“The tints of autumn…a mighty flower garden blossoming under the spell of the enchanter, frost.†― John Greenleaf Whittier  Beveridge D. Fergusson’s Scottish Proverbs circa 1641 proclaimed, “An open confession is good for the soul.†I openly confess I have never planted a rose bush in the fall. I Continue Reading
The Keys to the Gardening Kingdom, at the IGC Show
What do you think is the key that will draw people to your event? The Independent Garden Center (IGC) Show was held last week, at Navy Pier on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan where it meets the Chicago River. IGC Show Founders, Publishers, and Executive Directors Jeff and Cheryl Continue Reading
Roses, Relationships and Social Media
“I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the differenceâ€Â Robert Frost                           Social Media is about engaging in relationships.  This is a case Continue Reading
Rainbow Colors of Weeks Roses®
“I love you more than rainbow colors.” Ella Claire Fox* Roses speak to us in rainbow colors. A single rose bud is a tapestry of color unfurling in a single day. If you could hear colors I am sure it would be a rainbow orchestra. ~ Susan Fox “Roses In Continue Reading
Ode To Joy, A Rose by David Clemons
“Joy, beautiful spark of Gods!, Daughter of Elysium, Joy, beautiful spark of Gods!†Ode To Joy, Ludwig Von Beethoven’s – Symphony No 9 Ode to Joy  Ludwig Von Beethoven’s – Symphony No 9: Ode to Joy is the first time in history lyrics were added to a major symphony Continue Reading