The 2019 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS) was a five-day extravaganza that featured a stunning Welcome Garden by Mark Browning Design at the entrance. Placed centrally at the main entryway to the Show at Carlton Gardens, the Welcome Garden provided an open, inviting space that celebrated the synergy of organic and manmade elements used in the installation.
The Welcome Garden played a big part in engaging visitors with its creative blend of architectural materials and natural greenery. Being the only show garden where public entry was permitted, it gave visitors an experiential adventure as they were able to interact with the unique tactile features and admire the beauty of the stunning plants and materials on display.
Frances Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Stoneburner
WILLIAMSBURG Frances Kathleen “Kathy” Stoneburner, 97, passed on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Kathy was born Dec. 2, 1923, the only child of Robert C. Moore and Mabel Frances Moore in Colorado City, Texas.
Her family moved to Lamesa, Texas, when Kathy was two years old. Kathy graduated from Lamesa High School. Her father said there is no greater gift for a child than a good education. Kathy graduated from Southwestern University with B.S. degrees in chemistry and biology. While Kathy was there, the university celebrated its 100th anniversary as an institution of higher education.
Kathy started her first job as a laboratory specialist with the Pan American Oil Company on April 4, 1944, at their Texas City facility. While Kathy was there, she met the love of her life, Gene Stoneburner, and they were married Dec. 28, 1947. Their three children were all born in Texas City, Texas. Her favorite hobbies were gardening, solving puzzles, playing bri
Joan Lyne puts together an arrangement with a Mornington Hall Care Home staff member.
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A care home in Manor Park stopped to smell the roses last week as it celebrated International Flower Day.
Residents of Mornington Hall Care Home tried their hands as florists and explored the art of flower arranging while enjoying a cuppa and a chat.
Rosemarie Evans said the smell of the flowers reminded her of summer.
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Rosemarie Evans, who lives at the home in Whitta Road, described the smell of the flowers as “a little taste of summer”.
At the suggestion of one of the residents, the bright and colourful vases of arrangements they produced have been put on display at reception so visitors can see them.
Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins
Guests to try garden-fresh foods and see Disney inspired topiaries
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The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival blossoms to life March 3-July 5, 2021 (Walt Disney World)
ORLANDO, Fla – The Taste of EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival at Walt Disney World is now underway.
The event has more than 20 outdoor kitchens that will be cooking up garden-fresh delights across World Showcase.
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Along with the foods, drinks, live music and merchandise, Disney said the festival has nearly 100 individual topiaries that are blooming across the park. Some of the floral sculptures include Disney characters like Mickey, Donald, Remy, Anna and Elsa, Figment and many others.