China started cultivating chrysanthemums centuries ago. Ancient Chinese writings mention the flower from as far back as the 15 century B.C. The boiled roots of chrysanthemums are believed to provide relief from headaches. They’re symbolic of the ninth lunar month and autumn. The Chinese word for...
With an exceptionally long bloom time, blanket flower is one of those rare perennials that can take you from summer well into fall without missing a beat. We love the fiery reddish-orange flowers of Heat it Up® Scarlet (pictured), which has a trailing habit ideal for hanging baskets and...
Orchard under the Church of Bihorel (Children in the Pasture) Osny, the gate of Busagny farm Portrait of a seated man Portrait of Aline Portrait of Isidore Gauguin Returning from the harvest (Manuring) Rouen at spring Rouen suburb Rue Jouvenet, Rouen Skaters in Fredericksberg park Street in ...
"Great response from the recipient they loved the flowers."Carole "I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful service I received again. This is the only place I will call for flowers. Thank you!"Julie "Big thanks for helping us select flowers for my dad's funeral. They were awesome,...
Plunge Flowers Into Water As Soon As The Are Cut Most of us may be forgetting this step for long-lasting cut garden flowers: putting them in water as soon as they are cut. When flowers are cut from the garden, they immediately begin to lose moisture through their stems. This can quickly...
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Flowers on the Bus 那溢满鲜花的巴士 We were a very motley crowd of people who took the bus every day that summer 3 years ago. During the early morning ride from the suburb, we sat drowsily with our collars up to our ears, a cheerless and taciturn bunch. One of the passengers was ...
The other flower for those born in January is the snowdrop. The legend behind the snowdrop flower is one of hope. It is said that when Adam and Eve were sent away from the Garden of Eden into a harsh winter, that they thought the snow would never end. An angel then suddenly transfor...
One of the other flower farms that we source our Fairtrade flowers from is the Longonot farm. This farm is also based in Naivasha. The farm has a clear aim to benefit the economic and social welfare of the farm’s employees. One of the main tools that Longonot use to achieve this ...
To extend their freshness, keep your flowers away from heat and direct sunlight. Trim the stems and change the water every three days. For more advice, visit ourflower care guide. Do you deliver out of the UK? Sure do! We also have florist partners across the U.S. and deliver to all...