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Learn How to Create a Spring Flower Arrangements

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Spring is in the air! The landscape is alive with the sights and sounds of the new season. The sky is clear blue. Trees are sprouting green. Birds are chirping. It’s a wonderful time of the year, especially for those … Continue reading →

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Cool Places to See Flowers: The Bataille de Fleurs in Nice, France

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Every February, the picturesque city of Nice, France hosts the largest carnival in the country. This year, the Nice Carnival is celebrating its 140th birthday with the theme “King of the Five Continents.” The main attraction during the 3 week … Continue reading →

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Fun Flower Facts: Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Angel’s Trumpet, also known as brugmansia, is a heat loving tropical annual shrub or small tree that produces attractive white, pink, orange or yellow flowers that hang down from their branches. These large, trumpet-shaped flowers are also pleasantly fragrant, especially … Continue reading →

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Red on Green: The Life and Death of 10 000 Roses

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Psst! The roses you’ve received for Valentine’s Day will die at some point, if they haven’t already. For many, it’s sad to see something so beautiful fade away like that.  But not for London-based artist Anya Gallacio. As an artist … Continue reading →

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Fun Flower Facts: Primrose

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

It’s not quite spring yet, but we can still daydream about planting flowers outside. One of the first signs of spring is the primrose or the primula, a genus of 400-500 flowering plants. These popular ornamental plants can be found … Continue reading →

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Fun Flower Facts: Lilac

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Scientific name: Syringa vulgaris (sir-IN-ga vul-GAH-ris)! Lilac is a genus of about 25 flowering deciduous trees native to southeastern Europe and eastern Asia. Trees range from a  height of  2m to 10m tall. (~6-10ft).  Lilacs are beloved flowers valued for … Continue reading →

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Fashion Friday: Amazing Hair Floral Arrangements by Takaya Hanayuishi

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

Japanese artist Takaya Hanayuishi is the talent behind these amazing hair floral arrangements. He uses a combinations of fresh flowers and special hairdressing techniques to create these one-of-a-kind looks. Each design is customized to complement the individual’s appearance and attire. … Continue reading →

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Flower Jokes!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Life can be stressful. Laughing is a great way to relieve stress and can help maintain a healthy mental well-being. So laugh whenever you can. It’ll make you feel better. Cheesy jokes always make me laugh. Here are some of … Continue reading →

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Fun Flower Facts: Morning Glory

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

The morning glory (scientifically known as ipomoea) is a genus with over 1000 species of climbing flowering plants with large, showy trumpet-shaped flowers and heart-shaped leaves. The fragrant flowers come in a rainbow of colours, including blue, red, pink, purple … Continue reading →

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Celebrate 2013 with these New Flower Varieties

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

First of all, happy new year! May 2013 be a year filled with flowers and all that is beautiful in this wonderful world! To celebrate the new year, let’s have a look at some of the newest, most beautiful flower … Continue reading →

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