Category: General

It’s obvious that as a floral business we’re quite biased on this opinion, but to make things clear, this post is based on some 35 years of careful observation, so I’m positive we’re giving you a solid reason to believe.   Grandma’s are moms with a lots of frosting. I brought my grandparents quite a lot of…Continue reading

6 safe plants to boost your dog’s health today I’m sure you’re already taking care of your dog very well, giving him all the attention he deserves. “Man’s best friend” is a common phrase about dogs, referring to their millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty, and companionship with humans.  You take him on long walks in nature regularly. You…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/EqgQ30huhli Take a moment to look around your home. Did you spend a lot of time creating and putting up Christmas decorations this year? If so, there’s no reason to put them all away: Many of them can be repurposed for your New Year’s Eve party. Try out these easy ideas that will…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/DJBF30hndfp Winter Solstice is coming. Are you looking forward to it? It’s coming up on Thursday, Dec. 21, this year. You probably already know that the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year. Today, I’ve got some more facts about this incredible event that may surprise you. What Is the Winter…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/qQu130h3y5q This year, the celebration of Hanukkah begins on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 12, and ends on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Even if you’re not Jewish, you probably know about the lighting of the menorah. You may even be familiar with some of the foods eaten during this celebration. But there are some…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/zepC30gVMvP Are you going to get a lot of snow and extremely cold temperatures this winter? The answer to that question depends on where you live. As always, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has a lot to say on the matter. What sort of weather are you likely to see outside your window while we’re waiting…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/53K330gKYVw We’ve been blessed with a fairly warm autumn, so I hope you’ve been spending lots of time outdoors with family and friends. While there’s still a little time before the ground freezes, why not dedicate an afternoon to a little gardening work? This week, I have some tips for planting bulbs this…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/VmVt30gCy29 I love getting together with family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal on Thanksgiving. I like to combine traditional favorites like turkey, stuffing, and cranberries with new dishes like rosemary sweet potato stackers and crescent rolls stuffed with veggies and cheese. Most of us think of Thanksgiving as a uniquely American holiday, but…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/wUHL30go7rT This time of year, chrysanthemums can be spotted on walkways, patios, and porches and in window boxes and yards. They are such cheerful flowers, and they look so gorgeous in the autumn light. I think the chrysanthemum is the perfect choice for November’s birth flower; don’t you? In celebration of the chrysanthemum,…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/uKTu30g9JRY Carving a pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern for Halloween is something you might do around this time every year, but there are plenty of other fun, creative ways to use pumpkins, too. Check out these 15 unexpected ways you can use pumpkins this fall. Brew Some Beer. Put together the right ingredients and you…Continue reading