The Reluctant Gardener by Flower Fan Girl
I am a reluctant gardener. So when I tell you that I grew sixty-five white mini pumpkins last year that were so adorable, such a delicious creamy shade of ivory,...
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Flower Stories: by Elle & Jean
"Ode to Elle" by Jean M Leen There lives a young lass named Elle Who pens stories by the sea to tell When she writes about flowers I could read...
Flower Stories: Kristen - "Lilac Laundry & Flowers Across Generations" by Phoenix R
In late springtime in Vermont, Kristen’s mom would send her out to gather the laundry from the line situated just below fecund lilac bushes. The proximity to the blooms infused...
Cymbidium's Origin Story by Flower Fan Girl
Finding ourselves at a crossroads in life is hard. Period. I've never heard anyone who wasn't heavily medicated say otherwise. If you are someone who is currently experiencing a Real...
Flower Stories: Suzanne - "Spirituality in Flowers" by Phoenix R
For Suzanne, flowers aren’t just beautiful things that adorn her space but are part of her spiritual practice: “If you are not in awe of your day, look at a...
Flower Stories: "Find Your Joy" - by Lisa Berman
Life inevitably has its challenges. We can find ourselves being dragged down by these difficult situations. It is during these times that finding moments of Joy help to buoy us...
Flower Stories: Rebeka - Brass & Briar Studios - "My Jam is Flowers" by Phoenix R
“My jam is flowers, I flow with them” said Rebeka. And, in looking around her studio at the myriad of her designs displayed on the walls, I would have to...
Local Artists + Flowers = LOVE
We're featuring a few of our favorite local artists this week... our love of flowers being the common thread. Enjoy! Amy Brnger - Portsmouth, NH We immediately fell in love with...
The Red Rose Love Story by Phoenix R
As recounted by Exeter resident, Jen Chinburg, written by Phoenix R Bob was in his 70s, recently widowed, blue-eyed, blue-blooded and living in Rye, NH. Joanne was in her 50s,...
Latest Obsession: Flower Time Lapse Videos
These incredible videos are just what we all need here in New England as we wrap up the month of March & look forward to real Spring temperatures. We could...
What's In a Name? Part Three ~ Phoenix R
Lisa Cochran’s daughter is named Lily but her real name is Elizabeth Lee. As a Catholic, Lisa felt compelled to name her daughter after a saint as this was the...
Know Your Flower Quotient ~ Flower Fan Girl
Your Flower Quotient represents the number of flowers growing in their natural habitat that you will need to experience in order to counteract the effects of a winter like the...
What's in a name? Part 2 ~ Phoenix R
This story features Margaret Crowley of Newmarket, NH and her daughter Rose Crowley. The Soul of a Rose It was March 1996. In Newmarket, New Hampshire Margaret and Denise perused...
Caring for Orchids
Orchids often get a bad rap, but we find that they are easier to care for than you may think. First and foremost, the blooms will not last forever. Expect blooms...
What's in a name? Part 1 ~ Phoenix R
As part of a special series, we’re presenting the narratives of local Exeter-area moms who chose to name their daughters after flowers. The hypothesis: choosing to name your child after...
Caring for Fresh Flowers
On the eve of Valentine's Day we thought it might be helpful to go over how to keep your cut flowers lasting and looking their best... "Do you use those little...