Author: Jill Brooke
Rose Petals Sprinkled on Bridge to Honor Rep. John Lewis
By Jill Brooke Did you see this image? Prior to civil-rights icon Rep. John Lewis’s coffin going to the Capitol Rotunda, funeral workers in Alabama dropped rose petals on the Edmund Pettus Bridge as his body was carried across the bridge via-horse-drawn carriage. We, along with many others, were moved by this gesture since flower …
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Beatrix Potter’s Love of Gardens Inspired Peter Rabbit
By Jill Brooke In honor of Beatrix Potter’s birthday,- who created the beloved children’s books about Peter Rabbit – we interviewed gardening expert and author Marta McDowell, who wrote “Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life.” Guess what was Potter’s favorite flower? “Roses,” says McDowell. “If you look carefully at her illustrations, you’ll often see a rose growing …
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Will Roses Be Finally Part of Rose Garden Renovation?
By Jill Brooke The White House Rose Garden will get a revamp. After all, the most gorge rose garden in the United States is in Portland, Oregon and our national flower should have a spectacular home at the White House. “The White House Rose Garden was established in 1913 by First Lady Ellen Wilson, at …
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Jill Brooke on WPHT Every Wednesday at 10.35 p.m.
Tune in every Wednesday night on WPHT-AM in Philadelphia where I share flower news and tips. The WPHT show is a segment on Walter Sterling’s popular talk show- Sterling Every Damn Night – and tell me the tips that resonated with you. – Jill Brooke
NY Botanical Garden Has Fab Floral On-Line Classes
By Elisabeth Dee Missing the joys of the New York Botanical Garden’s because of Covid-19? Ever wished you could take one of their famous classes, but thought you couldn’t because you live too far away? Good news! Although the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is scheduled to re-open to the public July 28, you can …
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Oscar de la Renta’s Floral Design Legacy Endures
By Jill Brooke In the pantheon of great flower-loving designers – some greats come to mind. Christian Dior. Coco Chanel. And certainly, Oscar de la Renta who died in 2014. It’s his birthday and his artistry and legacy endures under family leadership. His luxurious clothes have some of the most beautiful floral patterns – stitched …
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Oldies but Goodies: The 4 Most Ancient Roses Still Popular Today
By Jill Brooke “Old roses carry a charm that does no harm.” With over 15,000 roses and new ones making their debut like fashion models on the runway, it’s hard to choose which rose bush to cultivate and buy. We were thinking of the sheer numbers of rose varieties and wondered what flowers may still …
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Moon Flowers Shine for Night Birds
By Jill Brooke On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the Moon. The moon inspires poetry, song and even flowers. In fact, there is a song called “Flowers on The Moon” by the band Stereo In Solo.
Old Cars Repurposed with Floral Art Displays
By Jill Brooke This week in history books is when the Ford Motor Company shipped its first automobile in 1903. Quite the accomplishment which paved the way for innovation and scientific advancement aside from the freedom for people to travel easily and visit new cities and flower fields. Few of these old cars are in …
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What Special Roses Did Princess Beatrice and Her Groom Choose?
By Jill Brooke Turns out that Princess Beatrice and her sister Princess Eugenie are role-modeling wedding trendsetters in the most lovely ways. Their floral choices – both created and designed by the respected and adored Rob Van Helden of RVH Floral Design – were pitch-perfect. But Helden, who along with his sister Patrice are the …
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