by user1 | Nov 10, 2024 | Jane's Adventures
A visit to Longwood Gardens in the fall inspires me to incorporate pumpkins and gourds for a Thanksgiving table design. Pumpkins and gourds are part of the curcubit family and are harvested in the fall. The first step is to choose a color palate that will complement...
by user1 | Jul 31, 2024 | Jane's Adventures
Our third morning at the Catherine Muller Flower School greeted us with a large bundle of 3- foot tall polygonum! Explanation point used because it is known to be invasive in America, and we would not encourage harvesting it for ornamental use. A good substitute will...
by user1 | Jun 17, 2024 | Jane's Adventures
Our second day with Catherine Muller in Paris started with what appeared to be a traditional candelabra that turned out to be much more. Design #1 Traditional candelabra stands lined the counter of our low workspace. The list of flowers was another extravagant array...
by user1 | May 29, 2024 | Jane's Adventures
Yesterday I arrived home from a week in Paris and four exciting, challenging days at the Catherine Muller Flower School. Located on Rue des Pyramids, a block from the Tulleries Garden, Catherine hosts floral designers from around the world for classes with absolutely...
by user1 | Apr 7, 2024 | Jane's Adventures
April in Pennsylvania is filled with blooming branches and daffodils. The daffodil harvest gives us a few challenges for getting them into arrangements, so here are a few tips. A big bowl of sand is an excellent medium for spring flowers. They last and last but it’s...
by user1 | Feb 25, 2024 | Jane's Adventures
This week I had the privilege of visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens to judge the magnificent flower show “Primivera.” Spring was in the air as I entered the gardens with blooming daffodils, crocus, and hyacinths and were a welcome relief from the fading snow piles...
