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The article examines the risks facing the flower industry due to Brexit or the departure of Great Britain from the European Union (EU). Topics covered include possible custom checks and sanitary inspections, as well as tariffs that may be imposed on goods traveling across EU, impact of Brexit on British importation of flowers from Kenya, uncertainty facing flower sellers and florists who select their stock at the New Covent Garden Market and effect of the Brexit vote on the cost of goods.

The article presents the author's account of how she was drawn into gardening when she and her husband moved from Manhattan to a fixer-upper on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

Reports on the activities of arborists at the International Tree Climbing Championships in Tennessee. Competition between arborists Bernd Strasser and Mark Chisholm; Report that the championship is a way for arborists to trade safety tips and demonstrate new techniques to tree trimming; Number of arborists licensed by the International Society of Arboriculture.

Flora 2000, an online florist, is offering 10 percent off arrangements by David Beahm during February, when the code NYT100 is entered at checkout (Mari, above, normally about $165, will be $148); (212) 655-3075 or flora2000.com. The Kisan Concept Store will take 50 to 70 percent off home accessories from Feb. 4 to 7 (an Aalto vase, originally $840, will be $420); 125 Greene Street (Prince Street), (212) 475-2470 or kisanstore.com. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Nearly all jazz balances improvisation against composition, but a band like Floriculture makes you realize how many degrees there are of striking that balance. That's because it takes each side to extremes, and pulls together some far-apart traditions. In the band's music, the composition -- by the group's leader, Carl Maguire -- is serene and complicated, with discomfiting, big-interval melodies; in opposition to that, the group-improvisation pockets grow torrid. Sometimes the two ways of playing are alternated. Sometimes they're mashed together. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the tree planting activity of the ornamental horticulture program of the students from the Bronx Community College (BCC) in New York. The activity will be held on April 1, 2008 and the students will be joined by BCC President Carolyn G. Williams, officials from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Bartlett Tree Expert Co. The event is considered important for the students to have a solid background in biology, chemistry and humanities.

GENTLER, kinder people don't say ''forcing'' when they talk about planting bulbs indoors. They use words like ''coaxing'' and ''persuading.'' Poppycock. If you are putting bulbs in the refrigerator or some other cold place that hovers around 40 degrees, you are tricking them into a false winter of dormancy and forcing them to bloom when you bring them out into a warm room. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article presents questions and answers related to gardening. One person asks whether the native trumpet vine, Campsis radicans, can be considered for container growing. A reader asks whether it is advisable to go for spring lawn aeration when it is being offered by the landscaper.

The article reports on some challenges faced by florists in the U.S. The number of florists in the U.S. has declined by 17 percent. Due to the rising popularity of Internet marketing, small shop owners are finding difficulties in attracting customers. In the given scenario, florists will find more difficulties in attracting customers in future.

The article presents information on flower arranging classes, which would be conducted by well-known florists in New York City, in November-December 2006. The Flower School New York will hold following classes: a mother-daughter class on November 30 and a holiday arrangements class on December 2. There are classes for adults on December 7 and 14. Classes will be taught by Michael George and Meredith Waga.

Discusses how 27 million American households spent $1 billion on bulbs last year according to the National Gardening Association. How the Netherlands have exported 1.5 billion bulbs a year to the U.S. over the last three years; Suggestion that gardeners regard planting bulbs as an emotional activity; Consideration of how some gardeners put bulbs in underground cages and pots surrounded by oyster shells that help keep mice away; How bulbs such as daffodils and alliums contain alkaloids that are distasteful to rodents; Strategies for protecting tulips, crocuses, and lilies from voles and mice.

Discusses the efforts of schools such as the Willow School in Gladstone, New Jersey to integrate natural surroundings into instruction. Consideration of how students at the Willow School play music in a room overlooking a garden and use objects from nature in art classes; How the 34-acre site of the school was landscaped with various plants and herbs; Role of Gretchen Johnson Biedron and her husband Mark in founding the school in 2000; How Biedron's company Solid Wood Construction was the general contractor for the $5 million construction and landscaping project; Use of the hardwood trees that were cleared for construction to make chairs and tables for the classrooms.

Focuses on Helena Rutherfurd Ely's and her early 1900s books, which showed Americans a new way to garden. Inspirations for her books; Success of her first book, "A Woman's Hardy Garden"; Biographical details; Author's experience visiting Ely's family property on the New Jersey-New York border; Scope of Ely's fame as a gardener; Excerpts from her writings; Discussion of heirloom ornamentals, including the Oriental poppy. INSET: Heirlooms of the Revolution.

Highlights the ornamental exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden in Bronx, New York City. Attendees; Showcase of ornamental plants; Programs and activities.

Discusses the services of different florists. Comparison of prices and service; Three florists which were chosen to evaluate the Valentine's Day bouquets; Messages which were recommended by each florist; Discussion of different arrangements.

Focuses on the lawn art of David Mellor, director of grounds at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. Designs which were created on the lawn at Fenway; Mention of his book, 'Picture Perfect: Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes and Sports;' Examples of designs which can be created for ballparks; Where he gets inspiration for his pattern ideas; Biographical information.

Reports on the tactics of florists to get high class, high paying customers in New York City's elite social circles. Practice of giving expensive flower arrangements or large discounts to women who decide on flowers for important social events; Importance of such women's recommendations to the florists' reputations.

Presents information on ornamental gardening. Comparison of Mediterranean coastline gardens with Washington area gardens; Efforts to capture the colors and textures of the Mediterranean gardens; Important solution; Information on the oleander garden plant.