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Brand Beckham wins at the World Cup, Yeti’s 'Four Letters' platform tries to grow beyond outdoors without losing its core, Hawkstone beer's first TV ad uses its founder, Jeremy Clarkson, in a unique way & Hasbro’s Blooms by Play-Doh asks whether adult play can become a wellness category. We watch: YETI Hawkstone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brand Beckham wins at the World Cup, Yeti’s 'Four Letters' platform tries to grow beyond outdoors without losing its core, Hawkstone beer's first TV ad uses its founder, Jeremy Clarkson, in a unique way & Hasbro’s Blooms by Play-Doh asks whether adult play can become a wellness category. We watch: YETI Hawkstone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with water gardening enthusiast Dr. Peter Kremers about Color on the Creek's solutions for managing stormwater and algal blooms. The plant profile is on Wine Cups and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on "The Parsnip and the Peanut" from Christy Page of GreenPrints.BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter for as little as $0.99 per month! See how at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribeIf you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 248: Water Garden Plants with Suzanne Boomhttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/07/gardendc-podcast-episode-248-water.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 11: Lotus with Kelly Billinghttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/gardendc-podcast-episode-11-lotus.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 63: Water Gardening and Koi Pondshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-63-water.html~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 228: Reducing Runoff with Rain Gardenshttps://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2025/02/gardendc-podcast-episode-228-reducing.htmlShow Notes will be posted after 7/28/2026.Visit the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society at https://iwgs.org/.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 7-18-2026.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Winter Blooms: A Friendship Blossoms Amidst Flowers Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: Mateo contemplaba el extenso campo de flores en la granja de San Isidro.En: Mateo contemplated the vast field of flowers on the farm of San Isidro.Es: A pesar de ser invierno, las invernaderos estaban llenos de color.En: Despite it being winter, the greenhouses were full of color.Es: Los pétalos brillaban bajo la luz tenue del sol de julio.En: The petals glowed under the faint light of the July sun.Es: Valentina, a su lado, sonreía mientras observaba la expresión de asombro en el rostro de su amigo.En: Valentina, at his side, smiled as she observed the look of awe on her friend's face.Es: "Mateo, estas flores son perfectas para tu estudio," comentó Valentina, señalando una mezcla de tulipanes y lirios.En: "Mateo, these flowers are perfect for your studio," Valentina commented, pointing to a mix of tulips and lilies.Es: Mateo frunció el ceño, indeciso.En: Mateo frowned, undecided.Es: "No sé, Valentina.En: "I don't know, Valentina.Es: Mi instructor vendrá a visitar pronto, y debe quedar impresionado," respondió Mateo con preocupación.En: My instructor will visit soon, and he must be impressed," Mateo replied with concern.Es: La amplia variedad de colores lo abrumaba.En: The wide variety of colors overwhelmed him.Es: Valentina, siempre comprensiva, le dio una suave palmadita en el hombro.En: Valentina, always understanding, gave him a gentle pat on the shoulder.Es: "Confía en tu instinto artístico.En: "Trust your artistic instinct.Es: No tengas miedo de probar algo diferente."En: Don't be afraid to try something different."Es: Mateo miraba a su alrededor, sus ojos recorriendo rojos vibrantes, amarillos soleados y púrpuras intensos.En: Mateo looked around, his eyes scanning vibrant reds, sunny yellows, and intense purples.Es: Sentía un nudo en el estómago, pensando en el costo y en si sus elecciones serían las correctas.En: He felt a knot in his stomach, thinking about the cost and whether his choices would be the right ones.Es: Finalmente, Valentina sugirió una combinación peculiar: rosas anaranjadas y fresias moradas.En: Finally, Valentina suggested an unusual combination: orange roses and purple freesias.Es: "Es audaz, pero puede sorprender," dijo, con un guiño.En: "It's bold, but it might surprise," she said with a wink.Es: Mateo, atraído por la idea de romper la monotonía de su estudio, aceptó el desafío.En: Mateo, drawn to the idea of breaking the monotony of his studio, accepted the challenge.Es: Eligieron las flores con cuidado, y Valentina lo ayudó a ajustar el presupuesto, seleccionando exactamente lo necesario.En: They chose the flowers carefully, and Valentina helped him adjust the budget, selecting exactly what was needed.Es: Cuando regresaron al estudio, Mateo dedicó toda la tarde a arreglar el ramo en un jarrón simple pero elegante.En: When they returned to the studio, Mateo spent the entire afternoon arranging the bouquet in a simple yet elegant vase.Es: Alguien podría pensar que estaba pintando un cuadro, no ordenando flores.En: Someone might have thought he was painting a picture, not arranging flowers.Es: El resultado final fue espectacular.En: The final result was spectacular.Es: Las flores llenaron el espacio con vida y calidez, haciendo que su estudio pareciera otro lugar.En: The flowers filled the space with life and warmth, making his studio seem like another place.Es: Hasta podía imaginar la cara sorprendida de su instructor.En: He could even imagine his instructor's surprised face.Es: "Es perfecto, Mateo," dijo Valentina, admirando su trabajo.En: "It's perfect, Mateo," said Valentina, admiring his work.Es: En ese momento, Mateo se dio cuenta de algo más.En: At that moment, Mateo realized something else.Es: No solo se sentía más seguro de sus habilidades artísticas, sino también más consciente de las pequeñas cosas, como la bondad constante de Valentina.En: Not only did he feel more confident in his artistic abilities, but he was also more aware of the small things, like Valentina's constant kindness.Es: "Gracias, Valentina.En: "Thank you, Valentina.Es: No solo por las flores, sino por ser tú," expresó con sinceridad.En: Not just for the flowers, but for being you," he expressed sincerely.Es: Valentina sonrió, sintiendo que su esperanza de ser vista de una nueva manera por Mateo empezaba a hacerse realidad.En: Valentina smiled, feeling that her hope of being seen in a new way by Mateo was beginning to become a reality.Es: Y así, con flores y nuevas miradas, su amistad floreció con la fuerza de una primavera anticipada, incluso en medio del invierno.En: And so, with flowers and new perspectives, their friendship blossomed with the strength of an early spring, even in the midst of winter. Vocabulary Words:the field: el campothe farm: la granjathe greenhouse: el invernaderothe petal: el pétalothe awe: el asombrothe instructor: el instructorthe concern: la preocupaciónthe knot: el nudothe budget: el presupuestothe bouquet: el ramothe vase: el jarrónthe picture: el cuadrothe warmth: la calidezthe kindness: la bondadthe challenge: el desafíothe monotony: la monotoníathe perspective: la perspectivathe winter: el inviernothe sun: el solthe shoulder: el hombrothe instinct: el instintothe afternoon: la tardethe surprise: la sorpresathe choice: la elecciónthe variety: la variedadthe studio: el estudiothe strength: la fuerzathe spring: la primaverathe reality: la realidadthe hope: la esperanza

Buffalo Waterkeeper is monitoring algae growths at local waterways. How harmful are they? Executive Director Jill Jedlicka tells us.

What do you do when the garden bursts into bloom all at once — and then leaves you with buckets of flowers, wasted stems, or an empty-looking garden a few weeks later? In this episode, Lisa shares how simple succession planting can help spread out the work, extend the harvest, and keep flowers coming through the season.MentionsThe Cut Flower Handbook: Hardcover, Spiral-BoundThe BIG Calendar-JournalPlant-It-Pink Video Series (on YouTube)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to receive our weekly Farm News!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop the TGW Online Store for all your seeds and supplies!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Field and Garden Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is produced by Lisa Mason Ziegler, award-winning author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Cut Flower Handbook, Vegetables Love Flowers, and Cool Flowers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, owner of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Gardener's Workshop,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Flower Farming School Online,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the publisher of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Farmer-Florist School Online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Florist School Online.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lisa's Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with Lisa on social media!

(Jul 14, 2026) Algae blooms have become a growing problem on Lake Champlain, closing beach areas and disturbing fish and wildlife. We join a group of researchers on a boat gathering data to try to find a solution. Also: Gov. Hochul has ordered a one-year moratorium on large data centers in New York, the first statewide temporary ban in the country.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Floral Memory: Love Blooms in the Garden's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-00-he Story Transcript:He: אבי עמד בכניסה לגן הבוטני.En: Avi stood at the entrance to the botanical garden.He: האוויר היה חם ובפנים הפרחים פרחו בצבעים עזים.En: The air was warm, and inside, the flowers bloomed in vibrant colors.He: הדרך ללב הגן הייתה פתלתלה, מלאה צמחיה מרהיבה ושלטי הסבר על המינים השונים.En: The path to the heart of the garden was winding, filled with magnificent vegetation and explanatory signs about the different species.He: אבל אבי חשב רק על פרח אחד – זה שסבתא שלו אהבה כל כך.En: But Avi thought only about one flower - the one his grandmother loved so much.He: הוא הבטיח שהיום הוא יראה אותו.En: He promised that today he would see it.He: יעל עמדה לידו, מחייכת.En: Yael stood next to him, smiling.He: היא תמיד הייתה לצידו, תומכת בחלומות שלו.En: She was always by his side, supporting his dreams.He: אולי היום תספר לו על הרגשות שלה כלפיו.En: Perhaps today she would tell him about her feelings toward him.He: אבל קודם הפרח.En: But first, the flower.He: "הגובה הזה של אנשים משוגע," יעל אמרה.En: "This crowd of people is crazy," Yael said.He: "איך נצליח להגיע?En: "How will we manage to get there?"He: "אבי השפיל מבט.En: Avi lowered his gaze.He: לא היה לו זמן לחשוב על פתרונות, כי לידם עמד נועם, היריב הוותיק שלו מהאוניברסיטה.En: He didn't have time to think of solutions because Noam, his long-time rival from university, was standing nearby.He: נועם היה עסוק בחיפוש דרכים משלו להגיע אל הפרח ולתעד אותו.En: Noam was busy finding his own ways to reach the flower and document it.He: המשחק הפעם היה על היוקרה והפרסום.En: The game this time was about prestige and publicity.He: אבל בשביל אבי זה היה אישי.En: But for Avi, it was personal.He: "אבי, אני חושבת שאולי נוכל למצוא דרך אחרת," יעל הציעה וניגשה למפה של הגן.En: "Avi, I think we might find another way," Yael suggested and approached the garden's map.He: "אולי יש פינה שקטה ואנחנו יכולים לראות משם.En: "Maybe there's a quiet corner, and we can see from there."He: "לפני שאבי הבין, הם התחילו לזוז, עוקפים אנשים ומשיגים זווית ראייה משלהם.En: Before Avi realized, they started moving, weaving through people and finding their own viewpoint.He: אבל בדיוק כשהגיעו לשיחים קרובים, ראה מישהו מהצוות והם נתפסו.En: But just as they reached some nearby bushes, a staff member noticed them, and they were caught.He: "היא לאישה הזו אני אספר על סבתא שלי," אבי לחש ליעל.En: "I'll tell this lady about my grandmother," Avi whispered to Yael.He: מנהל הגן, איש מבוגר עם פנים רציניות, ניגש אליהם.En: The garden manager, an elderly man with a serious face, approached them.He: אבי סיפר לו על סבתא שלו, איך הייתה לוקחת אותו לראות פרחים והייתה מחייכת כשהפרח הזה הוזכר.En: Avi told him about his grandmother, how she used to take him to see flowers and would smile when that particular flower was mentioned.He: "זו לא רק סיבה אישית.En: "It's not just a personal reason.He: זה גם כבוד.En: It's also an honor."He: "המנהל הבין והנהן.En: The manager understood and nodded.He: "בואו, אני אתן לכם הצצה מכובדת.En: "Come on, I'll give you a respectable glimpse."He: "אבי ויעל התקרבו אל הפרח.En: Avi and Yael moved closer to the flower.He: הוא היה יפהפה, זורח בצבעים שקשה לתאר.En: It was beautiful, shining in colors that were hard to describe.He: אבי הרגיש משוחרר סוף סוף.En: Avi felt finally free.He: הוא ידע שלעולם לא היה מגיע לרגע הזה בלי יעל.En: He knew he would never have reached this moment without Yael.He: הוא חייך אליה והם התחלקו ברגע שבו הפרח היה הרבה יותר מאשר פרח, הוא היה זיכרון, הוא היה אהבה.En: He smiled at her, and they shared the moment where the flower was much more than a flower; it was a memory, it was love. Vocabulary Words:entrance: כניסהbotanical: בוטניbloomed: פרחוvibrant: עזיםwinding: פתלתלהmagnificent: מרהיבהvegetation: צמחיהspecies: מיניםcrowd: הגובהmanage: נצליחlowered: השפילgaze: מבטsolutions: פתרונותrival: יריבdocument: לתעדprestige: יוקרהpublicity: פרסוםweaving: עוקפיםviewpoint: זווית ראייהbushes: שיחיםstaff: הצוותcaught: נתפסוwhispered: לחשהglimpse: הצצהrespectable: מכובדתfree: משוחררshared: התחלקוmemory: זיכרוןfeelings: הרגשותelderly: מבוגרBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Hidden Blooms: Bence's Journey to Friendship and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-07-12-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nyár forró reggele már kigombolta ingét Vácrátót, és a botanikus kert illatokkal teli volt.En: The hot summer morning had already unbuttoned its shirt in Vácrátót, and the botanical garden was filled with scents.Hu: Bence, az introvertált gimnazista, megigazította hátizsákját és alig várta, hogy felfedezze a kert csodáit.En: Bence, the introverted high school student, adjusted his backpack and couldn't wait to explore the wonders of the garden.Hu: Azt beszélték az iskolában, hogy ritka növények is vannak itt.En: Word at school was that there were rare plants here.Hu: Talán egy, amely dicsőséget hozhat számára.En: Perhaps one that could bring him glory.Hu: Felvillanyozta a gondolat, hátha az ő neve kerül a naplóba a különleges felfedezésért.En: The thought excited him, maybe his name would make it to the logbook for a special discovery.Hu: Bence többi osztálytársa izgatottan beszélgetett, de ő inkább a csendet kedvelte.En: Bence's other classmates chatted excitedly, but he preferred the silence.Hu: A tanárok éppen tájékozódtak, így Bence elhatározta, hogy a tilos terület felé veszi az irányt.En: The teachers were getting their bearings, so Bence decided to head toward the forbidden area.Hu: Élezett figyelme és kíváncsisága vezette minden lépését.En: His sharp focus and curiosity guided his every step.Hu: Kicsiny ösvények kanyarogtak a buja növényzet között.En: Narrow paths wound between the lush vegetation.Hu: Bence ügyelt rá, hogy ne vonja magára a tanárok figyelmét.En: Bence made sure not to draw the teachers' attention.Hu: A kert közepénél egy félreeső részen volt a várt cél.En: In the middle of the garden, at a secluded spot, lay his intended target.Hu: Bokrok mögött áthatolt a zárt részen.En: He slipped through the bushes into the restricted area.Hu: És ott volt, de nem egyedül.En: And there it was, but he was not alone.Hu: Júlia, e gyenge mosollyal az arca sarkában, már ott kutatott.En: Júlia, with a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, was already exploring there.Hu: Júlia élénk és bátor volt, tipikus társai között, de itt egy másik oldala mutatkozott meg.En: Júlia was lively and bold among her peers, but here, another side of her was revealed.Hu: "Te is a növényt keresed?En: "Are you searching for the plant too?"Hu: " kérdezte váratlanul.En: she asked unexpectedly.Hu: Bence megállt.En: Bence stopped.Hu: Egy pillanatra versenyszelleme felülkerekedett, de Júlia kedvessége megenyhítette.En: For a moment, his competitive spirit took over, but Júlia's kindness softened him.Hu: "Igen, de talán együtt többre megyünk," mondta végül.En: "Yes, but maybe together we'll get further," he finally said.Hu: Együtt kezdték átfésülni a területet.En: Together they began to comb through the area.Hu: Bence műveltségével, Júlia gyors megfigyeléseivel hamar célba értek.En: With Bence's knowledge and Júlia's quick observations, they soon reached their goal.Hu: Az elrejtett, ritka növény virága kibontakozott előttük, pompás színeivel.En: The hidden, rare plant's flower unfolded before them, with its magnificent colors.Hu: Izgatottan hozták vissza a növényt a tanárukhoz, aki elámult.En: Excitedly, they brought the plant back to their teacher, who was astonished.Hu: "Ez fantasztikus!En: "This is fantastic!"Hu: " dicsérte meg őket.En: he praised them.Hu: Az osztály is figyelt.En: The class was all ears.Hu: A közös siker valósággá vált.En: The shared success became a reality.Hu: Ahogy a nap lement, Bence mosolyogva állt a kert szélén.En: As the sun set, Bence stood at the edge of the garden with a smile.Hu: Rájött, hogy nem muszáj egyedül járnia útját.En: He realized that he didn't have to walk his path alone.Hu: A barátság és a közös munka új ablakot nyitott számára, ahová eddig nem láthatott be.En: Friendship and teamwork opened a new window for him, one he hadn't seen through before.Hu: Most már tudta: nem kell mindig egyedül lenni a sikerért.En: Now he knew: he didn't always need to be alone to succeed. Vocabulary Words:introverted: introvertáltbotanical garden: botanikus kertscent: illatrare: ritkadiscovery: felfedezéschat: beszélgetforbidden: tilosbearing: tájékozódiknarrow: kicsinyvegetation: növényzetsecluded: félreesőrestricted: zártcompetitive: versenyszellemobserve: megfigyelastonish: elámulpraise: dicsérlively: élénkbold: bátorgoal: célunbutton: kigombolbackpack: hátizsáksoften: megenyítpath: ösvényunfold: kibontakozikmagnificent: pompásreveal: megmutatkozikcomb: átfésülsuccess: sikerglory: dicsőségetwindow: ablak

