Tulips are a flower that even the most amateur gardener can plant and recognize. Yet there is always new trivia to learn about even with such a common flower. For example, it is said that by putting two pennies in a vase with tulips that are starting to wilt will make them stand up straight again.
In fact, tulips are the …

The annual re:fresh awards ceremony will be held tonight at the London Marriott! As you may or may not of heard, we’re one of three finalists for the Retail Florist of the Year award! All of us here are extremely excited, regardless of a win or lose! Though we firmly believe we should win, of course! Here’s why.
Based in a …

Planting flowers on a stone wall is not as simple as sprinkling a few seeds along the wall and waiting a few weeks or months to watch them to grow. But the unmortared nooks and crannies of a stone wall definitely ask for some decoration, and flowers are one of the best fillers. Though more often than not weeds take …

For those looking for peace, quiet and beauty in Baltimore, Sherwood Gardens are worth a visit. This garden hosts one of the most famous tulip gardens in the country, and it is visited daily by walkers and joggers, who find this to be the perfect way to start their day. The park is quiet and full of beautiful sights.
John W. …

Nearly five years ago Susy Dirr made a discovery at her cottage in Chapel Hill N.C., hybrid flower called the “Chapel Hill Yellow” lantana.
At first the flower did not seem to be much of a plant but then during the second year of its growth it really started to blossom.
UGA professor and horticulturalist Mike Dirr saw special meaning in this …

Bees have a very special relationship with flowers and they have evolved to adapt to them. Flowers have even evolved a kind of “Natural Velcro” which helps bees hang onto the flower when they collect nectar.
Microscopic conical cells line the petals of most flowers, but scientists were never absolutely positive about what they were for. But now researchers in Britain …

The Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing and many gardeners are preparing to present their less than ordinary flower creations. Every idea will be thrown into the ring – perfume, piranhas, fake flowers and frogs.
Fake flowers are usually banned at the Chelsea Flower Show, but this year because of economic problems the rules have been relaxed and now fake …

In Orange City, Iowa the Dutch heritage and Dutch hospitality of the city are soon to be celebrated with the 69th annual Tulip Festival.
Don Vander Wel grew up in Orange City and was born and raised around the Tulip Festival, he says, “The excitement just keeps building with you and as you age, you age with the festival. Every year …

Guerillagardening.org has been operating for many years. It’s origins in UK date back to 1970. Their aim is to dig up neglected areas in populated places, for example, roadsides or traffic islands, and sow flower seeds, creating beautiful scenery for passers by and taking responsibility for the open, disused land around them.
Despite the fact Guerrilla Gardeners are voluntarily creating these …

Mark and Kendall Richard started off by planting only a few plants, they just wanted to plant a few low-maintenance flowers to add some colour to their farm near Vacaville. They instantly fell in love with bearded iris and this little bit of love slowly turned into a family affair, turning a few flowers into thousands.
Standing knee deep in a …