National Parks

Making A Show for Our National Parks-The 100 Year Cenntenial

As the Duchess Fair kicks off, it is time for the competition, floral displays to beautify the Horticulture Barn. With a theme this year of ‘passport to the world’ I knew immediately only one idea I would create. My passport is and always will be to any of our National Parks; the most awe inspiring places in the world. There is no need to travel around the world when we have these magnificent places right here in America. From Acadia to Yosemite, each having it’s own magic to take your breath. This year is the 100 year centennial and John […]

National Parks Poached For The Floral Industry

As an environmentalist and eco florist, it is a 24/7 task of constant research and eye monitoring in all areas of the floral industry. Just when it seems I have discovered and conquered one issue, 5 others crop up and side wind me; again making me ashamed of my chosen field that I fight to preserve against all sort of forces; and I love so much. To me, it must be akin to meeting the love of your life, and then through the years finding they have a double side to them that is dark and dirty, secretive, and just […]

For Earth Day

This weekend is Earth Day; one of the most revered of days for anyone of clue and conscience. Most think of it as just another day for the likes of tree huggers and old Woodstock goers; thinking it started with them, but it did not. Our planet has supported its inhabitants in every way possible for millions of years; without its resources we would not be here at this very moment. From the water to the trees to the soil and the bees …..there is no other entity that is more important to our existence; it is our friend, our […]

Happy Birthday Yellowstone

I hear so many talking about their vacations and excursions to the Caribbean and Europe. These parts of the world are exciting with their own special places; however, one needs not leave American soil to see some of the most breathtaking places in the world. A person could spend months traveling from one national park to the next; and I have a few in my camera already. Yellowstone has been crowned our king of national parks, with each Season having a special virtue. Winter is my absolute favorite time to be there-the serene beauty and solitude is truly inspirational at the […]