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Why Flowers Matter ~ 9 Tips On Appreciating Them

by Fran Sorin November 15, 2013 – Posted in: Garden Musings

Do you remember the first time a flower grabbed your heart? Did you touch its petals, breathe in its intoxicating scent, perhaps look at it from a distance, and then walk forward to observe it from a closer range? Did you ever ponder over why flowers matter? The Birth of Flowers In a National Geographic Article, authored by [...]

Finding the Photo

by Saxon Holt June 17, 2011 – Posted in: Garden Photography, Garden Visits

Chicago Botanic Garden border with Allium

Whenever I travel to make a presentation I try to incorporate some local gardens into the show to better connect with the audience. My presentation in Chicago to the Garden Club of America’s Show of Summer was titled ‘What is a “Good” Garden Photograph’ and The Chicago Botanic Garden was the obvious choice to go [...]