You might confuse an aster for a daisy, but the two are quite different if you take a closer look! Both flowers belong to the same family but each has its own unique flower meaning and symbolism. An aster is as bright as any flower in the garden with its lush petals, just like how … Read more
Every month of the year has unique and interesting qualities. Nature shows us the hidden truths and beauties of an ever-changing world. These truths reflect not only the natural world but also the qualities of people born in each month. Flowers that thrive and bloom in colder months must persevere despite harsh conditions, while summer … Read more
Named for the Greek Goddess Maia who was the shepherd of plants, the month of May is a time of fertility and beauty and a sign that summer is on its way. More than just the fifth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, May is full of exciting celebrations like May Day, Cinco De … Read more
You may have never seen a flower as intricately beautiful as the Passion flower. Its delicate floral appearance and delectable fruits make it a garden favorite for folk in Central America. If you didn’t figure it out yet, this is the same Passion flower that bears the Passion fruit! The passion flower has many uses … Read more
This beautiful flower is most fabulously known to resemble a beautiful bird! It may not be a real bird, but how its flowers are intricately formed and how beautiful and rich the colors are just might mistake it for one! The Strelitzia flowers hail from a country as rich and diverse as its colors. These … Read more
You must be thinking that this Mimosa is something you would order from a fancy cocktail bar, but this is definitely more than just a classy drink! Its small pom pom-like flowers come in many clusters that are also a favorite in gardens and yards. Just like the fancy drink, its colors are just as … Read more
It’s often said that April comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, meaning that the first month of spring usually starts harshly but ends with more enjoyable weather. This is when nature wakes from her cold, dormant slumber and begins to transform into a green, lush paradise. It is also during … Read more
February – the shortest month of the year and home to both Valentine’s Day and the infamous Leap Day. With so many unique qualities, February is a very special birth month. Although one might expect the rose to be the official birth flower for February because of Valentine’s Day, February birthdays are celebrated with Violets … Read more
When it comes to knowing the birth flowers by month, you cannot ignore March. March is the last month of winter, offering promises of warmer weather and good times ahead. It is also home to St. Patrick’s Day and (sometimes) Easter. The birth flower Daffodil helps to celebrate March births and the coming of spring … Read more
Even in the dark cold winter months or northern temperate climates, the lovely birth flowers for January, carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis), provide a bright and cheery reminder of the new beginnings and opportunities for love and happiness in the new year. Beyond reminding us of the prospect of change and growth, these … Read more