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 […]
There are over 3000 species of the Bromeliad Plant, from the pineapple plant to succulent plants and even Spanish Moss. The Bromeliad is mostly found in South America with the most varieties found in Brazil. Because of its ability to flourish in dry to desert like climates, to the rainforest and even in mountainous regions,
There is always a fascination with the orchid plant. With so many different varieties their beauty and elegance is so diverse. All different shapes, sizes and even scents! Yes, scents. There is even one that smells like chocolate. Perfect substitution for the waist line! Mother Nature really put in a lot of time and focus
We’ve found a flower to feature in August that could very well have a multiple personality disorder, but sounds like a Bon Jovi song title; Love-Lies-Bleeding. This beautiful plant is also known as Amaranthus, Amaranth, Tampala, Tassel Flower, Flaming Fountain, Fountain Plant, Joseph’s Coat, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Molten Flower, Prince’s Flower and Summer Poinsettia and they have
Most people love flowers for their pleasing aromas, shapes and pretty colours. But nature is full of extraordinary flowers and plants, and some really take things to a new level. Like for example Dracula benedictii, a species of orchid found in Cordillera Central, Colombia resembles a monkey face, hence the nickname it got. It was named
Making Loose Bunches or Boxed Flowers Last Longer: Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower food solution. Don’t forget how important it is to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Fill a clean (washed with a detergent or antibacterial cleaning solution), deep vase with
A little extra care can make any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet last longer. Part of the intrinsic value of fresh cut flowers is the fact that their beauty is so fleeting… it does make them all the more precious. Nonetheless, we usually want those fresh flowers to last as long as possible.
It’s no secret – plants have healing properties and have been used by the medicine men, shamans and other natural healers for thousans of years. Moder medicine often tries to replicate the amazing power of nature. Consider these natural remedies next time you get sick: Sage Good for anything involving mouth and throat, from sore
Houseplants make a great addition to your apartment and add life to your space! Many of them are easy to maintain and also help filter the air in your home and thus improve your health.. Here is a quick list: Pothos Plant Spider Plant Aloe Plant African Violet Snake Plant Peace Lily Fig Tree Boston