Longwood’s Chrysanthemum Festival kicks off in October
The Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The colorful hues of fall are on display indoors and out at Longwood Gardens during the much-anticipated Chrysanthemum Festival on view October 22-November 15.
Longwood’s grand Conservatory showcases a vibrant display of chrysanthemums and other autumnal plants, while outdoors, guests can roam nearly 400 acres of gardens, meadows, and woodlands...
Fresh flowers are a luxury we all can afford
Blooms are a ‘must-have’ part of my decor
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I remember, years ago, watching Oprah when she interviewed interior designer, Nate Berkus, and they were yapping on and on about the need for fresh flowers in the house. This memory is particularly salient because, at the time, both of my boys were really little and we lived in a tiny house strewn...
What To Do: It’s spring, get out there for festivals and fun
Flowers, Chester County Studio Tour, cars, Shrine circus and tons more fun things to do
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Peonies and Primroses” are featured Sunday at Winterthur, just one of many great outdoor activities in the area this weekend.
Spring is “bustin’ out all over” and some of the best places to enjoy it are the top-caliber historic sites and tourist attractions...
Show me your love for Valentine’s Day
Chocolate? Flowers? Meh. Tory Burch? Now you have my attention
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is the first year that neither of my boys will be handing out Valentine cards at school.
The thought of it actually creates a lump in my throat. I’m going to miss forcing them to sit at the dining room table, NEATLY signing their names (SO AS NOT TO RESEMBLE A SERIAL KILLER) after...