Author: Jill Brooke
TULIP DAY 2025: Union Square Bloomed with Flowers
By Jill Brooke Union Square burst into color on Sunday, March 30th, for the second annual Tulip Day NYC 2025. Organizers say that over 15,000 New Yorkers made their way to Union Square both tiptoeing and sprinting to hand pick 170,000 free tulips in colors including orange, yellow, red, pink and white. Royal Anthos, which …
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The Sweet Pea – Flower of April Enchants
By Jill Brooke and Linda Lee SWEET PEA AND DAISY FLOWERS OF APRIL Sweet pea – along with the daisy – are the selected flowers for the month of April. The delicacy of the sweet pea does charm. It is also flower lover Elton John’s favorite flower. Flower grower Floret, Farmer Bailey and other sellers …
Beginner’s Guide to Raised-Bed Gardening: Tips for Every Gardener
By Linda Lee Your Beginners Guide to Raised-Bed Gardening Your grandmother did raised-bed gardening or worked on a container garden, but she didn’t call it that. She called it “window boxes.” The idea was the same: a confined space, at a reasonable height, and it warmed faster than the ground. Of course she probably …
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Pro Tips for Crafting Sustainable Flower Arrangements
Sustainable Flower Arrangements Creating sustainable flower arrangements is easier than you might think. With the right materials, a positive attitude, and a few pro tips to guide you, the process can become both rewarding and enjoyable. “It’s all about changing the way you approach flowers and arranging them,” says Kelly Shore, the owner of …
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Art in Bloom DC 2025 : Classic Beauties Galore
Art in Bloom DC for 2025 Art in Bloom DC 2025 returned to the historic Anderson House from March 20-23. Thirty-eight talented artists used branches and blooms to create stunning floral art interpretations, celebrating the intricate art and architecture housed within Anderson House. Art in Bloom DC 2025 has gained immense popularity and acclaim, joining …
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Perfumes Give Hope to Depression Sufferers
By Jill Brooke Perfumes Give Hope to Depression Sufferers Perfumes and floral scents help diminish depression, according to research. It is no secret that when people need a pick me up, flowers are often the cure. Throughout history, flowers have been a source of comfort for those who are ailing either physically or mentally. But …
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Enhance Your Roses’ Fragrance with a Simple Garlic Planting Trick
By Jill Brooke Enhance Your Roses’ Fragrance with a Simple Garlic Planting Trick We all want our roses’ fragrance to be as strong as possible. Smells make us swoon with delight. Since it’s National Fragrance Day, I’m going to share a fun secret. If you plant garlic bulbs next to your roses, the flowers become …
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The 10 Best Cherry Blossom Trees to Know, See and Love
By JILL BROOKE 10 Best Cherry Blossom Trees You Should Know Who doesn’t love cherry blossom trees which are blooming in late March and April. Here, you’ll discover the 10 best varieties to know and adore and places to see them. The three best places to see cherry blossom trees are in Essex Country Brook …
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7 Easy Flowers to Plant in Spring for Bright Summer Blooms
7 Easy Flowers to Plant in Spring for Bright Summer Blooms Want easy flowers to plant for spring for beautiful summer blooms? We at Flower Power Daily are curators and archeologists—digging for authentic seasoned experts for our stories. Becky and Brent’s Bulbs have been growing and selling flowers since 1900. The Heath’s farm happens to …
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Lucky Blooms: Flowers and Plants to Increase Prosperity
By Jill Brooke LUCKY BLOOMS: LUCKY FLOWERS AND PLANTS TO INCREASE PROSPERITY Luck is something that seems random but why not help your own with these lucky flowers and plants that bring good fortune. Among the flowers that invite prosperity are money trees, orchids, four-leaf clovers, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums, stargazer lilies and peonies Scoff at your …
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