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Inspiration…

Posted on August 7, 2015 by liseannforeman

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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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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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St. Patrick’s Day Flower Fun!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by flowergalore

The happy green holiday is upon us! Grab your green hat, pinch an Irishman (or Irishwoman) and get green happy!  May the Irish hills caress you; may her lakes and rivers bless you; may the luck of the Irish enfold … Continue reading →

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How to Create Alcoholic Beverages from Roses

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Connor Lowry

Commercial floral alcoholic drinks are pretty much obsolete now days but if you can get your hands on a cookbook or two that are really old, you’ll find some great recipes for making rose wine, rose liqueur, rose syrup and … Continue reading →

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Alberta’s Wild Rose

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Connor Lowry

I love our Wild Rose! The Alberta Wild Rose grows all over Alberta from north to south and even in the mountains. Producing delicate pink blooms from May to August, this bush adds a wild elegance to woods, fields & … Continue reading →

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How to Prune Roses

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Connor Lowry

To prune or not to prune? The answer is to prune. Even “bad pruning” is better than no pruning. Pruning keeps your rose plants healthy, productive and attractive by removing dead wood and improving air circulation. This extra bit of … Continue reading →

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25 Unique Ways to Use Roses

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Connor Lowry

June is the month of the rose, the world’s most popular and recognizable flower. As a cut flower, the beauty and fragrance is like no other! It is one of the many reasons roses are the perfect gift for any … Continue reading →

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Weird & Wacky: Rose Proliferation

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Believe it or not, roses are not always beautiful and perfect. Sometimes, they can turn ugly! Rose proliferation is when a new bud along with its unfurling leaves will grow through the center of a rose that is already in … Continue reading →

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How to Extend the Vase Life of Your Valentine’s Roses

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Connor Lowry

It’s the day after Valentine’s Day. Many of you probably received a beautiful, bouquet of red roses yesterday. After all, the red rose is the ultimate symbol of love and romance. As captivating as these flowers are, they don’t last … Continue reading →

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