Author: Jill Brooke
Fernando Wong and Martha Stewart Judges on Discovery’s “Clipped”
By Jill Brooke Are many of you thinking about their outdoor gardens? I know we are. Discovery+ is launching “Clipped” today via streaming with host Michael Urie, and judges including Martha Stewart, Fernando Wong and Chris Lambton. We are big fans of Fernando Wong, who truly is like Edward Scissorhands, creating breathtaking sculptures and gardening …
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Discarded Orchid Leaves Inspiration for Isabelle van Zeijl’s Art
By Jill Brooke Trying to find positive growth from the last year, Dutch artist Isabelle van Zeijl used flowers, roots and leaves salvaged from local growers to create photographs representing “transformation, rebirth and growth.” Clearly, the pandemic will be inspiring a lot of artists and here is another example. “These series are a tribute to …
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Kardashian Fave Florist Gets Star Perch at Philadelphia Flower Show
By Jill Brooke Celebrity florist Jeff Leatham got the prized opening perch at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) show causing some “shock” from loyal award-winning local talent to the Philadelphia Flower Show. Yes, the uber-hip Los Angeles-based Leatham is a favored florist to the Kardashian clan – and just collaborated with Kim Kardashian’s launch of …
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Want to Win Free Trip to Colombia? Deets on Alexandra Farms Contest
By Jill Brooke Want to go to Bogota, Colombia on an all-expense trip for two to Alexandra Farms or perhaps you would like 1000 stems of one of the world’s most beautiful garden roses? Starting this week, Alexandra Farms is taking submissions for its fourth annual rose photography contest for your wedding work or everyday …
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Thank France’s King Charles IX for Popularity of This May Flower
By Jill Brooke Lily of the valley is the flower for the month of May. It is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom in spring. In fact, it’s part of the asparagus family. In the fall, it has orange-red berries but it is most known for its white …
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9 Flower Books Mom Will Love
By Jill Brooke Because flowers are an elixir for happiness and perspective, and scientifically boost people’s joy and oxytocin levels, bouquets are the go-to purchases for Mother’s Day gifts. In 2021, it is expected that U.S. consumers plan to spend $2.66 billion on flowers for Mother’s Day. While I always recommend flowers, I also suggest …
President Shows How Humble Dandelion Flower of Love
By Jill Brooke The humble dandelion made news today. The flower symbolizes happiness, joy and youthful thoughts as well as health, power, perseverance and determination. After all, it grows in all conditions. It became news when President Joe Biden reached down to the ground as he was preparing to leave the White House and gathered …
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American Rose Society’s 2021 Flower Photo Contest
By Jill Brooke Because people love roses, and it is the National flower as well as the one Aphrodite named for her beloved son Eros, the American Rose Society just completed their annual digital photography contest. The ARS has been holding this competition for more than 30 years. This year there was more people participating …
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“Bridgerton’s” Helen Byrne Wins FIRST Floral Design Award
Guess who won in the category of “Best Floral Design” for the aspire design and home magazine’s “Best Dressed Rooms in TV and Film Awards?” Happy to report that I was able to get florists a separate category for their immense contributions to film and TV design for the FIRST time ever. Do hope other …
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Queen’s Favorite Flower at Prince Philip Funeral?
By Jill Brooke What must it be like for Queen Elizabeth II to lose the love of your life that you’ve spent over 70 years with? At times of loses or sadness, flowers often comfort. Did you know that Queen Elizabeth’s favorite flower is the lily of the valley – which is such a sweet …
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