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Traditional Easter Flowers & Symbolism
As you know, flowers are perfect for any occasion and for no reason at all. That being said, Easter is one of those times of year when flowers have significant meaning, especially for Christians. Traditional Easter flowers are often displayed … Continue reading
Posted in Daffodils, Easter Lilies, Holidays, Lilies, Tulip
Tagged daffodil, Easter, Easter flowers, Easter Lilies, Easter Lily, flowers, pussy willow, symbolism, Tulip
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Parrot Tulips
Tulip season is here! The beautiful, iconic tulip is undeniably the most popular spring flower. People have been cultivating and breeding tulips since the beginning of time, or so it seems. The number of tulip varieties are endless, with parrot … Continue reading
Posted in Flower Varieties, Tulip
Tagged flower varieties, flowers, parrot tulip, Tulip, tulip varieties, Tulips
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Flowers Available in Winter
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
Posted in Alstromeria, Amaryllis, Anemone, Banksia, Chrysanthemum, Daffodils, Delphimium, Flower Varieties, hellebore, Hyacinth, Lilies, Queen Anne's Lace, Statice
Tagged agapanthus, Amaryllis, anemone, Banksia, Chrysanthemum, daffodil, delphinium, flowers, Hyacinth, lily, narcissus, Statice, Tulip, winter flowers
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Cool Places to see Flowers: Floriade Flower Festival
While it is fall everywhere else, Australia is celebrating their spring. Floriade, which means “to design with flowers” in Latin, is a month long flower festival dedicated to showcasing one million flowers in bloom. Floriade is usually held from mid-September … Continue reading
Flowers, Personified
Have you ever wondered what flowers would look like if they were human? J.J Grandville, a French cartoonist, did! He used his creativity and imagination to create a series of floral illustrations in his “Les Fleurs Animeés” giving flowers some … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged art, bluebell, Dahlia, flower illustrations, flowers personified, J.J Grandville, pansy, poppy, Tulip
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“Stemfest:” The Tulip Festival without Tulips!
UPDATE: The Tulip Time Festival is now underway! Check out what the locals are saying about the lack of blooms this year. http://www.wzzm13.com/news/regional/211541/5/Holland-abloom-with-Tulip-Time-Events In Holland, Michigan (a city known for its Dutch heritage) the annual tulip festival is being dubbed … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers in the News, Fun Stuff, Tulip
Tagged Holland, Michigan, stemfest, Tulip, Tulip Time Festival
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A Feast for the Eyes
Hollands rural fields are simply spectacular when the tulips are in full bloom. Vivid reds, yellows, pinks & oranges cover the landscape as far as the eye can see. The Tulips growing season is from March to August & the … Continue reading
Posted in Flower Varieties, Flowers in the News, Tulip
Tagged bulb flowers, Cut Flowers, floral, flower, flower bulbs, flower varieties, flower variety, flowering plants, flowers, fresh flowers, Holland Tulips, Tulip, Tulips
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The most popular flowers for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is almost upon us! Flowers are the most popular gift for mothers, but do you know which flowers are the most purchased for Mother’s Day? Here’s a list of the top ten: 1. Carnations – specifically white carnations … Continue reading
Posted in Mother's Day
Tagged Carnations, Chrysanthemum, Cut Flowers, daffodils, floral, flower, flower varieties, flower variety, flowering plants, flowers, Football MUMS, fresh flowers, grower direct, lilies, mums, plants, rose, roses, Spring Flowers, Tulip
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If a bunny can “deliver” chocolate eggs, who “delivers” Easter Flowers?
This Easter Bunny is doing double duty this Easter. He has to deliver all the chocolate bunnies and Easter Eggs, and to top that off he has been assigned to deliver flowers. Being the smart bunny – he delegated your … Continue reading
Posted in Flower Varieties, Fun Stuff, Tulip
Tagged cut flower care, Cut Flowers, Easter, floral, flower, flower delivery, flower varieties, flower variety, flowers, fresh flowers, Tulip
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