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Apr 30, 2015 8:47 AM CST
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Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
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This was on the Weather Channel's website -- absolutely amazing living plant sculptures!

"After a 10-year hiatus the Mosaicultures Internationales Montreal plant sculpting competition is back with the theme, “Land of Hope.”

“As soon as the plant creations became an integral part of the gardens and collections of the Botanical Garden, they revealed a whole new dimension, enabling us to better understand the ‘Land of Hope’ theme and importance of preserving our planet’s biodiversity,” the Director of the Botanical Garden Gilles Vincent said in a release."

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“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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Apr 30, 2015 8:50 AM CST
Name: Arlene
Southold, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a)
Region: Ukraine Dahlias I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Houseplants Tomato Heads Garden Ideas: Level 1
Plant Identifier Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Celebrating Gardening: 2015
Stunning! Hard to believe the talent and patience it must take!
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Apr 30, 2015 11:06 AM CST
Name: Larry
Enterprise, Al. 36330 (Zone 8b)
Composter Daylilies Garden Photography Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level Plant Identifier
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Region: Alabama
Looks like a fantasy kingdom from a video game.
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Apr 30, 2015 2:45 PM CST
Name: Reine
Cleveland, Texas (Zone 9a)
On the 3rd day God created plants.
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Spectacular works of art. They are all beautiful, but l really liked the iguana. Each time l look at the photos l will probably choose a different favorite. Like l said they are all beautiful.

Thank you for sharing Sandy. I tip my hat to you.
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Apr 30, 2015 6:47 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Seedfork said:Looks like a fantasy kingdom from a video game.


It does, doesn't it ! That would be a great video game for gardeners Hilarious!
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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Apr 30, 2015 6:55 PM CST
Name: Arlene
Grantville, GA (Zone 8a)
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Love them!
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Apr 30, 2015 9:20 PM CST
Name: Jean
Prairieville, LA (Zone 9a)
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Thanks for sharing these...how cool. A gardener game?? How about name that plant... Whistling
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May 1, 2015 7:07 AM CST
Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
Annuals Native Plants and Wildflowers Keeps Horses Dog Lover Daylilies Region: Canadian
Butterflies Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters Garden Sages Plant Identifier
The article is a bit confusing - they seem to be pictures of the 2013 exhibition. As far as I know it isn't being held this year or next, and the location for 2017 isn't finalized yet but may be in Gatineau, Quebec (across the river from Ottawa, Ontario) rather than Montreal. I've been waiting for the next one and am planning on going either way. Hurray!
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May 1, 2015 2:51 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
LOL, Sue -- you are obviously much more observant than I am!! I'm glad I didn't decide to take off on a road trip to see it in person, that could have been quite disappointing... Rolling on the floor laughing
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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May 1, 2015 3:03 PM CST
Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
Annuals Native Plants and Wildflowers Keeps Horses Dog Lover Daylilies Region: Canadian
Butterflies Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters Garden Sages Plant Identifier
See you there in 2017, Sandy? I only noticed because I was already planning to go to the Montreal Botanical Gardens again (my avatar picture was taken there in winter 2014 at their greenhouse butterfly exhibit)) and had checked earlier to see when the mosaicultures was on as I've been wanting to see it for some time. I was disappointed to find out it's not on again until 2017, but if it moves to Gatineau it will be closer. Your original link is dated 2015. So I followed their link to see if I was mistaken about its not being until 2017 and noticed that article is dated 2013 Confused
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May 1, 2015 3:12 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
It IS closer!! I'm going to have to make a note on my computer calendar... I've also been wanting to take a trip to upstate NY, where my dad was born and raised, I could circle right around and back through lower Michigan or Wisconsin Thumbs up
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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May 1, 2015 10:34 PM CST
Name: Elfrieda
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida (Zone 10a)
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They are stunning.
“I was just sittin’ here enjoyin’ the company. Plants got a lot to say, if you take the time to listen”
Eeyore
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May 2, 2015 6:51 AM CST
Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
Annuals Native Plants and Wildflowers Keeps Horses Dog Lover Daylilies Region: Canadian
Butterflies Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters Garden Sages Plant Identifier
I'll keep watching for confirmation of where it is and post back Sandy. There'll also be celebrations in Ottawa (Canada's capital for anyone not familiar) because it's Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017, so probably other things to see as well. Ottawa is only separated from Gatineau by a river.
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May 4, 2015 2:51 AM CST
Name: Jo Ann Gentle
Pittsford NY (Zone 6a)
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Fantastic piece. Great concepts.
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May 4, 2015 5:46 PM CST
Name: Linda
Omaha, N.E (Zone 5b)
Always room to plant one more!
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Cat Lover Butterflies Bookworm Birds Garden Ideas: Level 1
Way beyond terrific awsesome, gorgeous and talented! ,
You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because they have roses!
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Oct 30, 2016 6:15 AM CST
Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
Annuals Native Plants and Wildflowers Keeps Horses Dog Lover Daylilies Region: Canadian
Butterflies Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters Garden Sages Plant Identifier
Weedwhacker said:It IS closer!! I'm going to have to make a note on my computer calendar... I've also been wanting to take a trip to upstate NY, where my dad was born and raised, I could circle right around and back through lower Michigan or Wisconsin Thumbs up


Looks like it is in Gatineau in 2017 @Weedwhacker. Hurray!

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Oct 30, 2016 7:37 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
Charter ATP Member Bee Lover Butterflies Birds I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Seed Starter Vegetable Grower Greenhouse Region: United States of America Region: Michigan Enjoys or suffers cold winters
Thanks for thinking of me, Sue! That would be a great destination for a summertime vacation Thumbs up Thumbs up
“Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight." ~ Albert Schweitzer
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Oct 15, 2017 1:22 PM CST
Name: Sue
Ontario, Canada (Zone 4b)
Annuals Native Plants and Wildflowers Keeps Horses Dog Lover Daylilies Region: Canadian
Butterflies Birds Enjoys or suffers cold winters Garden Sages Plant Identifier
It was amazing! We went twice Smiling :

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