Author: Jill Brooke
Happy 200th Birthday to the Father of National Parks + More
By Jill Brooke Something to celebrate!! Today is the bicentennial birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. – the visionary father of landscape architecture. Olmsted was a passionate advocate for creating magnificent parks in an urban environment for everyone – of all classes, ages, and cultures – to enjoy plus so much more. Yes, he is …
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Most POPULAR U.S. Houseplants – State by State
By Jill Brooke Research conducted by AllAboutGardening.com analyzed Google Trends data to establish the most Googled houseplant in each American state in the past five years. And guess which one won? The Monstera plant, commonly known as the Swiss cheese plant, is the most popular across the nation. It is also a popular leaf to …
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American Grown Flower Farm Trips You Can Do Right Now
By Tonnelli Grutner Are you dreaming of an unforgettable travel experience? Consider going to visit a flower farm. Yes, this should be on your to-do list. For those who love flowers, it is a great pleasure to plan travels around the botanical wonders of the world and be surrounded by super beautiful and extravagant blooms. Yes, …
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Queen Elizabeth: Reflecting on Beloved Floral Fashion Icon
We love Queen Elizabeth. Not only for her endurance, she’s 96 years old – but for her loyalty, focus, and her service. Few people on the planet have the clout, class and perspective as Queen Elizabeth II. Plus she really has been an ambassador and leader in championing gardens and flowers as well as floral …
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Why Washington State is the Tulip Capitol of USA
by Tonneli Grüetter Along the banks of the Skagit River lies the sleepy farm town of Mount Vernon Washington. It is located in a great fertile valley sandwiched between Vancouver BC to the north, and Seattle to the south, and framed by the unreal natural beauty of both sweeping mountain vistas and pristine ocean views. …
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The Ten Prettiest Flower Garden Stars to Know- And Why
By Chris Beytes The ornamental horticulture industry just held its annual “California Spring Trials,” a five-day event where flower breeders from around the globe show off their newest and coolest flower and plant introductions to greenhouse and garden center professionals. As a former greenhouse owner and the editor of the horticultural trade magazine GrowerTalks, I’ve …
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6 Spring Design Trends from Lyndhurst Mansion’s Flower Show
By Jill Brooke Fans of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” were delighted with the results of visiting Tarrytown’s Lyndhurst Mansion’s annual flower show. 6 big design trends were revealed at the show which takes place at the estate of railroad tycoon Jay Gould who was featured in the popular series as George Russell. Gould purchased the …
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Flower Show at Lyndhurst This Weekend, Site of “The Gilded Age”
By Jill Brooke Fans of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” will want to visit Lyndhurst this weekend when their annual flower show returns to the estate of railroad tycoon Jay Gould who was featured in the popular series as George Russell. Gould purchased the estate in 1880. The annual flower show will take place April 2 …
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Oscar Flower Fashions 2022- Who Dazzled and Wins the FPD Prize?
By Jill Brooke As Elle Magazine’s Lauren Puckett-Pope pointed out, everyone at the Oscars made an extra effort to be more glamorous. Unlike some other past award shows, the Oscar Awards 2022 was a runway show of truly breathtaking dresses that are both memorable and enduring. Okay flower lovers, here were some highlights. Top 10 …
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The Destiny of a Sunflower: Now a U.S. Stamp For Spring
By Jill Brooke If you have any doubt that the sunflower is a “satellite dish for happiness” as well as the flower of the hour with its links to #flowersforpeace, comes news today that the U.S. Postal Service has unveiled a “Sunflower Bouquet” stamp. Of course, art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp with digital …
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