Okay, class: what do foam, frogs, and pearls have in common? I should be fair and tell you that the kind of pearls I’m talking about aren’t the freshwater ones that grow in oysters (so lovely when strung on silken cords and worn around the neck–hint, hint, Santa). I’m talking about Water Pearls, floral foam, and metal frogs. Water [...]
Kids in the garden? If we’re honest, we might admit that children aren’t always welcome in the rose bed and tomato patch. At least, not if they’re going to break off our prize blooms or bombard each other with ripening fruits. (Hey–it happened in my garden. Plump, juicy tomatoes, it seems, explode beautifully when you throw them on [...]
Did you know that the 2009 Southeastern Flower Show isn’t only about flowers? Sure, you might think so, given the name. But with all the great demos and exhibits and speakers being planned for you, fellow gardeners, you’ll find that the show isn’t limited to blooms and blossoms and petals. You’ll find something to appeal to [...]