When you think of Christmas plants, the image that pops up in mind is that of a shrub growing in the cold wilderness. Alone, and covered in snow. The reality though is that many of the popular Christmas flowers are tropical plants, and this means that they need to be cared for and looked after just like any other summer flower. You cannot leave these plants unattended in a cold draught and expect them to…
Rudyard Kipling, the famed author was absolutely right when he declared, “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers”. No one can take the place of a mother in an individual’s life. It is amazing how well she can understand your needs, thoughts, behaviour and feelings much better than everybody else. Without her help, you would not have been able to comprehend the world in a broader way, or become what you are…
Carnations are a common sight at all kinds of joyous and solemn occasions. This is because this Eurasian plant is available in varied colours and cultivated widely. Individual flowers may be used as decorations at festivals and parties, serving to brighten up the atmosphere. As far as bouquets are concerned, paradoxically, they may be carried by happy brides at weddings, as well as by mourners at funerals. Similar to roses, carnations are useful for expressing…
A bouquet of flowers can transform any dull spaces to a vibrant one. A fresh bouquet can brighten up any room and fill the area with a sweet fragrance. However, the joy is short lived since flowers don’t last long and wither and die. So, you may want to keep a Valentine’s Day or Graduation Day bouquet blooming and lasting for a long time. Here are a few tips to keep the buds blooming for…
Christmas is a time of great cheer, sharing and caring; it is a time of hope and faith. Apart from enjoying serene church visits, scrumptious lunches and splendid parties, people also look forward to gifts. You may have thought of all kinds of presents until now, but never given a thought to forwarding a Christmas flower gift, have you? Well, you may do so now. Take the help of a local or online florist to…
Colourful, natural flowers represent the ‘joy of life’. This is why they are considered as gloriously magnificent, decorative items at any celebratory event. Furthermore, many people even go out of their way to select charming flowers and gift majestic bouquets to individuals whom they deem as “special”. If you would like to do the same, you may even send flowers online with the help of several officially registered websites. Let us examine the language of…
The first thing that strikes you about an orchid is the strange shape of its petals. Unlike the usual round shape witnessed in a majority of flowers, these petals are more inclined towards exhibiting geometrical patterns. This is what makes this flower so cherished, exotic and special to several cultures across the globe. Origin of Name: The name itself sounds rather unusual, doesn’t it? Well, it has its root in the Greek language. “Orchis” refers…
Women love to be wooed with flowers-forget the usual designer hand bags and costly baubles. Flowers are still the most romantic of all gifts. Choosing the right flowers is the tricky part. If you don’t know what her favourite flowers are, it is best go with the flowers associated traditionally with particular meaning. Women adore receiving flowers as it signifies the time and effort you put in to choose a lovely bunch for her. You need…
Weddings in all faiths are made more special when attention is paid to the little things – the blue and borrowed, the gifts for the guests, the perfect wine for each course of the wedding dinner and the bride’s wedding bouquet. As she walks down the aisle, which bride wouldn’t like to hold a striking but meaningful bouquet to make her special day even more beautiful? Here are some unique ideas for you to try:…
United Kingdom (UK) is composed of four countries: Scotland, Wales, Northern Island and England. Each of them has their own national flowers. The English Rose, also called as the Tudor Rose is a heraldic, traditional emblem of England. The latter name comes from the Tudor dynasty. For Northern Island, the traditional flower is old white, three-leaf clover called as Shamrock. Shamrocks are a good talisman for troops abroad, sports clubs and official organizations of Northern…