Every so often, I am introduced to a new company and fall in love.  J Winterbower Glass Art is one of these companies.  Based out of the Williamette Valley in Lebanon, Oregon, J Winterbower has been making art glass for over 4 years.  He manipulates molten glass, using a torch and tools  to create a variety of glass art pieces.  J Winterbower Glass Art focuses on creating beads, pendants, creatures and a variety of marbles and paperweights. ... 

The California Cut Flowers Commission, CCFC, is the organization that represents flower and foliage growers of California. California is the largest producer of flowers in the United States. In fact, California grows 75% of flowers grown in the US. This is a large number, but only 25% of flowers sold in the US are California grown. You may wonder why it even matters where your flowers are grown. Well as a horticulturalist, I can tell you IT...