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Largest Living Wall inside an airport in North America – Edmonton International Airport
The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) has recently undergone a vast expansion and has turned to green décor options. The airport now boasts of a 1420 sq ft area dedicated to a Living Wall (also referred to as a Vertical Garden, … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff, Vertical Walls
Tagged Bio-wall, Edmonton International Airport, EIA, Green over Grey, Green Wall, living wall, Plant Wall
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The Ever Popular Peony
Peonies symbolizes nobility, value and peace; however, they can also signify shame. The name originates from Greek mythology- Paeon was a bright student learning under the god Asclepius. Zeus turned Paeon into a flower to save him from the jealous … Continue reading
Posted in Flower Varieties, Peony
Tagged Cut Flowers, flower variety, fresh flowers, Peony, Wedding Flowers
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Elder Flower Cordial
On a recent trip to the supermarket, I stumbled across the loveliest beverage, Elderflower Cordial! Made from elder flowers that bloom on elder shrubs, Latin name Sambucus Nigra, this delightful little flower is not only beautiful to look at, but … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers and Health, Fun Stuff
Tagged cordial, elder, elder flower, flower, recipe, Sambucus Nigra
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Bejeweled Bouquets
With spring around the corner (if only the snow would stay away!), wedding season is upon us! One of my favorite things about weddings is the massive amounts of flowers that come with it… and of course the love! Our … Continue reading
Posted in Wedding Flowers
Tagged bejeweled bouquets, bling, flowers, wedding bling, wedding bouquets
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Geckos Give a Helping Hand to Save Rare Flower
Mauritius, an island in the Indian Ocean, comes alive every June to October with blossoms of the rare Trochetia plant. Trochetia boutoniana has been the national flower of Mauritius since 1992 and it is often illustrated on stamps of Mauritius. … Continue reading
Flowers & Music: Flowers in Song Titles
Flowers permeate every part of our lives. They take center stage in all of our life-changing events from births, to weddings and even death. They give us beauty, joy, peace and appease us with their incredible scents. So it’s not … Continue reading
Posted in Fun Stuff
Tagged Ben Harper, Corinne Bailey Rae, flowers, Katie Melua, Lenny Kravitz, music, The White Stripes
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BLOOM – A Collision of Art & Flowers
Artist Ann Schuleit was commissioned to create an installation expressing the lack of fresh flowers found in the health care industry. Titled “BLOOM”, the installation was set in the Massachusetts Mental Health Care Center in Boston, MA. The hallways, previously … Continue reading
Celebrating Flowers in Style!
The 36th Chiang Mai Flower Festival Every February the streets of Chiang Mai are overcome with flowers. The city, located in northern Thailand, is often referred to as the Rose of the North and is known worldwide for their fabulous … Continue reading
