Dianthus caryophyllus—the ancestor of carnations as we know them—grows wild in the Pyrenees Mountains of France and Spain. Some botanists and historians believe the people of Europe and Asia cultivated the carnation in prehistory, and in the 4th century BCE,...
In this summer season, it’s easy to only have eyes for lush green and new blooms, full, burgeoning arrangements that echo our happy gardens and the spray of wildflowers that seem to sprawl next to every roadside and sidewalk. The heart...
In 2011, the UN General Assembly dubbed July 30th as The International Day of Friendship, a collective gesture of connectivity inspired by the idea that friendship is the foundation of peace and harmonious communities. An Offering, a Token We all...
For florists and flora enthusiasts, June is when our growing season starts to pop here in Colorado. After an especially wet spring—at least by our standards—we’re happily anticipating what we’ll be able to find locally. Stepping Out of Colorado’s Comfort...
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and the true beginning of summer—it’s an embrace of the sun, its vibrancy and power. We welcome the poppies, coneflower, and yarrow blooms in all their glory, dotting backyards and...
In 1819, the first widely popularized book on the language of flowers was published by author Charlotte de la Tour—but long before then, through many centuries and cultural histories, flowers have been assigned meaning—a communication all their own. Secret Messages...
