Floral Friday ~ Daffodils “Daffodils are somehow the quintessential spring flower.” ~ Noel Kingsbury Flower Meaning March’s Birth Flower, the daffodil stands for new beginnings, rebirth and the coming of spring. Some other common meanings are: creativity, inspiration, awareness, memory and forgiveness. Greek Mythology Part of the Narcissus family, the origin goes back to Greek mythology and the story of Narcissus himself. … Read More
Floral Friday ~ Iris
Floral Friday ~ Iris The iris has been a predominant staple in colorful spring arrangements for years. It is also February’s birth flower. This beautiful bloom traces back to Greek mythology. The Greek goddess named Iris delivered messages for the gods and from the underworld. She would travel along rainbows as she moved between heaven and earth. The Iris symbolizes … Read More
Flower of the Month – September
Flower of the Month for September: the Aster The Aster – Flower Facts – Asters are a genus of flowers from the Asteraceae family. It includes about 180 species of flowering plants. All asters produce clusters of tiny daisy-like flowers. While wild asters are typically run the purple and blue range, cultivated varieties may be pink, blue, purple, lavender and white. As … Read More