Flower show
features designers Bruno Duarte and James Farmer
Renowned floral designers and entertaining gurus Bruno
Duarte and James Farmer will share their sought-after expertise on
Saturday, Feb. 24 during the Atlanta Botanical Garden Flower Show.
With the theme Ingenue: A Toast to Georgia’s Film
Industry, the show, set for February 23 – 25, includes
juried competitions in Floral Design, Horticulture, and Photography
as well as a professional Landscape Design division (Registration
details at atlantabg.org/flowershow).
In addition to the competitions, the event, which
benefits the Garden’s International Plant Exploration Program, will
feature Duarte, an internationally known floral designer, and
Farmer, a Georgia floral and interior designer, and lifestyle
author.
 Duarte grew up surrounded by flowers on his family's
farm in Madeira, an island paradise off the coast of Morocco that’s
known as the floating garden and home to rare species of flowers
from around the world. It's there that his passion for orchids and
all things floral began.
Duarte’s approach to floral design is both
sculptural and emotional, blending together organic materials and
found objects to create works of art. His floral studio in Toronto
is often mistaken for an art gallery, where weekly window displays
are created to showcase his artistry.
 His exceptional craftsmanship and innovative design
techniques have captured the attention of socialites and
celebrities such as Renee Zellweger, Patti LaBelle, and Sir Elton
John. When not in his studio, he can be found designing in front of
a live audience, appearing frequently on local and national
television programs, and at home and garden shows.
Born and raised in the South, Farmer is a
professional garden, floral and interior designer; author; and
lifestyle expert. He is the author of the books A Time To Plant; Sip & Savor; Porch Living; Wreaths For All Seasons; A Time To Cook, Dinner on the
Grounds; A Time to Celebrate; and A Place to Call Home.
In addition, Farmer is an editor-at-large for Southern Living and a
frequent guest on television and radio shows. A skilled and
entertaining speaker, he masterfully guides his audience through the
art of elegant garden living.
Tickets to hear both speakers are $50 and can be
purchased at atlantabg.org/flower show. For more
information, call 404-591-1730.
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