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Potpourri – Dried Flowers Potpourri or dried flower is the best dry arrangement that is easily available everywhere these days. There are several people who have been wasting their time to dry flowers and sell them but now flowers, leaves, tree barks, scones, buds, etc. are all being dried. These flowers are not only used as dried flowers but they are also painted. When...

Flower Exports from India Government of India has identified floriculture as a sunrise industry and accorded it 100% export oriented status. Owing to steady increase in demand of flower floriculture has become one of the important Commercial trades in Agriculture. Hence commercial floriculture has emerged as hi-tech activity-taking place under controlled climatic conditions inside greenhouse. Floriculture in India, is being viewed as a high...

Do Dried Flowers bring Bad Luck? Here we go…another silly myth incorrectly associated with Feng Shui… Much has been written in Feng Shui literature associating dried plants with negative energy. Some of this information goes to the extreme by crediting dried plants as the potential source of all sorts of calamities. This of course is not true. This myth is based on the concept...

Emotional Impact of Flowers Study The Emotional Impact of Flowers Study was published in the April 2005 issue of Evolutionary Psychology. With today’s high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, nature provides us with a simple...

Flower Of the Month March – Daffodil There are specific flowers which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born. The March Birth Flower is the Jonquil (aka Daffodil or Narcissus). The History and traditions surrounding the March Birth Flower, the Jonquil is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that...

The February Birth Flower is the Violet The History and traditions surrounding the February Birth Flower, the Violet is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the Violet, could be said to date back to these times. During...

Psychology Of Flowers: What Does Your Bouquet Say About You? When it comes to wedding season, all our thoughts go to pretty flowers. But experts say that petal power can do more than make your special day look sensational. A recent study found that flowers and nature provide us with a simple way to improve our emotional wellbeing and health. According to a team...

Top 10 flowers for Christmas 1. Jasminum nudiflorum A winter jasmine trained on a sheltered south or west-facing wall will reliably produce shiny olive-green shoots studded in pallid yellow flowers from November on. The spiky twigs can be picked, although they don’t have the heady scent associated with jasmine. Cut the shoots back hard after flowering to encourage new growth 2. Clematis cirrhosa ‘Freckles’...

7 Flowers That Promote Your Overall Health Giving flowers is a time-honored tradition and a beautiful expression of love. But flowers hold many secrets beyond their amorous appeal. They are an expression of Love! Flowers grab the attention of passing insects with a wild display of fantastic colors and designs. Makes perfect sense, since it is the flower’s job to manage the reproduction of...

Flowers-the feeling of Affection, love and care The feeling of care and love can blossom with all splendors with a bunch of beautiful and attractive flowers. When designed in a dazzling bunch of flower, flowers are sure to bring jubilance and joy, all season long. Flowers are the perfect and preferable gift of the Almighty to the mankind. Flowers are the sign of heaven...

Lalbagh Flower Show 2013, Bangalore Every year on Independence Day and Republic day, flower shows are organized at the Lal Bagh Botanical Garden. The event is jointly organised by Department of Horticulture and Mysore Horticulture Society., this flower show has been one of the most awaited events in the Garden City. Exhibition spreads across the garden. Main attractions are placed inside the Glass House....

Floral Demonstration at IMC Mumbai by Nalini Kapadia, Founder May Flower A floral demonstration was held at Indian Merchant Chambers Ladies Wing on 12th August 2013 held by Mrs. Vimla Patil and guest speaker was our founder Mrs. Nalini Kapadia. The main topic of discussion was how May Flower came into existence and the evolution from a hobby into a profession spread over a...

Send Flowers to India as Special Birthday Gifts It has always been a magnificent emotion in bringing smile on the faces of your valued ones, particularly, when the event of their birthday. Birthdays have great importance and carry some of the most valuable moments in everyone’s life. Birthdays are always unforgettable and remarkable for everyone’ life whether this event related to kid or any...

Eight Basic Flower Arranging Designs If you are used to working with fresh flowers, it will take some time to get used to all the possibilities and limitations when using silks. Though so similar in use, artificial flowers are an entirely different art form. The line, focal, filler technique is an excellent way to design artificial and dried flower arrangements. Horizontal Arrangements 1. Using...

The August Birth Flower is the Gladiolus The History and traditions surrounding the August Birth Flower, the Gladiolus is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of birth month flowers, such as the Gladiolus, could be said to date back to these times. During...

Healing Power Of Flowers As the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” As much as we may appreciate the beauty of different flowers emerging from sleepy ground, many floral friends are much more than just a pretty face. Some flowers possess the power to heal, earning them a place in your medicine cabinet as well as your favourite vase. It’s no secret...

There are specific flowers which are traditionally given according to the month that a person is born. The June Birth Flower is the Rose. The History and traditions surrounding the June Birth Flower, the Rose is fascinating. There are many myths and legends about the origins of this tradition. It is believed that birthday celebrations originated in the Roman Empire and the origins of...

The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek and Romans. Many cultures use flowers in their traditional cooking–think of squash blossoms in Italian food and rose petals in Indian food. Adding flowers to your food can be a nice way to add color, flavor, and a little whimsy. Some are spicy, and some herbaceous, while others are floral...