I was going to say
1. My buddy the woodpecker finally returned after a long absence! I suspect a torrid love affair.And 2. How wonderful it is to have summer-like weather in November...
GBBD NOVEMBER 2008
A gentle blast of chilly air greeted me as I woke up today morning to open the door. Any trace of sleep which was there completely evaporated; winters are here, and for next couple of months I’ll wake anxiously everyday to check if the blooms are still ...
Veterans’ Flowers, Land and Sky
The tiny town of Praha, Texas, grows tenfold on the Sunday before Veterans Day, November 11. The Czech-American community and surrounding towns honor all ...
A Garden at the Top of the World
Jim Wandersee and Renee Clary don’t miss much, including a chance to see the world’s northernmost botanic garden, in Tromso, Norway. It’s closed for the next six months, but thanks to the EarthScholars, we visit today....
Paying Respects with Dok Mai Chan
With thousands of sandalwood flowers, Princess Galyani Vadhana will be honored in Sanam Luang, Thailand, this weekend. The Princess died January ...
The Florists of Telegraph Avenue
The Local Ecologist turns ethnographer. Georgia Silvera Seamans cruises from Oakland to Berkeley and finds flower shops going strong, gone, and converted along Telegraph Avenue....
Fresh as a Flowered Huipile
The huipiles (blouses) of the Yucatan, an enduring wearable art, feature many radiant floral designs. Across Mexico and in Guatemala, they are one ongoing form of Mayan textile artistry that dates back to the 5th Century. Really. (Check this story on
Cricket's Flowers Gives Back
Cricket’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program is designed to assist nonprofit organizations and groups. The program reflects Cricket’s commitment to the community. Cricket’s Flowers will donate $5.00 ea...
Beanpod Candles Come to The Bloomery
You can now find your favorite Beanpod candles at The Bloomery! If you've never smelled a Beanpod candle, we'll just say they smell so real they're a littl...
DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A GARDENER
Thank VPH for putting this in your head. I have to thank VPH for inspiring me to post for the first time in almost a month. I also must express my gratitude to those who wrote me to check and......
