July 8, 2021
A Floral Love Story – All About Flowers
A floral love story can be demonstrated even from the tip of a pen. Thomas J. Mickey shares a love story about a man, his passion for gardening, and how it changed horticulture along the way. All About Flowers James Vick’s Nineteenth-Century Seed Company by Thomas J. Mickey should be considered a floral love story. This book shares the story of the man, his passion, and how he sowed seeds to build his community. Victorian Flowers of
June 8, 2021
Splendor in the Park with PHS
Splendor can best describe moments spent at the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provided a timely botanical elixir as the world began to open up and gather. Merriam Webster describes splendor as having great brightness or luster. The 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show exhibited magnificence and pomp. It was the exact elixir to inspire us to go outside and embrace the beauty that was created for us at FDR Park. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is known
May 29, 2021
Valor – Perennials Found In Life’s Garden
Valor found in my family was James A. Speight, Jr, My Dad was quite proud of serving his country, Valor as defined by Merriam Webster means strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness. The word “valor” defines our Veterans. Men and women who have served in the military are honored as they exhibited the absence of indecision as they faced life or death in battle. This is valor
May 2, 2021
Cottage Gardens – A Renewed Look
Cottage gardens have been considered a classis. This book takes a renewed look at creating a modern twist. Cottage gardens are simply beautiful. I am not sure if it is the uniquely compatible way of planting everything you love, or the creative chaos. There is a method behind this creative way of gardening. The Modern Cottage Garden by Greg Loades takes the reader on quite the journey. First of all, the author is in my
April 14, 2021
BloomBox – Plant Joy and More At Your Door
BLOOMBOX should have a 12-Step Program in it’s online offering’s. BLOOMBOX – I am in LOVE. I am almost ashamed to admit that I…well…I am a fan. Note I say almost. Please allow me to explain. A dear friend of mine just happened to share that she was waiting for a plant delivery from BLOOMBOX. Common sense said I should have ignored that – but I didn’t. I asked her to share a photo of