Category Archives: Flowers and Health

Best Flowers to Give to Allergy Sufferers

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Flowers are the perfect gift any occasion from birthdays to sympathy, lifting up spirits and bring joy and smiles all around! Everybody loves flowers! Well, actually that isn’t exactly true.  Flowers can be a source of suffering for some. Specifically, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Flower Lovers!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

January is notorious for new beginnings. Resolutions are made by the young and the young at heart with hopes that these goals will improve one’s quality of life. Whether they stick or not is another story, but they can certainly … Continue reading →

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Flowers and Happiness: An Infographic

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

It’s a fact. Whether, you are the giver or the receiver, studies have shown that flowers really do make people happy! And we aren’t just saying that because we sell flowers at Grower Direct. There is just something so special … Continue reading →

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Best Plants for Dorm Rooms

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Life as a student can be stressful, particularly if they are living on their own.  Dorms are often small and cramped. Growing a plant or two can help make the school year more pleasant and lively. Plants can improve the … Continue reading →

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The 5 Best Air Purifying Plants to Grow in Your Home

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

You cannot see them, but your home is full of health hazardous pollutants.  They can be found in paints, household insulation, tobacco, plastic, rubber and detergents. Pollutants can cause headaches, dizziness, and anemia. They can also irritate the skin and … Continue reading →

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Don’t kill those dandelions!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) get a bad rep. No one seems to like those bright yellow  flowers that seem to grow everywhere.  They are considered ugly and intrusive. Homeowners spend countless hours and resources trying to get rid of them.  But … Continue reading →

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Elder Flower Cordial

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

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 →

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Foxgloves, beautiful, poisonous & cancer fighter

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

One of Britain’s best known flowering plants could soon be used to stop the spread of breast cancer. Scientists at John Hopkins University, Baltimore have discovered that a drug based on foxglove, which produces distinctive tall spires of pink tubular … Continue reading →

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British Autumn Crocus fights Cancer & Wins!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Normally I write my own articles for this blog, but not today. This story is directly from the BBC and is well worth repeating in its entirety. This is very exciting news for cancer patients around the world. It is … Continue reading →

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Cilantro..More than just a spice

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I am always fascinated by facts and trivia about flowers and plants and if you have been reading my posts on this blog you probably noticed that. So when I came across a news article about a plant with natural antibiotic … Continue reading →

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