In winter, once-thriving flowers wither. Even in death, they promise new life, enriching the soil for budding life. Every end holds potential for new beginnings. (Winter)

Selection of floral components relates harmoniously with the container. Placement of the linear cymbidium orchid distracts from the form and rhythm of a crescent shape design.

Romance softens the Winter blues. (Winter)

Color, texture and contrast of the selected plant materials create a warm winter design. The low center placement of the cabbage dominates the design.

Fall brings a metamorphosis of color. (Fall)

The variation of color and texture suggests the essence of fall. The visual weight and scale of plant material dominates the composition and disrupts the overall proportion.

"But the sea which no one tends is also a garden" --William Carlos Williams (Summer)

The crisp contrasting color and texture creates a well-balanced design. The separation of the birds of paradise effects the rhythm of the sea garden design.

Butterflies dance with delight to the colorful chorus of their bountiful spring blooms. (Spring)

A bold color palette and rhythm of the "dancing butterfly" ranunculus create a whimsical design. The height of the Veronica stem at the back draws the eye out of the design.

From the dead of winter comes the promise of spring (Winter)

Exquisite execution of a rhythmic rig design. Lucite rod and abundance of dianthus inhibits transition between the ring design and container.

Spilling Into Spring (Spring)

An unexpected interpretation of spring is created by skillful spill of flowers and a clever use of space. The visual weight and placement of the container on the pedestal dominates the overall proportion.

“Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening”…with my mittens! —Robert FROST (Winter)

A wonderfully romantic arrangement capturing all of the elements of design!

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. (Fall)

Creative colorful texture makes a smoking hot rhythmic design.

The sunset glow of rich Autumn hues foreshadows nature's time for rest and inner rejuvenation. (Fall)

A sophisticated color palette and variation of pristine plant material create rhythm and harmony. The lack of transitional plant material on the left side effects the balance.

Winter begins its journey with Advent bringing the green promise of growth, the purple of royalty which all stand at attention ready for the celebration! (Winter)

The strength and contrast of the color choices evoke advent. Balance is affected by the placement of the Equisetum and other plant material.

First blush of spring as overnight our world has turned green. (Spring)

The massing of color and texture combined with distinctive plant material creates a winning harmonious design.

“Here Comes The Sun and I say…. It’s alright” (Summer)

A bright complimentary color palette with well-conditioned plant material welcomes the sun. The eye is drawn out of the design by the placement of the kangaroo paws.

The sun's fleeting rays kiss the sky's purple haze...The end to yet another perfect summer day in Texas! (Summer)

The graduation of the color palette successfully suggests a summer sunset and creates a balance, imaginative design. The overall placement of the calla lilies disturbs the rhythm.

From buds to blooms to butterflies: Lose yourself in the wonder of Spring (Spring)

The massing of colors and textures create a pleasing patterned design. The scale of the lilies interrupts the overall rhythm and unity.

“Kick off” to Fall! (Fall)

Eclectic variety of plant material captures the movement and rhythm of the "fall kickoff". The size and placement of the lamb's ear divides the design and affects the unity.

My summer garden is a moonlit paradise. Its natural beauty and abundance teases the senses. Enjoy it with me on the porch swing. Look. Listen. (Summer)

The forms and textures of the plant material create an airy naturalistic summer design. The placement of the camellia branch viewed from the right dominates and creates a void.

How Cane You Cool Off…? Darling, Pour Some Lemonade!!! (Summer)

The dynamic line, color and texture create a stunning thirst quenching design.