It is quite rewarding to start your seeds indoors and a great feeling of accomplishment. Visiting your favorite garden center and selecting the flowers, vegetables and herbs you’ll grow for the upcoming season tends to bring out your indoor-farmer gene…
Research has shown that flowers are good for us, and they make us happy. They have a positive impact on emotional health, and just having flowers in our living spaces can make a difference on how we feel and behave. Some of the most fragrant blooms can…
Flowers make us happy (science proves it!). So we know there are lots of happy Valentine’s Day flower recipients out there this week. Your florist has worked hard, using proper care and handling techniques, to provide you with the highest quality…
When she says, “You don’t have to do anything special for meâ€: IT’S A LIE. Do not fall for this insidious trap. It is code speak. You bet you better do something nice or you’ll be kissing any chance of late night loving goodbye. Know the date…
Valentine’s Day isn’t only for your “Sweetheart.†It’s a perfect time to send floral love to “Non-Sweeties,†too. Here is my top five list of favorite “Non-Sweeties” to send flowers to for Valentine’s Day:
Last year’s nuptial news is tough to top with the excitement of Prince William and Kate’s Royal Wedding. Wedding flowers and trends are certainly reminiscent of the UK big day, but with some interesting designer twists inspired by Kate’s dress an…
Winter is great for many reasons — warm soup, fuzzy coats and toasty fires. And, it’s also a season in which on some days, it seems like the sun gets swallowed up by the moon, never to be seen again. Days are short, the landscape is grey and drab, …
Winter means cold. Bring a little of the outdoors indoors, and warm up your home with plants. It’s time to plant your terrarium. I have always been intrigued by these interesting little worlds of wonder. I love watching the progression of these littl…
With every new year, there is a broad spectrum of exciting new trends. For 2012, I am seeing a subtle underlying shift to the basics, and emerging products will help you add “wow factor.†The real good news is most of the trends are cost-conscious …
A gentleman came into my shop recently. His daughter is a Marine serving in the Middle East and while she is overseas fighting for our freedom, her beloved grandfather, a veteran, passed away. Because she couldn’t be there, she asked her father to pick…