Summer gardens aren't just blossoming in backyards. They are blooming on gallery walls. At MH Art Gallery & Studio in Marietta, "In Bloom" transforms the space into a vibrant garden, showcasing 25 floral-inspired works in a variety of styles and mediums.

The exhibit is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will run through Sunday, Aug. 24, at the gallery, 42 W. Market St.

Many of the artists featured are members of the group Marietta Art Alive, said artist Linda Mylin Ross.

"Marianne Calenda's monotypes catch textural whispers amid muted colors, while, conversely, Melissa Carroll's bold strokes of color and use of metallic paint shout out, and Joanne McIlvaine's soft-edged visions invoke quiet contemplation," she noted. "Susan Darling's bright collage imagery dances to lively rhythms."

Marita Hines, gallery owner, will showcase gouache plein air works focused on the play of light on flowers and in gardens.

"(My own) varied offerings include bold watercolor lilies, Solomon's seal punctuated by a lone tulip and the river hills framed by an old-fashioned rose bush," Ross said.

Through Saturday, July 12, special guest artist Rosanne Wolfe, based in Mechanicsburg, will display her artwork.

"(Rosanne's) watercolor mastery is astounding," Ross said. "A signature member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society, Rosanne has an extensive exhibit record in state, national and international competitions." Her works have been showcased in the Philadelphia Watercolor Society's 122nd anniversary international competition and more.

"The delicacy and detail in her paintings are sure to impress," Ross said.

From Saturday, July 19, through Aug. 24, Kellie Pederson of Lancaster will be the featured artist. A trained chef, Pederson enjoys painting whatever is in season at the local farmers market.

Hines had a vision to bring affordable, original art to the community, along with opportunities to learn about the visual arts, when she opened her gallery in November 2021. In 2023, she and Carroll started the Susquehanna Art Workshops program for end-of-summer art instruction by artists from across the country. The next workshop will be taught by Nancy Barch, who will offer "Collage - The Ultimate in Design" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Hines encourages people to visit "In Bloom" to find garden inspiration and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Along with opening to the public on weekends, the gallery can accommodate groups of garden or art lovers by special arrangement, she said.

For more information on arranging a group tour, call 717-314-9551. To learn more about MH Art Gallery and upcoming workshops, visit http://www.mhartgallery.com.