The crowds are large, conversation is buzzing, and the idea that we'll find anything approaching serenity in the big hall today is pretty silly. But if that's what you seek, and you can maneuver yourself close enough, check out the "Serenity" exhibit by Kepich & Associates of Holicong, Pa. It's a simple scene - an unadorned cottage, rocker on the porch, with a brick walkway out front lined by layers of colorful flowers. These folks timed it right. Here it is, the end of the week, and everything looks fresh.
You'll see lots of "Knockout" roses, yellow and purple snapdragons, silvery artemisia, azaleas and rhododendrons in white, pink, rose and salmon, red tulips, a blanket of daffodils and a fluffy pink-blossomed cherry tree. Don't overlook the lady's mantle or the pretty purple clematis.
I guess they named this one "Serenity" because there's no heavy lifting required. You can just stand there and enjoy the view, and think about a few weeks from now, when our gardens and yards will be bursting with color. Don't know about you, but that thought, for me, is anything but serene. It'll be time to wake up and get moving again. I'll save serene for flower shows.
