Merry Merry

This December has been a blur of holiday parties, weddings and happy guests celebrating the season. We have loved helping reign in the holidays and are looking forward to a quite Christmas with family and friends.



The Greenhouse setup for an event this Season.





After days of rain the sun finally showed it's face yesterday and we got an amazing rainbow over the Greenhouse.

So begins the Season to celebrate...

Thanksgiving comes at my favorite time of year and brings together my favorite elements: food, family and friends, rich colors and good wine. The one & only Design*Sponge is currently running a series on Thanksgiving decorations here is a taste of what they have posted so far...

Thanksgiving at the cabin..













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Goodbye to Summer

The warm days recently and lack of summer weather in Santa Barbara during the traditional months of June, July & August make me want to sit in my garden and enjoy every moment of fleeting sunlight...



Alas, it's midway through October so farewell is immanent to summer's whimsical relaxation and endless hours outdoors...

Flowers of the Seasons

Long ago bridal bouquets were carried down aisles as a shield for brides against evil spirits. Garland, made up of potent species and herbs, would be worn as this protection. Today bridal bouquets are an expression of the couple. Each one designed to fit the theme and style of their wedding.
When deciding to go with a seasonally inspired wedding or event of any kind, your floral arrangements & bouquets must embody that time of year. While you can catch many flowers blooming at multiple times of the year, there’s something about specific ones that can sing a certain season.
Southern California is rich with floral offerings for weddings of all seasons. Springtime at its peak brings lush delicate blossoms such as ranunculus, irises, calla lilies, tulips, anemones, peonies, lilac, sweet peas and flowering branches.

Summer yields bright dahlias, snapdragons, vivid sunflowers, vibrant cockscomb, amaranthus, soft Sweet William, bells of Ireland, celosia and delicate flowers as Queen Anne’s lace and Veronica.

As summer comes to a close, fall brings hearty, interesting seed pods, berries,rosehip, antique hydrangeas, dusky colored mums, soft dahlias and orchids.

Winter in our area is mild most years and blossoms as lilies, orchids, roses, lisianthus and dahlias are usually available.


Several blossoms cross all seasons – available to be featured no matter your time of year. Many shades of roses, stock, lisianthus, freesia, hydrangea and gerberas are gorgeous year round locally. The fall and winter can be supplemented with imported flower varieties – most arrive from New Zealand, Holland and South America from their spring/summer crops. Importing increases options, but also increases cost and resources. Locally grown is often preferable for optimum freshness and availability.

Special thanks to Jessa, Associate Designer, of Grass Roots Florist, Santa Barbara for all photos and floral factoids. For more information about having Grass Roots design your next event visit them @ www.grassrootssantabarbara.com or by phone 805.682.9105