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I thought since Remembrance Day is this week, I’d share some things about poppies. Some are about the red poppy and it’s association with Remembrance Day, and some things are about the poppy flower in general.
If you’re someone who loves having flowers in your home (which I hope you are), but you’re worried in the summer heat they just won’t last, here are seven suggestions for flowers that stand up to the heat.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month - Remembrance Day. The day World War I ended and the day we remember and acknowledge those who lost their lives in war. As the years go by, it’s more important than ever that we don’t forget those who went before us and what they sacrificed for us. As this is a blog about all things floral, I’m sharing …
We all love flowers. They’re a gift to us from nature, that we re-gift by giving to others. They’re beautiful and colourful, and fragrant, and they put a smile on our face. They’re also really interesting! I’ve chosen nine flowers to share some fun facts about.
1 - Sunflowers: Young sunflowers move throughout the day, following the sun from east to west. Why does this happen? It has to do with the growth of the sunflowers. It’s a result of …
Lavender – the magical herb. Loved by bees, butterflies and humans. It’s fragrant, calming and surprisingly versatile in the culinary world.
Lavender has one of the most recognized floral fragrances. It’s mild, mellow, and sweet with herbal undertones, used in everything from …
Tulips - bright, cheerful and a beautiful symbol that spring has arrived. I have 6 facts about tulips to share with you, and then I’m going to tell you what I love most about them.
1 – The largest producer and exporter of tulips is the …
December 12th is National Poinsettia Day, the perfect opportunity to share with you a Mexican legend that explains why the poinsettia is the flower of Christmas.
There was once a poor, young girl named Pepita, making her way to church on Christmas Eve. She was sad because she didn’t have a gift to present at the nativity to baby Jesus like the other children would. Her cousin reminded her that
