There were lots of the typical water features, as above, and a few of the not so typical water features like the one below with the alligator dancing in the water fall. 
There was even a water feature for those that like that clean cut contemporary look.
After sifting through some of the 450 vendors to see the garden displays my main impression of the show was that fire has become a necessary ingredient in the garden for many people. 
It appears that these fires are not to be used as in grilling or roasting hot dogs etc. They are to be viewed. Up close as this fire that is set into a table top or from across the patio as in the picture above where three seperate flames are poofing up out of the wall.
Mixing fire and water is a current theme as well. The closer they are together I guess the easier it is to see the juxtaposition. Or maybe it just makes you feel safer to have water so close to your fire.
I am sure there is a reason for this. It was just lost on me. I guess I just like the look and feel of a woodfire burning. I did admire the fancy fireplaces that were displayed.
There were displays of beautiful fresh flowers by some of the local florists. You could also purchase lots of fresh flower bouquets. All so very tempting.
If you want to see more of the shows garden exhibits you can look here. This site even shows some of them being built. I was a little disappointed that most didn't have a few more forced flowers in their displays. On the other hand I was reassured that I want heather in my garden next winter. There were severalcolors of heather blooming their little arms off.
All in all you could see all the hard work and craftsmanship that was on display. You could empty your pocketbook while filling your head with lots of garden ideas.
I am sure your last question is "Did you buy anything?". To answer, "yes". It isn't anything to do with what I have pictured here but that will be a post for the future.
