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When I found out that LA's Japanese American National Museum was hosting a major exhibition that pairs ikebana (flower arranging) with cutting-edge art, I thought it would be a good chance to learn more about this fascinating Japanese tradition. Ana Iwataki, a curatorial intern at the ... [More]
Unless you're born with the place-for-everything gene, getting and staying organized can be a challenge. To get on the right track, divide your clear-out tasks into manageable chunks, then treat yourself to a bouquet of simple, stunning flowers. What better way to grace a clean and peaceful sp... [More]
Spring cleaning is a super concept, but it needs to be expanded. Clearing out old stuff (some would say junk) should take place every season, even every week. And spending a few minutes every day de-cluttering your desk will make being organized much easier than if you let paperwork pil... [More]
You’ve probably heard of the Philadelphia Flower Show and London's Chelsea Flower Show, but how about the show at King Henry VIII’s former home?. [More]
Today's post comes courtesy of Evan Santi, president of Urban Plantscapes in New York City, NYClandscapes.com. Evan saw one of my previous posts on container gardening and asked if he could contribute. [More]