Akin to gemstones, flowers can represent birthdays in each month of the year. Which one is yours?   Let us show you flowers for their birth month!         January: Carnation Spicy-scented carnations, like ‘Cinnamon Red Hot’, are the birth flowers for January. Different colours convey different meanings. White carnations symbolise pure love, while yellow means “wish you were here” and pink...

  First of all, why select carnations at all for Mother's Day? A simple answer is that carnations have been traditionally associated with this day on which mothers are honored. According to a legend, this association goes back to the passion of the Christ. Seeing Christ's sufferings, his mother Mary shed tears, which fell on the ground. These tears are supposed to have turned...

Want to add a caption to this image? Click the Settings icon.   Are first date flowers a good idea?   First and fore mostly, it’s essential to take care you don’t put your date under excessive pressure at this early stage of your relationship.   A first date is a chance to become better acquainted more than anything else. It could be better to...

  Monstera is an easy, trouble-free foliage plant indoors and out, but you shouldn't expect it to fruit when grown inside.   Place your monstera in a bright location, out of direct sunlight, because they are prone to sunburn. Provide artificial light up to 24 hours a day to encourage blooming.   Water your monstera weekly, or whenever the top 1 inch of soil...

There’s a historical reason behind it.   Want to add a caption to this image? Click the Settings icon.   Whether you like carnations or not, some regard the flower as the official flower of Mother’s Day. While you might prefer roses, hydrangeas, or tulips to present to mom, there’s a history behind the connection between carnations and Mother’s Day.   It all has...