Archive - Strange Plants

Birthday Bouquet

An arrangement of dreamy, spring-inspired delights.

Apr 1 •

March 2025

A Pansy for Your Thoughts

Ponder the watercolor petals of an enchanted flower.

Mar 3 •

February 2025

Picking Flowers With Pearl

Florist Pearl Holmes on fantasy, form and the art of sculpting with nature.

Feb 5 •

January 2025

The Lure of the Labyrinth

Follow the winding path of a maze, where myth and mystery unfold.

Jan 6 •

December 2024

Poinsettias, Pine Trees & Presents

What I’m admiring, reading, savoring and wishing for this holiday season.

Dec 11, 2024 •

November 2024

A Flower-Inspired Gift Guide

From sculptural arrangements to petal-shaped mugs, a curated selection of unique and unusual floral objects.

Nov 19, 2024 •

Myth, Magic and Marigolds

Slip into a glow of orange petals leading to an altar of blooms.

Nov 1, 2024 •

October 2024

From ghostly blooms to creeping vines, wander through nature’s darker side.

Oct 16, 2024 •

September 2024

The First Day of Fall

What I’m reading, watching and savoring this season.

Sep 22, 2024 •

August 2024

The Enchanted Realm of Water Lilies and Lotuses

Wade into the world of floating flowers that thrive in dark waters.

Aug 26, 2024 •

That’s Bananas

In volume six of "Arrangements," we peel back the layers on the quirky and captivating banana plant.

Aug 1, 2024 •

July 2024

Picking Flowers With Renko Floral

Florist Ren MacDonald-Balasia on flowers, foraging and Hawaii’s lush inspirations.

Jul 16, 2024 •

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