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Edible flower decorations – what a treat! These candied flowers have such a dramatic impact on desserts, it’s hard to believe they’re so simple to make.
The first thing to do before trying your hand at making these, is to …
Without a doubt spring and summer are the best time of year for fragrant flowers. They fill the air with sweet and spicy notes, bringing another layer of beauty into the world. One way to extend that beauty into the rest of the year is with perfume. Wearing perfumes with the scent of roses, jasmine, lily of the valley and peonies will lift your spirits even during the darkest of winter days. One little spritz will transport you back to …
Every month has a specific flower assigned to it – it’s ‘birth month flower’.
There’s one flower that truly represents the month of May - lily of the valley. Where I live in Vancouver, at this time of year, lily of the valley is just starting to …
Many flowers are edible. Using them in your baking, cooking, and beverages will add a layer of complexity and delight to your culinary creations making them uniquely tasty and beautiful.
Before you begin to experiment with edible flowers, take the time to learn which…
Writers, scholars, artists, and musicians make constant reference to flowers in their work. Their quotes can be sincere, inspirational, thought provoking or even funny. When I come across a quote I often think ‘this is my favourite’, but then …
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 …
Our next step along the floral rainbow is the colour blue. Blue flowers benefit our mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, by producing a calming effect that in turn slows down our metabolism and thoughts.
Only 10% of flowers come in the colour blue – that makes them …
Every month has a specific flower assigned to it – it’s ‘birth month flower’.
It’s April, the time when spring flowers really start to bloom. The flower for April is one that I’ve never actually seen blooming during this month – at least not where I live - but it does happen to be …
To have a successful business, you need a happy productive work force. Something as easy and affordable as adding a few fresh flowers to your workplace sets the right tone.
Maybe you have …
Science has proven over and over again that flowers make us happier and healthier. They lift our spirits both immediately and long-term.
In the past few years I’ve learned a lot about ….
St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, so as we continue our way along the floral rainbow, it’s the perfect time to focus on the colour green.
In general when we think of a bouquet, we think of the ‘green’ element as the foliage surrounding the flowers. But there are many varieties of flowers available in shades of green, ranging from…
Every month has a specific flower assigned to it – it’s ‘birth month flower’.
Many flowers start to bloom in the early spring, but one of the most symbolic for this season is the daffodil – the flower for the month of March.
Everyone who knows me knows I …
