An interesting and well-behaved perennial, the balloon flower, Platycodon grandiflorus, acquired its common name due to the resemblance of its buds to a hot air balloon. Before its buds unfold and ...

Shellie Wong’s business is in bloom. As Valentine’s Day was approaching this year, the alumna said she found a video online that taught her how to make flower balloons – a bouquet of artificial ...

• The balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus) is an herbaceous perennial that emerges in late spring. Its common name comes from the unopened flower buds, which resemble inflated balloons. The ...

Creating a lush flower garden year after year can be a challenge. Some beautiful annuals are sterile, which can leave you starting from scratch every year. Opting for perennials and self-seeding ...

A Lincoln woman is using her spare time to make her neighbors balloon flowers and putting them on their front porches. Teresa Forst said she's been making balloon creations for about 30 years. While ...

Fresh flowers and balloons add beauty to parties and events. Learn the basic techniques for flower arrangement to create beautiful floral designs and the art of balloon decorating for all occasions in ...