Fluent Fiction - French: Whispers in the Garden: An Artistic Encounter Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-12-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était doux au Jardin des Plantes.En: The air was gentle at the Jardin des Plantes.Fr: Les couleurs de l'été peignaient les allées de bleu, rouge et jaune.En: The colors of summer painted the pathways in blue, red, and yellow.Fr: Les visiteurs marchaient, leurs rires rebondissant sur les pétales des fleurs géantes.En: Visitors walked, their laughter bouncing off the petals of giant flowers.Fr: Mais Élodie, assise sur un banc près de la grande serre, ne remarquait que la beauté d'une plante rare.En: But Élodie, sitting on a bench near the large greenhouse, noticed only the beauty of a rare plant.Fr: Élodie sortait son carnet à dessin.En: Élodie took out her sketchbook.Fr: Elle voulait capturer chaque détail, chaque pétale délicat.En: She wanted to capture every detail, every delicate petal.Fr: Elle poussait une mèche de cheveux derrière son oreille et commençait à dessiner.En: She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and began to draw.Fr: Mais soudain, le bruit des touristes l'agacait.En: But suddenly, the noise from the tourists annoyed her.Fr: Elle avait besoin de silence.En: She needed silence.Fr: Elle se leva, cherchant un coin tranquille.En: She got up, looking for a quiet spot.Fr: Elle traversa le jardin, ses chaussures froissant doucement l'herbe.En: She walked across the garden, her shoes gently rustling the grass.Fr: Elle trouva finalement un petit espace ombragé sous un arbre.En: She finally found a small shady space under a tree.Fr: Là, elle surprit Luc, un jeune homme qui tenait déjà un carnet dans ses mains.En: There, she stumbled upon Luc, a young man who was already holding a notebook in his hands.Fr: Luc levait la tête en entendant Élodie approcher.En: Luc looked up when he heard Élodie approach.Fr: Il avait les yeux doux pleins de curiosité.En: He had gentle eyes full of curiosity.Fr: "Salut," dit-il avec un sourire.En: "Hi," he said with a smile.Fr: "Tu cherches un endroit calme aussi ?"En: "Are you looking for a quiet place too?"Fr: "Oui," répondit Élodie timidement, mais son sourire se dessina doucement.En: "Yes," Élodie replied shyly, but her smile slowly appeared.Fr: Ensemble, ils s'assirent dans un silence confortable.En: Together, they sat in comfortable silence.Fr: Élodie et Luc dessinèrent en harmonie, les minutes filant dans une douce complicité.En: Élodie and Luc drew in harmony, the minutes slipping by in a sweet complicity.Fr: Elle se concentrait sur les courbes des feuilles, tandis que Luc esquissait les lignes subtiles de l'architecture des plantes.En: She focused on the curves of the leaves, while Luc sketched the subtle lines of the plants' architecture.Fr: Soudain, des nuages gris cachèrent le ciel bleu.En: Suddenly, gray clouds covered the blue sky.Fr: La pluie les surprit, tombant subitement.En: The rain caught them by surprise, falling suddenly.Fr: Ils ramassèrent à la hâte leurs affaires et coururent vers un kiosque abrité.En: They quickly gathered their things and ran toward a sheltered gazebo.Fr: Trempés mais riant, ils s'installèrent sous le toit en bois.En: Soaked but laughing, they settled under the wooden roof.Fr: Luc montra son carnet à Élodie.En: Luc showed his notebook to Élodie.Fr: "Regarde comme les formes se mêlent naturellement.En: "Look how the shapes blend naturally.Fr: C'est magnifique, non ?"En: It's beautiful, isn't it?"Fr: Élodie acquiesça, ses yeux s'illuminant d'approbation.En: Élodie nodded, her eyes lighting up with approval.Fr: "C'est incroyable comment la structure des plantes inspire ton architecture."En: "It's amazing how the structure of plants inspires your architecture."Fr: Ils parlèrent longtemps, partageant leurs passions.En: They talked for a long time, sharing their passions.Fr: La pluie devint un doux accompagnement à leur conversation.En: The rain became a gentle accompaniment to their conversation.Fr: Leur enthousiasme était contagieux, et la barrière de la timidité se brisa doucement.En: Their enthusiasm was contagious, and the barrier of shyness gradually broke down.Fr: En fin de journée, la pluie cessa, laissant derrière elle une terre fraîche et un parfum de renouveau.En: At the end of the day, the rain stopped, leaving behind fresh earth and a scent of renewal.Fr: Élodie et Luc échangèrent leurs coordonnées, un fil invisible désormais tissé entre eux.En: Élodie and Luc exchanged their contact information, an invisible thread now woven between them.Fr: "On se revoit bientôt, ici ?"En: "Shall we meet again here soon?"Fr: demanda Luc avec espoir.En: asked Luc hopefully.Fr: "Oui, j'aimerais ça," répondit Élodie, le cœur léger et l'esprit plein de nouvelles idées.En: "Yes, I would like that," Élodie replied, her heart light and her mind full of new ideas.Fr: Le Jardin des Plantes retrouva son calme, les deux jeunes quittant ensemble le jardin, inspirés et prêtes à écrire un nouveau chapitre, à la fois en art et en amitié.En: The Jardin des Plantes regained its calm, as the two young people left the garden together, inspired and ready to write a new chapter, both in art and in friendship. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'airthe greenhouse: la serrethe sketchbook: le carnet à dessinthe notebook: le carnetthe bench: le bancthe pathway: l'alléethe petals: les pétalesthe silence: le silencethe noise: le bruitthe shoes: les chaussuresthe grass: l'herbethe tree: l'arbrethe eyes: les yeuxthe leaves: les feuillesthe curves: les courbesthe clouds: les nuagesthe gazebo: le kiosquethe roof: le toitthe lines: les lignesthe architecture: l'architecturethe structure: la structurethe earth: la terrethe scent: le parfumthe thread: le filthe barrier: la barrièrethe renewal: le renouveauthe complicity: la complicitéthe smile: le sourireshady: ombragégentle: doux

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rediscovering Inspiration at the Blooms of Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Keukenhof was in bloei.En: Keukenhof was in bloom.Nl: De lucht was helder en zonnig.En: The sky was clear and sunny.Nl: Het was zomer, en de tuinen waren vol kleuren.En: It was summer, and the gardens were full of colors.Nl: Jasper, een fotograaf, liep door de paden.En: Jasper, a photographer, walked through the paths.Nl: Hij bezocht de Keukenhof solo.En: He visited the Keukenhof solo.Nl: Hij had zijn creatieve vonk verloren.En: He had lost his creative spark.Nl: Hij hoopte hier inspiratie te vinden.En: He hoped to find inspiration here.Nl: De tulpen stonden in volle bloei.En: The tulips were in full bloom.Nl: Rijen van rood, geel en roze vulden de velden.En: Rows of red, yellow, and pink filled the fields.Nl: Maar Jasper voelde niets.En: But Jasper felt nothing.Nl: Elke foto leek leeg, zonder leven.En: Every photo seemed empty, without life.Nl: Hij twijfelde aan zichzelf.En: He doubted himself.Nl: Waarom voelde hij deze leegte?En: Why did he feel this emptiness?Nl: Jasper vond een rustige plek.En: Jasper found a quiet spot.Nl: Een houten bankje onder een oude boom.En: A wooden bench under an old tree.Nl: Hij ging zitten en keek.En: He sat down and watched.Nl: Mensen liepen langs hem heen.En: People passed by him.Nl: Sommigen lachten, anderen bewonderden de bloemen.En: Some laughed, others admired the flowers.Nl: Een briesje blies zachtjes door de bladeren.En: A breeze gently blew through the leaves.Nl: Na een tijdje verschenen Anouk en haar dochter Tess in het zicht.En: After a while, Anouk and her daughter Tess came into view.Nl: Tess was een klein meisje met blond haar.En: Tess was a small girl with blonde hair.Nl: Ze rende door de bloemen en lachte.En: She ran through the flowers and laughed.Nl: Haar gezicht straalde puur geluk uit.En: Her face radiated pure happiness.Nl: Anouk zat op het gras en keek naar haar dochter.En: Anouk sat on the grass and watched her daughter.Nl: Een moment van simpele vreugde.En: A moment of simple joy.Nl: Jasper bleef hen observeren.En: Jasper continued to observe them.Nl: Hij haalde diep adem en liet al zijn zorgen varen.En: He took a deep breath and let go of all his worries.Nl: De zon scheen door de bladeren, maakte schaduwen op de grond.En: The sun shone through the leaves, casting shadows on the ground.Nl: De scène was magisch.En: The scene was magical.Nl: Het licht veranderde het moment in kunst.En: The light turned the moment into art.Nl: Hij pakte zijn camera.En: He grabbed his camera.Nl: Zijn handen waren stil en zeker.En: His hands were steady and sure.Nl: Hij nam de foto.En: He took the photo.Nl: Het was perfect, precies wat hij zocht.En: It was perfect, exactly what he was looking for.Nl: In dat ene moment vond hij zijn verloren passie terug.En: In that one moment, he found his lost passion.Nl: De vreugde van Anouk en Tess inspireerde hem.En: The joy of Anouk and Tess inspired him.Nl: Jasper stond op.En: Jasper stood up.Nl: Hij voelde zich anders.En: He felt different.Nl: De wereld leek levendig en vol mogelijkheden.En: The world seemed lively and full of possibilities.Nl: Hij bedankte de tuin, de bloemen en de mensen.En: He thanked the garden, the flowers, and the people.Nl: Zijn hart was vol warmte.En: His heart was full of warmth.Nl: Met frisse energie verliet hij de Keukenhof.En: With fresh energy, he left the Keukenhof.Nl: Zijn camera voelde lichter, zijn stappen steviger.En: His camera felt lighter, his steps firmer.Nl: Jasper had zijn creatieve vonk teruggevonden.En: Jasper had found his creative spark again.Nl: En hij wist dat dit nog maar het begin was van iets moois.En: And he knew this was just the beginning of something beautiful. Vocabulary Words:bloom: bloeiclear: heldercreative: creatievespark: vonkinspiration: inspiratiefull: volledoubted: twijfeldeemptiness: leegtequiet: rustigebench: bankjeadmired: bewonderdenbreeze: briesjeleaves: bladerenradiated: straaldepure: puurhappiness: gelukjoy: vreugdeobserve: observerenshone: scheenshadows: schaduwenground: grondmagical: magischsteady: stilpassion: passiewarmth: warmteenergy: energiefirmer: stevigerpossibilities: mogelijkhedenbeginning: beginbeautiful: moois

The Roundtable was joined this morning to preview the Hoosick Blooms Garden and Farm Tour by Kelly Brown, from Hoosick Blooms and Brown's Brewing, and garden host Cindy Parillo, a gardener who did the write-up and photography for all the gardens and farms on the tour.

