English Garden Floral

06/02/2024

Wedding day along the Susquehanna. Such a peaceful spot. And was able to use our local peonies. Congratulations Conner and Kamryn ❤️.

06/10/2023

"A Lady asked an old street vendor: "How much do you sell your eggs for?" The old man replied "0.50¢ an egg, madam.” The Lady responde, “I'll take 6 eggs for $2.00 or I'm leaving.” The old salesman replied, “Buy them at the price you want, Madam. This is a good start for me because I haven't sold a single egg today and I need this to live.”

She bought her eggs at a bargain price and left with the feeling that she had won. She got into her fancy car and went to a fancy restaurant with her friend. She and her friend ordered what they wanted. They ate a little and left a lot of what they had asked for. So they paid the bill, which was $150. The ladies gave $200 and told the fancy restaurant owner to keep the change as a tip.

This story might seem quite normal to the owner of the fancy restaurant, but very unfair to the egg seller. The question it raises is;
Why do we always need to show that we have power when we buy from the needy?
And why are we generous to those who don't even need our generosity?

We once read somewhere that a father used to buy goods from poor people at a high price, even though he didn't need the things. Sometimes he paid more for them. His children were amazed. One day they asked him "why are you doing this dad?" The father replied: "It's charity wrapped in dignity.”

Thanks for reading.

09/18/2022

Another chance to work with the beautiful colors and textures of fall. They work together so well whether it’s berries or the last of garden flowers, sunburned hydrangea or falling leaves - all God’s beautiful creation.

08/15/2022

Saturday was such an ideal day for an outdoor wedding. Congratulations to Jenna and Ismael!

08/01/2022

Lovely local lisianthus and hydrangea.

05/23/2022

Peony season is here! 90 degree days opens them quickly.

08/19/2021

Congratulations to Janelle and Josh! I especially enjoy designing when I know the bride or her family 😊

08/17/2021

Congratulations Janelle and Josh 💕

08/13/2021

Recent boutonnières and corsages with Ashley and Andrew.

08/12/2021

Congratulations Ashley and Andrew ❤️

08/09/2021

It was a wedding weekend.

07/19/2021

Helping celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ellen Yoder Steffy with cheery summer centerpieces 💕

06/17/2021

Reception flowers

06/12/2021

Lovely day for an outside ceremony. Some sun and some breeze.

06/12/2021

Delivery time😊

06/02/2021

Flowers aren’t always needed. Foliages have so many shapes and textures and shades of color. Used 6 varieties plus 3 types of hosts leaves.

12/07/2020

What a beautiful family to work with as I finish my 2020 wedding season ❤️

11/29/2020

Ending my 2020 wedding season with a small family and friends ceremony.

11/29/2020

Remembering a thanksgiving weekend a few years ago.

10/11/2020

Went cutting today before it was to rain. Wanted an arrangement before I relaxed this afternoon. Found a ‘late bloomer’ hiding in the bushes.

09/24/2020

09/24/2020

September transitions to fall and brings such rich color combos and the opportunity to incorporate grasses and so many other textures. One of my favorite months❤️

09/21/2020

09/21/2020

Congratulations to Brei and Tylor ❤️

09/12/2020

This has been such an enjoyable evening. Tomorrow evening should be just as nice my bride will be dancing with her beloved❤️
Fall clematis works well for a white wedding in September.

08/06/2020

Time to celebrate their first anniversary ❤️ Kayleen and Andrew

Surrounding yourself with your best friends on your wedding day is the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of one of life's greatest adventures!

07/26/2020

Congratulations to Whitney and Andrew ❤️ They needed to make a plan B but even that was up in the air till the near end.

07/15/2020

About the only way to have a wedding this year is to have it outside in a big field! Reminded me of this couple. Ceremony out in the field and reception under a tent in their large yard. Happy 3rd anniversary ❤️

07/14/2020

Anniversary wishes to this great couple ❤️

06/28/2020

Congratulations to Brianna and Cory celebrating one week of marriage!!