Tag Archives: lily

My Favourite New Flower Varieties for 2013

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Variety is the spice of life, especially in the garden. And since spring is just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about the types of flowers you want to grow this year. Tried and true is … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between a Daylily and a Lily?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Repeat after me: A lily is not a daylily. A daylily is not a lily. While common flower names are a lot easier (and more fun!) to remember than the scientific names, they can be quite confusing. It’s no wonder … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Flower Time Lapse Videos!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Got the winter blues? Flowers can cheer you up! There may not be any fresh flowers in the garden right now, if you live in cold, snowy climate, like here in Canada. But that’s ok. Spring will be here soon … Continue reading →

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Flowers Available in Winter

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

Even though many of us have already experienced snowfalls in the last couple of months, today is the official first day of winter! But should we really celebrate the season? If you live in Canada, winter has a reputation for … Continue reading →

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Flowers You Can Eat!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

Flowers aren’t just pretty to look at; some of them are edible! There are so many varieties to choose from. Here are a few flowers that to get your taste buds started: Begonia The whole plant is edible, including the … Continue reading →

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African Native – Nerine Lily

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Nerine Lily is botanically known as Nerine bowdenii and goes by the common names of “Spider Lily” or “Guernsey Lily”.  Its cousins are herbs in the Amaryllidaceae family. Originally native to the mountains of Southern Africa, the genus Nerine consists … Continue reading →

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PINEAPPLE LILY (Eucomis)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Eucomis, pronounced “YOO-com-iss,” is commonly known as pineapple lily because its flower spikes are topped with a cluster of leaves that resembles a pineapple. The small individual florets that compose the flower spikes are six petaled and star shaped. This … Continue reading →

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Fritillaria

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Pronounced “frit-ah-LAIR-ee-uh,” this bulbous herb is a member of the Liliaceae family. With about 100 species, Fritillarias are among the oldest cultivated plant materials. They have delicate, boxy, pendant blooms and stems that range in height from 20-90cm. Fritillarias are … Continue reading →

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Calla Lily

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Want to stay in touch with an old friend? Send some calla lilies! Calla Lily History The calla lily is neither a calla nor a lily. It was once considered to be a calla by the Swedish botanist, Carolus Linnaeus … Continue reading →

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The Victorian Language of Flowers (the Meaning of Flowers)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by

In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules – it’s the sentiment … Continue reading →

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