To gaze an Iris, we experience a profound realization of the color spectrum. From the Iris of the eye to the Iris of the garden we are engulfed in the word’s meaning, which is Greek for Rainbow. The genus Iris of the iridaceous family, quite literally represents a rainbow of nearly 300 different flowers. Fittingly, ...
We are often unaware of how common names of plants and flowers originated. Columbine: The blue, purple, white, pink, and yellow inverted blossoms look like a cluster of five doves. Therefore, the word comes through the classical Latin “columba”, meaning “dove”. Fox glove: The white and purple flowers look like the empty finger of a ...
I have always found such wonder in nature and am constantly amazed by the range and mixture of emotions it can inspire, and the general atmosphere it can create. Flowers in particular are so beautiful and have accumulated such a rich and interesting history. As if they each have their own mysterious story to share. ...
It’s the most important day of one’s life, and every detail is decided down to the smallest details. What flowers the bride will carry is one of those little details that will be decided well in advance. Wedding bouquets have always had certain staples. Roses are always a popular option, and so are lilies. The ...
