There’s simply nothing like summer. Beautiful weather, longer days, vacations from work and school – and lots of time spent outdoors. Many of us use this opportunity to decorate our patios, porches and yards with flowers and plants that… Read More about Outdoor Plants- Hanging Around All Summer »
Posted by David Kraft on June 19, 2015
| Last Updated: June 22, 2021
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Although Mother’s day was named a national holiday in 1908, attempts at establishing a day similarly commemorating fathers had a little more trouble getting off the ground. It was Washington State which first observed a statewide Father’s Day on… Read More about Give Dad His Due this Father’s Day »
Posted by David Kraft on June 15, 2015
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“There is no real need for decorations when throwing a barbecue party – let the summer garden, in all its vibrant and luscious splendor, say it all” – Pippa Middleton Summer flowers have a magnificent aura all their own. Read More about Summer Flowers Add Cheer and Color »
Just as every month has a birthstone, each month also has a birth flower; and June has the privilege of representing perhaps one of the most prolific and treasured flowers of all time, the rose. The rose has… Read More about Roses for June »
The true origination of Memorial Day (originally named Decoration Day) is a bit lost in the annals of American history. Tradition holds that after the traumatic losses both sides suffered in the Civil War, a group of women from… Read More about Wreaths for Memorial Day »
When you think of the quintessential southern garden, you probably picture one or more hydrangea shrubs, because no formal garden would be complete without plenty of show-stopping hydrangea flowers spreading their delightful fragrance everywhere. Hydrangea is a genus to… Read More about Spring Flowers: Hydrangea »
Some of the greatest TV moms were laid back, others were a bit overbearing, a few taught us lessons with their animated (literally) personalities, and so many of them tried just a little too hard to be cool. Whatever… Read More about TV Mom Showdown »
Posted by David Kraft on April 28, 2015
| Last Updated: December 21, 2022
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The idea of recognizing and honoring mothers isn’t a modern one. The earliest Mother’s Day celebrations date back to the days of the Ancient Greeks. They honored Rhea, the Mother of the Gods during springtime celebrations. In 15th century… Read More about Flowers for Mother’s Day »
Posted by David Kraft on April 27, 2015
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Are you ready for Administrative Professionals Week? It’s the last full week of April every year. This special holiday is reserved to call attention to the important role that secretaries, support staff and other administrative professionals play. While… Read More about The History of Administrative Professionals Week »
Posted by David Kraft on April 15, 2015
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