Fun facts about Flowers

Everyone has a favorite color. We all have a preference when it comes to what we enjoy seeing. Colors have a robust, visual way of expressing a lot of different things. They have been used by people ever since ancient times to bring a more significant dimension to everything. It’s always an important task to […]

Sometimes small gestures or gifts can carry a very deep signification that is hidden from our eyes. A lot of us receive presents from the people in our lives without ever thinking about their actual meaning. Even when we offer gifts, we don’t usually take into consideration how the receiver could interpret our gesture. If […]

The alstroemeria, or lily of the Incas, has enjoyed considerable success and a steadily growing reputation in recent years in gardens and pots to the point of being one of the best-selling summer flowers. The long flowering period with exotic accents is renewed from the end of May until October-November. While most varieties are planted […]

There are many beautiful flowers out there, but none are possibly more beautiful than the fiery combination of red and yellow flowers. These colors come together to create a flower that looks like it is literally on fire! There are many options out there if you are interested in adding a fire flower to your […]

Would you like to offer a floral gift, but, at the same time, you want to make it memorable? Well, in this case, the rainbow roses are what you are looking for! Their mix of bright colors surely put a smile on anyone’s face! If the name sounds somewhat familiar, it is because you might […]

Many people see flowers as the world’s natural works of art. This is understandable when you stop to consider just how majestic some of the world’s most beautiful flowers are. This is the reason that there are visual arts pieces that are entirely based on one or more flowers. Art forms, such as painting, however, […]

One of the most uplifting experiences many people have throughout their lives is coming upon a field of beautiful flowers. From the serene cherry blossom to the noble rose, flowers are a window into centuries of human culture and mythology. We sometimes forget that flowers have been around for millennia, an integral part of ecosystems […]

Whether you want to add some color to your garden, or you want to create the perfect bouquet for your special ones, selecting flowers has never been more accessible. Keep reading the following lines to find out some of the most beautiful and colorful flowers, along with a little tip about each of them. Let’s […]

The world is awash with flowers of all shapes and sizes. Human beings have a curious relationship with these special plants, as we have not only come to create entire mythologies and symbolism in association with them but have worked for centuries to cultivate brand new varieties that continue to grace us with their beauty. […]

The daisy is a hardy plant that adorns gardens between June and August. It requires little maintenance and multiplies quickly. You can find the daisy in flowerbeds, on borders, or in planters. With its beautiful white or yellow flowers, the daisy is an essential perennial plant in a natural garden, and a large mixed border, […]

Congratulations – you just found out you are having a girl! Pregnancy is such a special time in a woman’s life. It comes with so many responsibilities and decisions. One of the most important choices a mom-to-be and her partner make is giving their precious child a name. While it is fun to read the […]

The meaning of orange flowers can vary depending on the specific type of flower and cultural context. Here are some general meanings associated with orange flowers: Yellow is a colour of joy and red a colour of passion when it comes to flowers. But what happens when you mix these two colours together and end […]

When it comes to adding a touch of good Feng Shui to your home flowers are often rightly seen as one of the best natural ways to achieve balance. Not just any blooms will do however. Choosing the right Feng Shui flowers involves selecting flowers that will add just the right positive character and energetic […]

Flowers come in many different colors and hues but blue is one of nature’s stranger, more mysterious shades. There are a few varieties of blue flowers out there, from forget-me-nots to hydrangeas, from irises to lotus. Blue flowers are a trick nature can pull but very often does not. This, of course, gives this color […]

We all love the world of flowers and plants. We love it for its beauty but it also for its irregularity. As you’ll see, sometimes it produces very curious versions of its natural state! Here, we look at a selection of impressive man made world records and a few natural peculiarities. Which of these impresses you […]

A BRIEF HISTORY When you see a beautiful bouquet of flowers its probably not your first thought to eat them, but there are actually multiple types of flowers that are regularly used in cooking. Although there is not a lot of proof to support it, it is believed that humans have been eating flowers for […]

Martians aren’t the only creatures who come from Mars; men come from Mars, too.  At least that’s what we learn about the red planet from John Gray and his book “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus”. Mars was the god of war in ancient Rome and he was the inspiration for the […]