Tom Bowling 2011

It is an age old question “is it easier to push something along or pull something along”? I guess the answer lies in what it is you are trying to push or pull. We all have had to do both…

Often the question is asked of a floral designer, “How do you do that?” or “How did you come up with that idea?” They are actually two different processes. When someone references an inspiration for an idea that can come…

While the calendar doesn’t officially say it is time for spring for yet another few weeks, once Valentine’s Day is over, most feel it is ready to celebrate the change of seasons. We have been seeing a majority of red…

Counting is a way of life in the flower shop. We count to 12 each time we vase a dozen roses, we count to make sure the right number of foliage placements are inserted into a recipe, and we count…

When we hear those letters, most of us think of, Tender Loving Care, which is exactly what we want to hear at this time of year with Valentine’s Day being right around the corner. Everyone needs some TLC and flowers…

Botany is the branch of biology that deals with plants. It involves the study of the structure and properties of plant life, including flowers and trees. Also included are plant classification and the study of the interactions of plants with…

Weddings are still a large part of many floral retail operations. When asked why they enjoy doing weddings, many respond with answers such as, “It gives me a time to be wildly creative”, or “I really enjoy making a brides…

Over the past few years, consumers have surrounded themselves with a neutral pallet of color. Playing it safe seemed to feel better than making a bold color statement. Whether driven by the lack of certainty or the feeling of quiet…

Just as it seems we just finished with one major holiday, it is time to be preparing for another. While a revisit to red, white and pink may not be the journey you want to revisit at the moment, the…

It was a crisp cool morning in Pasadena as the 122 Tournament of Roses Parade kicked off in high style! With guest Grand Marshall Paula Dean leading the way in a vintage car bedecked with Orchids, Mini Callas, Hydrangea, Roses…