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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 […]

The American Revolution was a beginning, not a consummation. ~Woodrow Wilson On July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, announcing to the world that the 13 American colonies no longer belonged to the Kingdom of Great Britain and were free and independent states. Every July fourth, America celebrates Independence Day with […]

Vibrant orange is such a happy color. You can’t help but smile when you look at a ball of orange roses. What to do with a delightful ball of orange roses? Oh, so many wonderful things! 1) Carry it as a bridal pomander. The bright orb is a kicky approach to the traditional bridal bouquet. […]

The fragrant stephanotis blossom makes a fetching boutonniere for the groom. Commonly called Madagascar Jasmine (referring to its native home) Stephanotis is a sweetly scented flower that blooms into a 5 pointed star. The pristine white blossom has been a wedding favorite for decades. Representing “Bridal Happiness” in the Victorian language of flowers, the bloom […]

Cymbidium orchids are one of my favorite exotic blossoms. They are long lasting and fit into most any décor. And, there are so many marvelous colors. Visit Flora2000 and you will find pink, white, yellow, green and bronze. There are endless variations in the orchid color spectrum. Paired with a Monstera leaf and a bit […]

Parents always tell their children: I love every gift you’ve given me. Little wonder that children often take their parents for granted. Honestly now, don’t you? This probably explains why your sentimental Papa owns so many interesting ties and cufflinks that can never be worn in polite society. A good present cannot be thought of […]

Father! – to God himself we cannot give a holier name. ~William Wordsworth A time to honour paternal bonds and fatherhood, Father’s Day now includes all father figures, such as uncles, big brothers, fathers-in-law and step-dads. While ‘honouring thy father’ has been a part of every culture around the globe, the modern Father’s Day owes […]