Tag Archives: lilies

Celebrate Friendship Day This August!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by liseannforeman

Sunday August 2nd, 2015, marks the official 90th Annual Friendship Day! This widely celebrated day is dedicated to honouring and encouraging the incredible friends in your life. The very first official Friendship Day was held in North America in 1935. The … Continue reading →

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Plant Profile: The Calla Lily

Posted on July 27, 2015 by liseannforeman

CALLA LILIES: A thick, waxy, funnel-shaped spathe (the petal) wraps around a shorter fleshy spike (spadix) in this elegant “less is more” flower. The actual “flowers” are the “bumps” on the spadix. The stems are smooth and leafless. Interesting Facts … Continue reading →

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Lilies in Bloom!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Lilies (lilium) are some of the most beautiful and showiest summer blooming flowers! They have been cultivated for thousands of years and are beloved for their vibrant colours, intoxicating fragrance and stunning beauty! Adding to the appeal are the countless … Continue reading →

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The History of the Easter Lily (Lilium Longiflorum)

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Connor Lowry

In North America, besides the Easter bunny and chocolate eggs, the Easter Lily is one of the most recognized symbols of Easter. The Easter Lily (lilium longiflorum) has been the traditional flower for Easter ever since they were brought to … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between Asiatic and Oriental Lilies?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Connor Lowry

The words “Asia” and “Orient” can be used interchangeably to describe the the Eastern part of the world. So when it comes to gardening, you might assume that “Asiatic” and “Oriental” lilies refers to the same flower. However, upon closer … Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between a Daylily and a Lily?

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Repeat after me: A lily is not a daylily. A daylily is not a lily. While common flower names are a lot easier (and more fun!) to remember than the scientific names, they can be quite confusing. It’s no wonder … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Flower Time Lapse Videos!

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Got the winter blues? Flowers can cheer you up! There may not be any fresh flowers in the garden right now, if you live in cold, snowy climate, like here in Canada. But that’s ok. Spring will be here soon … Continue reading →

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Flowers You Can Eat!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Connor Lowry

Flowers aren’t just pretty to look at; some of them are edible! There are so many varieties to choose from. Here are a few flowers that to get your taste buds started: Begonia The whole plant is edible, including the … Continue reading →

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African Native – Nerine Lily

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Connor Lowry

Nerine Lily is botanically known as Nerine bowdenii and goes by the common names of “Spider Lily” or “Guernsey Lily”. Its cousins are herbs in the Amaryllidaceae family. Originally native to the mountains of Southern Africa, the genus Nerine consists … Continue reading →

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PINEAPPLE LILY (Eucomis)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Connor Lowry

Eucomis, pronounced “YOO-com-iss,” is commonly known as pineapple lily because its flower spikes are topped with a cluster of leaves that resembles a pineapple. The small individual florets that compose the flower spikes are six petaled and star shaped. This … Continue reading →