Maurice Harris of Bloom & Plume in Los Angeles makes a lush arrangement that takes his favorite color to new heights.

“Layering taller elements on opposite sides of a design gives it movement and makes your eye undulate throughout. Everything should feel balanced and organic. I like my flowers to look very natural, as though they’re doing exactly what they want.”  – Maurice Harris

As seen in July/August issue of Flower Magazine.

Some people, on Sunday afternoons, might visit a park, or a café, to read a book or spend time with a friend. But just north of Berkeley, in Albany, CA, people come to Flowerland. It isn’t just a nursery, it’s also a place to sit, have coffee and a cookie, and say hello to the neighborhood dog.

Instead of neatly arranged rows of trees and shrubs, the nursery has nooks and crannies, which makes for good wandering, and good daydreaming, coffee in hand. “It’s rustic. Nothing is ever perfect, or done,” says owner Carly Dennet.

“Things happen organically here,” says Dennet. “We try to have around inspiring materials, so that the staff feel like taking part, and being creative. And a lot of interesting things happen that way.”

To read more see Gardenista.

Photographs by Liesa Johannssen.

A big Thank You to BBrooks member florist Mudd Fleurs, IL
for this glorious orchid planter.

At the dear old age of 89, Nana Betty is fast winning the heart of the nation after acting as her granddaughter’s bridesmaid.

Elizabeth Govern (or Nana Betty as her family call her) was asked by her granddaughter Christine to be one of her four bridesmaids because they’re BFFs and by the looks of things she stole the show.

Christine had to plead her grandmother to take on the job and after asking her about 10 times Nana B finally agreed and stood beside the bride at her 2 May wedding.

“The decision was easy given the strength of our relationship,” Christine, from Pennsylvania told Huff Post. “Who doesn’t want her best friend standing beside her on her wedding day?”

To read mores see Bridesmaid.

BBrooks member florist Studio Dan Meiners shares pointers for throwing the perfect summer parties!  Enhance this enjoyable experience with fabulous food, creative lighting and tasteful florals.

Splash 0f color overlooking the Las Vegas strip from BBrooks member florist Miss Daisy, NV

“I am 25 and just beginning my flower farming life. I have dreamt of growing cut flowers for as long as I can remember. While I attended college I was conscious that I was going to be a flower farmer, and I even admitted this to all my professors. I wasn’t just going to be a farmer I’d say; I’m going to be a flower farmer. I’m trying to keep my head on straight and striving to be a good business woman. I am currently selling at markets, to a few grocery stores, and doing a small amount of wedding work. I’ve got optimism, I’ve got determination, and I’ve also put a ton of pressure on myself.” ~ Nellie Ashmore  “That Girl’s Flowers“, OH

Sunset Piano Opus 4 at the SF Botanical Gardens with 12 pianos placed in nature, open to the public to play for two weeks in July 2015. Music by Allison Lovejoy with Painting by Mauro Ffortissimo.

Lilla Bella, CA

Bergamot & Ivy, MO

Robin Hollow Farm, RI

Too pretty for words!

From BBrooks member florist MagnaFlora Design, NY