A sketch every day Not only do I know that sketching every day helps to reduce stress, a sketch every day will also offer you an opportunity to document the things that inspire you. I keep flowers alive during the dull winter months by doing a sketch every day. A few minutes each day is how I started in December. My focus was to create … [Read more...]
Florists’ Review: Why Florists are returning to the garden for inspiration.
Florists' Review In the August 2017 – Vol. 208, No. 8 issue of Florists’ Review I share why I grow and use Slow Flowers in my business. One the first day back from our family vacation in the south of Ireland, I settled back into a somewhat melancholy routine of going through the endless stack of mail. That is when I discovered a package had … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: How to Grow Wedding Flowers in the Garden.
Tips to Grow Wedding Flowers in the Garden Learning to grow wedding flowers in the garden for floristry is different to home gardening and flower farming because this type of gardening must produce flowers for business on a smaller scale. Typically in a suburban neighborhood. They should grow harmoniously and practically with interesting varieties … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: 3 Essential Gardening Tools To Get The Job Done
Today, for those of you who may be newer to gardening, I'd like to share with you the three essential gardening tools I use in my suburban cottage cutting garden. And I'd like to encourage you to get gardening. If you're a beginner thinking of growing something this season, go for it! And, realize that gardening consists of hard work, … [Read more...]
Spring Gardening: 3 Tips To Get You Started
3 Tips To Start Your Own Spring Garden Nothing beats a morning walk in a spring garden or the rush of enthusiasm one gets from a new growing season. I hope you are filled with endless energy and a *nothing can stop me attitude* to tackle the spring gardening season with vigor. For those of you who may be newer to gardening, I'd want to share 3 … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Grow Flowers from Seeds
3 tips to grow flowers from seeds TLC Growing flowers from seeds requires TLC. Not enough or too much water and your seedlings waste away. An environment that is too hot or cold requires the temperature to be regulated. This isn't difficult to do, anyone can start flowers in their home, just be mindful about the TLC commitment … [Read more...]
A Wedding at Blooming Hill Farm
Romantic wedding on a farm. Blooming Hill Farm, located in the Hudson Valley region of New York, is a romantic wedding destination. You may have even tasted some of their eclectic produce in some of the best restaurants in New York City, New Jersey, and the Hudson Valley. They “grow and forage over 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables on a … [Read more...]
Nicole and Joseph’s Locust Grove Estate Garden Wedding
A beautiful garden wedding at the Locust Grove Estate in New York Locust Grove Estate, overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie New York, was the setting for Nicole and Joseph’s garden wedding. Every bride and groom has their story, their magic, and it is this magic which resonates with me on a deeper level. I know how important it is for … [Read more...]
Christmas Afterthoughts
Afterthoughts of Christmas ~ I'm sitting here in my living room and it's in the early morning two days after Christmas, while everyone is in bed after the holiday. The days following Christmas are incredibly satisfying and just as important as the hustle and bustle of the lead-up. It's important to look back now at the accomplishments large … [Read more...]
Kelly and David’s Garden Wedding at Brotherhood Winery
I think the backdrop to any garden wedding is crucial and the Brotherhood Winery, America's oldest winery located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, is such a beautiful old stone vineyard and the perfect location for brides planning for a garden wedding. If you haven't been and you're in the Hudson Valley be sure to stop by for a wine tasting or a … [Read more...]