photo by Suzanne * October 15, 2011
Mineral Wells, TX
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, is National Floral Arrangement Day.
Floral design day was created to honor Carl Rittner who founded the Rittner's School of Floral Design in 1950. Mr. Rittner was a pioneer of floral design, and, Massachusetts governor, William F. Weld, declared this special day in 1995. I didn't know this! But, hallelujah for floral design! We all love flowers, and arrangements large and small...in vases, pots, and outdoors! And, although, we appreciate flowers every day, our thanks goes out to Governor Weld for making it official!
The designated flower for National Flower Arrangement Day is
none other than the Hollyhock!
'zebrina' * photo by suzanne
Here's my Hollyhock...didn't even know this Althea plant was family to the Hollyhock. I love it when I can post my own stuff! This is an extremely invasive plant-my photos are of only one plant, purchased in a 4" pot, for under $2.00. Both of our neighbors on either side of us have inherited this plant from our yard...without asking! There are more coming up now, and, I plan to dig them up to give away. The 'zebrina' does produce lovely flowers, and quickly...they are fast growers, I guarantee it!
Here's a full view of this plant.
photo by suzanne
And, I came across a few floral storefronts I think are unique:
Regina Florist Co. Ltd.
Saskatchewan, Canada
Albert's Florist
San-Luis-Obispo, CA.
Cool, huh? This one is in Hico, Texas!
So, jump on the bandwagon, find a flower, or several dozen flowers of ANY KIND...
...and arrange them!
...and arrange them!
Thank you for stopping by, I'm always glad to see and hear from you!
Be safe...and, SMILE!
And Thank You:
Karo for the lovely tulips
Google
Yahoo
Hi Mom!
My Valentine gave me these beautiful Tulips!
...oh, yeah, and the wine too!
photo by suzanne
"I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers."
~Claude Monet
