Chrysanthemum Musings

Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland, Oregon - Chrysanthemum potted plants on display

When I think of flowers for the Thanksgiving holiday one of the first ones that comes to mind are the Chrysanthemums, commonly referred to as mums, in all it’s various hues of autumn colors. From the tiny button mum to the huge football mum, so many sizes and shapes available for gardeners to grow and […]

Musings of a Florist :: Teaching

flirty fleurs burgundy and pink floral arrangement

Musings of a Florist :: visit flirty fleurs on Tuesdays and read a variety of musings by me – Alicia Schwede, editor of the blog.   I’ll be sharing some thoughts of what I’ve learned, what I would do differently, and what I’m thankful for on this flower filled journey I’ve been on since 1998. […]

Musings of a Florist :: Community

flirty fleurs flowers from the garden copy

Musings of a Florist :: visit flirty fleurs on Tuesdays and read a variety of musings by me – Alicia Schwede, editor of the blog.   I’ll be sharing some thoughts of what I’ve learned, what I would do differently, and what I’m thankful for on this flower filled journey I’ve been on since 1998. […]

Musings of a Florist :: Naked

flirty fleurs cutting garden of dahlias copy

Musings of a Florist :: visit flirty fleurs on Tuesdays and read a variety of musings by me – Alicia Schwede, editor of the blog.   I’ll be sharing some thoughts of what I’ve learned, what I would do differently, and what I’m thankful for on this flower filled journey I’ve been on since 1998. […]

Musings of a Florist :: Fear

Peaches and Cream Dahlia copy

Musings of a Florist :: visit flirty fleurs on Tuesdays and read a variety of musings by me – Alicia Schwede, editor of the blog.   I’ll be sharing some thoughts of what I’ve learned, what I would do differently, and what I’m thankful for on this flower filled journey I’ve been on since 1998. […]

Musings of a Florist :: 5 Year Plan

The Dahlia is ‘Breakout’ from Longfield Gardens

Musings of a Florist :: visit flirty fleurs on Tuesdays and read a variety of musings by me – Alicia Schwede, editor of the blog.   I’ll be sharing some thoughts of what I’ve learned, what I would do differently, and what I’m thankful for on this flower filled journey I’ve been on since 1998. […]