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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 off the top of the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and pulp, and place a […]

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 America over half of all families make or buy a costume for Halloween. In the […]

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 fall foliage and the cool, crisp days lend themselves well to a ceremony in the […]

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 with the treasures of the season, I come home with a bag or shirt tail […]

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 we could find.  The first blooms would appear in June. By July, the garden was […]

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 design with any flowers you like. My favorite flowers for pave’ designs are roses, sunflowers, […]

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 antiseptic, insecticide and for aromatherapy. The flower buds are dried for potpourris and sachets. Lavender […]

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 “Iron Chef” competition; selected top floral designers throughout the United States are given a surprise […]

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 his revolution of Floral Design as Art. Andrew Goldsworthy an accomplished English artist and sculptor […]

There is always time for a backyard barbecue. Call your friends and throw the burgers on the grill. Plans to be made – checkerboard table clothes, plenty of napkins, fill the Ipod with dancing tunes and gather up the flowers. For fresh inspiration, create a floral centerpiece in a watermelon or pick an excellent arrangement […]