The NWFGF, Part 4: The Market

There is a huge market of things to buy, from tools to garden art,  to jewelry and clothing, and even PLANTS!  I have shown much of this before in previous years, so this year I was looking for something new. 

The glass isn't new, but it makes a pretty picture. 

This is new, "Lichenology", jewelry made with wood and tree lichens. Cool stuff. 

Peek a boo leaf pottery. 

And nature totems. 

Sally Simmon's art is is colorful and whimsical.

These block print cards are beautiful. I bought a set. 

Bob's Rustic sheds are always fun, and we always stop for a short visit with the Whidbey Island artist.  

These bird planters are new, and so much fun. 

I thought about a cat sign. 

I can't stand to wear hats, but if I did, I would want one of these felted beauties. 

I like whimsical bird houses. 

I hadn't seen these fused.painted? glsss pieces before. 

We have a hard time resisting the Rusty Birds booth. 

These paint on copper pieces were striking. 

The work of this paper carver was painstakingly perfect. 

I'm always attracted to the organic pottery. 

Sister-in-law Jan collects herons, but at this price, $500, we won't be adding this piece. 

Conifers come in so many colors, sizes,  and textures now.

It seems everyone is into succulents. Me too. 

I love the Lewisias.

I really need a couple of each of these succulents. I hope they aren't all gone when I an ready to buy. 

Garden gates. 

This plant is on my want list too. It will be fun to search for it when we are ready. 

And what did we buy. We really did work to restrain ourselves. Tom got new secateurs ( pruners). I got a box of assorted cards and a Rusty Birds wreath. 

The wreath is meant to go outside, but for now it is inside.

This had become sort of a chickadee wall. 

The Northwest Flower and Garden Show has been over for a few days now, but sharing the photos keeps it alive.