Visiting a Lisianthus Farm in Japan
A Visit to a Lisianthus Greenhouse in Japan On my recent trip to Japan as part of the Hanami Flower Tour with Hitomi Gilliam, I had the extraordinary opportunity to visit a lisianthus greenhouse in Kochi, Japan, and witness firsthand the meticulous care and dedication involved in cultivating these exquisite blooms. The experience gave me […]
Get to know Eugenia Harris of Nicewicz Peonies
I first met Eugenia Harris via instagram this past spring. I was in search of Peonies in Massachusetts and put out a request online, a few people in-the-know of local farmers suggested I reach out to Eugenia of Nicewicz Peonies. She and I had a great connection online and I could hardly wait to visit […]
FOURTH ANNUAL SLOW FLOWERS SUMMIT TO PARTNER WITH BAY AREA’S FILOLI
FOURTH ANNUAL SLOW FLOWERS SUMMIT TO PARTNER WITH BAY AREA’S FILOLI The Summit expands to 2-1/2 days of design inspiration, creative floral installations, branding insights and conversations about sustainable floristry June 28-30, 2020 Debra Prinzing, founder and creative director of Slow Flowers LLC, announced a new West Coast venue partnership and program details of the […]
An English Country Wedding by David Austin Wedding Roses
The David Austin Wedding & Event Roses team have been busy preparing for a fabulous wedding day, set in the heart of the English countryside. Watch a rose-filled moment unfold as all aspects of this special occasion are festooned in glorious roses from their cut rose collection. The team share their insights below. https://vimeo.com/364738426 An […]
SEATTLE ARTIST & LOCAL FLOWER GROWERS TEAM UP ON FLORAL MURAL
A once-gray warehouse building in the Georgetown neighborhood is getting a colorful facelift. Seattle artist Josephine Rice is painting the finishing touches on a multi-hued floral mural on the South Orcas Street home of the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market Cooperative. Rice started painting the building’s 65 foot by 25 foot facade on April 15. She […]
Flower Focus :: Ranunculus
Recently I posted this fabulous ranunculus on Instagram and it was an instant hit with flower lovers around the world. This bunch of ranunculus was grown by a local flower grower here in Washington state, Everyday Flower Farm, and purchased at Seattle Wholesale Growers Market. According to Everyday Flower Farm owner, Vivian, this ranunculus variety […]