Garden Collage Magazine: Page 10

In Pursuit of Madness: “Pteridomania” and The Historic Fascination With Ferns

In the past, we’ve covered orchidelirium— a mania that swept through England during the 19th century– but orchids weren’t the only plant to consume...

When Buildings Blend with Nature: On Frank Lloyd Wright’s Organic Architecture

Frank Lloyd Wright originally coined the phrase “organic architecture” before the word ‘organic’ came to be associated with everything from...

Florist Friday: A Chat With Michigan-Based Floral Artist Susan McCleary

Michigan-based florist Susan McLeary blurs the boundaries between fashion photography and floristry. With a style that’s both modern and elegant,...

When Makeup Artists Embrace Plant-Based Skincare

When Kim Borio realized she was dealt the card of sensitive skin, she turned to the garden and transformed plants and...

A Beautiful Summer in Washington: Memories of a Farm, Field, and Forest Wedding

When the owners of Jenne Farm invited my fiance and I to stroll around their property to preview it as...

Fresh Kids and the Farm Fresh Festival Are Changing the Way Lil’ Sprouts Eat, Snack, and Smile

“Inspiring a connection to where food comes from, how it grows, and that wonderful spirit that is this love of...

Ask Ella: The Romance Of Wisteria

Ask Ella is a recurring Garden Collage feature where we ask our in-house florist, Ella Stavonsky, about floral design– including...

The Story Behind Garden Gnomes Is More Compelling Than You Might Think

When Sir Charles Isham brought 21 terra cotta garden gnomes to England to decorate his 90-foot rockery in 1847, he...

Journées des Plantes de Chantilly: La Crème de la Crème – Episode 2

A few days ago, after telling you everything about the surprising delicacies we discovered on our first day at Chantilly’s...

Florist Friday: La Fleur d’Harlem

When Louis Gagliano opened La Fleur d’Harlem in January of this year, he decided to remove the window security bars, as...

Florist Friday: Anna Potter of Swallows and Damsons

As a florist, Anna Potter often blurs the lines between art and nature. She is the founder of Swallows and Damsons,...

How to Make Your Own Flower Crowns

We recently paid homage to the history of the flower crown in our Cinco de Mayo tribute to Frida Kahlo,...