Fresh Flowers and Anniversary Flowers

For thousands of years meanings have been attached to flowers by many different cultures, with some of those meanings still being considered relevant today. Though the most important meaning is the thought behind each floral gift, flowers selected for their traditional symbolism and historical significance can speak to the recipient in a special way. In anniversary flowers…

Flowers In Purgatory: Gardens in Unlikely Places

It’s not surprising that Tony Perez enjoys his time in the garden. “It’s wonderful … to watch it grow from nothing to something … ,” said Perez. “It allows you to get your mind thinking about what’s next in life.”

It is surprising where the garden is located — in the Purgatory Correctional Facility in Utah, where Perez is an inmate…

Unexpected Flowers

There is the expected, and there is the unexpected. When it’s a special day for your significant other or close friend, he or she may be expecting something, and it is important to come through. But, most people agree that the best time to receive flowers and gifts is when…

Luxury of Flowers: Bargain Prices

The floors of Cleopatra’s palace were said to have been carpeted with delicate rose petals, but you don’t have to be a king or queen to bask in the luxury of flowers…