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Ever been given a bunch of flowers and realised that you don’t have a thing to put them in? Vases can be expensive and unfortunately are not an item that we can justify spending a lot of money on. Instead of buying a vase for those pretty flowers, try making our own – saving some money, while having fun at the same time. Fresh flowers really do light up a room so why not make something as equally beautiful to store them in? (more…)

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More brides-to-be (and their grooms) are interested in green weddings these days. Low carbon footprint wedding dresses, planet-friendly antique rings and organic vegetarian menus are no longer the exception to the rule. If you’ve ticked all those boxes already, you may not have thought about the impact your bouquet could have on the environment. While cut flowers are the norm, putting together your own wedding bouquet is cheaper and kinder to the planet. (more…)

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Eating flowers? You may wonder. Yes, like many other parts of plants, flowers can also be eaten. People have been eating flowers for thousands of years. In Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine, edible flowers are popular, but they have fallen out of use in most western cooking – 500 years ago, marigold salad was eaten regularly in Europe. Today, you can revive this way of cooking and add a dash of colour and originality to many dishes by adding some edible blooms. But before you set out into the garden, here are some pointers to keep in mind when choosing edible flowers. (more…)

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Many of us have veggie gardens where we grow our own vegetables, be it tomatoes, potatoes or cabbages. Others of us have gardens that are overgrown with beautiful flowers. Flowers add colour, vibrancy and wonderful scents to our gardens and are often used to decorate wedding cakes or desserts. To spend time picking the decoration out of a great meal can be tedious and irritating, though, so find out which of flowers are safe to eat before using them in your cooking. (more…)

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If you’ve ever considered creating a raised flower bed in your garden, you might want to pursue the idea for reasons of convenience, aesthetics, and the well-being of the plants in your garden. A raised flower bed gives your garden a special point of interest and makes your task of keeping it looking gorgeous a lot easier. The best news is that a raised flowerbed isn’t difficult to construct – all you need is some time and a few tools like cordless trimmers. Your gardening solution is at your fingertips. (more…)

A properly maintained rose garden can add immensely to the attraction of your home. In fact, you will be surprised to know that it is an easy task and much simpler than most of us assume it to be. All you need to do is to follow a regular routine as roses will require your attention throughout the year. (more…)

Our common perception about winter is all about snow, ice, and dead brown gardens. The last point, i.e. a dead garden however defies logic, as there is no scientific reason why you cannot make your garden bloom with flowers. There is no dearth of flowers that flourish during the winter and add that natural beauty that no money can buy. Just broaden your horizons and you will discover a variety of flowers and plants that are waiting to explode in your garden and fill up your winter in wonderful aromas. Moreover, no amount of commercial enhancements and designs can come near the charm and beauty that comes with flowers. (more…)

Flower gardening is a great hobby. It is really rewarding and satisfying to see the flowers blooming and enhancing the charm of your garden. Well! Before I proceed further, let me tell you that it requires dedication and hard work but the task is really enjoyable. (more…)

Christmas flowers are one of the most emotive and beautiful part of Christmas festivities, and are symbolic of love, gaiety, beauty and hope, which bond us human beings. Christmas flowers further the atmosphere with their tender delicacy, beauty and aroma and make the Christmas season a truly engaging affair. They are frequently sued to decorate homes during holiday season as garlands as well as Christmas centerpieces. Moreover, there is also a growing tendency among people to exchange them as Christmas gifts in the form of bouquets and floral baskets. Why not? After all, few things can match the genuine and personalised feel that come with Christmas flowers. (more…)

Flowers are the most common elements used for house decoration. Fresh and live plants add grace to any room, lobby and porch. A nice floral decoration creates a personal space where people love to live. According to a study, bright flowers not only reduce stress but their pleasant fragrance also makes the environment lively and refreshing. The most fascinating thing creating a home ecology is not a difficult task. There are many creative ways to decorate your living space with flowers. Here are some of the proven methods which help you utilise plants in a better way. (more…)