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Over the years I’ve gathered quite a collection of books about flowers. My biggest section would be on the language of flowers, the next would be on flower arranging. Here are five suggestions for flower arranging books that will not only help you learn how to arrange flowers, but are also beautiful books just to look at. Links to all books included:
Here’s something interesting to think about. Flowers are often seen as something for special occasions. But scientific studies have proven over and over that flowers make us happier and healthier. So why are they not something we have in our lives on a regular basis?
If you know someone with a birthday in October 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.
There’s nothing better than a vase of fresh flowers to brighten your environment. But a close second is a flowering plant. As we head into autumn with colder, darker days, a flowering plant or two makes a great addition to your home. And a fragrant flowering plant is even better.
After all the floral beauty in spring and summer, you may think autumn is a difficult time for flower arranging. But that’s not the case. Autumn’s bounty provides plenty for you to work with to create a beautiful floral arrangement with ease.
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.
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:
Sunflowers have the amazing ability to make it seem like the sun is shining right inside our own home. While it’s great to have these beauties beaming their happiness at us, they can be a little bit tricky to arrange, so here are a few tips to help.
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.
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’.
Lavender is a versatile plant with many uses both in fresh and dried form. One of the best things about lavender is it emits a sense of calm and relaxation. Today I’m sharing three quick and easy ways you can use dried lavender in your home, helping to create a calming atmosphere.
If you know someone with a birthday in August and want to give them some flowers, no matter what flowers you choose, they’re going to be well received. But why not make your gift extra special by choosing flowers with a meaningful message.
