Author Archives: Flora2000

It is easy to get a bit “down” during the dark days of winter. The air is chilly and maybe wet. The holiday parties have not yet begun and the excitement of back to school is behind us. Oh, what … Continue reading →

Pumpkins are far too wonderful to use just for Halloween Jack-O-Lanterns. Pumpkins make wonderful containers for flower arrangements, and in my home you will find pumpkins and pumpkin arrangements throughout the harvest season. They are easy to make. Just cut … Continue reading →

While the observance of Halloween dates back to ancient Celtic rituals; it is today a holiday for children and the young at heart. Although not celebrated throughout the world, it is one of the world’s fastest growing holidays. In North … Continue reading →

Far more brides are choosing October for their nuptials. It is predicted that in 2009, October will be the biggest wedding month. This is certainly no surprise to a flower lover. The explosion of colorful blooms, the natural beauty of … Continue reading →

It is the time for long walks in the mountains and leisurely strolls though the park gathering treasures of the season. Pine cones, seed pods, mossy branches, mushrooms and colorful leaves abound. Just like the child that fills their pockets … Continue reading →

Zinnias are one of my favorite garden flowers. As a child, I would help my dad plant a zinnia garden alongside the house. We created a riotous explosion of color – red, yellow, orange, chartreuse, and pink – every color … Continue reading →

Looking for a new idea for your autumn centerpiece? This creative approach to floral design creates a luxurious tapestry of color and texture that begs you to touch. Yes, it is ok to touch the flowers. Go ahead! You can … Continue reading →

Native to the Mediterranean region, Lavender is a member of the mint family and is one of the oldest and most widely used of all flowers in the world. Lavender is grown for its oil which is used as an … Continue reading →

There are many Floral Design competitions throughout the world. In the United States, the most prestigious and longest running contest is “The Sylvia Cup”.  Hosted by the Society of American Florists (SAF), this competition is structured very much like an … Continue reading →

For centuries floral design has been accepted in Asia as an art form, yet only recently has the western world begun to accept floral design as a true art form. In the late 1980s French Floral Designer Christian Tortu began … Continue reading →