As good fortune would have it, I happened to be in the Netherlands for Floriade 2012. I can best describe this event as the Olympics of horticulture. Floriade happens every 10 years and just like with the Olympics, a park is created to house the event. The Floriade park represents the horticulture knowledge of many nations. CNN has called Floriade one of the worlds top destinations for 2012. There are 5 differently themed worlds, each with their own decor.

The above images were taken while riding the gondola across the park. Inside each of these spaces were incredible gardens or amazing floral designs.

There were huge floral displays and structures, as well as an area of bridal bouquets.

Guests could sit in a amphitheater and watch as designs were created.

Floriade was a world of floral inspiration. Seeing the creativity of the floral designers and landscapers was amazing. I did have one slight suggestion for Floriade. I wanted very much to know who the designers were of each area or design. I guess Floriade was to be a combined effort and it was not to recognize the individual talents of particular artists. I so wanted to know who’s work I was admiring.

All in all this was a great day and a once in a lifetime adventure.