how to keep it covered

i want one of these umbrellas makmax fabricated for trailfinders australian garden at last years chelsea show...almost like a cocoon...it would be wonderful to be under it during a (non-electrical) rain shower.

best show garden

the daily telegraph show garden has been named best show garden at the chelsea flower show this year.

winter garden shows

Ok, i am sick of talking about, looking at and thinking about snow: we got another 15" today! of course i am thinking of gardening. when will i see a snow crocus? i usually see them now. what about some much needed inspiration? indoors? yes! here is a list of upcoming garden shows: hope one is in your area.

•ORCHID SPECTACULAR: through March 14, Belmont, NC 

•THE CONNECTICUT FLOWER and GARDEN SHOW: FEB 18-21
•THE RHODE ISLAND SPRING FLOWER and GARDEN SHOW: Feb.18-21, providence, RI
•AKRON HOME and FLOWER SHOW: FEB 26-28
•PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW: Feb. 28-March 7
•SOUTHERN SPRING HOME and GARDEN SHOW: March 3-7, Charlotte, NC
•EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER and GARDEN FESTIVAL: March 3–May 16, 
•CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS FLOWER SHOW: MARCH 5-7, worcester, ma
•CHICAGO FLOWER and; GARDEN SHOW: march 6-14, navy pier
•BOSTON FLOWER and GARDEN SHOW: march 24-28

•THE CINCINNATI 21st ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW: april 17-25 
•PIEDMONT PLANT AND FLOWER FESTIVAL: April 29-May 2, Greenville, SC.
•CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW: May 25-29, Chelsea, London, England.