Meet "Lady MacDeath."

2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) Show Notes Transcript The Perkins Brailler is getting a digital upgrade that helps blind students transition into STEM careers and access online content. This budget-friendly tool translates mechanical typing into digital text. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim Charlson and Megan Gagne … Continue reading 2626 Braille Blooms with New Tech from Perkins (Jul. 1, 2026) →

Long before the first shots of the American Revolution were fired, there was -- a tree. An elm tree in a grove in Boston, where some say the Revolution truly started. It became famous across the colonies in paintings, engravings and poems as the Liberty Tree. Now, 250 years after the British unceremoniously chopped it down, Liberty Trees are springing up once again.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Allergic Adventures: Romance Blooms in the Valley of Temples Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole splendeva caldo sulla Valle dei Templi, un luogo magico e antico che raccontava storie di civiltà passate.En: The sun was shining warmly on the Valle dei Templi, a magical and ancient place that told stories of past civilizations.It: Luca era eccitato.En: Luca was excited.It: Desiderava imparare, esplorare e, soprattutto, impressionare Alessandra.En: He wanted to learn, explore, and, above all, impress Alessandra.It: Lei, con un amore profondo per la storia, aveva accettato di guidarlo tra i templi greci.En: She, with a deep love for history, had agreed to guide him among the Greek temples.It: "Guarda, Alessandra!"En: "Look, Alessandra!"It: esclamò Luca, gesticolando verso una colonna imponente.En: exclaimed Luca, gesturing towards an imposing column.It: "Sai che il Tempio della Concordia è uno dei meglio conservati dell'antica Grecia?"En: "Did you know that the Tempio della Concordia is one of the best-preserved of ancient Greece?"It: Alessandra sorrise.En: Alessandra smiled.It: "Sì, lo so.En: "Yes, I know.It: È uno spettacolo magnifico.En: It's a magnificent sight.It: Ma attenzione ai sentieri, possono essere scivolosi."En: But be careful of the paths, they can be slippery."It: Mentre camminavano, Luca si avvicinò inconsapevolmente a un cespuglio di piante rare.En: As they walked, Luca unknowingly got close to a bush of rare plants.It: La sua pelle a contatto con le foglie cominciò a pizzicare.En: His skin began to tingle upon contact with the leaves.It: In poco tempo, piccoli rossori si svilupparono sulle sue braccia.En: It wasn't long before small red patches developed on his arms.It: "Luca, stai bene?"En: "Luca, are you okay?"It: chiese Alessandra, notando l'espressione di disagio sul suo volto.En: Alessandra asked, noticing the discomfort on his face.It: "Non lo so," rispose lui.En: "I don't know," he replied.It: "Forse ho toccato qualcosa che non dovevo."En: "Maybe I touched something I shouldn't have."It: Alessandra riconobbe subito i sintomi di una reazione allergica.En: Alessandra immediately recognized the symptoms of an allergic reaction.It: Senza esitare, prese il braccio di Luca.En: Without hesitation, she took Luca's arm.It: "Dobbiamo andare al centro medico, subito."En: "We need to go to the medical center, right away."It: Mentre camminavano velocemente attraverso le rovine antiche, Alessandra si destreggiava tra la folla di turisti, spiegando con calma a Luca le storie dietro i templi.En: As they walked quickly through the ancient ruins, Alessandra maneuvered through the crowd of tourists, calmly explaining to Luca the stories behind the temples.It: Nonostante la fretta, cercava di rassicurarlo.En: Despite the haste, she tried to reassure him.It: "Respira piano, Luca.En: "Breathe slowly, Luca.It: Siamo quasi arrivati," diceva, mantenendo la sua voce ferma.En: We're almost there," she said, keeping her voice steady.It: Arrivarono al centro medico, dove Luca ricevette le cure necessarie.En: They arrived at the medical center, where Luca received the necessary treatment.It: Dopo un po' di tempo, i suoi sintomi cominciarono a migliorare.En: After a while, his symptoms began to improve.It: "Grazie, Alessandra," disse Luca, con gratitudine.En: "Thank you, Alessandra," said Luca, gratefully.It: "Mi hai salvato.En: "You saved me.It: Sei incredibile."En: You're incredible."It: Alessandra sorrise dolcemente.En: Alessandra smiled sweetly.It: "È stato un piccolo imprevisto.En: "It was a small mishap.It: Ma so che possiamo fare di più insieme.En: But I know we can do more together.It: Forse possiamo unire le nostre passioni per qualcosa di nuovo."En: Perhaps we can combine our passions into something new."It: "Che ne dici di una collaborazione storica-avventurosa?"En: "How about a historical-adventure collaboration?"It: propose Luca.En: suggested Luca.It: L'idea piacque ad Alessandra.En: The idea pleased Alessandra.It: Non solo aveva scoperto nuove capacità in sé stessa, ma sentiva che stava iniziando un capitolo più eccitante della sua vita.En: Not only had she discovered new abilities in herself, but she felt she was starting a more exciting chapter in her life.It: La Valle dei Templi continuava a brillare sotto il sole estivo, mentre due cuori si preparavano per nuove avventure e collaborazioni future.En: The Valle dei Templi continued to shine under the summer sun, as two hearts prepared for new adventures and future collaborations.It: Il passaggio da un semplice tour a un viaggio comune segnava l'inizio di una storia più ampia, fatta di storia e scoperta.En: The transition from a simple tour to a shared journey marked the beginning of a broader story, made of history and discovery. Vocabulary Words:the valley: la vallethe temple: il tempioancient: anticoto explore: esplorareto impress: impressionarethe guide: la guidathe column: la colonnamagnificent: magnificothe path: il sentierothe bush: il cespugliorare: rareto tingle: pizzicarethe symptom: il sintomothe allergic reaction: la reazione allergicato maneuver: destreggiarsithe crowd: la follato reassure: rassicurareto breathe: respirarethe mishap: l'imprevistothe adventure: l'avventurato discover: scoprireto shine: splenderethe ruin: la rovinathe chapter: il capitoloto happen: accadereto recognize: riconoscereto receive: ricevereto improve: migliorarethe collaboration: la collaborazionethe discovery: la scoperta

Sherri Harrah along with Anita Nelson from Nelson Nursery & Water Gardens, explain the ideal time to plant fig trees, some reasons why a hibiscus plant isn’t blooming, what wasps may be looking for around plants, and how to prevent spider mites on plants, from the 1st hour of 6/27/26. The post Anita Nelson, Fig Trees, Wasps, Hibiscus Blooms, Spider Mites -260627-H1 appeared first on HomeShow Garden Pros Radio.

Magic got rewired into hard science, a class system sorts kids by test scores, and one supposedly underpowered "weed" might be hiding more strength than the entire school combined. Jack and Rick dig into whether season one earns all the world-building it piles on.This episode is sponsored by TokyoTreat. Treat yourself or a loved one! TokyoTreat makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/featuredanimeGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, School LifeStudio: MadhouseSource: Light NovelJack's Score: 6/10Rick's Score: 7/10Verdict: A genuinely cool magic system and a stacked protagonist get buried under a season's worth of setup that never quite cashes in.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and Tokyo Treat snack box talk03:49 - Welcome to the show and Irregular at Magic High School setup06:03 - Sibling dynamic and the "quicksave" theory10:18 - Blooms vs Weeds and the class system breakdown19:58 - The Ten Master Clans and the Yotsuba mystery26:14 - Did the show overreach laying its foundation?38:15 - Side characters fading in and out39:46 - Favorite moments of the season50:34 - Scores and final verdictFor everything having to do with the anime and this episode go to https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/episodes/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school-season-1-review-all-foundation-no-follow-through/Next Week: The Irregular at Magic High School Season 2Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/featuredanimepodcast (ad-free + pre-show + 2 bonus shows)Merch - https://www.featuredanimepodcast.com/shopDiscord - https://discord.gg/DZRKTAN (hang with us)Rate us 5 stars if this one hit, drop your thoughts in Discord, and we'll see you next week!

Welcome to Manga Monday! This week we're diving into Make the Exorcist Fall in Love, written by Aruma Arima and illustrated by Masuku Fukayama, a supernatural action romance on Shonen Jump+ that has no business being this emotionally devastating. Joshua is a 16 year old boy chosen by God to be the world's strongest exorcist, trained and abused by the Church since childhood to fight Demon Lords. All he actually wants to do is bake sweets and live in peace. Then Imuri enters his life, a warm, loving girl who becomes his reason to keep going. The catch? She's a succubus sent by Satan himself to make him fall in love. What starts as a premise that sounds like a rom-com becomes something far deeper, a story about a broken boy learning he's allowed to want things for himself, wrapped in a bloody holy war. The art is gorgeous, the action is brutal, the romance is genuinely earned, and the way it critiques religious extremism and the weaponisation of children is sharper than most seinen even attempt. Fifteen volumes in and it just keeps getting better. This one's a rare gem.If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, like, and subscribe to Sakura Society | An Anime Appreciation Podcast — and any other podcasts you love. It takes seconds, costs nothing, and means everything to us creators. (The algorithm only accepts 5 stars, just so you know.)Stay up to date with me on Bluesky | Instagram | TikTok | TwitterJoin our Discord — a community full of anime and culture fans just like youFollow my anime Spotify playlistMy amazing sponsors:Audio-Technica — the best in audio equipmentIced Tea Aesthetics — anime streetwear done right (use code SAKURASOCIETY5 at checkout to save $5)Japan Crate — Japanese snacks and treats delivered to your door (use code ATEBIT15 at checkout to save 15% + get free shipping)Affiliate links:Captivate.fm - the best podcast hosting platformKomi.io - the best linkinbio websiteRiverside.fm - the best remote video/podcast recording platform

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!We know that many things bloom in June, but it behooves us to highlight some of the lesser known plants.  The Growing Season are over the moon for the June blooms on this week's show.Matt's adoration of June Cleaver is touched on.  He still has a crush.   Is the name June still popular? What is the Summer Solstice and why is it important? The Campfire Rose is one that many clients rave about.  Why?  Jack, Lynne and Matt discuss the reasons.Temperature and excessive growth are correlated.  What controls flower bloom in a plant? Ligularias are an insane option for shade.  Matt explains why.  Purple in shade?   Yes please!!!  Should you cut the blooms off your Hosta?   You'll surprised to learn what you should be doing with them leafy leafers.Jack has a sick Ivory Silk Lilac.  Why is it sick? What is a pop up emitter?  Matt explains. Aesculus hippocastanum... Say what? Silverleaf dogwood and Variegated weigela are some Growing Season favourites. Speaking of weigelas - why all the fuss?  Matt doesn't want to talk about Peonies.  NOT. AT. ALL!  What is an ITOH Peony? GET A ROZANNE PERENNIAL GERANIUM!   JUST DO IT!Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.

Curtis Dvorak, the Wildlife Wanderer, says there are lots of activities and events happening at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Another manatee will be dischareged back to the wild after completing its recovery in the Manatee Rescue and Recovery Center. But don't worry, more are coming so you'll get a chance to see them in the manatee habitat. And speaking of things to see at the Zoo - Get your Endless Summer Pass, or a $10 Tuesday admission; Friday night's Tunes and Blooms theme is Ladies Night; check out Summer Nights Wildlife Tours; all this and more!

In this week's episode I have Trey and Logan of Houston's own The Deadly Blooms. We discuss music, how the band started, crazy gig stories, gear, food and other good topics. Big Thank You to the guys for coming on the show. Please go stream their music and follow the band on social media.

Hundreds flocked to a Kansas greenhouse to witness the colorful and pungent bloom of a rare, very smelly plant. Plus: An important bridge in Wichita was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which supporters say will aid its future preservation.

