The craft of making chrysanthemum dolls, an imperial entertainment and art of the Edo period, is dwindling, but one town north of Tokyo soldiers brightly on.

We don’t go in for “bucket lists,” really, but having learned about Japan’s chrysanthemum fairs several years ago from

A town in Southern Portugal rejoices in the Christian Resurrection (and its own victory over English marauders)  with a parade of upheld bouquets.

When religious doctrine, natural splendor, and civic history come together, what do you get?

Festivity. Happy Easter, especially to those in São

The Bloemencorso (flower parade) of Valkenswaard pairs the stoutest of flowers with robust Dutch aesthetics.

The second Sunday in September means dahlias will roll in downtown Valkenswaard, a town of 31,000 in southern Holland. This spot used to be renowned for the training of falcons

With monster carrots, cannas and calla lilies,  the patron saint of farmers receives his due.

From Merida, Venezuela, Beatriz Inglessis has bountifully sent along some glorious photos of last weekend’s festival of San Isidro, in nearby Timotes.

Saint Isadore is the patron of farmers, and