Monthly Archives: August 2009

Country Fairs

I love country fairs. I love to visit the exhibits of farm animals and flowers, eat snow cones and ride the Ferris wheel There was a time when the country fair was a very important to the world of agriculture … Continue reading

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A Tussie Mussie Bouquet

Since time immemorial small bouquets of flowers have been given as a greeting or gift. These bouquets share a number of names; nosegay, posey and tussie mussie are the most common. In medieval times the nosegay (literally – to keep … Continue reading

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Victory Flowers

Since the ancient Greeks first awarded a palm branch to the winner of an athletic contest, floral bouquets, garlands and wreaths have been symbols of victory. At the height of the Roman Empire, bouquets of flowers and garlands were awarded … Continue reading

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Aromatherapy

Have you ever noticed that when you hand flowers to someone, they almost always pull the flowers close to their face and smell them? Not only do we expect fragrance we find great enjoyment in the fragrance of flowers. The … Continue reading

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Say Thanks

Who holds it all together? Who makes sure it all gets done? Who is “one in a million”? Say “Thank You” to the person that helps you get through the day – each and every day. Just imagine, what would … Continue reading

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Hydrangeas

The brides have spoken. Once again, the hydrangea is noted in the top ten flower choices for weddings 2008, 2009 and 2010 – three years in a row. I would have to agree. The versatile hydrangea is perfect for romantic … Continue reading

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Sister’s Day Contest Winner

Where do we begin? The comments, the feelings of love, the emotions and sharing of it…. we are grateful for this overwhelming response. Reading all the entries in the contest made us think about our sisters and all the precious … Continue reading

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