Author: Jill Brooke
Katy Perry Names Daughter After a Flower
Hooray – Singer and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry just gave birth to a little girl. And guess what she and actor Orlando Bloom named their little bundle of joy? Daisy Dove Bloom. Of course, they did. When your last name is “Bloom,” it does seem destined to have a flower name. Turns out …
Honoring Prince Albert’s Birthday and Flower Legacy
By Clare McHugh This week marks the 201st birthday of Prince Albert, the (virtually) penniless German prince who came to Britain at age 20 to marry his first cousin, Queen Victoria, and father nine children. Prince Albert had an over-sized impact on British life-promoting modern industry, calling for the abolition …
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Renovated White House Rose Garden Revealed
The unveiling of the renovated White House Garden took place this weekend on August 22nd. According to her social media, First Lady Melania Trump restored the original diamond-shaped hedges and installed new rose bushes as well as improvements to infrastructure. It also has a large green grass center that you could even put golf balls …
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Ashley Fox Designs Bring Garden Vibe to Weddings
By Jill Brooke As part of our Fabulous Florists to Know segment, we want to introduce you to Ashley Fox Designs. Along with a garden vibe, she brings an architectural airiness to her work, which has been lauded in Vogue Magazine and by countless clients. That’s no surprise really. The Minneapolis, Minnesota native was an …
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See the Winners of the International Garden Photographer of the Year’s Macro Competition
By Rozalia Jovanovic The International Garden Photographer of the Year has selected the winners of its macro competition, showcasing some of the best close-up botanical photography you’ll see this year. Winning first place was Bruno Militelli for his black-and-white work “Botanic Loop.” Coming in Second was Anne McIntyre’s colorful abstract “Mountains of Tulip Petals.” Third …
Roses Under Attack by Virus Threatening National Flower
By Jill Brooke As the White House unveiled the renovated Rose Garden, a virus is attacking U.S. roses that could destroy the $600 million dollar industry. The culprit is called Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) and it’s a virus that is currently attacking rose bushes with increased ferocity. “It’s the COVID-19 of the rose world,” says …
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World Honey Bee Day and Appreciating Floral Infused Honey
By Jill Brooke In honor of World Honey Bee Day, which was created in August of 2009 to raise awareness of the benefits and environmental needs of honey bees, we are supposed to recognize beekeepers who tend the hives. And this year we want to put a spotlight on Flower Power Daily’s friend, Karen Sabath, …
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Tallulah Willis’ Mental Health Struggles Inspires Fashion Line
By Jill Brooke If there is no rain, there would be no flowers. For centuries, many believed that the chrysanthemum held special properties because its petals were used in teas to diminish stress and anxiety. Components of lavender are also used in valium but the flowers don’t give you the side effects. As we …
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Try These Summer Cocktails With Delicious Peony-Infused Vodka
By Jill Brooke Leslie Farhangi was practicing law in New York City but was looking for a change. Twenty years ago, she and her husband John Tuke moved their three sons to Hudson Valley, New York and purchased a peony farm. Five years later, the equestrian decided to also board retired horses as well. Life …
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