What is a Wildflower? Wildflower isn’t an exact term, it’s a way to explain a native species. And since there are so many species of wildflowers and plants, we’re just going to talk about 3 of them that are native to North America. The Alberta Wild Rose, Gaillardia, and the Buttercup. Alberta Wild Rose (Rosa […]
With all the leaves on the trees changing colour and the crisp cool air, Autumn is a wonderful season. And along with the changing leaves, our gardens change as well. The types if flowers that bloom are often different than the ones we saw during the spring and summer months. There’s a large variety of
We all love flowers, how they can transform any room, how they smell, how they can make us feel. But who thought to put flowers in an arrangement? Why do we arrange them the way we do today? Where did the various styles come from? Lets explore the history of the flower arrangement. It’s truly
This year marks Canada’s 150th birthday! If you live in Canada or perhaps have Canadian roots, it is definitely time to celebrate and there are no shortage of ways to show your Canadian pride and have fun! Celebrate Canada With a Festive Floral Bouquet Flowers are perfect for just about every celebration. A bouquet made
In order to celebrate the beginning of your new life, it’ll be necessary to plan a magnificent wedding day; and what’s a better way to embellish this festivity than to rely on the magic of flowers and floral motifs? Flowers can be used in a variety of ways to decorate and bedeck a special event
Well,well, well, if it isn’t the bride to be? Are you ready for your big day? If you want your wedding to be unique with memorable details, bohemian type of wedding is the type for you. In modern usage, this term applies to people who are living unconventional and artistic lives. The original Bohemians were
With Canada Day around the corner, we Canadians are getting ready for the first long weekend of the summer! The July long weekend means so many wonderful things: warm and sunny weather, blossomed summer flowers, and celebrations to show our pride in Canada and in being Canadian. We have a few ideas on how to
Father’s Day is Sunday June 19th – how will you show your appreciation for the Fathers in your life? So many men are difficult to buy for. They either say they do not need anything, or you are trying to get a gift for a man that already has everything. If this sounds like your
The Burlington Horticultural Society is a volunteer, non-profit organization. Their members have a mission to make and keep Burlington beautiful with plants, gardens and flowers around the community. For those who love to garden, the Burlington Horticultural Society is there to support your passion. The first June meeting the Burlington Horticultural Society is having is
With springtime in full bloom, it is a happy reminder that wedding season is right around the corner. If you’re planning a summer wedding, you were likely eager for spring to arrive so you can choose the perfect flowers to compliment your colour scheme of your wedding. Here are this year’s hottest wedding flower trends