Insects are drawn to them, poets and artists are inspired by them, and without them, much of our agriculture simply wouldn't exist. Flowers are one of nature's most remarkable inventions, and in honour of British Flowers Week, we've got three fantastic floral stories. Georgie Newbery, artisan flower farmer and passionate advocate for the British cut flower industry, joins us to share how years of campaigning is giving flower growers a stronger voice and greater visibility at a national level. We explore the sweet pea extravaganza at RHS Garden Wisley this week with National Sweet Pea Society President Roger Parsons. And finally we tackle one of the biggest challenges facing gardens: aphids. Josie Stuart from the RHS Plant Health Team explains how to keep these sap-sucking squatters under control using flowers, while maintaining the natural balance of the garden. Host: Nick Turrell Contributors: Georgie Newbery, Roger Parsons, Josie Stuart Links: National Sweet Pea Society  Aphids advice

Send us Fan MailTyler delivers the news and shares a zinnia story plus a final Hort Report. Adam Chapman and Sara Bates fill in from Saturday. Learn about deer resistant plants, meyer lemon issues, and edible squash blossoms. Support the show

Over the weekend, San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers announced that their corpse flower, named 'Scarlet,' would be blooming in the next 7 to 14 days. It's an event that usually makes the news because these flowers can take up to ten years to reach their first bloom and they can smell like… death. But they're also endangered. And one of the Conservatory's neighbors, the California Academy of Sciences, has been working with a national effort to preserve this rare plant's DNA. KALW's Wren Farrell took a look at the program in 2024 when the Academy's corpse flower ‘Mirage' had its own bloom. 

Episode 338: Most florists have seen the AFE logo, but many don't realize just how much the American Floral Endowment impacts their business every day.In this episode, Vonda and Lori sit down with Debi Chedester, Executive Director of the American Floral Endowment, to uncover the research, scholarships, internships, grants, and industry initiatives happening behind the scenes that help florists succeed.Debi shares her unique journey into the floral industry, what surprised her most about the people who make it special, and how AFE has spent 65 years investing in the future of flowers. From flower quality and consumer research to sustainability, travel grants, and recruiting the next generation of industry professionals, this conversation highlights why AFE matters to every florist, whether you realize it or not.In this episode you'll learn:What the American Floral Endowment actually doesHow AFE research improves flower quality from seed to consumerFree resources available to florists right nowTravel grant opportunities for industry eventsThe growing importance of sustainability and SustainabloomWhy consumer and Gen Z research matters more than everHow AFE is preparing the industry for the next 5–10 yearsWays florists can support and get involved with AFEWhether you're a retailer, wholesaler, grower, designer, or simply passionate about the floral industry, this episode offers a fascinating look at the organization quietly working behind the scenes to help flowers - and florists - thrive.Because when we invest in the industry together, everyone blooms. Sponsored by: Flower CliqueFlower Clique Prep SchoolReal Life Retail Florist

A perfumer in France has been recreating the smells in Joyce's Ulysees. The project was recently showcased at the Irish Embassy in Paris. Meabh McCurtin, an Irish fine fragrance perfumer based in Paris joined Sean this morning to discuss.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Rekindling Bonds Amid Keukenhof's Tulip Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het zonlicht viel zacht op de bloeiende tulpen in de Keukenhof.En: The sunlight gently fell on the blooming tulips in Keukenhof.Nl: Jasper keek om zich heen, terwijl hij wachtte op zijn zus.En: Jasper looked around as he waited for his sister.Nl: Hij was nerveus.En: He was nervous.Nl: Het was lang geleden dat hij Merel voor het laatst had gezien.En: It had been a long time since he had last seen Merel.Nl: Zijn kunst had hem vaak in zijn eigen wereld gehouden, ver weg van familie en vrienden.En: His art had often kept him in his own world, far away from family and friends.Nl: Maar vandaag was anders.En: But today was different.Nl: Hij hoopte dat de schoonheid om hen heen hen dichterbij zou brengen.En: He hoped the beauty around them would bring them closer together.Nl: Ondertussen naderde Merel, vol enthousiasme zoals altijd.En: Meanwhile, Merel approached, full of enthusiasm as always.Nl: Ze was blij Jasper te zien, maar merkte ook zijn terughoudendheid op.En: She was happy to see Jasper, but also noticed his reticence.Nl: "De bloemen zijn prachtig, hè?"En: "The flowers are beautiful, aren't they?"Nl: begon ze, haar ogen glinsterend van vreugde.En: she began, her eyes sparkling with joy.Nl: Haar liefde voor de natuur was altijd aanstekelijk geweest.En: Her love for nature had always been contagious.Nl: Jasper knikte en probeerde te glimlachen, maar hij voelde de spanning.En: Jasper nodded and tried to smile, but he felt the tension.Nl: "Ja, heel mooi," antwoordde hij zacht.En: "Yes, very beautiful," he replied softly.Nl: Terwijl ze langs de kleurige tulpenvelden liepen, vertelde Merel verhalen over haar reizen en avonturen.En: As they walked along the colorful tulip fields, Merel told stories about her travels and adventures.Nl: Ze probeerde de stilte te vullen met haar levendigheid.En: She tried to fill the silence with her liveliness.Nl: Maar de stilte tussen hen was niet zo makkelijk te breken.En: But the silence between them wasn't so easy to break.Nl: Jasper voelde zich schuldig over de verloren tijd en vond het moeilijk om zijn gevoelens te uiten.En: Jasper felt guilty about the lost time and found it difficult to express his feelings.Nl: Hij wist dat Merel dat voelde.En: He knew Merel felt that.Nl: Ze stopten bij een klein houten bankje, verscholen tussen hoge bloemen.En: They stopped at a small wooden bench, hidden among tall flowers.Nl: Het was daar rustig, alleen het geritsel van bladeren en het zachte gelach van andere bezoekers waren te horen.En: It was quiet there, only the rustling of leaves and the soft laughter of other visitors could be heard.Nl: Merel keek naar haar broer en vroeg, "Hoe gaat het echt met je, Jasper?"En: Merel looked at her brother and asked, "How are you really doing, Jasper?"Nl: Daar, omgeven door de kleuren van de lente, besloot Jasper eerlijk te zijn.En: There, surrounded by the colors of spring, Jasper decided to be honest.Nl: "Ik miste je," gaf hij toe, zijn stem breekbaar.En: "I missed you," he admitted, his voice fragile.Nl: "Ik wist niet hoe ik terug moest komen na al die tijd.En: "I didn't know how to come back after all that time.Nl: Ik was bang dat het te laat was."En: I was afraid it was too late."Nl: Merel glimlachte warm.En: Merel smiled warmly.Nl: "Het is nooit te laat, Jasper.En: "It's never too late, Jasper.Nl: We zijn hier nu samen, en dat is wat telt."En: We are here now together, and that's what matters."Nl: De woorden van Merel raakten Jasper.En: Merel's words touched Jasper.Nl: Hij voelde het ijs tussen hen smelten.En: He felt the ice between them melting.Nl: Ze praatten nog uren verder.En: They talked for hours more.Nl: Ze deelden herinneringen en lachten om de kleine dingen die ze samen hadden meegemaakt.En: They shared memories and laughed about the little things they had experienced together.Nl: Toen ze de tuinen verlieten, voelde Jasper zich opgelucht.En: When they left the gardens, Jasper felt relieved.Nl: De bloemen hadden hun magie gedaan.En: The flowers had worked their magic.Nl: Hij had zijn zus altijd bewonderd om haar openhartigheid en optimisme.En: He had always admired his sister for her openness and optimism.Nl: Vandaag had hij geleerd dat het nooit te laat was om opnieuw te verbinden.En: Today, he learned that it was never too late to reconnect.Nl: Terwijl ze het pad naar de uitgang volgden, was de lucht gevuld met het zoete parfum van bloemen en de vreugde van een hernieuwde band.En: As they followed the path to the exit, the air was filled with the sweet perfume of flowers and the joy of a renewed bond.Nl: Jasper was veranderd, een beetje meer open, klaar om te omarmen wat de toekomst voor hen in petto had.En: Jasper had changed, a little more open, ready to embrace what the future had in store for them.Nl: Merel en hij waren weer een team, en dat voelde heel goed.En: Merel and he were a team again, and that felt very good. Vocabulary Words:sunlight: zonlichtblooming: bloeiendenervous: nerveusreticence: terughoudendheidsparkling: glinsterendcontagious: aanstekelijkliveliness: levendigheidguilty: schuldigrustling: geritselfragile: breekbaarsurrounded: omgevenrelieved: opgeluchtrenewed: hernieuwdeperfume: parfumadmired: bewonderdopenness: openhartigheidoptimism: optimismeembrace: omarmenenthusiasm: enthousiasmegently: zachtdistance: afstandsparkle: glinsterennature: natuursoftly: zachtsilence: stilteshared: gedeeldexperiences: ervaringenfragrance: geurexperience: meegemaakttogether: samen

The good, the bad, and the ugly. Thank you, Mr. Eastwood.Glass half-full: it hasn't really been that hot. YetGlass half-empty: it hasn't really rained south of Hermosa. For a long time. We talk about irrigation, all things alliums, sad seed situations, and trying to play catchup in the garden and how that can be an uphill battle.

  In this episode of Beautiful People at the Florist's Table, Val McNichols sits down with Pennylyn Woosley, founder of Blossom and Bee Floral in New Jersey. Pennylyn shares how growing up in her family's garden center shaped her path — even as she tried to escape it — and how a degree in business and finance ultimately became one of her greatest assets as a floral designer. She opens up about the rare intersection of creativity and financial literacy, and why she's passionate about helping other florists understand the business behind the blooms. They also dig into her work with the AIFD design team, taking gold at the Philadelphia Flower Show, and what it takes to push creative boundaries on one of the industry's biggest stages. It's a conversation about passion, perseverance, and building a floral career that's as smart as it is beautiful. Visit the link for show notes and video podcast: https://www.mayesh.com/blog/beautiful-people-pennylyn-woosley

While staying in Boulder Junction, Wis. to take a Wilderness First Responder course last week, I made time for a bike ride on the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail. This wonderfully curvy, scenic, paved trail is a favorite of mine. At this junction between spring and summer, I delighted in the profusion of flowers. Lois Nestel, the Museum's first naturalist and director, might not have joined me on a bike ride, but I know I would have loved to walk attentively through the woods with her. This week, I'd like to share her description of the residents of woods and fields as summer begins to bloom. Slow down a minute with me, we'll smell the roses, and I think you'll find it rewarding.

While staying in Boulder Junction, Wis. to take a Wilderness First Responder course last week, I made time for a bike ride on the Heart of Vilas County Bike Trail. This wonderfully curvy, scenic, paved trail is a favorite of mine. At this junction between spring and summer, I delighted in the profusion of flowers.  Lois Nestel, the Museum's first naturalist and director, might not have joined me on a bike ride, but I know I would have loved to walk attentively through the woods with her. This week, I'd like to share her description of the residents of woods and fields as summer begins to bloom. Slow down a minute with me, we'll smell the roses, and I think you'll find it rewarding. 

