FLOWERS THAT 'SAY (NOT JUST 'SHOW') THANKFULNESS

Canadian Thanksgiving (2nd Monday is October)is quickly approaching , with American Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November) following not too far behind.

These are the times when we gather with family and friends to acknowledge all we are thankful for in our lives. 

This is also the perfect time to practice the new language you are learning - the language of flowers. 

If you are a guest at someone’s home this year, or you just want to show gratitude to someone for something, here are some of my top suggestions of how you can do this: 

Hostess gift: 

• Anthurium - Hospitality: While anthuriums may not be available as a fresh cut flower where you live at this time of year, you could stop by your local florist or nursery and choose an anthurium plant.

• Sweet pea - Thank you for a lovely time: Again, sweet peas will probably not be available as a cut flower at this time of year, but you can find lovely sweet pea scented soaps that would be a beautiful way to thank your hostess.

Gratitude gift:

• Lisianthus - Appreciation/gratitude, Pink Carnations - gratitude, and Dark Pink Roses - gratitude/thankfulness, should all be readily available during October and November. Either pick one of the flowers or make a mixed bouquet of all three.

And remember - include a little note with your gift that says what the meaning of the flowers are so the recipient understands the language you are speaking. 

*In addition to the above suggestions a copy of A BOUQUET OF WORDS would make a great gift on its own, or in addition with one of the above.