LALBAGH - FOURTH NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW
Bangalore The Garden City of India has something special, The fourth National Flower show started from 09/08/08 & will continue till 17/08/08. The glass house of Lal Bagh , The lush green paradise has been transformed into a dancing ground for flowers apart from ornamental vegetable plants and leafy plants.
The Fourth National flower show is Organized by the Mysore Horticultural Society. More than 10 states are participating at the Flower show .The major attraction is the floral Hampi chariot at the Hampi pavilion. Made with the use of pebbles, plants and stones to give a Hampi effect. Floral designs depict Virupaksha temple, kalyanis , stone structures.
Last year, the Flower show attracted a crowd of four lakh and this year it is expected to go up to 6 to 8 lakh. It is surprising that the prize we have to pay for this magical world of natural colours is very less. The tickets are prized at Rs.40.
There is a cacti house showcasing more than 700 varieties of cacti. There is also a department pavilion highlighting the department’s activities and divulge details on organic farming .Visitors can see Dutch potted flower arrangement and animal structures at the glass house
The flower Show is ornamented with so many attractive factors. There are many stalls that sell those rare mighty fragrant flowers, plants and flower seeds to the garden lovers. The experts also give professional advise to the visitors about garden styles and planting. Apart from flower plants there is the exhibition of vegetable plants, leafy plants, and herbal plants. The flower arrangements and the ornamental plant decorations mesmerize the visitors for a long time.
Dear MSians its a must see.Do not miss to see this beautiful world of flowers.For pictures please go through my photo gallery.The Lal Bagh Flower show thus spreads the message of returning to the natural colours of life to the upcoming generations.