Fluent Fiction - French: Serendipity Blooms in the Heart of Paris: An Artistic Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-08-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil du matin baignait le Jardin du Luxembourg d'une douce lumière dorée.En: The morning sun bathed the Jardin du Luxembourg in a gentle golden light.Fr: Sous le ciel clair de fin de printemps, les fleurs s'épanouissaient, et les statues majestueuses se dressaient fièrement, gardant le jardin avec grâce.En: Under the clear late spring sky, the flowers bloomed, and the majestic statues stood proudly, gracefully guarding the garden.Fr: Luc était assis sur un banc, perdu dans la lecture d'un roman captivant.En: Luc was sitting on a bench, absorbed in reading a captivating novel.Fr: Il avait toujours aimé cet endroit, il y trouvait la tranquillité et l'inspiration.En: He had always loved this place, finding tranquility and inspiration there.Fr: Les mots lui parlaient comme de vieux amis.En: The words spoke to him like old friends.Fr: Mais aujourd'hui, il se sentait un peu seul, bien qu'entouré de nature et de littérature.En: But today, he felt a bit lonely, even though he was surrounded by nature and literature.Fr: À quelques pas de là, Clémence feuilletait un livre d'art, son esprit cherchant des étincelles d'inspiration.En: A few steps away, Clémence was leafing through an art book, her mind searching for sparks of inspiration.Fr: Elle était mélancolique, sa dernière œuvre restait inachevée, sa passion vacillante.En: She felt melancholic—her latest work remained unfinished, and her passion wavered.Fr: Ici, au cœur de Paris, elle espérait trouver ce qu'elle cherchait, perdue parmi les couleurs et les souvenirs.En: Here, in the heart of Paris, she hoped to find what she was looking for, lost among the colors and memories.Fr: Le hasard fit que leurs regards se croisèrent.En: Chance made their eyes meet.Fr: Clémence sourit légèrement, une invitation silencieuse à briser la glace.En: Clémence smiled slightly, a silent invitation to break the ice.Fr: Luc prit une profonde inspiration et, oubliant ses hésitations, engagea la conversation.En: Luc took a deep breath and, forgetting his hesitations, struck up a conversation.Fr: "Quel livre lisez-vous?"En: "What book are you reading?"Fr: demanda-t-il timidement.En: he asked timidly.Fr: Clémence leva ses yeux pétillants et répondit avec enthousiasme : "Un essai sur l'art moderne.En: Clémence raised her sparkling eyes and responded enthusiastically, "An essay on modern art.Fr: Et vous?"En: And you?"Fr: Luc dévoila la couverture de son livre.En: Luc revealed the cover of his book.Fr: "Une belle histoire sur le voyage intérieur," dit-il avec une légère appréhension.En: "A beautiful story about an inner journey," he said with slight apprehension.Fr: La conversation s'ensuivit naturellement, comme un flot paisible.En: The conversation unfolded naturally, like a peaceful flow.Fr: Ils parlèrent de leurs livres, partageant des passages préférés et des réflexions, chacun trouvant chez l'autre un miroir de ses propres passions.En: They talked about their books, sharing favorite passages and reflections, each finding in the other a mirror of their own passions.Fr: Luc découvrit en Clémence une âme sœur en quête de beauté et de vérité.En: Luc discovered in Clémence a kindred spirit in search of beauty and truth.Fr: Et Clémence était fascinée par l'esprit créatif de Luc, ses idées éveillant de nouveaux paysages dans son esprit.En: And Clémence was fascinated by Luc's creative mind, his ideas awakening new landscapes in her spirit.Fr: "Vous venez souvent ici?"En: "Do you come here often?"Fr: demanda Luc, trouvant enfin le courage de prolonger cet instant rare et précieux.En: asked Luc, finally finding the courage to extend this rare and precious moment.Fr: "Oui," répondit Clémence, son regard azur perçant le sien.En: "Yes," Clémence replied, her azure gaze piercing his.Fr: "C'est un lieu où je laisse vagabonder mon esprit.En: "It's a place where I let my mind wander.Fr: Si cela vous intéresse, vous devriez venir à mon atelier un jour.En: If you're interested, you should come to my studio one day.Fr: J'aimerais avoir votre avis sur mes tableaux."En: I would like your opinion on my paintings."Fr: Luc fut surpris mais ravi.En: Luc was surprised but delighted.Fr: "Je serais honoré," dit-il, sa voix empreinte de sincérité.En: "I would be honored," he said, his voice full of sincerity.Fr: "De plus, il y a une rencontre d'écrivains à laquelle je vais bientôt.En: "Moreover, there's a writers' gathering I'm going to soon.Fr: Peut-être aimeriez-vous m'accompagner?"En: Perhaps you would like to accompany me?"Fr: Clémence acquiesça, heureuse de trouver un compagnonnage dans ses élans créatifs.En: Clémence nodded, happy to find companionship in her creative pursuits.Fr: Ensemble, ils quittèrent le jardin, l'esprit plus léger, une nouvelle amitié en pleine floraison.En: Together, they left the garden, their spirits lighter, a new friendship in full bloom.Fr: Le Jardin du Luxembourg, témoin silencieux de cet échange, resta en arrière, enveloppé par la quiétude du soir approchant.En: The Jardin du Luxembourg, a silent witness to this exchange, remained behind, enveloped by the tranquility of the approaching evening.Fr: Luc et Clémence s'éloignèrent, chacun portant en lui la promesse de nouvelles histoires à partager.En: Luc and Clémence walked away, each carrying within them the promise of new stories to share. Vocabulary Words:the morning sun: le soleil du matinthe garden: le jardinthe flowers: les fleursmajestic: majestueusestranquility: la tranquillitéinspiration: l'inspirationlonely: seulthe nature: la natureliterature: la littératureto leaf through: feuilletermelancholic: mélancoliquewavered: vacillantethe heart: le cœurthe colors: les couleursmemories: les souvenirschance: le hasardto break the ice: briser la glaceto strike up: engagerhesitations: les hésitationsenthusiastically: avec enthousiasmean essay: un essaiinner journey: le voyage intérieurapprehension: appréhensionpeaceful flow: un flot paisiblekindred spirit: une âme sœurthe truth: la véritécreative mind: l'esprit créatiflandscapes: les paysagesto wander: vagabonderthe studio: l'atelier

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Friendship Blooms: A Connection Beyond Art in Tel Aviv Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-06-07-22-34-01-he Story Transcript:He: תל אביב, העיר של הצעירים, תמיד מתרגשת באביב המאוחרת.En: Tel Aviv, the city of young people, is always excited in the late spring.He: בשכונה ירוקה ונפלאה, התכנסו התושבים לבלות בפיקניק קהילתי בפארק הקרוב.En: In a green and wonderful neighborhood, the residents gathered to enjoy a community picnic in the nearby park.He: אווירה של שמחה ואחווה ריחפה באוויר, במיוחד כאשר כל אחד הביא מאכלים לשולחן החגיגה.En: An atmosphere of joy and camaraderie floated in the air, especially as everyone brought dishes to the celebration table.He: כולם חייכו, התלוצצו, שרו שירים, והחליפו חוויות.En: Everyone smiled, joked, sang songs, and exchanged experiences.He: אבי, מתכנת תוכנה צעיר שהגיע לשכונה רק לאחרונה, עמד שם, מעט בחוץ.En: Avi, a young software developer who had just recently moved to the neighborhood, stood there, somewhat on the outside.He: הוא הסתובב בין הדוכנים והתבונן בשולחן ועליו ציורי מים צבעוניים, יצירותיה של מרים.En: He wandered between the stalls and observed a table with colorful watercolor paintings, the creations of Miriam.He: הציורים היו יפיפיים ומלאים חיים, כמו האישיות שהשתקפה בהם.En: The paintings were beautiful and full of life, much like the personality reflected in them.He: אבי אהב את השקט שהם העניקו לו.En: Avi loved the tranquility they provided him.He: מרים, אמנית מוכרת באזור, הייתה עסוקה בהתארגנות האחרונה של הדוכן שלה.En: Miriam, a well-known artist in the area, was busy with the final arrangements of her stall.He: למרות החיוך הרחב שלה, היא הרגישה את המתח שביניה לבין האנשים שמכירים אותה בעיקר מהאמנות שלה, ולא ממנה עצמה.En: Despite her broad smile, she felt the tension between her and the people who knew her mainly through her art, rather than through herself.He: היא חיפשה משהו אמיתי, קשר שלא יתבסס רק על הכישרון שלה.En: She was looking for something real, a connection not solely based on her talent.He: אבי אסף את האומץ לגשת אל מרים.En: Avi gathered the courage to approach Miriam.He: "שלום," אמר בקול נעים, "זה מהמם.En: "Hello," he said in a pleasant voice, "this is stunning.He: הציור הזה תפס את תשומת לבי.En: This painting caught my attention."He: "היא חייכה אליו בעיניים נוצצות ואמרה, "תודה רבה.En: She smiled at him with sparkling eyes and said, "Thank you very much.He: אני שמחה לשמוע שאתה אוהב את זה.En: I'm glad to hear you like it."He: "במהרה, החלה השיחה להתגלגל.En: Soon, the conversation began to flow.He: מרים הציעה לו להצטרף למסורת החג של שבועות, שכללה טעימת עוגות גבינה, והזמינה אותו להכיר קצת יותר את השכונה דרך עיניה.En: Miriam offered him to join the Shavuot holiday tradition, which included tasting cheesecakes, and invited him to get to know the neighborhood a bit more through her eyes.He: בזמן שטעמו עוגות גבינה שונות, הפחדים שלהם החלו לאלום, והם דיברו עליהם במשוחרר.En: As they tasted different cheesecakes, their fears began to fade, and they spoke openly about them.He: אבי שיתף בתחושות הזרות שלו, ומרים סיפרה על הבעיה שלה ביצירת קשרים אמיתיים.En: Avi shared his feelings of being an outsider, and Miriam talked about her difficulty in forming genuine connections.He: השיחה הלכה והעמיקה.En: The conversation deepened.He: הם הבינו שיש להם רצון משותף למצוא את מקומם בעולם שמלא באנשים אך לפעמים מרגיש בודד.En: They realized they had a shared desire to find their place in a world full of people that sometimes feels lonely.He: בסיומו של היום, כאשר השמש שוקעת לאיטה, אבי ומרים נפרדו.En: At the end of the day, as the sun slowly set, Avi and Miriam parted ways.He: היה ברור להם שהקשר ביניהם לא יהיה רק רגע שחולף, אלא התחלה של חברות מוצקה.En: It was clear to them that their connection would not just be a fleeting moment, but the start of a solid friendship.He: הם החליטו להיפגש שוב ולחקור יחד את תל אביב ואת התרבות העשירה שלה, כל אחד מביא את עצמו בדרכו הייחודית.En: They decided to meet again and explore Tel Aviv and its rich culture together, each bringing their unique selves.He: אבי חש יותר בטוח ופחות זר במקומו החדש, ואילו מרים ראתה שאפשר ליצור קשרים אמיתיים, גם כשהם מתחילים מתוך הערכה לאמנות שלה.En: Avi felt more confident and less of a stranger in his new place, while Miriam saw that it is possible to create real connections, even when they start from an appreciation of her art.He: השכונה, שבשבילם הייתה זרה יום קודם, נהייתה בית של ממש.En: The neighborhood, which had been unfamiliar to them the day before, became a true home. Vocabulary Words:excited: מתרגשתgathered: התכנסוcamaraderie: אחווהwandered: הסתובבtranquility: שקטarrangements: התארגנותtension: מתחfleeting: שחולףconnection: קשרsparkling: נוצצותstunning: מהמםappreciation: הערכהoutsider: זרunfamiliar: זרהsolid: מוצקהrealize: הבינוfade: לאלוםneighborhood: שכונהgenuine: אמיתייםtruly: במשוחררuncommon: יוצא דופןbroad: רחבjoin: להצטרףthrough: דרךdepth: העמיקהparted: נפרדוconfidence: בטוחinvite: הזמינהspark: תפסunique: ייחודיתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: From Shyness to Sunshine: A Mumbai Friendship Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-06-07-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मुंबई की एक रिहायशी इलाका, जहाँ सुबह की ताज़गी और हरियाली भरी पगडंडियाँ सबको खींचती हैं।En: A residential area in Mumbai, where the freshness of the morning and the green trails attract everyone.Hi: गर्मी के मौसम में, एक हल्की ठंडी हवा समुद्र से आती है, जो joggers को और भी प्रेरित करती है।En: In the summer, a light cool breeze comes from the sea, further inspiring the joggers.Hi: आरोह हाल ही में अपने काम के लिए मुंबई आया।En: Aaroh recently came to Mumbai for his work.Hi: वो सुबह जगिंग के लिए निकलता था, नए दोस्त बनाने की चाह के साथ।En: He used to go out for jogging in the morning, with a desire to make new friends.Hi: पर उसकी स्वभाव की झिझक उसे दूसरों से बात करने में अड़चन देती थी।En: But his shy nature hindered him from talking to others.Hi: एक सुबह, जब सूरज अपने रंगीन परछाईयाँ फेंक रहा था, आरोह ने देखा कि एक लड़की, नेहा, अपने कैमरे के साथ हर पल को कैद कर रही थी।En: One morning, when the sun was casting its colorful shadows, Aaroh saw a girl, Neha, capturing every moment with her camera.Hi: नेहा विश्वविद्यालय की छात्रा थी और प्रकृति की सुंदरता को अपने तरीके से देखना पसंद करती थी।En: Neha was a university student and liked to see the beauty of nature in her own way.Hi: आरोह का ध्यान नेहा की ओर गया, लेकिन अपनी झिझक की वजह से वह चुपचाप आगे बढ़ गया।En: Aaroh noticed Neha, but due to his shyness, he quietly moved on.Hi: दिन बीतते गए और आखिरकार, आरोह ने ठान लिया कि अब उसे बात करनी है।En: Days passed, and finally, Aaroh decided that he had to talk.Hi: अगले दिन, उसने साहस जुटाकर नेहा के पास जाकर कहा, "हाय, मैं आरोह हूँ।En: The next day, he gathered courage and approached Neha and said, "Hi, I'm Aaroh.Hi: तुम बहुत अच्छे से फोटो लेती हो।En: You take really good photos."Hi: "नेहा मुस्कुराई और बोली, "धन्यवाद।En: Neha smiled and replied, "Thank you.Hi: मैं हर सुबह यहीं आती हूँ।En: I come here every morning.Hi: तुम भी रोज़ आते हो?En: Do you come daily too?"Hi: ""हाँ, नयी जगह है, नए दोस्त बनाना चाह रहा हूँ," आरोह ने उत्तर दिया।En: "Yes, it's a new place, and I'm looking to make new friends," Aaroh responded.Hi: "तो क्यों न हम साथ में जगिंग और फोटोग्राफी करें?En: "So why don't we jog and do photography together?"Hi: " नेहा ने सुझाव दिया, उसकी आंखों में उत्सुकता थी।En: Neha suggested, with curiosity in her eyes.Hi: उन्हें जगिंग और फोटोग्राफी का साझा करना अच्छा लगने लगा।En: They started to enjoy sharing jogging and photography.Hi: एक सुबह, जब वे समुद्र के किनारे पहुँचे, तो उन्होंने देखा कि सूरज कितनी खूबसूरती से समुद्र के ऊपर उदय हो रहा था।En: One morning, when they reached the seaside, they saw how beautifully the sun was rising over the ocean.Hi: नेहा ने उत्साह से वह पल अपने कैमरे में कैद कर लिया।En: Neha eagerly captured that moment in her camera.Hi: यह अनुभव उन्हें और करीब ले आया।En: This experience brought them closer.Hi: उसकी गर्माहट से भरी बातचीत ने आरोह को और आत्मविश्वास भरा महसूस कराया।En: Their warm conversation made Aaroh feel more confident.Hi: उन्होंने अपने मोबाइल नंबर आदान-प्रदान किए और नियमित रूप से साथ में समय बिताने की योजना बनाई।En: They exchanged mobile numbers and planned to spend time together regularly.Hi: उस दिन, आरोह को यह एहसास हुआ कि पहली झिझक को पार करना कितना महत्वपूर्ण था।En: That day, Aaroh realized how important it was to overcome the initial hesitation.Hi: नेहा ने भी महसूस किया कि जीवन के छोटे-छोटे पलों की कद्र करना कितना ज़रूरी है और उसे एक ऐसा साथी मिल गया था जो उसके उत्साह को साझा कर सके।En: Neha also felt how crucial it is to appreciate the small moments in life, and she found a companion who could share her enthusiasm.Hi: इस रिश्ते की शुरुआत ने निर्देशित किया कि कैसे एक सस्ता प्रयास और नई दोस्ती के लिए दिल खोलने से जीवन में नए मोड़ आ सकते हैं।En: The beginning of this relationship guided them on how a simple effort and opening their hearts to new friendships could lead to new turns in life.Hi: इस तरह गर्मी की सुबह ने एक नई दोस्ती की कहानी बुन दी।En: This is how a summer morning wove the story of a new friendship. Vocabulary Words:residential: रिहायशीfreshness: ताज़गीgreen trails: हरियाली भरी पगडंडियाँhindered: अड़चनmorning: सुबहcasting: फेंकshadows: परछाईयाँcapturing: कैदcourage: साहसseaside: समुद्र के किनारेeagerly: उत्साह सेconfidence: आत्मविश्वासenthusiasm: उत्साहhesitation: झिझकcompanion: साथीappreciate: कद्र करनाinspiration: प्रेरित करतीstudent: छात्राcuriosity: उत्सुकताmoment: पलfriendship: दोस्तीphotography: फोटोग्राफीeffort: प्रयासwarm: गर्माहट से भरीexchange: आदान-प्रदानcrucial: महत्वपूर्णnature: प्रकृतिcaptured: कैद कर लियाregularly: नियमित रूप सेenthusiasm: उत्साह

