2023’s Best U. S. Cities for Local Flowers
May 11, 2023 – 10:29 pm | Comments Off on 2023’s Best U. S. Cities for Local Flowers

Looking at five floral categories in the 200 largest U.S. cities, Lawn Love came up with these two lists.
They checked out access to flower shops and specialty-cut flower vendors, consumer ratings, and the number of …

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Learn Botanical Drawing in Michigan
October 26, 2015 – 8:56 am | Comments Off on Learn Botanical Drawing in Michigan
Learn Botanical Drawing in Michigan

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at drawing flowers, Road Trips Gardeners? If you’ll be wandering western Michigan next month, consider scheduling time for “Beginning Botanical Drawing”.
The workshop conducted by Don Harris is …

Flower(s) of the Day: Along Chicago’s Lakefront
October 24, 2015 – 8:25 am | Comments Off on Flower(s) of the Day: Along Chicago’s Lakefront
Flower(s) of the Day: Along Chicago’s Lakefront

September colors are highlighted in the planter set near the Shedd Aquarium along the lakefront in Chicago, Illinois.
(Photo ©2015 by Susan McKee)

Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece in SoCal
October 21, 2015 – 8:42 am | Comments Off on Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece in SoCal
Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece in SoCal

If the timing works out right for you, Road Trips Gardener, consider taking a two-hour workshop at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California.
Between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. November 24, …

Fall Show of Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society
October 19, 2015 – 8:28 am | Comments Off on Fall Show of Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society
Fall Show of Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society

The Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society is having their annual Fall Show at the Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Hours for public viewing are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 24 and 25, 2015.
Seminars …

Flower of the Day: Red Geranium
October 17, 2015 – 8:28 am | Comments Off on Flower of the Day: Red Geranium
Flower of the Day: Red Geranium

Windowsills in Europe are wide enough not only for cats, but for beautiful flowers in decorative pots.
The red geranium was framed by blue and white gingham curtains in a 19th century home in the open …

Chrysanthemums and More in Michigan
October 16, 2015 – 8:52 am | Comments Off on Chrysanthemums and More in Michigan
Chrysanthemums and More in Michigan

Explore autumn through a parade of color and culture at Chrysanthemums and More, now on exhibit at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline N.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The annual array of mums …

Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets
October 14, 2015 – 8:54 am | Comments Off on Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets
Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets

“Slow Flowers: Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets from the Garden, Meadow and Farm” is the topic for a presentation at Fioli, 86 Cañada Road, Woodside, California, set for 10:30 a.m. October 23, 2015.
Debra Prinzing, …

Michiana Orchid Society Annual Fall Show
October 12, 2015 – 8:02 am | Comments Off on Michiana Orchid Society Annual Fall Show
Michiana Orchid Society Annual Fall Show

The annual fall show of the Michiana Orchid Society takes place October 24 and 25, 2015, at Holy Cross College, 54515 State Road 933 North, Notre Dame, Indiana.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both …

Flower of the Day: Physalis Alkekengi
October 10, 2015 – 8:22 am | Comments Off on Flower of the Day: Physalis Alkekengi
Flower of the Day: Physalis Alkekengi

Seen in the Botanical Garden shop in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Physalis alkekengi is a plant with burnt orange papery blooms also known as the Chinese lantern.
It’s related to the Physalis peruviana (whose fruit inside that …

Eastern Iowa Orchid Show & Sale
October 9, 2015 – 8:20 am | Comments Off on Eastern Iowa Orchid Show & Sale
Eastern Iowa Orchid Show & Sale

Orchid lovers headed to Iowa in mid-month might want to schedule a stop at the fourth annual Eastern Iowa Orchid Show & Sale.
It takes place October 17 and 18, 2015, in Noelridge Gardens Greenhouse, 4900 …