Mum’s the Word? I Can’t Keep a Secret! Visiting Smith College Botanic Garden’s Fall Chrysanthemum Show, 2018

Watch Out, Gucci: Evan’s Dream Chrysanthemum (Fukuske, Spider Class), in Pale Pink Couture at Smith College Botanic Garden. 

We’ve all been invited to some obligatory formal event or other —black tie, couture gown, rsvp— only to send our regrets at first politely permissible moment. Don’t get me wrong. Parties are great fun, but sometimes it’s hard to beat your cozy pajamas. Well, don’t let the 2018 Fall Chrysanthemum Show at Smith College Botanical Garden be the soirée you skip this year, because luckily, only the flowers are required to play dress to up —and boy have they ever! Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, Gucci; yes, they’re all there and you get to play paparazzi. It’s a spectacular, end-of-season, horticultural ball —don’t miss it!

A Glorious Ballroom Awaits: Lyman Conservatory at Smith College Botanic Garden

The Chrysanthemum Show runs from Saturday, November 3, 2018 to Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Lyman Conservatory. Hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays (perfect for date night). Entry fee is a suggested $5 donation. No jacket required!

Redefining Wall Flowers – Steamy, Hot House Mums, Pressed Against the Glass at Smith College

Very Valentino: Chrysanthemum x morifolium ‘Lili Gallon’ in White-trimmed, Maroon Velvet Ruffles, with a Few of Her Gorgeous Girlfriends

Hot Pink Fashionistas: This Catwalk of Chrysanthemums Sure Knows How to Make and Entrance

Sassy Saffron Spiders! Couture Chrysanthemums at Smith College Botanic Garden

Persimmon-Hued Spiders to Rival Yves Saint Laurent 

And a Waterfall of Cascading Chrysanthemums, Trained in Traditional Japanese Style

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