This past weekend was one of those lessons you learn when you feel overwhelmed- when you got what you’ve been waiting for… and you realize you just can’t handle it alone! It’s a lesson on trust, and reaching out to people that you can depend on. The news of a generous bride, willing to donate her wedding flowers, is what Heliotrope for Hospice is waiting for… and when it happens, sometimes it happens BIG TIME!...

Peonies! however you say it or spell it, ‘Paeony’ or Peony, accent on different syllables- what matters is the beauty of the flower! This gorgeous bloom is incredible in a vase by itself, or mixed with other premium flowers like hydrangea and garden roses. When you buy peonies fresh, they are the size of a golf ball! Do not be deceived! over the course of a week, the petals open and burst into a multi petal bloom the size of your...

SPECIAL NOTE: My Mom, Shirley Ann Citrowske passed into Eternity on July 1, 2020. She was 87 years young, and so ready for this part of Her Journey. In faith, we will see each other again. If you would like to donate to Heliotrope for Hospice in her memory and celebration of life, please use the PayPal Donate link on this page. If you prefer not to use this online transaction, you can send a check to: Heliotrope for Hospice, c/o Diane...

Another amazing January ends, and I am reminded why I love the world of flowers so much! The people in this trade are excited about what they have to offer- whether their business is creating events and weddings, or selling flowers for daily occasions like birthdays and anniversaries, or actually growing the flowers and foliage for a market that showcases premium cultivars . And then there is Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc.,  an exceptional...

Resolutions! Everyone is in the the process of trying to fulfill those New Year’s resolutions! For me, one big promise to myself is to “eliminate clutter.” In my home, in my thoughts, in my life. So in an attempt to start this new year off right, I spent some time sorting thru the mess of a potting bench in the back yard. It’s the easiest area to start- gardening! Nature feeds, nourishes, replenishes us. Even as we...