Westfield Montgomery Mall is "in bloom" with new garden attraction (Photos)

The scent of Spring is in the air in the Nordstrom wing of Westfield Montgomery Mall - literally. Montgomery In Bloom, a new "living storybook" garden attraction runs almost the entire length of the wing, from Lily Pulitzer down towards Nordstrom's coffee bar area. Hidden behind its hedges are floral arrangements, garden creatures, multiple seating areas and - if you visit at the right time - free treats like floral teas and macarons.

The exhibit will remain in place through June 26, and as a static display, can be enjoyed at all times. However, there will be special events and product demonstrations on the busier Wednesday-Saturday nights, and Sunday afternoons. You might sample a saffron tea, participate in a yoga class or Wednesday Paint Night, or check out Vera Bradley luggage you need for that vacation this summer. See the full Montgomery in Bloom schedule on the mall's website.

This is the first time Westfield has experimented with this concept anywhere in the world. A successful run here could mean it will be tried elsewhere, but Westfield marketing representatives said yesterday that this display is carefully-tailored to the audience for this specific mall. Some of the plants are real, and some are artificial, with the latter employed to ensure the exhibit lasts through late June.

Tag your photos in and around the garden with the hashtag, #MontgomeryInBloom, so Westfield can see and possibly share them online. To register for the Montgomery In Bloom Paint Night events, click here.

Fashion by Lily Pulitzer

The display is accessible to
the disabled, as this
patron found while taking
a wheelchair tour

Hashtag your selfies with
#MontgomeryInBloom

Sample a floral tea
from David's Tea

...or a macaron from
Olivia Macaron

Gift-packaged