I must have transplanted this star jasmine a couple of times, but it looks happy now and is producing more flowers. Unlike its sister, pink jasmine, it doesn’t last at all as a cut flower, but the fragrant blooms appear in May. The glossy evergreen foliage alone makes it worth …
A compote is a perfect vase to showcase a natural-looking arrangement because materials can spread and cascade. These sweet peas (Saltwater Taffy Swirls and Spencer Ripple) look special because of the veins of colors. Because sweet peas are tiny flowers, complement with a small amount of greenery and branches so …
Dusty Miller is such a versatile perennial. While its small yellow flowers bloom for many months, I prefer them at the tight bud stage. The striking silver, finely textured foliage is perfect for bouquets. It lasts for many days and can even thrive without a water source, making it ideal …
A white Hybrid Tea Rose called Full Sail pops against the dark reddish palm sheath. Star jasmine can be paired with the …
This arrangement was made for the Peninsula Rose Society’s monthly rose show. The theme for May was “monochromatic beauty.” All four roses …
Not many people know about this pretty flower called Philadelphus, commonly known as Mock Orange. It is a deciduous shrub that blooms …
The last weekend was dedicated to the annual rose show for the Peninsula Rose Society. Although heavy rain posed challenges during the …
While pink or white shades are more common for azaleas, the variety called Arneson Gem has an orange hue and blooms much …
I won this miniature rose from a raffle ticket at the Peninsula Rose Society. It was labeled as “Figurine,” but according to …
Late April is the most beautiful time of the year for my rose garden. This arrangement was made for the Peninsula Rose …
