Seeds of Inspiration
York Street Location
Featuring artwork from the collection of Colorado-based seed and garden products company Botanical Interests LLC, this exhibit highlights the unique connection between art and nature visible in seed packet design. Experience how botanical artists apply their skills to create detailed images of flowers, vegetables and herbs, helping gardeners envision what they can grow from seed.
About Botanical Interests LLC
Recently acquired by Epic Gardening Inc, whose mission is to help the world grow, Botanical Interests LLC was founded with a desire to share the beauty, fascination and satisfaction of growing plants from seed. The company has worked with an array of artists to create seed packet illustrations for more than 30 years and holds a collection of more than 500 illustrations in a variety of media.
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