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Archive for October, 2015

Rich Burgundy Bridal

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

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BBrooks member florist Labellum, MT created this bridal bouquet of deep rich burgundy dahlias, roses, cymbidiums, callas.

It’s Raining Roses

Monday, October 12th, 2015

belle fleur rooftop trellis

Inventive design by BBrooks member florist Belle Fleur, NY.  They used at least 200 roses, strung from an overhead trellis, for a lovely breakfast party at Gramercy Park Hotel.

Have a Beautiful Weekend!

Friday, October 9th, 2015

 

coriopsis.

Wild Coreopsis growing at University Ridge Neighborhood Park, Reno, NV.

(as seen via River School Farm)

Reburbished Greenhouse

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Barb, from Our Fair Home and Garden, saw a few antique windows a yard sale and set off on a path of creative genius. After gathering more windows from family and friends she set out to create her own greenhouse.  After seeing this, you might consider gathering and re-purposing some old windows yourself!

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Persian Buttercups & Friends

Monday, October 5th, 2015

Did you know the term Ranunculus actually refers to a genus of over 600 species of plants? These particular beauties are called Ranunculus asiaticus, aka Persian Buttercups!

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This peculiar green pod, called Nigella damascena (but better known as love-in-a-mist), is another member of the Ranunculus family. Talk about an eclectic plant genus…

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Gorgeous Bougainvillea!

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As seen on BBrooks member florist Michael Daigian’s Facebook page.

Late Summer Delights

Thursday, October 1st, 2015

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Urban Botanica, CA

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Church Street Flowers, CA

lejardinfrancais.fall 2015

Le Jardin Francais, GA

Beautiful offerings for late Summer and Autumnal flowers and foliage from our BBrooks members, coast-to-coast.