Author: Jill Brooke
Gladiolus: Flower of August Saved by Jackie Kennedy
By Jill Brooke It’s the flower of August – the gladiolus. Guess what is the one flower Jackie O disliked and didn’t want in any floral arrangements? Since the legendary Jackie O was a woman whose taste and style was so universally admired, experts understand what her complaint was and actually spent years trying to …
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Texas Florists Band Together To Help Grieving Families
By Travis Rigby and Jill Brooke Texas florists are reminding the world that flowers do so much more than brighten a room—they bring hope, comfort, and solidarity during life’s darkest moments. In the wake of the devastating flash floods that hit Texas’ Hill Country over the July 4th holiday, one Houston-area florist took action. Kimmie …
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“Bear” star Jeremy Allen White is a Proud Flower Lover
By Jill Brooke Jeremy Allen White is a proud outspoken flower lover. When appearing on NBC’s Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the TV host held up a photo collage of White holding giant bouquets from social media and teased, “Do you work at a florist?” White, who is the star of the long running Hulu …
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Rosaprima’s Ocean Song is Pitch Perfect Flower
By Jill Brooke Tasked with creating the flower displays for a Garden Club of America zone conference, I knew I wanted the best possible roses and flowers from around the world. What I didn’t know was how one flower – called Ocean Song from Ecuador’s Rosaprima Roses – would charm some of the most knowledgable …
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Paul de Longpré Having A Revival
Since June is the month celebrating the rose, let’s revisit the work of Paul de Longpré. The French artist (1855-1911) painted floral scenes in watercolors in the 1900s. He found inspiration in the 4,000 rose bushes he planted on his Hollywood estate. Devoting his career exclusively to botanical subjects, he earned widespread recognition for …
Pope Leo XIV Unveils His Floral Coat of Arms – Deets Here
By Jill Brooke Pope Leo XIV has unveiled his floral coat of arms. It is now on display at the Vatican in front of the Governor’s Palace, descending toward the apse of St. Peter’s Basilica. Throughout history, flowers have served as poignant symbols in the lives of various popes, reflecting their personal devotions, national identity, …
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Greenery Becoming Floral Stars
By Jill Brooke There was a time that finding a variety of lush greens was not a priority. Even the name they were assigned – filler – didn’t exactly scream special or worthy of focus. However, with the advent of sustainable agriculture and floristry soaring in popularity along with people coveting a windswept meadow look, …
Meet the Hydrangea That Lasts 100 Days
By Jill Brooke A new hydrangea named “Groundbreaker” is certainly ground breaking. Meet Hydrangea Groundbreaker® Blush™ which is the world’s first true ground cover hydrangea. Among its many positive traits, it also lasts 100 days in the garden. In pale shades of pinks and whites, it adds pop and delight to any garden since …
Why Is the Poppy Flower Meaningful to Veterans?
By Jill Brooke It’s time to reflect on how the poppy is used to honor the sacrifices made by soldiers while protecting our freedoms. Poppies are often presented on graves in the form of wreaths since their circular shape represents eternity, continuity, and the circle of life. All through Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day weekend, …
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Ricky Paul’s Edgy Punk Rocker Delights Chelsea Flower Show
By Jill Brooke Ricky Paul, who is one of the most innovative florists on the planet, once again created an eye-popping pleaser for the Chelsea Flower Show festivities in London. Paul is uber busy this time of year when the Chelsea Flower Show is in London showcasing the best in gardening. It is the most …
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