed on our infrequent trips to Chicago was visiting Marshall Field's. Such an awesome place to "window shop"! I haven't been there since Macy's took over; glad to see it looks much the smae.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-1068928119964110352009-04-04T22:27:00.000-05:002009-04-04T22:27:00.000-05:00Thanks for coming along Racquel! This is fun. Ho...Thanks for coming along Racquel! This is fun. Hope you're having a great weekend!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-39767286638988822582009-04-04T20:57:00.000-05:002009-04-04T20:57:00.000-05:00What a fabulous preview of the Macy's Flower Show!...What a fabulous preview of the Macy's Flower Show! Thanks for bringing us along on your sneakpeak tour of all that artistic beauty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-77049564010081425032009-04-04T20:25:00.000-05:002009-04-04T20:25:00.000-05:00Thank you Catherine! Glad you enjoyed the flower ...Thank you Catherine! Glad you enjoyed the flower show!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-32055936241389905362009-04-04T20:22:00.000-05:002009-04-04T20:22:00.000-05:00You took a lot of great pictures. I love seeing t...You took a lot of great pictures. I love seeing the spring flowers in bloom.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-85637640258977540922009-04-04T18:01:00.000-05:002009-04-04T18:01:00.000-05:00It really was Rose! I have to admit although I ha...It really was Rose! I have to admit although I haven't boycotted Macy's, I haven't shopped at State Street either since the infamous name change.<BR/><BR/>But I must tell you, I had a great experience. We felt like VIPs. <BR/><BR/>I got there early and looked around at the floral displays, and browsed the sales floor too, without my "VIP" hat on. The employees couldn't have been friendlier. The Walnut Room is still there, they still sell Frangos, the old clock is still there, and even the plaques on the corners of the building are still there with the Marshall Fields name. It really did still feel like that wonderful, familiar place it's always been. <BR/><BR/>The name may have changed, but the people there were wonderful. I think it would be good if people would let bygones be bygones.<BR/><BR/>I highly recommend checking out the show.<BR/><BR/>HHG, it was beautiful! Glad you were able to look past the flamingos! <BR/><BR/>I thought they were great, but it looks like there won't be any pink flamingos in my garden anytime soon!<BR/><BR/>MBT, Your photos were fantastic! You got some great views and perspectives. I especially liked the fountain shots, both in the center of the 1st floor and the Walnut Room. The overhead shots I took were blurry since we were on the escalator. <BR/><BR/>I know - poor plants! They seemed to be begging for rescue. My scillas here are suddenly going crazy, with multiple flower stems coming from each little plant. I hope they are fruitful and multiply, and fill the garden! It was so hot and dry when I planted them last summer, I wasn't sure if I'd see them again. But they are tough little things, and they're still here and blooming. <BR/><BR/>Nice hanging out with you too! I had fun.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-41155140437539786772009-04-04T17:14:00.000-05:002009-04-04T17:14:00.000-05:00After I left you at the train station I went aroun...After I left you at the train station I went around looking for the farm stand and then went back into Macy's for more pics because I didn't like the ones I took. <BR/><BR/>How did your pics from the Lurie turn out? I forgot to change the white balance settings from shooting indoors to outdoors so my pics were all blue.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to be around that area on Monday and I'll be honest I feel like "rescuing" that dug up Scilla and the Mugo (I believe) pine we saw. :0)<BR/><BR/>Was nice hanging out again.MrBrownThumbhttp://mrbrownthumb.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-64509343601364128062009-04-04T16:46:00.000-05:002009-04-04T16:46:00.000-05:00Oh Linda, what gorgeous displays. Love the fountai...Oh Linda, what gorgeous displays. Love the fountains and hydrangeas.I am not a fan of pink flamingo's but can see past them to the wonderful flowers.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-89711634987092765732009-04-04T16:31:00.000-05:002009-04-04T16:31:00.000-05:00This looks so interesting! I have been boycotting ...This looks so interesting! I have been boycotting the downtown "Macy's" since they chose to ditch the name Marshall Field's. But I might have to lift the boycott to check this out!Ramble on Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407299834073788678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-60432943079622869512009-04-04T15:45:00.000-05:002009-04-04T15:45:00.000-05:00MMD, I just told him what I was thinking, and his ...MMD, I just told him what I was thinking, and his response was the squirrels dig up pink flamingos and drag them away. So, um, I think that might be a no!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-66509871861948824082009-04-04T15:41:00.000-05:002009-04-04T15:41:00.000-05:00MMD, seriously, if the Lawn Man would consent, I'd...MMD, seriously, if the Lawn Man would consent, I'd put a few in the garden here.<BR/><BR/>(Macy's, if you're listening, maybe you should find a spot for pink flamingos on the sales floor - toot sweet!)<BR/><BR/>I thought they were horrible in the '60's, even worse in the '70's, and now there's something sweetly nostalgic in them to me. I think I'd laugh every time I looked at them. I can't believe I'm even considering it, but I am.