Welcome back race fans! Here we are witnessing the Memorial Marathon, the first leg of the Triple Crown – the Greatest Spectacle in Flower Racing! On the morning of the third day of the Marathon the weather breaks fair and the flowers come charging out of turn two, heading down the backstretch. Gloriosa Daisy is showing signs of fatique. Daylilly blooms a magnificent morning bloom, … Continue reading Down the Backstretch
The songs have been sung, the bugle has called and the betting windows are open. At this very moment the flowers are parading around the paddock and headed for the gate. Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, to this – the first leg of the storied Triple Crown of Flower Racing. We are ready for the Memorial Marathon. Running for several days in the heat of late … Continue reading The Triple Crown – In the Gates
The young man stumbles into the Doctor’s Office, groping for the back of a chair. He casts a desperate eye towards the Doctor. “Help me,” he groans, leaning against the chair. “Help me, please. I am going crazy.” Doctor Spring leaps to his feet. Ancient yet nimble, Doctor Spring tries to suppress a grin as he thinks to himself, “Great. Madness. My favorite ailment.” Doctor … Continue reading Dr. Spring and the Bluebells
HEY! You wanna see a trick? TAAA DAAA!!! What? You’re not impressed? Well, then Watch This. Thanks. I thought you would like it. Yes. It is fun around here. So much to do. If ever you are bored, just call your buddy. He will come down to play every time. Then you can square off and go chasing each other all around the yard. Yes, … Continue reading Acrobats and Playmates
Stone Bunny and the gang are out in the crisp, cold air as the sun rises on this, the last day of the year. It is quite chilly. They love this kind of morning. Bunny particularly loves the moment when the sun creeps onto her face and begins to warm her. Stone Puppy loves it too. Mary looks around at the gang and smiles. “This … Continue reading Stone Bunny and Her Favorite Flower of the Year
Gloriosa Daisy steps onto the stage for his final number. A hush falls over the crowd. Gloriosa Daisy. The Great Performer. He begins to sing and dance. It is a subtle reprise of his big summer number. He does not attempt the show stopper quality of his earlier performance. Instead, he expresses himself as he truly is, here in the Autumn garden. He revels in … Continue reading Reprise
Doctor Summer strolls through the garden. He pauses, basking in the glorious late summer light. He reflects on what a strange season it has been. You see, Doctor Summer is a specialist. A high-powered, in-demand specialist. He is a man of action and a man of results. Doctor Summer was sent to this region after a careful review of the data indicated that the fine … Continue reading Doctor Summer
Stone Bunny has been laughing. Stone Bunny has been laughing so much lately, her chest feels like a balloon filled full with fresh air. Every time she catches her breath, she looks at her buddies and they all start laughing again. Part of what is so funny is these gourds. They are hilarious. They are the growingest, blossomingest, strivingest darn plants she has ever seen. … Continue reading Stone Bunny and the Lion Tamer
Live from WIJG radio. “Well, Tom. It’s that time again.” “Yep, Joe. It sure is. Judgement day! The day the Gold Medal the 2014 Summer Bloom Season is announced. Boy, I can feel the tension and excitement around me.” “Oh yeah! The crowd is electric. Just think, a whole season of growth, bloom and show all boils down to this. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading The Summer Olympics
Gnome, what are you doing in there? Me? Oh, I’m enjoying myself. Enjoying myself immensely! I have the pleasure to be in Gourdtopia. GOURDTOPIA? Whaddya talk? Gourdtopia? Yes. Gourdtopia. It is a magical land behind Mary’s Garden, growing up against the playhouse. Wow! That’s Cool! Has it always been there? Oh no. It has never been here. It is not an ancient place. It is … Continue reading Gourdtopia
In Jim's Garden 