My sister and fellow horticulturist Wambui Ippolito sent me this picture and my jaw dropped. It is something I have waited yearzzzz to see. I had read about the legendary flower sellers in Washington D.C. and never seen a picture of what they looked like--until now! Today we call these women (and men) Flower Farmers. Type Flower Farmer into Google images and tell me how many black women you see. …
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A not so futuristic survival kit??
“Although this futuristic survival kit may seem a bit extreme for right now, it also has current practical applications. If someone had difficulties breathing, they may be able to use this in order to be able to breathe more freely.” . Back in 2013 Chiu Chih, a fictional reality designer from Taiwan, created this backpack with a plant in it after realizing a lack of breathable air may be the …
Mahalia’s House of Flowers
Things are tough right now but if we dig deep we can still find a way to make a joyful noise! And why is that you say? Like to hear it here it go...Besides being the Queen of Gospel and one of the most celebrated singers in the world, our good sis Mahalia Jackson also found time to conquer the soil! An astute business woman Mrs. Jackson owned a lucrative floral shop “Mahalia’s House of Flowers” on …