Year: 2010

A classic, long lasting beauty – the Phalaenopsis orchid is one of my favorite blooming plants. I first fell in love with this “butterfly” orchid when I stumbled upon the pure white variety at a local spa. Now, I search for the new and unusual color variations. Yellow, pink, purple or variegated, there are so […]

Lemonade anyone? Oh, how I love the summertime. I relish long lazy days lounging in the back yard and impromptu warm evening picnics with a tall, cool glass of lemonade. Mmmmmm….. Add a little zest to your picnic table top with sunshine yellow and crisp white flowers in a lemonade pitcher. Yes, you’ll need a […]

Summertime sunshine brings such an abundance of gorgeous flowers! Craspedia, scabiosa pods, poppie pods and sunflowers are gathered in a natural forest bowl made of of sphagnum moss, lichens and branches. The crisp yellows and luxurious greens create a textural delight of Mother Nature’s finest offerings. Stop by Flora2000 to see the latest natural floral […]

Looking for something different? We’ve got it! The Persimmon! Yes, the same persimmons that you eat. A lovely persimmon branch filled with immature persimmons is the inspiration for this delightful contemporary design. Add a bit of grass, a few woven balls and you have a floral work of art. Of course, a bright blossom enlivens […]

‘The Family is Nature’s masterpiece.’ – George Santayana Parenting is the most rewarding experience in the world… and the most exasperating. The birth of a child brings ecstasy and terror in equal measure. Parents assume responsibility for a little human being for the next eighteen years, loving, nurturing, guiding, teaching, and moulding their little one. […]

The Real Voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having NEW EYES We founded Flora2000 a decade ago with an inspiration to expand the definition of beauty. In 2009 celebrated floral artist David Beahm came aboard, adding to Flora2000’s bower. Our Summer 2010 Luxury Collection is a combination of modern styling […]

Remember? Remember playing in the vacant neighborhood fields, long summer days wandering in the woods, leisurely picnicking in the park? Salute these memories with a wild garden bouquet. Rye grass and festive summer blooms create a bouquet so inviting that even the butterflies have to stop by for a visit.

A rose by any other name… The Greek philosopher, Sappho declared the rose to be the “Queen of Flowers”. Romans revered the blossom so much that they filled their bed pillows with the sweet smelling petals. Oh, doesn’t that sound wonderful? I think I would love to lie upon a bed of rose petals! Later, […]

The season for outdoor entertaining has arrived. Is your yard ready for guests? A quick trip to the florist greenhouse may be in order. A hanging basket for the patio – love the sweet potato vine! A planter to greet the guests at the front door – the aromatic rosemary is a sensory delight. And, […]

Big, bigger, biggest! The Duchess Rose is the grand prize winner. If you love roses (and don’t we all!), you’ll adore the “bigger than life” Duchess Rose. Created from the petals of several fresh roses, this faux blossom is sure to amaze. Ohhhhh, Ahhhh! Oh, my! Where ever do you find such a beauty? At […]