Clik here to view.
Drink Chrysanthemum Tea!
History Chrysanthemums have been cultivated for 2,000 years in China, where infusions of the leaves and flowers were used as medicine and fermented into wine. Often Chrysanthemums are used to make tea,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Button, Button, Who has the Button?
The button pom is really a chrysanthemum. The inserted picture is a “Kermit” button pom – yes it is so named after our favorite frog “Kermit”, because of the colour. History: The common name...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The most popular flowers for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is almost upon us! Flowers are the most popular gift for mothers, but do you know which flowers are the most purchased for Mother’s Day? Here’s a list of the top ten: 1. Carnations –...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flower Animals – the cutest bouquets ever!
I came across these pictures while surfing the other day and just had to share them! The cutest bouquets you will ever see. I’m not sure who made these as the original post did not have any...
View ArticleClik here to view.
China’s Marigolds
The villages located outside of Beijing China in Yanqing County have supplied the Beijing flower market for years, however recently they have expanded the flower fields by thousands of acres. In the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fall Flowers for your Garden!
Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean that the growing season is over. In fact, there are flowers that thrive during the fall season. These are some of the flowers that will continue to bloom in your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Frost Tolerant Flowers for Your Garden
It’s November. Trees are bare. Most of the leaves have fallen. The days are noticeably shorter and cooler. Frost is settling in. But the gardening season is not quite over just yet. There are hardy,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chrysanthemum Festivals from Around the World
Chrysanthemums are special! As November’s flower, it represents the month well adding vibrant colour and beauty to the fall landscape. In addition, these fall flowers are long-lasting and hardy; they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flowers Available in Winter
Even though many of us have already experienced snowfalls in the last couple of months, today is the official first day of winter! But should we really celebrate the season? If you live in Canada,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Celebrate Chinese New Year With These Flowers
Today is one of the happiest days for Chinese people! It’s Chinese New Year, one of the largest, most important holidays of the year! To celebrate this special occasion, homes are often decorated with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Late Summer Blooming Flowers
Gardens are usually most beautiful from May until about July, when all the flowers are in full bloom! But now that summer is winding down, your garden may look a bit tired, with many flowers wilting or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fun Flower Facts: Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum (or mum) is a genus of flowering plants native to China that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is related to the aster, dahlia, pot marigold, zinnia and strawflower. It is one of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Flowers Available in Autumn
Don’t be sad that summer is over. There are plenty flowers that are available at your local florists in the cool, mild season of autumn. There are many beautiful, hardy flowers to choose from for your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
8 Delicious Chrysanthemum Recipes
Although chrysanthemums are generally available all year round, they are most popular in the fall. Chrysanthemums of all colours, sizes and forms are available. Not only do these bright and colourful...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chrysanthemum Varieties
Fall isn’t fall without the sight of those bright and colourful flowers that grow in containers and in our gardens that we call chrysanthemums (or mums for short)! The chrysanthemum is one of the most...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Inspirational Flower Quotes
Fresh flowers, with their mesmerizing beauty and intoxicating fragrances, have captured the hearts of many people. More importantly, flowers have the ability to make things better, especially when life...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Potted Chrysanthemum: 5 Care Tips To Keep Your Happy And Healthy
With fall just around the corner, the season of the mum is here! This beautiful and popular fall flower is making its return to living rooms and front porches all across the country. Here are some...
View Article