HOW TO BE A GOOD PLANT-PARENT
QUIZ:
Who are you?
The perfect plant for you
The plant of your dreams (and how to take care of it)
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The Perfect Plant: The Tillandsia
You might not have heard its name before, but you have surely seen this plant and been surprised by it. The tillandsia, also colloquially called air plant, is an epiphytic plant, which means it often grows on other plants and rocks without getting nutrient from them. Therefore, they don’t need to be planted, which makes them the perfect plant for inexperienced plant parents!
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Eternal Roses – a Romantic Gift that Will Last
Eternal roses are a perfect alternative to a traditional bouquet, particularly if you want to offer a romantic gift that will last more than a few days or weeks. These flowers are natural roses that have been preserved and that could last for up to 3 years.
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The art behind bonsai
Even if it’s more often associated with Japan nowadays, the art of Bonsai actually orginates in China , more than 2300 years ago…
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Indoor Orchid Care – How To Care For An Orchid
Orchids are much more solid than pop culture would have us believe! They are not fragile at all, thy tend to flower more than once no matter their environment, and they can live for a couple of years.
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The quebec ”fleur de lys”
Every Quebecer recognises the importance of the Fleurdelisé (Fleur de Lys), the provincial flag. The Fleur de Lys, literaly translated as : The Lily Flower, became the symbol for Quebec and its population, a sign of belonging to a francophone culture in America. This symboly is, however, slightly misguided. It is not actually a lily flower, but and iris! What poor botanist is to blame for this mistake? Is it even really a mistake?
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The Perfect Flower Bouquet for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day has always been, at the foremost, about celebrating the most important women in our lives: our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, caregivers, and all the women who take care of us. Flowers have been the traditional gift for more than a hundred years, as they are the perfect way to brighten someone’s day, and are perfect for special occasions.
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How to maintain a bouquet of cut flowers
A bouquet adds colour and life to a home or office, and is often accompanied by a fond memory. How do you take care of your bouquet to make sure it can last as long as possible? Contrary to popular belief, cut flowers need just as much love as plants. For a bouquet to stay […]
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The art of drying flowers
A bouquet is a wonderful gift, and it sometimes represents a particular memory or moment in time that we would love to keep forever. However, flowers, by their very nature, are ephemereal. There is nonetheless a way to transform and reuse them. A bouquet of dried flowers is easy to take care of, and will […]
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Why give flowers on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is synonymous with celebrating the women in your life, often with the gift of flowers.