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I love wondering through the garden in my bare feet. Fresh green grass, newly tilled soil, even the rough gravel path – a walk without shoes keeps you in step with the mother earth. The scent of flowers and the delight of watching the butterflies landing on a bloom – is there a better way […]

Are you a true blue friend? Show your colors with a cool blue bouquet. Flower varieties offer a full spectrum of blue choices. From the lightest sky blue to deep ocean blue to intense cobalt blue, the time is perfect for the blues. Hydrangea, delphinium, iris, and statice – there’s 4 of my favorites to […]

There are so many fabulous foliages available today. Gone are the days of “greening” an arrangement. Now, you can “green” with stripes or speckles and colors galore. A base of variegated aspidistra leaves and a bow of striped ribbon grass quickly updates a romantic collection of flowers. Looking for the unexpected in the world of […]

Flowers sizzle with color. Many of the fiery hot reds, yellows and oranges are long lasting blooms that capture the beauty of the season. Need help choosing long lasting blooms? Here are a few helpful hints to get you started. 1) Look for sturdy, strong and straight stems 2) Touch the foliage, it should be […]

Need a quick and easy idea for a centerpiece? Look no further than your closet – or the re-sale store – or the dollar store. A bouquet of fresh flowers looks just grand in a handbag. What better way to re-purpose and recycle? And, best of all, when the party is over, just grab the […]

Dress up your deserts and salads with fresh flowers. Edible varieties come in a rainbow of colors and flavors. Yellow and Orange Nasturtiums add a peppery zest. Sweet violets and pansies suggest old fashioned romance. Marigolds add a tangy touch of sunshine. And, who could resist the petals of a rose, the flower of love? […]

If you love Roses, this is a wonderful time to be alive. The best known and best loved of all flowers; the record of the human passion for roses is lost in pre-history, yet there is evidence of roses being sold for oil in Turkey as early as 3000BC. Throughout the ages humans have revered […]

I love long summer days. The longest day falls on June 21st this year – an exactly equal amount of time in day and night. This calls for a celebration. Think about it; twelve full hours of sunlight to fill with fun. Oh, where to begin… First things first!  Fill the house with sunflowers. What […]

Father’s Day is just around the corner. It’s time to plan for a wonderful gift for the first man in your life. It is a tough decision since he has everything he needs. What would be the perfect Father’s Day gift? It’s time for a fresh perspective. Flowers, yes flowers are the perfect token of […]

Weddings, regardless of culture, are built on valuable traditions which convey important meanings and messages to the married couple, their families and their community. The most enduring wedding tradition is the use of fresh flowers in the wedding ceremony. The use of flowers in weddings predates recorded history and is found in nearly all cultures […]