Flower Power at Canada Blooms 2015, Part 1

A visit to Canada Blooms is a must for winter-weary Canadians. Flowers always  make you feel better. This show is held  every year  at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. Orchids have such showy blooms, and the flowers last for a long time. You can purchase Potted plants, fresh flowers, spring & summer bulbs, and a huge variety of products related to the Backyard & Gardening. A love of Orchids was instilled in me by my father, who collected rare orchids in the interior of Guyana, on his expeditions into the Rainforest. Of course, as a kid you don't pay too much attention to plants and flowers, except maybe to use the blooms in a pretend Tea party. 

Colour is so welcome after the dreary whites and greys, Even if you have killed every plant, you should try these Primulas. And they smell really nice. 

I was pleased to see Canadian seed companies, carrying native seeds. It makes sense to plant varieties that thrive in our Canadian climate. 

Tall planters filled with green foilage welcome you to Canada Blooms. Don't you just love the way the designers used ribbon streamers?

Tulips and Rhodos. So exciting to think that Gardening season is coming soon. I can't wait. How about you? What are you thinking about planting this Summer? 

Beautiful Hellbores. These plants like full to part shade.

Some of the spectacular Floral designs. 

You could buy Plumeria from Hawaii, this is usually a plant that grows in the Tropics, also known as Frangipangi. 

I choose a blue variety. On the way home, I sat next to someone who lives in Hawaii who was working at the show. She told me that the plants will not bloom unless they are outside and can get pollinated. And when you bring them in for the Winter, they have to be in high humidity, and a bit cool. I have potted my Plumeria stick, and nothing is happening so far.

That's all for now, we will continue visiting Canada Blooms in another post.

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Get Inspired by the Tropics. We've returned from Holidays, bursting with Inspiration from the Deep South. Images of swaying Palm trees, Mango trees, sandy beaches, Florida rooms, and Magnolia and frangipangi (Plumeria) blooms. Every day was hot, hot, hot. We had to get used to heat in the 85-98 degrees.   The Weather channel is predicting lower than normal temperatures for Thunder Bay and Winnipeg for this Summer, we sincerely hope that they are wrong. In case they are, surround yourself with everything Tropical, and the place to get it is at The Camellia!! Turquoise is a great POP of colour, get our blue faux Hydrangeas Soft grey-blue Burlap Seashell Wreaths Local Birch wreaths that can be changed seasonally Beach Watercolour prints from Gilly Gobinet of Antigua Ginger Lilies and Hibiscus blooms Every season needs a new purse..Vera Bradley, & Gussaci Bright new Pillow covers to spruce up your room Scents to freshen your space. Lavender, Napa Valley and more! Get that fresh Spring smell into your Home with our Healthy Home Fragrances, made with essential oils. In Almond Blossom, Orchid, Lavender and fresh Linen. Made without harmful chemicals, no known Cancer or hormonal disrupting chemicals such as Phtalates, Formaldehyde, Toluene, benzene or methylene chloride. Tablecloths for inside and out that repel water and stains

BEGINNERS COTTAGE PAINT CLASS - this Sunday, June 8th. 1-4p. This is a good class to take if you have never used Cottage Paint before. And you have projects you want to tackle now that the weather is getting warmer. It's better to practice and learn all the techniques first before you tackle your redo. In this class you will be working on a wooden door, learning 1-colour distressing, 2-colour distressing, crackle, dry-brushing, antique glazing, waxing and varnishing.  Call now to reserve your spot. If you have a group of 4 or more, you can call and arrange your own time. Some of you are redoing bathrooms, some are repainting kitchen cabinets, some are planning on redoing furniture out at camp. We just received a shipment of Cottage paint, with great new colours for the Summer, and new neutrals in off whites and greys.  We have all shades of this season's hottest colour trend - BLUES.    In order to attend this class, do pre-register by phoning us at 475-3551 or email at thecamellia@hotmail.com. The cost is $48.00 plus hst. similar classes in other cities cost $80-125.00!        OPEN: Wed. 11-5, Thurs. Noon-5, Fri. 11-5, Sat. 11-5. Sun.  12-5.     Visit our website for information at http://www.thecamellia.com Read our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com   Twitter Website Email Come Visit The Camellia.   How do I get there?   We are 10 mins. from the Thunder Bay Airport, heading south on Hwy. 61. Turn left onto Hacquoil Rd. We are 1.6km. on the left.    Phone 807) 475-3551 Shop online at http://www.thecamellia.com Visit our blog at http://www.fromnaturetohome.blogspot.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home/145600168837975 http://pinterest.com/thecamellia/boards/