Author: Jill Brooke
Flower Reflections for 2024: The Art of Letting Go
“Letting go happens naturally with flowers – As does reblooming and planting seeds for tomorrow”- Jill Brooke This photograph by International Garden Photographer of the Year award-winner Bożena Piotrowska so captures what flowers do so well. There’s beauty in the process of letting go as well as necessity. Flowers are never in a rush. They …
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Wedding Trends 2024? Bye-bye Whimsy, Hello Bold Colors
Alexandra Farms, the company that produces the popular garden wedding flowers for David Austin roses and other premier prized brands, knows a thing or two about wedding trends. So when they share their insights, it’s good to pay attention. “Ethereal, dream-like floral design trends closed out 2023 just as strong as they began,” says Alexandra …
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Pasadena Rose Bowl Parade 2024: The Winners
By Jill Brooke Tradition, marching bands, and good weather prevailed at the 135th Rose Parade in California to welcome 2024. For months, floral artists have been working hard to create floats with thousands of roses and other flowers that will attract the judges’ attention and entertain the huge crowds that line the 5.5-mile parade on …
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Harriet Parry Taps Into Ethereal Interpretations of Art
By Jill Brooke Human hands mixing with Mother Nature provides both solace and beauty. During the past year, you have told me how much you like Flowerpowerdaily’s “Art in Bloom” and “Bouquet to Art” series from around the country which shows how floral artists interpret paintings in museums. Here is a similar concept from Florists …
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Festive Floral Decor Ideas That Transform Restaurants and Hotels for the Holidays
By Jill Brooke At Fresco by Scotto in New York City, Lawrence Scott’s team changes the holiday decor each season. These lavish decor renovations bring both cash and cachet to the restaurant. By making it more festive, clients can come in and enjoy the ambiance. “People love it,” says owner Rosanna Scotto. “We are so …
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in America, According to TripAdvisor”
By Jill Brooke To my surprise and others, the celebrated Longwood Gardens and New York Botanical Garden did not make the list for Tripadvisor’s survey of most “breathtaking” national gardens. Instead, it was Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park in Tallahassee, Florida taking the top prize. Pergola and pavilion designers at Pergola Kits USA, …
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Amaryllis Bulbs Care – Waxed Ones Don’t Need Water or Soil
By Jill Brooke Many ask how to water the popular amaryllis bulbs that are coated in decorative wax. They come in a variety of encased colors. Gold. White, Red. Green. Plus there are varities of colors of the amaryllis blooms as well. Red, red and white, and white. Just like the three ice cube care …
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For Baking Cookies Day, Treats from The Flour Gardener
By Jill Brooke Mary Mansfield’s whimsical flower-inspired cookies not only charm but are a go-to favorite for people who want to create edible pizazz for parties and special occasions. Considering that holiday baking is a popular time for cookies, she has created an array of beautiful themed culinary delights. Plus, it’s “Bake Cookies Day” every …
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Kentucky Researcher Finds How Winter Annuals Help Honey Bees
By Jordan Strickler Honey bees, vital pollinators in our ecosystem, are currently facing a significant decline. This drop is causing concern for beekeepers and the agriculture sector. Under the guidance of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Department of Entomology researcher Clare Rittschof, a team of scientists embarked on a …
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More Roses for Valentine’s Day? Researchers May Have Solution
By Jessica Brown and Dr. Roberto Lopez, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University Producers are seeking information on how to schedule flowering of new and current cut flower varieties for year-round production. With this information, they will be able to successfully inhibit or induce flowering to schedule crops for specific market dates, increase yield, grow consistent …
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