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Hope Blooms: Finding Strength in the Smallest Gestures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-06-05-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen kastade sina strålar genom de tunna gardinerna, som om den ville trösta den sterila världen innanför psykiatriavdelningens väggar.En: The sun cast its rays through the thin curtains, as if it wanted to comfort the sterile world inside the psychiatric ward's walls.Sv: Elsa hade alltid älskat våren.En: Elsa had always loved spring.Sv: Det var den tiden på året när världen vaknade och doften av syrener var sövande men hoppfull.En: It was that time of year when the world awoke, and the scent of lilacs was both soothing and hopeful.Sv: Men idag kände hon ingen sådan glädje.En: But today, she felt no such joy.Sv: Hon gick genom den långa, vita korridoren.En: She walked through the long, white corridor.Sv: Hennes hjärta var tungt.En: Her heart was heavy.Sv: Johan, hennes yngre bror, hade blivit inlagd för behandling för några veckor sedan.En: Johan, her younger brother, had been admitted for treatment a few weeks ago.Sv: Deras mamma hade ringt Elsa dagen efter.En: Their mother had called Elsa the day after.Sv: "Vi måste hjälpa Johan", hade hon sagt.En: "We have to help Johan," she had said.Sv: Men hur hjälper man någon som inte vill eller kan nås?En: But how do you help someone who doesn't want to or can't be reached?Sv: Elsa kände en börda av skuld.En: Elsa felt a burden of guilt.Sv: Hade hon gjort nog som syster?En: Had she done enough as a sister?Sv: När Elsa närmade sig Johans rum, kände hon hur desperationen högg i henne.En: As Elsa approached Johan's room, she felt desperation stabbing at her.Sv: Rummet var sparsamt möblerat, bara en säng och ett litet nattduksbord.En: The room was sparsely furnished, with just a bed and a small nightstand.Sv: Johan satt vid fönstret, tyst och innesluten.En: Johan sat by the window, silent and withdrawn.Sv: Hans ögon synbara men i en annan värld.En: His eyes visible but in another world.Sv: "Johan?"En: "Johan?"Sv: viskade Elsa försiktigt.En: Elsa whispered cautiously.Sv: Men Johan gav inget svar.En: But Johan gave no response.Sv: Bara ljudet av fåglar utanför var hörbart.En: Only the sound of birds outside was audible.Sv: Avdelningens tystnad var kompakt och vägde tungt.En: The ward's silence was compact and weighed heavy.Sv: Hon satte sig bredvid honom.En: She sat down beside him.Sv: Han rörde sig inte, och Elsa kämpade mot känslan av att vara en utomstående i hans värld.En: He didn't move, and Elsa struggled against the feeling of being an outsider in his world.Sv: Hon gick in i sin väska och tog fram blomsterkransen, en som hon hade gjort själv.En: She reached into her bag and took out the flower crown, one she had made herself.Sv: Den var gammal och något skör, men fylld med minnen av deras barndoms somrar och midsommarlekar.En: It was old and somewhat fragile, but filled with memories of their childhood summers and midsummer plays.Sv: "Minns du?En: "Do you remember?Sv: Vi brukade dansa runt midsommarstången," sa hon och log svagt.En: We used to dance around the midsummer pole," she said, smiling faintly.Sv: Johan rörde sig inte.En: Johan didn't move.Sv: Elsa suckade men gav inte upp.En: Elsa sighed but didn't give up.Sv: Försiktigt satte hon blomsterkransen på Johans huvud.En: Carefully, she placed the flower crown on Johan's head.Sv: För en stund verkade ingenting hända.En: For a moment, nothing seemed to happen.Sv: Men så såg hon det.En: But then she saw it.Sv: Ett svagt, nästan omärkligt leende bröt fram på hans läppar.En: A faint, almost imperceptible smile broke on his lips.Sv: Det var som om solen äntligen kikat fram inuti honom.En: It was as if the sun had finally peeked out inside him.Sv: Elsa kände värme fylla hennes bröst.En: Elsa felt warmth fill her chest.Sv: Det var en liten gest, men betydelsefull nog att återge henne hopp.En: It was a small gesture, but meaningful enough to restore her hope.Sv: Johan mötte hennes blick för första gången sedan hon kommit in i rummet.En: Johan met her gaze for the first time since she had entered the room.Sv: Deras världar vägde samman, om än för en kort stund, och Elsa insåg att det inte krävdes stora ord eller handlingar för att göra skillnad.En: Their worlds came together, if only for a brief moment, and Elsa realized that it didn't take grand words or actions to make a difference.Sv: Det var närvaron, de små gesternas makt.En: It was the presence, the power of small gestures.Sv: Elsa stannade hos honom länge den dagen.En: Elsa stayed with him for a long time that day.Sv: De sade inte mycket, men ord kändes inte längre nödvändiga.En: They didn't say much, but words no longer felt necessary.Sv: På det sättet fann hon en ny sorts styrka i den osynliga tråd som förband dem.En: In that way, she found a new kind of strength in the invisible thread that connected them.Sv: När Elsa till slut reste sig för att gå, var det med en känsla av förnyad mening.En: When Elsa finally rose to leave, it was with a renewed sense of purpose.Sv: Våren var här, och även om Johan ännu var långt ifrån återställd, visste Elsa att en liten del av honom hade känt hennes närvaro.En: Spring was here, and even though Johan was far from healed, Elsa knew that a small part of him had felt her presence.Sv: Det var en början.En: It was a beginning.Sv: Och ibland, var allt man behövde just det, en liten början och hopp om vad som komma skulle.En: And sometimes, all you needed was just that, a small beginning and hope for what was to come. 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Pille-Riin Tilk is the founder and lead florist of Belfield Blooms, an award-winning Sydney florist known for its modern, natural floral designs and premium wedding and event arrangements. Originally from Estonia, she brings European floristry experience and combines it with Australian influences to create seasonal, high-end floral work. Under her leadership, Belfield Blooms has built a strong reputation for quality, creativity, and beautifully curated blooms for events and everyday occasions.Visit their Website to Learn More!https://belfieldblooms.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/belfieldbloomsCHAPTERS:0:00 – Introduction1:17 – Meet Pille-Riin1:57 – Why Pille-Riin Opened Belfield Blooms2:53 – Becoming a Florist at 18 Years Old3:35 – Pille-Riin Shares How She Knew She Wanted to Become a Florist4:04 – Starting Her Floristry Career in Australia4:28 – Pille-Riin Talks About the Flower Cool Room & Keeping Flowers Fresh5:20 – How Florists Buy Flowers at Flemington Markets6:11 – Pille-Riin Shares What It's Like Waking Up Early to Handpick the Best Flowers6:30 – Australian-Grown vs. Imported Flowers7:59 – Do Florists Compete With Each Other?8:44 – How to Properly Gift a Single Rose9:11 – Designing Andy's Sister's Graduation Bouquet9:41 – Pille-Riin Talks About How Every Florist Has Their Own “Style”10:38 – Breaking Down Where Different Flowers Come From11:25 – Seasonal Flowers & Winter Flower Imports12:23 – Why Flowers Can't Be Frozen Like Vegetables13:14 – Pille-Riin Talks About the Short Shelf Life of Flowers13:38 – European Floristry vs. Australian Floristry15:07 – Can You Recognize a Florist by Their Bouquet Style?15:52 – How Celebrity Weddings Like Logan Paul's Spend Hundreds of Thousands on Flowers17:46 – What Happens to Flowers After Expensive Weddings18:27 – Pille-Riin Talks About the Events Their Flower Shop Handles18:49 – Why Some Flowers Cost $70 Per Stem20:16 – Pille-Riin Talks About What Running a Flower Shop Is Really Like21:34 – Growing Belfield Blooms Through Word of Mouth & Social Media22:04 – The Strategy Behind Building Andy's Sister's Bouquet22:33 – Why Arranging Flowers Is Harder Than It Looks23:48 – Why Bouquets Are So Expensive24:46 – Flower Prices Have Tripled Over the Last Decade25:51 – Pille-Riin Talks About Weddings, Funerals & Meaningful Flower Arrangements26:41 – What Valentine's Day Is Really Like for Florists30:45 – The Graduation Bouquet Reveal31:14 – Can Regular People Buy Flowers From the Flower Market?32:13 – Life With a Husband Who Works Overnight in Produce Markets33:36 – Pille-Riin Talks About the Stress of Running a Florist Business34:39 – Pille-Riin Talks About How She Stays Sane While Managing a Small Business35:32 – Closing the Store for 3 Weeks During the Holidays36:22 – The Importance of Loyal, Regular Customers37:25 – Learning Bouquet Wrapping Through Experience & Social Media38:00 – What Makes Someone a Great Florist38:40 – Finishing Andy's Sister's Bouquet39:51 – Pille-Riin's Favorite Part of Being a Florist40:29 – Pille-Riin Talks About the Behind-the-Scenes of Wedding Flower Setups41:23 – The Final Reveal of Andy's Sister's Graduation Bouquet41:58 – Andy Reflects on the Hidden Challenges of Floristry43:36 – Connect With Pille-Riin From Belfield Blooms44:35 – New Habits Helping Pille-Riin Run Her Business Better45:12 – Pille-Riin's Goals & Focus for the Next 6 Months45:44 – How to Safely Transport a Giant Bouquet in the Car46:26 – Outro

