A red rose, for example, is a classic symbol of love and is often given on Valentine's Day or to express romantic feelings. You provided flowers for my wedding a few weeks ago and I just had to get in touch to say how much I absolutely LOVED them! Its worth noting the exceptional beauty throughout this book, not only from the words – but the illustrations too. This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but also the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric, and historical stories behind them.

From the magnificent magnolia, which evolved more than 95 million years ago at the time of dinosaurs, to the specific perfumed rose that covers the land around Grasse in France.You’ll no doubt be familiar with the Royal Horticultural Society, the work they do and the gardens that they keep and this week I’m talking to their President, Keith Weed. For Valentine's Day, consider adding some heart-shaped foliage or a love-themed vase to make the bouquet extra special. My husband and I chose to go with Grace and Thorn's Ready To Wear range because we wanted simple, no-fuss and affordable flowers to match the vibe of our casual wedding.

Keith talks to me about his passion for horticulture, his own personal garden and all of his other many exciting interests. They give the start of the spring season an extra boost and people actually look forward for this season to begin because the happiness flowers give humans is incomparable as well as bringing color to drab days. In the wrong hands, A Flower A Day could have been little more than an extended plant catalogue – informative but dull. There’s insight into the origin of their names – botanical or common – details of legends associated with them, alongside descriptions of the appearance of the less commonly known.I learned that winter flowering honeysuckle ( Lonicera fragrantissima) was thought to ward off witches, that coltsfoot ( Tussilago farfara) was used as a tobacco substitute, and that secret messages were transported in the flowers of the white ginger lily ( Hedychium coronarium) in the Cuban fight for independence. Choose Serenata Flowers - the experts in pristine flower deliveries - to add a sparkle to someone's day. Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, this collection is a celebration of flowers and their special place in both the natural world and our culture.