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Celebrations circle around!
Blessings to heap upon your house by what you choose to put into your holiday wreath.
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I Love You,Throughout European History -- Courtship Rituals
courtship rituals in European history.
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Say It With Flowers
Flowers and plants have a rich folklore of symbolism and meaning. The Victorians developed a whole language of them to help express their deepest thoughts and feelings.
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The Language of Flowers
The Victorian art of floriography, the examination of the language of flowers, their coded messages and contradictions.
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The Language of Flowers
Flowers are the ideal gift for just about every occasion, they represent new beginings (at weddings) and endings (at funerals), but each flower has a message for us.
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The Language of Flowers
I know what you’re thinking, "I’m no good with languages". That’s OK, this one is easy. We all know our favorite flowers, but did you know they all mean something? That’s right, most flowers and plants have special meanings.
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How to Say it with Flowers on Valentine's Day
Whether it's roses, lilies, orchids or tulips, if giving flowers as gifts of love this Valentine's Day, let the blooms do the talking. But, be careful which you choose!
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Birth Flower for April
The language, legends and history for the daisy; the flower for those born in the month of April. The meaning of the daisy's botanical and common name.
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Birth Flower for December
The language, legends and history for the daffodil; the flower for those born in the month of December.
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Birth Flower for October
The language, legends and history for the calendula; the flower for those born in the month of October.
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Birth Flower for January
The language, legends, and history for the carnation; the flower for those born in the month of January.
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Birth Flower for August
The language, legends and history for the gladiola - the flower for those born in the month of August.
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Birth Flower for February
The language, legends and history for the violet; the flower for those born in the month of February.
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Birth Flower for July
The language, legends and history for the larkspur; the flower for those born in the month of July.
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Birth Flower for June
The language, legends and history for the rose; the flower for those born in the month of June.
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Birth Flower for March
The language, legends and history for the daffodil; the flower for those born in the month of March.
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Birth Flower for May
The language, legends and history for the lily of the valley; the flower for those born in the month of May.
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Birth Flower for November
The language, legends and history for the Chrysanthemum; the flower for those born in the month of November.
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Birth Flower for September
The language, legends and history for the aster; the flower for those born in the month of September.
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History of Wedding Flowers
Many flowers and herbs have been used for weddings throughout the centuries; although wedding flowers have a long history of use, originally herbs were more common.
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Ideas for Valentine's Day
In 2004, consumers spent an average of $95 for Valentine's Day. Overall, this holiday accounts for 16% of annual flower purchases. Roses are the most common gift, but a number of herbs and other plants are very suitable.
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Kate Greenaway - Work Life
Greenaway combines the simplicity of the Aesthetic Movement with the intricacy preferred by the Pre-Raphaelites. This article looks at her work life.
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Make a Birthday Flower Arrangement
Did you know every birthday is represented by a birth month flower? Make a symbolic floral arrangement to celebrate a special occasion in your life.
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Red Roses on Valentine's Day
Why do we send roses on Valentine's Day, and why are they red? Learn a dozen other ways to use flowers to communicate secret messages to your loved one.
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Victorian Christmas Traditions
The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.
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Floral Gifts and Floriography
Floriography, or the language of flowers, was started in the Victorian Era to help gift-givers express their thoughts and feelings with flowers. Many dictionaries were written in regard to the meaning of flowers. Many of the definitions came from ancient mythology in which flowers were used as symbols of Gods and in springtime festivals. Today, flowers are given for almost any occasion around the world.
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Wedding Bouquet Styles
Flowers have a long history of use in weddings but it is only in more recent history that various styles of wedding bouquets have become available.
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Color Classifications of Roses
Whether you classify the color of roses into "official" groupings, want to convey a message through careful selection, or simply want to enjoy, roses come in many colors!
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Give a Fig
The history, folklore, and uses of the fig
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Mellow Mallows
The history, folklore, and uses of mallows.
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Of Dragons, Flowers and Songs of Love
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Tale of Three Gardeners: A Floral Conversation
Sometimes saying it with flowers can backfire.
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Forsythia (Golden Bell)
Dreary landscapes come alive with the bursting buds of the Forsythia. In both formal and in informal settings this hardy shrub is a carefree addition to your landscape.
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Home And Garden's Easter and Celebrations Past
Easter is on its way, and we all could use a celebration refresher. I've gone through H&G's Archives and picked these articles to help. If you're thinking of entertaining this Easter you will want to reread these articles.
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The Symbol of the Forget-Me-Not Flower
The Forget-Me-Not flower is a favorite wild flower of many; however, this small, blue flower has been a symbol of both love and hope, adopted by many organizations.
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A Bowl of Cherries
The history, folklore, and uses of cherries.
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Columbine: The Mourning Dove
A history of the columbine
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Creating a Special Memory Garden
Gardeners can commemorate the birth of a child visually in the garden, honor the loss of a loved one or celebrate a special event or wedding anniversary with plants.
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Crucial Cranesbill
The history, folklore, and uses of cranesbill (hardy geranium).
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Dauntless Dandelion
The history, folklore, and uses of the dandelion.
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Flower Type Basics for Beginning Gardeners
The language of the garden can be confusing in the beginning. Knowing the difference between annuals, perennials and biennials can set the new gardener on the right path.
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Hollyhocks - Alcea or Althaea Species?
Hollyhock flowers are favorites for traditional cottage gardens; however, the term 'hollyhock' is often used to describe both the Alcea and Althaea botanical species.
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Lilliputian Lily of the Valley
The history, folklore, and uses of lily of the valley.
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Malign Monkshood
The history, folklore, and uses of monkshood.
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Roses for remembrance and all that
The rose, and the meanings it has taken unto itself over the years is quite interesting to say the least.
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V-day Treats: Installment #2
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Viola Music: Pansies and Violets
The history and uses of the pansy and violet
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A Passion for Passion Flower
The history, folklore, and uses of the passion flower.
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Ancient Anemone
The history, folklore, and uses of the anemone.
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Borage
Though borage is by no means as popular as some of the other herbs, this species is well worth including in the landscape.
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