Author: Jill Brooke
Designing a Table for Two in the Sea for the World Cup
By Jill Brooke It’s the Olympics of floral design in Manchester England this week. Called the Interflora World Cup, it is the world’s largest floral art competition. And yes, it happens every four years. The theme this year for the 20 uber-talented competitors is “Our Natural World.” Sustainability is a global concern and florists are …
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Why Blue Moons and Flowers Symbolize Shedding Bad Vibes
By Jill Brooke A rare blue supermoon will rise Wednesday night which should stir up all types of emotions. The most important one, says yoga expert Lesley Levenson, is shedding ideas, thoughts, and people that no longer serve you. “Each. month the moon represents new beginnings,” says Levenson, who runs “Body-Breathe-Believe” in New York. “But …
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150-Year-Old Banyan Tree Inspiring Hope in Hawaii
By Jill Brooke It is a familiar occurrence in the human experience that trees and flowers offer symbols of hope. In devastated Maui, wildfires across Hawaii have killed more than 99 people, making it the deadliest U.S. wildfires in history. However, a special tree representing 300 years of history is damaged but still alive. As …
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NEW Blue Chrysanthemum Hitting Market in Sept – Rare Indeed
By Jill Brooke As we know, blue is the rarest color flower grown on earth. However, that hasn’t stopped people from wanting this flower in their homes. Yes, there are the blue forget-me-nots in Texas, Virginia bluebells, blue drumstick alliums, hyacinth, salvias, and of course delphinium. But a new one will be added to …
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Did Rose Color Influence Sherwin-Williams’ Paint Color 2024
By Jill Brooke Do you call this serendipity or coincidence that the Sherwin-Williams color trend 2024 is like the hottest-selling roses? As I’ve reported, taupe sandy colors have been trending big time in roses – especially for Rosaprima Roses RPMoab and Alexandra Farms’ Quicksand. Now Sherwin-Williams paint company announced that Sashay Sand will be a …
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How Flowers Inspire Singer Rachael Sage’s Songs
By Rachael Sage One of the first songs I ever wrote was called ‘The Language Of Flowers” and it describes an imaginary – perhaps? – culture among flowers in which they communicate freely and openly, appreciating each others’ beauty in ways that we as human beings so often fail to do. For me, flowers have …
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August Tip? Golden Rod and Plant NOT Bad For You
By Lawrence Leaf Golden Rod – also known as solidago – may not be a favorite for some because it is said to affect those with allergies. But I believe this is a MYTH! This flower is innocent. I’ve been planting it for decades and think it’s still worth having in your garden. It is …
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August Flower -the Gladioli – a Fave of Monet
By Jill Brooke As impressionist artist Claude Monet said, “I perhaps owe it to flowers for having become a painter.” Not only an avid gardener, Monet who lived from 1840-1926 was mesmerized by floral compositions. In fact, scholar John House wrote, “Monet’s explorations of this subject include some of the most lavish still-lifes produced by …
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Harmony Harvest Farm Hosts Field to Vase Dinner
By Jill Brooke Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Certified American Grown, the leading advocate for the American flower and foliage farming industry, just announced a new Field to Vase Dinner. What is that? Well, it’s a dreamy dinner surrounded by the intoxicating scents of flowers since you are literally – LITERALLY- in a field …
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RIP Tony Bennett – Lover of Pink Roses and Flower Songs
RIP Tony Bennett who loves singing, painting and pink roses. In fact, he painted a portrait of Duke Ellington that he donated to the National Gallery at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. The painting depicts Ellington with a bouquet of pink roses in the background. Bennett chose this motif to celebrate Ellington’s habit of sending …
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