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Summer Breeze

This is my second time to exhibit at Filoli Flower Show.  You need to come up with a title six months earlier than the event.  I submitted it as “Sumemr Breeze,” something broad so that I don’t have to be constrained by the availability of materials.  Luckily, I was able …

Philadelphus

Not many people know about this pretty flower called Philadelphus, commonly known as Mock Orange. It is a deciduous shrub that blooms in spring. The white single flowers with a burgundy blotch in the center are elegant. Scientific name: Philadelphus Cultivar: Belle Etoile

See-through

Glass vases can magnify plant materials in water.  This pour over coffee maker did not make strong coffee and was collecting dust, …

Bouquets to Art 2018

I saw Kiana Underwood’s demonstration, entitled “Reclaiming the Past: Old-World Florals for Today.”  Her monochromatic color choices with abundant use of garden materials …

Daffodil

Scientific name:  Narcissus Cultiver:  Erlicheer I love these cream double petals.  Narcissus’ fragrance perfumes our living room.

Freesia

Freesia is one of the earlist spring bulb bloomers.  Its subtle fragrance and bell-shaped flowers are my old-time favorite.

A Sign of Spring

I have always thought a tsubo (vase with a narrow opening and wider, round body) is difficult to work with, but I like …

Yuzu Sorbet Recipe

This is an easy recipe with simple ingredients as if you were making Jell-O. Cooking Time:  30 minutes Total Time:  8 hours …

Happy New Year 2018

Style:  Floor Position Arrangement Materials: bamboo (Golden Goddess), pine, Ilex verticillata, carnation Our bamboo is growing very well after it was transplanted to a …