Farmhouse Floral with Golden Sunflowers
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Farmhouse Floral with Golden Sunflowers

As September approaches I am bringing warm and vivid hues into the home for early fall. Golden sunflowers, rust Peruvian lily, green hydrangeas and chamomile provide a vibrant mix of color in this rustic farmhouse floral arrangement.

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Styling an August Appetizer Party
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Styling an August Appetizer Party

Creating a memorable table for an informal occasion is very easy to do by using a basic floral centerpiece, a few meaningful touches in the table setting, and a tray of starters.

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Dreaming of Dahlias...
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Dreaming of Dahlias...

It is almost dahlia season and the garden is filled with budding plants. Dahlias are my favorite late summer flower and every year I add a new variety or two just to watch them bloom and enjoy their beauty in the hot August sun.

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Four Favorite Summer Hydrangeas
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Four Favorite Summer Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas provide spectacular summer blooms and now there are many new and unique varieties available. Here are just a few of my favorites which have been added to the garden over the last year or two.

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Early Summer Roses
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Early Summer Roses

Roses add a touch of classic beauty to the early summer garden with their lovely colors and sweet scent. In May ours begin blooming as the air becomes warmer and the sunlight lasts into evening. Shades of orange, red and yellow fill the patio garden and welcome the beginning of a new season.

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A Luncheon in the Garden
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A Luncheon in the Garden

A centerpiece that features home grown flowers is simple to create and ties the table design to the surroundings.

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