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Autumn Decorating With Bittersweet Vine
Everyone loves what has been named bittersweet for autumn decorating. Surprisingly, it is not the original bittersweet botanically; but yet a Solanum genus of Nightshade was first designated as such; which is not a cousin, relative, or even lookalike. Through the centuries names get coined or interpreted and now to us what we know
Save Your Flowers-Easy Victorian Flower Pressing
Now that your garden is in full glory it’s time for autumn, and soon they will be gone. This lament has been going on for 100’s of years but no generation has done more for celebrating nature than the Victorians. They were enamored with it, obsessed over it, and came up with ingenious ideas to
Lend Your Voice to New York State Animal Cruelty & Puppy Mill Bills
Today I peeked up to wake Lynn to remind her about the important things she had to do online today. You see, no matter what celebrity or fame I now have, and no matter how many photos, emails, or appearance I make on behalf of the store and our causes…I am still classified as an
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
Earth Hour 2013 And Me
Yay, it’s Earth Hour this Saturday at 8:30 p.m. If you have been in the pillows and haven’t heard of this well it’s about time you did. It all started 9 years ago in Sydney Australia and now it is a global event every year in over 7000 cities in 152 countries. Seriously. It is
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
Saving Wolves-Saving My Friends
Here is a quick mini plea from me. It is very sad that my friends out west are in trouble- watch the video from our friends at NRDC-and please…. sign the petition. Believe, Willow -: Watch this
The Last Best Halloween
Halloween has had the history of a rousing night with mischief and scary things; but Willow & I don’t see it like that. The stark contrast colors of orange and black adds to the fairy tale of the day and we love the creativity of Halloween flowers, the costume dressing, and the house decor. The
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
Cesar Millan Helps Us Dogs Celebrate The Fourth
I just looove Cesar- he understands me. Every morning we watch him, and I think to myself, “he so has a clue” why doesn’t everyone in the world get it? In fact at my whining :), Lynn & I are asking for your thoughts on the designing of another arrangement for our Flowers For A
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
Flowers From Hawaii
Whew! We sure were busy last week for all the Moms. It seemed as soon as I collapsed on my bed, Lynn was waking me up to go back to the shop. All week, I was of course, the “meeter greeter” so whenever I heard her say “Wiiillllooow…customers” I was on it. 🙂 Except, there
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
Happy Green Everything
Happy St. Patrick’s Day- From A Green Greyhound It is almost time for my name to go to the temporary of O’Willow! My UK ancestry grants me I think. 🙂 I love St. Patrick’s time because we love green, we live green, and we eat green and…. Lynn makes cabbage with veggie sausages. Yum-I asked
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