SURROUND YOURSELF WITH FLOWERS
It is no secret that flowers have been associated with healing and calmness. Not only do flowers have a positive effect on one’s psychological health, they also do wonders for one’s physical health. According to research, flowers lower our blood pressure and reduce feelings of pain, anxiety and fatigue, so why not surround yourself with them. Here are 7 Spectacular Floral Inspired Finds Around Town:
1. Garden Plant Sale
NAPERVILLE– The Naperville Community Gardeners’ are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 13 for the public to purchase plants and talk with club members in the gravel parking lot at the north end of the West Street Garden Plots, just west of Naperville Central and Edward Hospital. Receive free gardening advice and pick prized plants from member’s personal gardens.
www.napervillecommunitygardeners.club/plant-sale.html
2. Flower Design Workshop
BATAVIA–Farmdog Flowers shares their passion for flowers and design through fun and engaging floral design workshops and masterclasses. Learn the fundamentals and principles of floral design whether putting together a seasonal arrangement, succulent garden or holiday wreath. In-person, private parties, zoom workshops, etc available.
3. Sustainable Resilient Garden Planning
LISLE–The Midwest experiences weather extremes, with an increase in intense storms, severe cold snaps, hotter summers, and prolonged periods of rain followed by long stretches with no rain at all. Learn how to adapt your garden to the changing climate and find out how to keep your home green through smart design practices that can help control water, wind, and more. Create a sketch for an area of your garden and assemble a list of plants to plant in spring. Three Wednesdays, May 3-17, 2023, 1-4pm. at The Morton Arboretum.
4. Georgia O'Keefe Spring Flowers Painting
OSWEGO–Celebrate the beauty of spring flowers while learning about the famous American Artist Georgia O’Keeffe on Saturday, April 15 from 10am to Noon. Elementary through High School students will learn about the style of Georgia O’Keeffe’s famous flower paintings as they take inspiration to create their own eye-catching and colorful flower paintings using watercolors at the Fox River Academy.
5. Cake of Flowers
ST. CHARLES–Becky Bouquets makes non-edible, beautifully designed cakes perfectly crafted of fresh flowers. Designer's choice color scheme includes: Carnations, Roses, Mums, with candles and clear Plastic Cake Stand included. www.beckybouquets.net
6. Custom Home Floral Arrangements
GENEVA–Straw Flower Shop makes custom floral arrangements designed to your specifications to meet your personal taste and decor desires. Award-winning floral artisans create a vast variety of work including, but not limited to; small table arrangements, large swags, fireplace mantels and wall creations. Individualized in-home consultations available from complete home decoration to tips and guidance.
7. Floral Print Fashion
NORTH AURORA–Don’t miss the beautiful spring fashions at Urban Echo located inside The Rustic Fox. The Delaney Bloom Floral Print Boat Neck Top with Contrast Details is ideal for a lazy Spring afternoon around town or perfect for a night on the town with friends and family.
