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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 […]

Round-up of Poinsettia Floral Designs

‘Tis the season to design with Poinsettias in your floral arrangements! Yes, it’s possible and yes, poinsettias really do last as a cut. Check up this round-up of floral designs by florists across the country – wonderful to see the variety in colors in styles possible with the poinsettias. Curious about Care & Handling for […]

Chrysanthemums of Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon

Chrysanthemums are currently on display at Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Oregon. They have nicknamed the month of November – MUMvember – as they celebrate with 750 potted chrysanthemums in all shapes, sizes & colors artistically displayed throughout the garden. I enjoyed a peaceful stroll through the gardens after the finishing of judging duties […]

Flower Focus :: Ranunculus

Flirty Fleurs - Gloeckner Ranunculus Pink and Green, Seattle Wholesale Growers Market

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 […]

Flower Focus :: Hellebores

A few weeks ago I posted this photograph on Instagram & Facebook of freshly cut hellebores out of my garden- Quite a few people replied and asked how I could cut them so young and have them last? How long until they wilt? (pretty sure under their breath they were saying – those are going […]