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5 Americans Making History in the Flower World
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News In Bloom

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News In Bloom

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Floral Meanings

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News In Bloom

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News In Bloom

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Floral Meanings

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News In Bloom

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Floral Meanings

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Flower Song of the Day

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Garden Trends

Is Lettuce the New Toilet Paper? 16 Million New Gardeners Create Shortages
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DIY

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Decor

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Art

Artist Láolú Counts Serena Williams, Beyonce As Fans
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News In Bloom

Floral Designer Lewis Miller Dedicates ‘Flower Flashes’ to Healthcare Workers
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Holidays

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Contests

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Floral Meanings

P is for Peony: Beloved Author Sue Grafton’s Enduring Gift
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Fragrances

4 Floral Fragrances That Will Whisk You Away, in Your Mind
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Best Bouquets

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Gardens

Let’s Go Plant Some Glads—the Orchid of the Underclass
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News In Bloom

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Ask the Expert

From ‘Bleak to Chic’: Larry Walshe Gives Master Class Tips
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Flower Song of the Day

Katy Perry’s Single ‘Daisy’ Blooms Along with Her Pregnancy
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Gardens

7 Easy Flowers to Plant in Spring for Bright Summer Blooms
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Gardens

LongHouse Reserve Master Gardener Shares His Top 9 Deer-Resistant Flowers
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Flower Arranging

VIDEO: Floral Designer Lewis Miller Shows You How to Care for Cut Lilacs
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Gardens

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News In Bloom

U.S. Postage Stamps Showcasing ‘American Gardens’ Unveiled
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Gardens

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Art

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News In Bloom

Are Flowers Safe to Bring Home? You Bet and Good for You Too!
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Floral Meanings

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Floral Meanings

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Gardens

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News In Bloom

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Wellness

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Fashion

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Gardens

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First NYC Female Anchor Team Reunited Because of Covid and Making Lots of Cocktails
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Floral Meanings

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DIY

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Natural Wonders

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Design Studio

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Gifts Galore

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Gardens

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Decor

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Soil Sister Liz

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Ask the Expert

No Fights Allowed: Flowers for Togetherness, Unity and Calm
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Art

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DIY

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Daily Delight

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Accessories

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Fashion

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News In Bloom

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Interpret David Hockney’s New Painting of Hope for a Prize
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Daily Delight

Daffodils
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Art

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Fragrances

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Design Studio

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Decor

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Fashion

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The History and Floral Meaning of the Easter Lily
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Psychology & Science

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News In Bloom

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In the lead up to the Fourth of July, we’re brin

In the lead up to the Fourth of July, we’re bringing you some daily inspiration from a handful of top floral designers beginning with Laura Dowling.

As Chief Floral Designer for the White House from 2009 to 2015, @lauradowlingtheflorist managed floral design for thousands of official and private events including state dinners, parties and receptions as well as large-scale installations for holidays such as the White House Christmas and the Fourth of July.

Dowling’s approach springs from the belief that flowers serve more purpose than simply being used as decorative objects. They can convey diplomatic messages, cultural meaning, and symbolism. To go deeper on the subject, check out her book (one of several), Floral Diplomacy, or watch her TED Talk.

We thought Dowling would have a tip or two up her sleeve for our readers for decorating this holiday weekend.

She shares with us a couple of her favorite Fourth of July and patriotic images.

The first is a patriotic wreath of red, white and blue.

The second is an all-American ‘cherry pie’ bouquet featuring a ‘woven crust’ of craft paper and mixed summer flowers.

It doesn’t get more American than that.

Enjoy!

#FlowerPowerDaily #LauraDowling #fourthofjuly

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