Category Archives: Flowers in the News

New Discovery: Azalea Relies on Butterflies For Survival!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by liseannforeman

  It was recently discovered that butterflies play yet another important role! The majestic butterfly has been linked to pollination of the flame azalea. “In order for a plant to reproduce, a pollinator — usually an insect — has to … Continue reading →

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August Is National Romance Awareness Month

Posted on August 14, 2015 by liseannforeman

This month marks National Romance Awareness Month! Everyone desires more romance in their lives! This month is dedicated to lovers everywhere! Being romantic may not come naturally to everyone, so we have a few suggestions to help you choose those … Continue reading →

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Rosemary By Any Other Name Will Still Smell Like Rosemary

Posted on August 4, 2015 by liseannforeman

Rosemary has long been regarded as a versatile and potent herb. It’s history and uses are as diverse as the earth’s surface. Rosemary has been used medicinal herb, and we now have the science to back it!   Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as … Continue reading →

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Tree of a Different Kind

Posted on July 24, 2015 by liseannforeman

    An American artist has found roots in his agricultural upbringing. Award-winning contemporary artist and Syracuse University art professor Sam Van Aken has created a tree that bears 40 different types of fruit. Through a process called grafting, the artist … Continue reading →

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Art in Bloom Took Over Edmonton! 2015

Posted on July 23, 2015 by liseannforeman

  Edmonton hosted the first annual Art in Bloom Festival earlier this month. The four day festival featured five art galleries and five flower shops collaborating in a fun and unique event.     Five talented flower shops teamed up with … Continue reading →

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Floating Flower Oasis

Posted on April 17, 2015 by flowergalore

  The Museum of Experimental Science and Innovation in Tokyo is currently featuring an interactive flower installation, called Floating Flower Garden. A simple white space has been turned into a flower oasis; over 2,300 colourful and fragrant orchids, with their full … Continue reading →

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Travel: The Japanese Hitachi Seaside Park- A Must See!

Posted on April 13, 2015 by flowergalore

There are many beautiful reasons to travel the globe, and The Hitachi Seaside Park is up on the list. Located just two hours outside of Tokyo in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, Japan, the public park is currently in full bloom. Flowers blossom year round, … Continue reading →

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A Smelly Affair: Corpse Flower Blossoms!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by flowergalore

Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory boasts of a healthy, smelly corpse flower in residence. Nicknamed “Putrella”, the corpse flower has unexpectedly bloomed before her time! And what a stench she is to smell!   Image Credit: https://www.facebook.com/muttart.conservatory1   The Corpse Flower, or Amorphophallus titanium, is known … Continue reading →

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Queen of all the Flower Crowns!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by flowergalore

Flower crowns are all the rage these days. Fresh flowers in your hair just simply put a pep in your step. Brides, festival goers, graduates, birthday celebrators- there are many reasons to sport little lovelies around your tête.     … Continue reading →

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Colour of 2015: Marsala!

Posted on March 9, 2015 by flowergalore

Pantone has released the official colour of 2015. “The impactful, full-bodied qualities of Marsala make for an elegant, grounded statement color when used on its own or as a strong accent to many other colors.” Nature has long been showcasing … Continue reading →

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