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Capturing Blooms and Bonds: A Shavuot Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-05-29-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: בבוקר אביבי, כשהשמש הנעימה זורחת מעל הגנים הבוטניים בירושלים, אליאב, מרים ויונתן התכנסו בכניסה.En: On a spring morning, as the pleasant sun shone over the Botanical Gardens in Jerusalem, Eliyav, Miriam, and Yonatan gathered at the entrance.He: היה חג שבועות, זמן של מתן תורה ושל טבע בשיא פריחתו.En: It was the holiday of Shavuot, a time of the giving of the Torah and nature at its peak bloom.He: אליאב הביט במרים כשהיא צילמה פרחים עם המצלמה שלה.En: Eliyav watched Miriam as she photographed flowers with her camera.He: הוא אהב את הצילום שלה, אך יותר מכל, אהב אותה.En: He loved her photography, but more than anything, he loved her.He: הוא ידע שהיום הוא הזדמנות מיוחדת – פרח נדיר, שפורח ליום אחד בלבד.En: He knew today was a special opportunity—a rare flower that blooms for just one day.He: "הלכתם פעם לראות את הפרח הנדיר הזה?En: "Have you ever gone to see this rare flower?"He: " שאל יונתן, מגלה בדאגה את המפה של הגנים.En: Yonatan asked as he anxiously unfolded the garden map.He: חבר נאמן לטבע, הוא תמיד הקפיד על שימור הצמחים.En: A loyal friend to nature, he always made sure to preserve the plants.He: "לא, אבל שמעתי שהוא יפהפה," השיבה מרים בחיוך.En: "No, but I've heard it's beautiful," Miriam replied with a smile.He: "אני רוצה לתפוס את הרגע במצלמה.En: "I want to capture the moment with my camera."He: "שלושתם החלו ללכת בין השבילים הקסומים, מלאי צבע ופלא.En: The three began to walk along the enchanting paths, full of color and wonder.He: עצי פרי בתנופה, דבורים מזמזמות בין הפרחים.En: Fruit trees in full swing, bees buzzing among the flowers.He: כל רגע היה חגיגה של החיים, של הטבע המתחדש.En: Every moment was a celebration of life, of nature reborn.He: "אנחנו חייבים למהר," פנה אליאב, מתרשם מהזמן החולף.En: "We must hurry," Eliyav urged, mindful of the passing time.He: "השמש תגיעה לשיא בקרוב, ונרצה למצוא אותו לפני הסוף של היום.En: "The sun will peak soon, and we'll want to find it before the day ends."He: "כשהגיעו לפינת חבויה, המתח בגזע כל אחד מהם התעורר.En: When they reached a hidden corner, tension arose in each of them.He: הפרח הנדיר היה שם, מפואר ומרהיב.En: The rare flower was there, magnificent and splendid.He: אך היה ברור שכל מגע לא זהיר יכול לגרום נזק.En: But it was clear that any careless touch could cause harm.He: המתח ביניהם גבר, ההחלטה עמדת לפניהם.En: The tension between them increased; the decision lay before them.He: "אני רק רוצה לתעד אותו," אמר יונתן, מבטו רציני.En: "I just want to document it," Yonatan said seriously.He: "לשמר אותו לדורות הבאים.En: "To preserve it for future generations."He: "אליאב ידע שעליו להחליט – האם לרצות את רגשי ליבו האישי או לתת לטבע להיות הוא עצמו.En: Eliyav knew he had to decide—whether to satisfy his personal feelings or let nature be itself.He: הוא הביט במרים, שראתה את היופי דרך עדשתה.En: He looked at Miriam, who saw the beauty through her lens.He: "מרים, תצלמי אותו במלוא תפארתו," אמר אליאב בשקט, כשהוא מתרחק מהפרח.En: "Miriam, photograph it in all its glory," Eliyav said quietly, as he stepped away from the flower.He: לא הצטרך עוד להוכיח דבר.En: He no longer needed to prove anything.He: היא לכדה את הרגע המושלם, ויונתן סימן את המיקום לשימור.En: She captured the perfect moment, and Yonatan marked the location for preservation.He: השמש החלה לשקוע, והם התיישבו תחת עץ רחב-עלים.En: The sun began to set, and they sat under a broad-leaved tree.He: מרים הציגה את התמונות, והם צחקו יחד, שוכחים מההתחלה של היום.En: Miriam displayed the photos, and they laughed together, forgetting the start of the day.He: אליאב הבין שהרגעים שחלק עם חבריו חשובים לא פחות מהרגשות האישיים שלו.En: Eliyav realized that the moments he shared with his friends were no less important than his personal feelings.He: הוא למד שמסע משותף יכול להביא אושר אמיתי.En: He learned that a shared journey can bring true happiness. Vocabulary Words:pleasant: נעימהblooms: פורחrare: נדירanxiously: בדאגהpreserve: שימורcapture: לתפוסenchanting: הקסומיםcelebration: חגיגהhurry: למהרtension: מתחmagnificent: מפוארsplendid: מרהיבcareless: לא זהירdocument: לתעדdecide: להחליטprove: להוכיחglory: תפארתוbroad-leaved: רחב-עליםdisplayed: הציגהpersonal: האישיopportunity: הזדמנותentrance: בכניסהloyal: נאמןfruit trees: עצי פריbuzzing: מזמזמותreborn: מתחדשmindful: מתרשםhidden: חבויהdecision: החלטהshared: משותףBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, we talk with Master Gardener Ed Adams about growing dahlias in Western Washington, including what it takes to manage a large collection of over 600 plants. Ed shares why dahlias thrive in Sequim's unique climate and walks through practical, research-based approaches to growing them successfully. The conversation covers getting started with tubers, seasonal care, supporting healthy growth, and managing common garden challenges using an integrated pest management approach. We also explore what changes when dahlias are grown at scale, along with tips for digging, dividing, and storing tubers for the next season. Whether you're growing a few plants or planning something larger, this episode offers grounded, field-tested insight into making dahlias work in a Pacific Northwest garden. There are a lot of resources mentioned in this episode.  Find them on our website.  

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Beneath the Blooms: An Asthma Attack Amidst Kyoto's Sakura Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-26-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜が満開になり、京都の町は春の香りで満たされていました。En: The sakura were in full bloom, and the city of Kyoto was filled with the scent of spring.Ja: ゴールデンウィークの中、賑わう通りは屋台で溢れ、ピンク色の桜の下で人々は楽しそうに笑っています。En: During Golden Week, the bustling streets were overflowing with food stalls, and under the pink sakura, people were laughing joyfully.Ja: その中に、ユナ、ハルト、そしてマイの姿がありました。En: Among them were Yuna, Haruto, and Mai.Ja: ユナは、妹のマイにとってこの桜祭りが素晴らしい思い出になるようにしたいと思っていました。En: Yuna wanted to make this sakura festival a wonderful memory for her younger sister, Mai.Ja: マイは興奮しながらも、混雑が少し怖そうでした。En: Although Mai was excited, she seemed a little scared of the crowds.Ja: そこでユナは、マイが安全で快適に過ごせるように特に気を配っています。En: Therefore, Yuna was especially attentive to ensure that Mai could enjoy the festival safely and comfortably.Ja: そんな中、突然マイが咳き込み始めました。En: Amidst all this, Mai suddenly started coughing.Ja: 「大丈夫？」とすぐに声をかけるユナ。En: "Are you okay?" Yuna immediately asked.Ja: しかし、マイの咳は止まらず、顔が苦しそうです。En: However, Mai's coughing didn't stop, and her face looked pained.Ja: ユナはすぐに意を決し、周りの人々に助けを求めました。En: Yuna quickly made a decision and called out for help from the people around them.Ja: 「助けてください！妹が喘息の発作を起こしました！」その瞬間、ハルトが機敏に動き出します。En: "Please help! My sister is having an asthma attack!" At that moment, Haruto sprang into action.Ja: 彼はユナにサポートをし、「このままだと危ない。少し人が少ない場所を探そう」と言いました。En: Supporting Yuna, he said, "It's dangerous if we stay here. Let's find a place with fewer people."Ja: ユナとハルトは、マイの手をしっかり握りしめ、少し離れた静かな庭に行きました。En: Yuna and Haruto held tightly onto Mai's hand and went to a nearby quiet garden.Ja: 幸い、近くに咲いていた桜の木のおかげで、しばしの安らぎがありました。En: Fortunately, there was a moment of peace thanks to the sakura tree blooming nearby.Ja: ユナは、急いでマイの吸入器を取り出し、彼女にそれを使わせました。En: Yuna hurriedly pulled out Mai's inhaler and let her use it.Ja: 心配そうに見守る群衆が近づき、優しく慰めの言葉をかけてきます。En: A concerned crowd approached, offering gentle words of comfort.Ja: 「大丈夫？何か手伝えることは？」と声がかけられました。En: "Are you okay? Is there anything we can do to help?" they asked.Ja: ユナは、「ありがとうございます、もう落ち着いてきたようです」と返事をしながら、助けてくれる人々に感謝の意を示しました。En: Yuna expressed her gratitude to those helping, saying, "Thank you, she seems to be calming down now."Ja: 時間が経ち、ようやくマイは元気を取り戻しました。En: As time passed, Mai finally regained her energy.Ja: その時、静かで平和な桜の木の下に座り、みんなで一息つきました。En: At that moment, they all sat together under the serene, peaceful sakura tree and took a deep breath.Ja: 「ありがとう、ユナお姉ちゃん、ハルトお兄ちゃん」とマイは微笑みました。En: "Thank you, sister Yuna, and brother Haruto," Mai smiled.Ja: ユナの心には達成感と感謝の気持ちが広がっていきます。En: Yuna's heart was filled with a sense of achievement and gratitude.Ja: 彼女は学びました。助けを求めることは弱さの証ではなく、むしろ強さの証だということを。En: She learned that asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength.Ja: そして、多くの人が助けてくれる準備があるのだということを。En: She also realized that many people are ready to offer assistance.Ja: その日の記憶が何よりの宝物になり、ユナ、ハルト、そしてマイの絆はより一層深まったのでした。En: The memory of that day became a priceless treasure, and the bond between Yuna, Haruto, and Mai grew even deeper.Ja: 桜のピンク色が、彼らの心にも優しさの色を染めていきました。En: The pink of the sakura colored their hearts with kindness. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 満開scent: 香りbustling: 賑わうoverflowing: 溢れjoyfully: 楽しそうにattentive: 気を配ってamidst: そんな中coughing: 咳き込みpained: 苦しそうsprang: 機敏に動き出しますinhaler: 吸入器gentle: 優しくgratitude: 感謝regained: 元気を取り戻しましたserene: 静かachievement: 達成感treasure: 宝物bond: 絆colored: 染めてattentive: 気を配っていますcalming: 落ち着いてcrowd: 群衆treasure: 宝物congested: 混雑asthma: 喘息supporting: サポートfortunately: 幸いpeaceful: 平和offering: かけassistance: 助け

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Joanna Monahan, author of the book Welcome to Blooms. Joanna Monahan lives in North Carolina with her husband, children, and two distracting cats.   Before she began writing, Joanna worked a variety of jobs, including marketing, professional organizing, and setting up book fairs. She enjoys theater, baseball, and bookmarking recipes she will never make. A child of the 80s, she regrets that she no longer receives pizza coupons in exchange for reading.   You can find her at joannamonahan.com talking about books, writing, and all things GenX or on Instagram where she regularly torments her characters by participating in fiction writing challenges. Joanna is a proud member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the North Carolina Writers' Network and the Author's Guild.   In my book review, I stated Welcome to Blooms is a humorous women's fiction by Joanna Monahan. You will be delighted to meet Daisy Greene, a woman who is trying hard to outrun an overbearing mother, a hardworking father, a go-along-with-the-flow brother (named Bud), and a family business that makes her sneeze. That's right, Daisy's family owns a flower shop, and not only is she allergic to the flowers, she's pretty certain she's allergic to her family.   She has her life mapped out in a city far away from home and rarely visits. She even screens her calls to keep from talking to her mother or brother unless absolutely necessary. Until the day her father goes into the hospital - and she finds herself smack dab in the middle of the family drama once again.   This is a funny novel - part romantic comedy, part cozy, part midlife coming of age. You will laugh and cry. You will shout at Daisy to get her head on straight. You will cheer her on as she finally figures out what is important. And, if you are like me, you might even feel a few allergies coming on!   This is a must read - so run out and grab your copy today!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Joanna Monahan Website: www.joannamonahan.com IG: @joannamonahanauthor FB: @Joannamonahanauthor Pinterest: @joannamonahanauthor   Purchase Welcome to Blooms on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4c5Q3wh Ebook: https://amzn.to/4t68WW5   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #joannamonahan #welcometoblooms #womensfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unexpected Blooms: Sanne's Journey Through Tulips and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-05-20-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon kwam voorzichtig door de wolken.En: The sun peeked cautiously through the clouds.Nl: In de Keukenhof Gardens waren de kleuren prachtig.En: In the Keukenhof Gardens, the colors were stunning.Nl: Felrode, gele en paarse tulpen dansten in de lentezon.En: Bright red, yellow, and purple tulips danced in the spring sun.Nl: Sanne wandelde langzaam.En: Sanne walked slowly.Nl: Haar ogen zochten bijzondere bloemen.En: Her eyes were searching for unusual flowers.Nl: Ze was een botanist, altijd op zoek naar de mooiste bloei.En: She was a botanist, always on the lookout for the most beautiful bloom.Nl: Sanne stopte om een foto te maken van een bijzondere tulp.En: Sanne stopped to take a photo of an unusual tulip.Nl: Plotseling hoorde ze een stem achter zich.En: Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her.Nl: "Die is mooi, nietwaar?"En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"Nl: zei Lars.En: said Lars.Nl: Hij was een vreemdeling, maar zijn glimlach was warm.En: He was a stranger, but his smile was warm.Nl: Sanne knikte.En: Sanne nodded.Nl: "Ja, heel mooi," antwoordde ze.En: "Yes, very beautiful," she replied.Nl: Lars was charmant.En: Lars was charming.Nl: Sanne voelde zich onverwacht afgeleid.En: Sanne found herself unexpectedly distracted.Nl: Emma, een vriendin van Sanne, was in de buurt.En: Emma, a friend of Sanne, was nearby.Nl: Ze lachte breed.En: She laughed broadly.Nl: "Ga je mee verder kijken, Sanne?"En: "Do you want to continue looking, Sanne?"Nl: vroeg ze.En: she asked.Nl: Sanne twijfelde.En: Sanne hesitated.Nl: Ze wilde alleen werken, maar Lars leek interessant.En: She wanted to work alone, but Lars seemed interesting.Nl: Emma bleef even wachten, maar liep toen verder.En: Emma waited for a moment, but then walked on.Nl: Sanne besloot Lars te volgen.En: Sanne decided to follow Lars.Nl: Samen verkenden ze de tulpenpaden.En: Together they explored the tulip paths.Nl: Lars wees naar een deel van de tuin.En: Lars pointed to a section of the garden.Nl: "Daar zouden zeldzame tulpen kunnen zijn," zei hij.En: "There could be rare tulips there," he said.Nl: Sanne sprong bijna van opwinding.En: Sanne almost jumped with excitement.Nl: Maar het gebied was afgesloten.En: But the area was closed off.Nl: "Geen toegang," las ze.En: "No access," she read.Nl: Lars glimlachte en zei: "Misschien kan ik helpen."En: Lars smiled and said, "Maybe I can help."Nl: Met Lars' hulp klommen ze voorzichtig over een lage heg.En: With Lars' help, they carefully climbed over a low hedge.Nl: Daar stonden ze dan, voor Sanne's droomtulpen.En: There they stood, in front of Sanne's dream tulips.Nl: Haar camera klikte.En: Her camera clicked.Nl: De kleuren waren magisch.En: The colors were magical.Nl: Sanne voelde vreugde en dankbaarheid.En: Sanne felt joy and gratitude.Nl: Lars hielp haar om nieuwe ervaringen open te omarmen.En: Lars helped her embrace new experiences.Nl: Ze besefte dat ze zowel haar werk als haar hart ruimte moest geven.En: She realized that she needed to give space to both her work and her heart.Nl: Die avond zat Sanne terug in haar kamer, de foto's op haar computer.En: That evening, Sanne sat back in her room, the photos on her computer.Nl: Haar project zou prachtig zijn.En: Her project would be beautiful.Nl: En meer dan dat, ze had geleerd om te vertrouwen en te genieten van de momenten met anderen.En: And more than that, she had learned to trust and enjoy moments with others.Nl: De Keukenhof had niet alleen bloemen, maar ook vriendschap doen bloeien.En: The Keukenhof had not only flowers but also friendship blossoming.Nl: Met een tevreden zucht sloot Sanne haar laptop.En: With a satisfied sigh, Sanne closed her laptop.Nl: Bovenal begreep ze nu dat haar leven meer was dan alleen bloemen, het kon rijker zijn door de mensen erin.En: Above all, she now understood that her life was more than just flowers, it could be richer because of the people in it.Nl: Ze lachte zachtjes, klaar voor de volgende lente.En: She laughed softly, ready for the next spring. Vocabulary Words:peeked: kwamcautiously: voorzichtigstunning: prachtigunusual: bijzonderebloom: bloeistranger: vreemdelingcharming: charmantunexpectedly: onverwachtdistracted: afgeleidbroadly: breedhesitated: twijfelderare: zeldzamejumped: sprongexcitement: opwindingclosed off: afgeslotenaccess: toeganghedge: heggratitude: dankbaarheidembrace: omarmentrust: vertrouwenenjoy: genietenblossoming: bloeiensatisfied: tevredensigh: zuchtunderstood: begreepricher: rijkersoftly: zachtjesready: klaarspring: lente

