All posts tagged Roses
The Many Meanings of Roses
In the Victorian era, the language of flowers was used to communicate sentiments and messages that could not be expressed through words alone. Each flower had a specific meaning, and the rose was no exception. In this post, I shall explain the many meanings of roses in the Victorian era language of flowers. Continue reading [...]
Can You Eat Rose Flowers?
Most people love the fragrance of rose flowers and their beauty but do not know that they can be used for much more than scent and beauty. So, can you eat rose flowers? The answer is a resounding, yes! Rose flowers are edible and can be used as a cooking ingredient or eaten raw. The flowers have been used for years in various parts of the world including the Middle East where a rose-flavored dish known as Turkish delight is popular in tea parties. Continue reading [...]
It’s Almost Time for the Portland Rose Festival
The annual Portland Rose Festival takes place this year from May 26th to June 11th, in Portland, Oregon. The flower-filled event will give tourists and residents the chance to enjoy parades, marathons and, of course, roses like never before. Continue reading [...]
Flower Ideas for Mother’s Day 2017
It’s Mother’s Day in just a few weeks, which means there will likely be much exchanging of flowers as gifts. If you’re one of the many who are planning to give flowers to your mother, wife, sister, or other mom in your life, you have several options to choose from. Continue reading [...]
Flowers for the 4th of July: Party Ideas for Food and Home Decoration
Throwing a 4th of July party this year and need ideas for pretty flowers that you can set out on a table? Looking for flowers that you ca incorporate into your 4th of July food spread? We have some suggestions for you, and of course they focus on patriotic red, white, and blue. Continue reading [...]
The Right Flowers for Graduation
It’s graduation month! What flowers are you going to give the graduate in your life? Will they be fun flowers that will induce a smile? Perhaps formal blooms that will set the stage for a serious future? There are so many flowers that are perfect for giving for a graduation. Consider some of the following when you go to buy your bouquet or arrangement. Continue reading [...]
Flowers for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is approaching. Do you know what you’ll be giving dad? Have you thought about offering him flowers? Continue reading [...]
The Right Flowers for Awesome Cocktails
Did you know that you can make awesome cocktails out of flowers? It’s possible to create beautiful and tasty drinks, from popular blooms like roses and lavender, for events and occasions or whenever you want to turn an average day into a special one.
The following three cocktails you can create from flowers that are easily found at a store, garden center, or in your own home: Continue reading [...]
Choosing the Right Flowers for Your Home if you Have Pets
The ASPCA recommends that people with companion animals living in their home be careful about the flowers kept in the house, or in the garden. If you have pets, do you know which flowers are safe for you to have around your animal friends and which have the potential to cause serious harm?
Because we love flowers, and animals, we want to share with you some of the best flowers to keep in your home if you have pets and tell you which ones might be toxic if you don’t know. It’s completely possible to reside harmoniously with plants and furry critters; it simply takes a bit of planning to get the right balance so do consider setting aside some time to think things through. Continue reading [...]
Rose Trivia
In honor of Valentine’s Day, and because there will likely be many roses sent and received for this special holiday, we thought we’d give you a bit of rose trivia to celebrate.
Roses are universal symbols of love. Most everyone knows that roses represent adoration, desire, friendship, and other forms of love that one person can have for another. But, roses offer more meanings and they come with some interesting stories. The following are some pieces of rose trivia we thought you’d like to know about. Continue reading [...]
The Right Flowers
