Life is continuing to throw us a curve ball and I’ve been spending a lot of time sitting at my son’s bedside in Canberra Hospital. Last week we managed to escape for a couple of hours and took the opportunity to see Floriade. There’s nothing like the sight of a million blooms to cheer a person up.
It was a glorious spring day and even before we got to Commonwealth Park, where the flowers are planted, the National Capital was looking a picture. People were having picnics on the banks of Lake Burley Griffin and the lake was shimmering.
The theme of Floriade 2015, Reflection, pays tribute to the Centenary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli. The garden bed designs incorporate icons synonymous with the themes of war and peace including the Rising Sun, the famous slouch hat, the Red Cross and the poppy.
Beyond the stunning garden beds, visitors can pick up gardening tips, listen to music and enjoy cooking demonstrations. Sport enthusiasts can enjoy the Man Cave, screening finals football action, while the My Cubby House Rocks project features five architecturally-designed cubby houses that will be auctioned on Saturday, October 10.
Enjoy these snapshots from our visit. If you haven’t been and you need cheering up, I can recommend Floriade as a good place to start!
Floriade 2015 runs until Sunday, October 11, and entry is free.
Peter and I were sorry to hear that Ben is back in hospital again, Christine. Sending our best wishes to him for a good recovery, and hugs to you and Maurie. Lovely photos of Floriade. xx