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Thanksgiving Shopping
Halloween-Thanksgiving- Christmas-When? Halloween in August, Thanksgiving in September, and Christmas in October. I am a stickler for my store displays and actually, I don’t have the Halloween spirit in August anymore than I have the Christmas spirit in October. It usually doesn’t sail into my mind until after Thanksgiving, so the store stays in the
A Magnificent Perfection-Beautiful Dahlias
It is a short season; but this is dahlia time. I seem surrounded by these beautiful dahlias-everywhere I look, every bouquet I send out, and every wedding bouquet I make. Magnificent, beautiful dahlias are everywhere and… I am smitten. If you want a bouquet like no other, then take advantage of making a splash no
The Meaning Of Tulips
The Language of Flowers reads of many flowers for translating your feelings of love. The rose being the most popular to declare love; but we forget yet another that is just as high on the meaning list. The perfect Tulip. The red tulip was the all powerful ‘to declare your love” with the black center
For Valentine’s Day Save Yourself & Protect Your Identity
Valentine’s Day Gifts With the approach of every heavy retail, buying time; I always think “here we go”, and here we go again with Valentine’s Day 2014. A time of in your face ads, promises of quality, and shelves of cheap imported gifts-including flowers. The big three gifts of this day are predominantly jewelry, flowers,
Poinsettia Gift And The History of Poinsettias -The Noche Buena
So many ask me about this red plant that now is the largest selling plant by the millions every year. Native to Mexico and Central America, poinsettias, grow wild up to nearly 10 feet blooming in the winter. The red ‘flowers’ botanically, are really not flowers at all, yet are just red leaves surrounding the
Winning Flower Displays
This years theme was “Seasons Of The Hudson Valley” for the displays in the Horticulture building at the Duchess Fair. After much deliberation and thought I came up with a life size Mother Nature dressed in the 4 seasons and with the added feature of wings. The second display was a twist on the 150th
Earth Friendly Diet Will Save the Planet
Thought for Earth Day-who would have known? Lynn 🙂
Lobbying For The Humane Society In Albany
I happily closed the store today in honor of the Humane Society’s Lobby Day in Albany. This was a totally volunteer event for any who would make the effort to travel to Albany and lobby on behalf of animal welfare. There are so many people out there that have a care for our fellow creatures
The Humane Society’s Animal Oscars-The Genesis Awards
It’s that time when the Humane Society singles out the years’ articles, undercover videos, movies, and television reporting of animal issues for the Genesis Awards-their own version of the Academy Awards. As much as I enjoy the Academy’s, winning movies & actors; I can’t help the level of admiration (and envy) I have even more so,
About Our Energy-My Latest Letter From President Obama
Click above to read the letter Does this sound that maybe someday flowers will be grown with the help of Alternative Energy ?? We can only hope and….believe
National Parks Poached For The Floral Industry
As an environmentalist and eco florist, it is a 24/7 task of constant research and eye monitoring in all areas of the floral industry. Just when it seems I have discovered and conquered one issue, 5 others crop up and side wind me; again making me ashamed of my chosen field that I fight to
Sea Shepherd Society & The Seed: A Vegan Experience
While keeping up with two of our favorite benefits-Sea Shepherd of Whale Wars fame and our local Catskill Farm Sanctuary, I came across an event they will be set up (and speaking) at in New York City on Fathers Day weekend. The Seed: A Vegan Experience says it is “two days of vegan exploration
For Earth Day
This weekend is Earth Day; one of the most revered of days for anyone of clue and conscience. Most think of it as just another day for the likes of tree huggers and old Woodstock goers; thinking it started with them, but it did not. Our planet has supported its inhabitants in every way possible
A New Green Idea For St. Patrick’s Day
Willow and I had a big weekend last, attending the Northeast Floral Expo in Massachusetts. A conference/show of, and for florists in the Northeastern states and beyond. complete with a buyers fair of all sort of goods and flowers. I believe it has become the largest show in the country for florists, and we so
Robert Redford Speaks Real….as always
Second to my Mom; one of my favorite mentors and inspiration-he always speaks real. I learned from them both to stand up on what I see and walk the talk…… Click to watch Thanks Bob, Lynn
Flowers For Butterflies
Every year the Horticulture building at our Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck is completely transformed to an indoor oasis for the fairgoers. Local landscapers and florists donate their time and talent to creating a mixed garden of all sort of spaces to enjoy; whatever their whim to that year’s theme, which this time was “Inspired
For The Love of Local Grown Flowers
The local grown flowers for the tri-state are now at their peak. They are breathtaking, vibrant, and just a flower lover’s dream. Each week I anticipate the new cuttings; waiting to see what is available. And, somehow they always seem better than the previous weeks. Just so many varieties like zinnias, dahlias, sunflowers, gladiolus, hydrangea,
Flowers For The 4th of July
A festive 1960 Schwinn in our window display “Nothing good is ever easy”, and if it is… then it usually is not worth anything. I Wondered When I began this ‘eco-green American thing” with my business, as is offhanded remarked to me; I had no idea how I would do it, I just knew I