Author: Jill Brooke
Green Is Not the ONLY Color for Lawns. How’s Pinky Red?
By Lawrence Leaf One plant with the task of many uses, terms, and duties is Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus paecox ‘ Coccineus’). It is a drought-tolerant, sun-loving, dog & bee-friendly, mosquito-repellent, rabbit and deer-resistant lawn alternate. Yes, a lawn ground cover wearing the superman cape! Meanwhile, it also avoids labor and limits the use of …
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Rare and NEW Orchid Discovered in Japan
How amazing is nature? A new glasslike orchid has been discovered in Japan. As CNN reported, this genus — Spiranthes — are called “ladies’ tresses” for their resemblance to wavy locks of hair. The new species is growing unexpectedly in parks, gardens, and balconies around the country. Spiranthes have a central stem, around which grow …
RIP Kate Hinish – The Flower Witch and Talent
Such beauty Kate Hinish created as the “Flower Witch.” RIP Kate who in her 31 years charmed so many and brought such joy through her special touch with flowers. Her exuberant spirit infused all she did and in a short time, her work in New York was not only admired but sought after. We are …
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Keukenof Tulip Festival on March 23 – All the Deets to Know
By Victoria Seveno On everyone’s bucket list is Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden which opens March 23, 2023. Located in the Netherlands, over 7 million flowers cover 79 acres and attract hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. In this article by Victoria Séveno is everything you need to know about this year’s festival …
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San Francisco Tulip Show Attendance Quadruples!
By Jill Brooke Guess word got out about how enjoyable it is to be around flowers since 35,000 people flocked to San Francisco’s tulip festival this weekend. Well, another catnip attraction could be that 80,000 free tulips were donated in honor of International Women’s Day. Last year, 8,000 people came and now it has swelled …
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Philadelphia Flower Show’s “Garden Electric” Best in YEARS
By Jill Brooke Flower enthusiasts will swoon at the amazing, dazzling and jaw-dropping “Garden Electric’ themed extravaganza now taking place at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Floral designers from around the world gathered all week to create these artistic exhibits for the Philadelphia Flower Show which will run until March 12. Although outside for the past …
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The Secrets to T.J. McGrath’s Orchid Dinner Masterpiece
By Jill Brooke If you ever doubt the creative possibility of sustainable floral design, look no further than this masterpiece by T.J. McGrath. At the glamorous dinner in honor of the New York Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show, floral artists from around the United States were asked to design an individual gala table. Forty-six designers …
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Orchid Festivals for Your Calendar and 2023 Highlight Reel
By Jill Brooke Do you love orchids? Well, it’s definitely orchid festival season, and worth putting any of these on your calendar. Because I love sharing the beauty of the world with you, here are a few shows to consider this year or plan for next year. The 20th annual Orchid Show at The New …
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Emily Blunt and Zendaya Win Best Floral Fashion for SAG 2023
By Jill Brooke Oscar de la Renta once again visited a garden to create one of the best and most memorable dresses of the season. After all, the design house’s floral dresses often get compliments, kudos, and recognition that are remembered for years. Just ask Jessica Chastain. This season is no different. Emily Blunt is …
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Tulips Focus of U.S. Postal Stamps This Spring
By Jill Brooke Tulips will be the spotlight this spring as a U.S. Postal Service stamp, celebrating “Americans’ love for tulips.” Dutch immigrants brought the first tulip bulbs to the U.S. hundreds of years ago and today Americans import “more than 1 billion bulbs per year.” In previous years, stamps were of the orchid, which …
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