Laura Dowling

Former White House Chief Floral Designer Uses Flowers to Create Messages with Meaning

Feb 15, 2022
Laura Dowling decorated America's most iconic house for six years. Learn more about her approach to floral design before her presentations at the 2022 show!
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From the Veggie Patch: Harvesting Your Cauliflower

Aug 03, 2020
New Gardener Nick is ready to walk you through knowing when and how to harvest your cauliflower.
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From the Veggie Patch: Suckering Your Tomatoes

Jul 27, 2020
Do you know when to sucker your tomato plants? Do you know how? Nick walks us through this important step to increase your tomato plant yield.
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Jam at Home: Keeping Summer Fruit All Year Round

Jul 20, 2020
Get in touch with your inner homesteader and make great tasting memories with our guide to jam.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Baking Bread at Home

Jul 14, 2020
Bread making is a great way to take up some spare time and make something with your hands. If you're looking to add bread making to your repertoire? Check out our guide to No-Knead Bread!
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Former White House Florist Displays the Art of Floral Diplomacy

Mar 05, 2020
Learn about the world of Floral Diplomacy from former White House Florist, Laura Dowling.
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Dueling Deck Designs

Feb 27, 2020
Get all the details of this year’s Deck Wars competition. The competing brands and how you can vote for the winner!
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Exhibitor Spotlight: Caramel Kitchen

Feb 25, 2020
Sarah Reynolds from Caramel Kitchen spilled all her secrets about their delicious caramel sauces and a bit about her own garden related squirrel drama in our Exhibitor Spotlight.
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Flowers

Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts

Feb 20, 2020
Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).
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Gorgeous Gardens Bursting with Color

Feb 19, 2020
The Flower+ Patio Show is bursting with floral excellence this year. Read more about this years’ gardens and floral displays here.
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Tulips

Gardening for Beginners: 3 Tips to Get Started

Feb 12, 2020
No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.
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Kitchen

Kitchen Inspiration: Backsplashes We Love

Feb 01, 2020
One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.
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Baking 101: Simple Tips Worth Trying

Dec 03, 2019
Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don’t always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.
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Fall Table Decor Inspiration

Sep 17, 2019
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.
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Fall

Refresh Your Space for Fall

Sep 09, 2019
Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.
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Gardening

Fall Maintenance: 4 Chores to Protect Your Home

Sep 06, 2019
Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.
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Sublime Summer Space Savers: 6 Perfect Petite Patios

Apr 24, 2019
Just because you have a small outdoor space, doesn't mean you can't make the most of it this summer. Check out our fun and fabulous outdoor decor ideas for petite patios.
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Hip (Hop) Easter Eggs: 7 Stylish Creations to Try

Apr 17, 2019
To help add some style to the traditional dip dye eggs we all know and love, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Easter eggs from a few of the best bloggers out there. Try these cool creations this year!
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4 Simple Chores to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Apr 02, 2019
It’s important to ensure that your home is protected in the event of a storm. To spare you some headaches and a few costly repair bills, we’ve outlined our top four home maintenance items to tackle this (and every) spring.
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Floral Arrangements That Will Make Your Daisy

Mar 05, 2019
You pick the stems, and then take the bouquet home with you! Find out more about the U-Pick Blooms feature at the Indiana Flower + Patio Show!
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