Author: Jill Brooke
Floral Poetry: “The Secret Code of Flowers”
Because over the centuries, flowers inspire both literature and poetry, we are starting a poetry room. Here is a poem titled “The Secret Code of Flowers” by David Simon. THE SECRET CODE OF FLOWERS Written By David Steven Simon Ever since the days of Perfectly fitted waistcoats silk top hats And the dangled kid glove …
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‘The Big Flower Fight’ Review: A Fun Floral Frolic
By Jill Brooke Because flowers are so universally beloved, Netflix executives surmised that instead of “The Great British Baking Show,” they would create a version around flowers. Thus we now have “The Big Flower Fight” streaming with eight new episodes. Hosted by Vic Reeves and Natasia Demetriou, and judged by American celeb florist and cheerleader …
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Larry Walshe Launches Bloom, 100%. Sustainable On-Line Flowers
By Jill Brooke It is no surprise that Larry Walshe was on the shortlist of floral artists the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) tapped to present for its first online Chelsea Flower Show. In London, Walshe is the Roger Federer of flowers with clients including Rihanna, Adele, Stella McCartney, Vogue editor Edward Enninful, Joe Root, Benedict …
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With “The Crown’s” New Season, Check Out Royal Family’s Favorite Flowers in Show
By Jill Brooke This weekend, the fourth season of Netflix’s “The Crown,” will finally be on the airwaves. Ten news episodes will be streamed including introducing Emma Corrin as Princess Diana and Gillian Anderson as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The new season will span the years from 1979 to 1990 which includes the …
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Netflix’s ‘The Big Flower Fight’ Is Here
by Rozalia Jovanovic Finally, it has arrived: a competitive show about floral design. “The Big Flower Fight,” which is now on Netflix, kicks off with 10 teams of contestants who are amateur floral designers. Some are florists and gardeners, while others are hairdressers and carpenters. Each episode sees the duos tasked with creating a ginormous …
The First Virtual Chelsea Flower Show Opens. Here Are Our Highlights
As the first ever virtual Chelsea Flower Show kicks off today, we bring you our highlights from the week-long schedule of fantastic events. And you don’t even need to leave your home.
Katy Perry’s Single ‘Daisy’ Blooms Along with Her Pregnancy
By Jill Brooke “Cover Me in Daisies” sings Katy Perry in her newly released song titled “Daisies.” In the video, we see her in a diaphanous white flowing dress showcasing her pregnancy. Of course, she was drawn to daisies since it’s the flower that represents purity and innocence. Isn’t that what children represent? Innocence. Purity. …
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Long House Reserve Master Gardener Shares His Top 9 Deer-Resistant Flowers
Overseeing the vast collection of plants at LongHouse Reserve in East Hampton, Holger Winenga knows a thing or two about keeping the deer away.
U.S. Postage Stamps Showcasing ‘American Gardens’ Unveiled
By Jill Brooke The American Public Gardens Association has partnered with the U.S. Postal service for the release of the “American Gardens” stamp. Of course, they have because it’s an opportunity to celebrate what is needed more than ever—flower fragrant places to roam safely. What a perfect collaboration. Although Covid-19 curtailed the opening ceremony, these …
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Are Flowers Safe to Bring Home? You Bet and Good for You Too!
By Jill Brooke In every household, there is one person who is Uber-strict and questions every single safety measure. In my house, that is my son. Because I am the flower girl, he felt we were putting our family at risk because I needed to get my supply of flowers which I need like others …
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