Ascension Providence Foundation

The 30th annual Festival of Flowers, will proudly showcase gardens of Japanese influence by Lead Designer, Dale Speetjens, of Shipshape Urban Farms. You will feel led into a new space as you enter the Torii gates and glimpse Mount Fuji in a mural created by The Nest of Mobile. Continue to stroll through a tranquil bamboo forest to six locally landscaped gardens that demonstrate the historical evolution of Japanese gardening, beginning with the Heian period, through its continuous impact on modern landscape design with each space complementing the other.  A constructed tea house will float on a peaceful pond enhanced by raised flowers and plants.  Find balance, as you gaze at a center zen garden that represents unspoiled nature viewed differently from many focal points throughout the show amid floral geisha and warrior masks sculpted by our area’s most talented designers. 

Features of the 2023 Festival:

• Life-Size Landscaped Gardens – Stroll through gardens by regionally acclaimed landscape architects and garden designers  

• World of Flowers – A festival tradition presenting extraordinary blooms

• Designscapes – Fashionable entertaining for any affair.

• Floral Expressions – Japanese inspired “Floral Geisha” and “Warrior Masks” 

• Art in the Garden – original works by noted Mobile artist

• Photography – amazing images of gardens, flowers and more

• Children’s Activities – interactive and educational 

• Seminars and Demonstrations -expert advice for the home and garden. 

• Garden Market – tented marketplace for unique home and garden gurus. 

• Garden Café – the venue for snacks or lunch with friends

• Free and convenient parking; designated tour bus and handicapped parking

• Festival proceeds will be benefit Ascension Providence Hospital