Monthly Archives: December 2017

FLOWER QUOTE: PATIENCE IS NOT SIMPLY

December 04, 2017

MY TWO CENTS Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it’s how we behave while we’re waiting… Having patience is not necessarily my strong suit. With that said, I’m in complete agreement with this quote, as I will reflect on myself and am often disheartened by my lack of patience. I liken patience to growing a garden or forcing bulbs inside during the winter time. You put in the hard ...

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THE MAGICAL HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW

December 03, 2017

Whenever I’m in New York City (NYC) or going over the White Stone Bridge, I’m always on the lookout for the Empire State Building, especially at night to see the spire with its radiant and colorful glow. Recently, I happened upon another view of it, and that was at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Holiday Train Show. This year they have added a new replica of the Empire State Building and ...

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FRIDAY’S FLOWER FACT: DESERT BLUEBELLS

December 01, 2017

In spring following a moist winter, thousands of these wildflowers, desert bluebells, bloom early in the season, forming masses of rich deep blue. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.

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