A white Hybrid Tea Rose called Full Sail pops against the dark reddish palm sheath. Star jasmine can be paired with the white rose, but star jasmine fades within a day. While I was not aware of this combination when I was arranging it, the palm sheath almost looks like …
This arrangement was made for the Peninsula Rose Society’s monthly rose show. The theme for May was “monochromatic beauty.” All four roses are red blends. Materials: Roses (Double Delight, Cherry Parfait, Roll & Roll, Fire ‘n’ Ice), Lomandra (variegated grass), another ornamental grass with panicles (name unknown)
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. This is my first time learning how to weave leaves from Katsuko Biko …
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 …
Late April is the most beautiful time of the year for my rose garden. This arrangement was made for the Peninsula Rose …
I had the opportunity to exhibit an arrangement and help the Ikebana Teachers Federation organization at the San Francisco Cherry Blossom Festival. …
“Royal Star” magnolia is an early bloomer with white, thin, double flowers appearing before the foliage emerges in spring. It is a …
Narcissus signals spring is around the corner. This delicate double-petal narcissus called Erlicheer comes back every spring. I curled the narcissus …
Finding seasonal cut flowers around Valentine’s Day can be challenging, but this hellebore (or commonly known as Christmas Rose) from the San …