A listener asked for a deep dive on dahlias and I'm delivering, from the ground up (pun intended). But we're not stopping there. In this episode, I'm covering the full world of spring-planted bulbs: dahlias, gladiolus, cannas, calla lilies, and tuberous begonias. You'll learn when and how to plant them, how to grow them for maximum blooms, how to cut them for the vase (because that's half the fun), and, critically, how to handle end-of-season care based on where you live. If you're in a warmer zone, some of these can stay in the ground. If you're in a colder zone like me, we're digging them up, curing them, storing them, and doing it all again in the spring. Let's dig in! Quick-Reference: Zone-Based Overwintering Guide Zone 9-10+: Leave everything in the ground. Mulch lightly after frost. Let plants rest and re-emerge in spring. Zone 8: Cannas and callas can stay with heavy mulch. Dahlias and glads: consider digging, especially in colder parts of the zone. Zone 7: Mulching is a gamble. Reliable: dig dahlias and glads. Cannas may survive with very heavy mulch in milder Zone 7. Zone 6 and colder: Dig everything. Cure properly. Store in cool, dry, dark, frost-free conditions. Replant after soil warms to 60°F in spring. Bloom Timing and Vase Life at a Glance Dahlias — Bloom: midsummer to first hard frost | Vase life: 5–8 days | Zone to leave in ground: 9+ Gladiolus — Bloom: ~70–90 days after planting | Vase life: 7–10 days | Zone to leave in ground: 8+ (with mulch) Cannas — Bloom: midsummer to frost | Vase life: 4–7 days | Zone to leave in ground: 8+ (with mulch) Calla Lilies — Bloom: summer | Vase life: 10–14 days | Zone to leave in ground: 8–9+ depending on type Tuberous Begonias — Bloom: summer all season | Vase life: 3–5 days | Zone to leave in ground: 9+ References University of Minnesota Extension — Dahlias: From Garden to Vase. extension.umn.edu University of Missouri Extension — Growing Dahlias (G6600). extension.missouri.edu NC State Extension Gardener Toolbox — Dahlia pinnata. plants.ces.ncsu.edu Colorado State University Extension — Dahlias, Fact Sheet 7.418. extension.colostate.edu Iowa State University Extension — Gladiolus for the Home Garden (PM 874). extension.iastate.edu University of Florida IFAS Extension — Gladiolus Production. edis.ifas.ufl.edu University of Illinois Extension — Canna Lily in the Garden. web.extension.illinois.edu Michigan State University Extension — Digging and Storing Tender Bulbs. canr.msu.edu University of Vermont Extension — Storing Tender Bulbs Over Winter. uvm.edu USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023). planthardiness.ars.usda.gov Just Grow Something: https://justgrowsomething.com Gardening Courses: https://justgrowsomething.com/courses Just Grow Something Merch and Downloads: https://justgrowsomething.com/shop Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/ Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomething Feed my coffee habit: https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomething Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething Get 10% off and FREE shipping on my favorite raised planters at Planter Box Direct using code JUSTGROW10: https://planterboxdirect.com/?ref=593 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Unearthed Wonders: How Friendship Blooms in Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-05-17-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de kleurrijke wereld van Keukenhof, waar tulpen in alle kleuren de ogen verblinden, stonden de leerlingen van de Meester Arts School klaar voor hun excursie.En: In the colorful world of Keukenhof, where tulips in all colors dazzle the eyes, the students of the Meester Arts School were ready for their excursion.Nl: De lucht was fris en gevuld met de geur van bloeiende bloemen.En: The air was fresh and filled with the scent of blooming flowers.Nl: Bente liep vol energie naast haar beste vriend Sven.En: Bente walked energetically beside her best friend Sven.Nl: Ze waren enthousiast en stonden aan het begin van een dag vol verkenning.En: They were excited and stood at the beginning of a day full of exploration.Nl: Bente had vandaag maar één doel voor ogen.En: Bente had only one goal in mind today.Nl: Ze wilde hun biologieleraar onder de indruk maken met unieke kennis over planten.En: She wanted to impress their biology teacher with unique knowledge about plants.Nl: Terwijl de andere leerlingen zich verdrongen voor de ingang, stelden Bente en Sven zich voor om een plan te smeden.En: While the other students crowded at the entrance, Bente and Sven imagined forging a plan.Nl: "We moeten iets speciaals vinden," zei Bente met een opgewonden blik in haar ogen.En: "We must find something special," said Bente with an excited look in her eyes.Nl: Elin, het slimme meisje uit de klas dat altijd hoge cijfers haalde, keek hen al smalend aan.En: Elin, the smart girl in the class who always got high grades, was already looking at them mockingly.Nl: Ze had haar notitieboekje vol geschreven met ingewikkelde bloemenamen.En: She had filled her notebook with complicated flower names.Nl: Bente voelde een steek van twijfel, maar Sven klopte haar op de schouder.En: Bente felt a stab of doubt, but Sven patted her on the shoulder.Nl: "Laten we plezier hebben en wie weet vinden we iets speciaals!"En: "Let's have fun and who knows, we might find something special!"Nl: De tuinen waren prachtig.En: The gardens were magnificent.Nl: Bente en Sven liepen langs velden vol tulpen, marjolein en hyacinten.En: Bente and Sven walked past fields full of tulips, marjoram, and hyacinths.Nl: Sven probeerde Bente aan het lachen te maken door te doen alsof hij een bij was die van bloem naar bloem sprong.En: Sven tried to make Bente laugh by pretending to be a bee hopping from flower to flower.Nl: Zijn grappen maakten de dag lichter, zelfs toen Elin nog steeds de aandacht van de leraar leek te trekken met haar details over stamper en meeldraden.En: His jokes made the day lighter, even when Elin still seemed to capture the teacher's attention with her details about stamens and pistils.Nl: Halverwege de middag verscheen er een kans.En: Halfway through the afternoon, an opportunity appeared.Nl: Bente zag een kleine, zeldzame tulp verscholen onder grotere bladeren.En: Bente saw a small, rare tulip hidden under larger leaves.Nl: Het was een unieke soort die Sven in één van zijn improvisatieverhalen als de "Tulpus Verwirckus" had genoemd, hoewel hij die naam natuurlijk had verzonnen.En: It was a unique species that Sven had named in one of his improvisational stories as the "Tulpus Verwirckus," though he had, of course, made up that name.Nl: Bente voelde haar hart sneller kloppen.En: Bente's heart began to race.Nl: Dit was de kans!En: This was the chance!Nl: Ze trok de leraar aan zijn jasje en leidde hem naar de plaats van de zeldzame bloem.En: She tugged at the teacher's jacket and led him to the rare flower's location.Nl: "Kijk," zei ze enthousiast, "een echte Tulpus Verwirckus!En: "Look," she said excitedly, "a real Tulpus Verwirckus!Nl: Sven vertelde me dat deze bijna verloren ging in de tijd."En: Sven told me this one was almost lost to time."Nl: De leraar glimlachte en knikte goedkeurend.En: The teacher smiled and nodded approvingly.Nl: Bente's enthousiasme en teamwork met Sven maakten indruk.En: Bente's enthusiasm and teamwork with Sven made a good impression.Nl: De andere leerlingen verzamelden zich al snel rond de prachtige zeldzaamheid die zelfs Elin had gemist.En: The other students soon gathered around the beautiful rarity that even Elin had missed.Nl: De leraar prees Bente voor haar opmerkzaamheid en hun lef om plantkennis op creatieve wijze te benaderen.En: The teacher praised Bente for her observance and their courage to approach plant knowledge creatively.Nl: Aan het eind van de dag zat Bente tevreden op het gras naast Sven.En: At the end of the day, Bente sat contentedly on the grass next to Sven.Nl: Ze had niet alleen de goedkeuring van de leraar gekregen, maar ook respect van haar klasgenoten.En: She had not only gained the teacher's approval but also the respect of her classmates.Nl: Ze had geleerd dat samenwerken en plezier maken net zo belangrijk waren als kennis vergaren.En: She had learned that collaborating and having fun were just as important as acquiring knowledge.Nl: Bente glimlachte.En: Bente smiled.Nl: De tulpen in Keukenhof waren mooi, maar de vrienden die samen werkten en genoten van het avontuur, waren nog mooier.En: The tulips in Keukenhof were beautiful, but the friends who worked together and enjoyed the adventure were even more beautiful.Nl: En zo kwam er een eind aan een dag vol bloemen en vriendschap, met de geur van lente nog in de lucht.En: And so came the end of a day full of flowers and friendship, with the scent of spring still in the air. Vocabulary Words:dazzle: verblindenexcursion: excursieblooming: bloeiendeenergetically: vol energieexploration: verkenningimpress: onder de indruk makencrowded: verdrongenforging: smedenmockingly: smalendcomplicated: ingewikkeldefields: veldenrarest: zeldzamespecies: soortapprovingly: goedkeurendobservance: opmerkzaamheidcontentedly: tevredencollaborating: samenwerkenenthusiasm: enthousiasmemagnificent: prachtigjokes: grappencapture: trekkenimprovisational: improvisatieverhalenopportunity: kanshidden: verscholenunique: uniekeheart: hartto race: sneller kloppenapproval: goedkeuringrespect: respectenjoyed: genoten

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It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review! ABOUT A SEASON TO BLOSSOM An aspiring writer takes over her late grandmother's bookstore and finds love. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR A SEASON TO BLOSSOM April 4, 2026 | Hallmark CAST & CREW OF A SEASON TO BLOSSOM Director: Terry Ingram Writer: Jennifer Wolfgram Cast: Emily Tennant as Elise Carlo Marks as Max BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS Max is in the apple cider business and business is booming. He's considering expanding even though his dad says it's a bad idea. The big news in town though is that the book store is up for sale. We meet Elise. She kills plants. Her temp contract is expiring but her boss wants to bring her on permanently. But that's not her passion. She's an aspiring author. But she accepts the position anyway. She just needs a few weeks to finalize the sale of her grandma's book store. When she gets to the shore, she's shocked to find that the only worker is a teen named Molly and a neighborhood cat. She goes around town, drinking some cider, and ends up spilling all of it on Max. They clearly know each other. But she can't stick around long. She has to get ready for the Blooms and Books event her grandma threw every year. Except, she knows nothing about blooms. Max offers to help. But he wants her to help him write his story. She's reluctant to say yes because she's never written anything successful. But she ends up saying yes which leads to them hanging out, sparks begin to fly, they play on a tire swing. All normal adult stuff. As they get closer, he tells her that he wants to read her manuscript she had been working on. Bad news tho - the folks that want to buy the book store want to gut it and build condos. Elise is not thrilled and asks the real estate agent to ask them to reconsider. Elise is making cider with Max and he pitches her staying in town to run the store and write and be with him. He doesn't understand why she'd wanna leave. It's a whole thing. Bad news - a storm is coming. This could mess up everything. It wipes out all of Max's apple blossoms. This could mean no festival. No cider. No nothing. She encourages him to use his emergency apples that his dad set aside and he finally agrees to let him do what he wants with the business. She ends up deciding to stay and live her dream and they kiss. One year later, her book is published and they're a happy couple. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.