Author: Jill Brooke
The 8 Best Tulip Festivals Around the World
By Clive Branson Eight Unforgettable Tulip Festivals If you are traveling this spring, you may want to consider experiencing something truly unique, beautiful, and inspiring— tulip festivals! Being near any of the following experiences will be a highlight of any trip. Below are eight exceptional international tulip festivals to consider. To assess these choices, I …
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NYBG Orchid Show 2025 – Ode to Mexico
By Jill Brooke From February 15 through April 27, 2025, The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism, the 22nd edition of the annual celebration of all things orchids at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), carries visitors to the vibrant setting of Mexico. Set off on a journey where the fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry takes …
Garden of Tomorrow – Philadelphia Flower Show 2025
By Jill Brooke The Philadelphia Flower Show 2025 Winner Announcements The Philadelphia Flower Show 2025 announced its winners for the “Garden of Tomorrow” – and I couldn’t be more thrilled. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) announced that Jennifer Reed, of Jennifer Designs Events, took the “Best in Show” for her enchanting installation called “Welcoming Wildlife …
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Palm Beach Style – Want to See Gorgeous Tablescapes?
By Jill Brooke Palm Beach style means lots of entertaining and creating tablescapes. Several entertaining trends emerged at Holiday House’s fundraiser “Taking it to the Table” in Palm Beach. I was tasked with judging this incredible array of flower designs for the event which raises funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Founder Iris Dankner …
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St. Patrick’s Day Green Ideas to Bring Good Luck
By Jill Brooke St. Patrick’s Day Ideas to Bring Good Luck St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th is time to think of bringing good luck to your life. Start with wearing something green and think of all the luck you have. That’s what we are doing. Gratitude is a good way to start. The …
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Daffodil Care: Planting, Growing & March’s Flower Symbolism
By Linda Lee and Jill Brooke Daffodil Care Tips: How to Grow, Maintain, and Celebrate March’s Beautiful Symbol of Spring Before we delve deep into daffodil care tips, Daffodil is the trumpet of spring and flower of March; finally here. The first large flower to bloom in the landscape (let’s ignore the snow drops and …
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940 MILLION Roses Sifted Through Miami for Valentine’s Day
Lovers and friends will have no problem finding roses this season whether for Galentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day. Miami International Airport have processed about 940 million stems of cut flowers, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Around 90% of the fresh cut flowers being sold for Valentine’s Day in the United States come through …
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Downton Abbey Movie: See Stars at Fleurs de Villes!
By Jill Brooke Are you getting excited about the new “Downton Abbey:Grand Finale” movie that will debut on September 12th? We all are. Considering that many are nostalgic for the late Maggie Smith’s character of the Dowager Countess, artists crafted a floral installation inspired by her. In fact, “Downton Abbey” stars came out to see …
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Year of the Snake 2025: Shed Toxicity with These Flowers
By Jill Brooke Happy Chinese New Year. 2025 is the year of the Wood Snake, a unique alignment that adds additional layers of meaning. In Daoism, the wood element signifies a return to one’s true nature, while in Confucianism, it symbolizes self-cultivation and refinement. In Buddhist thought, the wood element is associated with letting go …
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Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat Against Colombia Affects Valentine’s Day
By Jill Brooke Valentine’s Day is going to be a lot thornier and expensive. On Sunday, President Donald Trump threatened to create retaliatory tariffs on Colombia after its president blocked US military deportation flights from landing. As news outlets reported, hours after Trump’s announcement, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he ordered the commerce ministry to …
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