<BR/><BR/>Since you can't make it in person, I'm glad you came by for the virtual tour!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-44798153157904463472009-04-04T15:01:00.000-05:002009-04-04T15:01:00.000-05:00Those pink flamingos are just too funny! (Why am ...Those pink flamingos are just too funny! (Why am I suddenly thinking of John Waters?) Thanks for the tour. This show is at such a bad time for me, I just can't seem to find time to get down there to see it in person.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-11256573440141355712009-04-04T13:54:00.000-05:002009-04-04T13:54:00.000-05:00You can get in to the Cultural Center from Randolp...You can get in to the Cultural Center from Randolph too - the Randolph entrance is about 10 steps away from the Metra Electric station exit, and right across the street from Millennium Park, just on the other side of Michigan Avenue. I haven't been to the Harold Washington library yet, but I'm definitely game. We almost went there yesterday, but we wore ourselves out walking all day long as it was. I'm up for whatever we can fit into 4 hours!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-38903760448646724312009-04-04T13:26:00.000-05:002009-04-04T13:26:00.000-05:00That's exciting!!!! I'm open to any and all advent...That's exciting!!!! I'm open to any and all adventures--I love Chicago architecture though I'm not sure where everything is, lol! I recall a lot of really cool buildings on Michigan Ave. across from Millennium Park, but I guess the Cultural Center is on Washington--Googled it and it looks really cool on the inside. Have you been to the Harold Jackson Library? That's pretty cool inside, too!Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-78962883819084560162009-04-04T12:53:00.000-05:002009-04-04T12:53:00.000-05:00Wow Monica! That's fantastic! I'd love to meet u...Wow Monica! That's fantastic! <BR/><BR/>I'd love to meet up with you. I think you'll really enjoy it, and it will be great fun to hang out with you for an afternoon!<BR/><BR/>Have you ever been to the Cultural center? It's really close to Macy's, and talk about architecture. . . ! <BR/><BR/>Both these buildings are architectural gems, and I think there'd be plenty of time for both. (And if there's still more time, the Lurie's right across the street from the Cultural Center.)<BR/>Carpe Diem!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-12316983025984843532009-04-04T11:21:00.000-05:002009-04-04T11:21:00.000-05:00Linda--You inspired me with this post so much, I k...Linda--You inspired me with this post so much, I knew I had to see the show for myself. You know how I like to be organized and plan everything way in advance? Well, I just logged into my megabus account and booked a roundtrip journey on Saturday, April 18!!!! Yep, having a more flexible schedule and a cheap way to get there is exciting! I know you were just there and are plenty busy, but in case you want to meet me, I'll probably get to Macy's around noon and need to leave again by 4:00. thank you for helping me live in the moment!! :)Monica the Garden Faeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369882350990949968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-68724632096905746282009-04-04T10:55:00.000-05:002009-04-04T10:55:00.000-05:00Good morning Lynn, definitely check it out! . . ....Good morning Lynn, definitely check it out! <BR/><BR/>. . . Just went to Macy's website, and the NY show just ended! :( Definitely check it out next year Lynn!<BR/><BR/>Carnations might have been easier, but they wouldn't have been able to get those nice slender necks. The texture would have been different too. The kalanchoes made them a lot more interesting to contemplate I think.<BR/><BR/>It was really cool getting so much insight into the growing, design, installation, and maintenance processes that went into the show. I suspect the Master Gardener tours will cover some of that too.garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-47855436783396362022009-04-04T10:21:00.000-05:002009-04-04T10:21:00.000-05:00Hi Linda, I wonder if the Macy's in NYC put on a s...Hi Linda, I wonder if the Macy's in NYC put on a show like this..will have to look now! Great pictures, I love the flamingos but why didn't they use large pink carnations rather than teeny. tiny kalanchoes..lol..Also I love those huge blue hydrangeas!lynn'sgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104383899991317740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-18299933120029884852009-04-04T09:43:00.000-05:002009-04-04T09:43:00.000-05:00No kidding Tina! Being out and about as much as I...No kidding Tina! Being out and about as much as I have been in recent weeks due to Spring Fling, I've met so many great people in and around Chicago, and plugged in to Chicago's gardening network.<BR/><BR/>It is an enriching experience. I wouldn't have gotten involved in Spring Fling planning if I hadn't started a blog. I wouldn't have stared a blog if I hadn't decided a couple of years ago to singlemindedly pursue my life-long passion, and since then opportunities continue presenting themselves. <BR/><BR/>Glad you enjoyed the show!garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284047851881823280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447389184218295999.post-43983199181757105982009-04-04T09:18:00.000-05:002009-04-04T09:18:00.000-05:00Blogging is really getting to have its perks! A sn...Blogging is really getting to have its perks! A sneak peek and private tour is great! And it is all beautiful. I love those hydrangeas too.tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415302577518111227noreply@blogger.com