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A drive through the countryside will surely bring you to an apple tree laden with fruit. And, of course, wild roses have grown gangly extending their branches out along the fence rows. Interesting tidbit of the day…did you know, the apple is a member of the Roseceae family? Yes, the rose and the apple are […]

Grandparents Day, first observed in 1978, started small and has grown into a celebration of respect for all elders. Founder, Marian McQuade would be proud to see how it has grown beyond recognizing our blood relatives to including older friends, the elderly and the shut in. The day recognizes the contributions our senior citizens have […]

I love country fairs. I love to visit the exhibits of farm animals and flowers, eat snow cones and ride the Ferris wheel There was a time when the country fair was a very important to the world of agriculture and floriculture. Breeders would gather to exhibit and showcase their animals, plants and flowers. Often […]

Since time immemorial small bouquets of flowers have been given as a greeting or gift. These bouquets share a number of names; nosegay, posey and tussie mussie are the most common. In medieval times the nosegay (literally – to keep the nose happy) was carried or worn or carried around the head or bodice to […]

Since the ancient Greeks first awarded a palm branch to the winner of an athletic contest, floral bouquets, garlands and wreaths have been symbols of victory. At the height of the Roman Empire, bouquets of flowers and garlands were awarded to generals victorious in battle as well as the victors of gladiatorial contests. When the […]

Have you ever noticed that when you hand flowers to someone, they almost always pull the flowers close to their face and smell them? Not only do we expect fragrance we find great enjoyment in the fragrance of flowers. The fragrance of flowers is found to be calming and relaxing. Additionally, researchers have found that […]

Who holds it all together? Who makes sure it all gets done? Who is “one in a million”? Say “Thank You” to the person that helps you get through the day – each and every day. Just imagine, what would you do if you came to work and no one was there to dot your […]

The brides have spoken. Once again, the hydrangea is noted in the top ten flower choices for weddings 2008, 2009 and 2010 – three years in a row. I would have to agree. The versatile hydrangea is perfect for romantic bouquets and centerpieces. The intense colors are fabulous – pink, blue, green, ivory, white, lavender […]

Where do we begin? The comments, the feelings of love, the emotions and sharing of it…. we are grateful for this overwhelming response. Reading all the entries in the contest made us think about our sisters and all the precious moments we have shared with them. Thank you all for taking part in this contest. […]

Sister’s Day is around the corner and it is the best way to celebrate your Sister. All those precious moments which made each day of life special are memories worth cherishing and celebrating. This is the time to thank her and, show her you love her. To make this day memorable, we welcome you all […]