Every spring, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is transformed into a dazzling showcase for one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic flowers: the orchid. This year, for the 11th straight year in a…
You drive through a lovely neighborhood and catch a glimpse of cascading roses through a wrought iron gate. A long bluestone driveway curves away under a canopy of flowering dogwoods and disappears. The scent of…
There’s only one word to describe the 184th Philadelphia Flower Show: “Brilliant!” This year, the world’s biggest indoor flower show tipped its hat to our favorite neighbor across the pond: Great Britain. From the royal…
The gorgeous grounds at Michigan State University: W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens (Courtesy of W.J. Beal Botanical Gardens) Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan is fortunate enough to have one of the oldest and most…
Olive laurel wreaths were used in ancient Olympic Games. Every four years the overwhelming event known as the Olympic Games captures the entire world as all of the greatest athletes gather together to proudly compete…
Seeing all of the Olympic Bouquets has really got us in the Olympic spirit! The idea of the Olympic Games was conceived in ancient Greece but ended around the time of 393 and 426 AD.…
Some colleges are lucky to have either a botanical garden or arboretum located on or near their campus, however the University of Michigan has the great fortune of having both within walking distance of campus.…
Courtesy of the Official 2012 London Olympics Homepage The pageantry of the Olympics is unlike any other. It is a spectacle that puts the host country on display. The host country is able to show…