Archive for July, 2008
Angelina Jolie Overwhelmed with Flowers
Angelina Jolie gave birth in a hospital in Nice, France last Saturday. The staff of the hospital were emotionally overwhelmed when the superstar’s children each gave her flowers.
Brad Pitt, now ...
Flower Gods: Iris
The history of the iris flower is very rich and varied. In Greek mythology, Iris was the Queen of the gods’ (Hera’s) personal messenger. She was also the embodiment ...
Get well soon flowers
Flowers are a popular way of expressing one’s love and devotion for a person. They are also a much appreciated way of sending one’s best wishes for a ...
Flower gods: Narcissus
Long ago, in the Golden age of the Hellenic period lived a beautiful youth: Narcissus. His beauty and grace broke many hearts and despairing sighs followed him wherever ...
A New Color for the Waitrose
Pink waitroses started selling on the British market due to high demand, which is their first in the span of 10 years.
This bloom is related to the carnation but is ...
Flower gods: Hyacinth
In ancient legends the demigods, often the children of a god and a human woman, were used in many tales. Some were the personifications of flowers …
Hyacinth was a beautiful ...
Sutton is Lacking Flowers but not for Long
Locals in the Sutton area have been outraged by the fact that flowerbeds of their town are still lying bare in mid-summer.
Last week a story was published in their local ...
From Russia with Love
Growers in the Russian resion of Penza have set up a new rose growing operation with the advice of a Dutchman.
They started eight years ago with two square kilometres of ...
Flowers Which Tolerate Drought
Watering flowers can be never ending work during the summer. That is why drought-tolerant flowers can be an excellent alternative. There are many varieties out on the market that you ...
Hot Pink Blanket of Flowers Decorates Manchester Downtown
A carpet of hot-pink flowers has been rolled out in the downtown area of Manchester to celebrate summer and to add an extra touch to colour of the city.
About 120 ...
