Ahau – Mayan Flower
Archaeologists uncovered a masterpiece of Mayan art in Guatemala, proof this civilization was “in full flower more than 2000 years ago.”
An exciting story today (December 14, 2005) describes “the oldest intact mural ever found in Meso-America,” a painting 30 ft. long discovered below a

Street Flowers of Sao Paolo
The Hummingbird Program gives some of Brazil’s runaways paintbrushes and a chance to fly. But around the world, flowers-selling masks the conditions of children on the streets.
Here—para voce (for you)— are bouquets from Brazil.
This gallery of still life painters and paintings is a

For the Bride of Frankenstein
Bling, bizarre or bioengineered? Glow-in-the-dark flowers grow their inspiration from decay.
The line between innovation and inanity is taut.
Twang!
FloraHolland tripped over it Friday (December 2005) at the “Naaldwijk clocks” auction. The company sold its first batches of “luminous flowers,” ‘Sofie’ and ‘Avalanche+’

“Eternal Spring” ~ Mixed Emotions
There are places in perpetual bloom. Take a look and consider if bliss might be blinding.
It’s a slogan tried and if not quite true, plausible enough. And enticing, to be sure.
“The City of Eternal Spring” brings snowbirds south to San Miguel de Allende,

The Flowers of Baseball
The baseball playoffs have begun. Don’t make us wait until our own “season” comes to an end to include flowers.
If Pete Rose is all you know about flowers in baseball, please wipe the mustard off your mouth and take a look at this fabulous

Transhumance: Trails of Survival
France’s desalpe, Austria’s almabtrieb, and Germany’s viehscheid overflow with richness. They’re all knockout celebrations with mirrored crowns, wildflowers, clarinets, and beer halls thronged with diners and singers. This fall we saw a less flamboyant but by means no less impressive seasonal livestock drive in Western












