Thoughts Of Absent Friends

I read recently that this summer there was a big increase in the number of people who started growing zinnias. I found this interesting, as I fell into that category. While I am not a gardener at all, this year I did have a little plot in a community garden - and I did try growing zinnias.

Meaningful Flowers For September Birthdays

If you know someone with a birthday in September and want to give them some flowers, no matter what flowers you give them, they’re going to be well received. But why not make your gift extra special by choosing flowers with a meaningful message.

Here is some information specifically related to the month of September:

Dahlias - Easy Care Tips to Lengthen Their Vase Life

It’s dahlia season! These vibrant beauties are abundant during August, September, and even into October. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colours making them a favourite flower choice to use in bouquets and arrangement. While known for having a relatively short vase life (3-4 days), there are easy things you can do to make them last longer.

Amaranth - A Must Read

Last week I came across a great article in the Guardian titled: “It Could Feed the World: Amaranth, a Health Trend 8,000 Years Old that Survived Colonization”. I was so intrigued.

The only things I really knew about amaranth before I read the article were how it has a unique appearance that adds interest to a bouquet, and sometimes it’s referred to as ‘Love-lies-bleeding’.

Here's Why Flowers Are So Great

I’ve spent years collecting information on all things floral. I’ve learned all about edible flowers, flower arranging, travel destinations with a flower focus, the language of flowers, flowers in art, music and literature, and how to care for flowers. But by far, the most important thing I’ve learned is that flowers have a positive impact on our well-being.