Immortal summer
Sometimes the past suddenly catches up with us. That might also be the case with dried flowers. For some time now, they have been popular again. Why, really? Their nostalgic nature? Their low-maintenance nature. Or their durability?
The ultimate bridal flower
The lily of the valley has all the makings to be the ultimate wedding flower. First, she is immaculately pure white, traditionally the color of virginity. Then there is its freshness and irresistibly delicious fragrance. A more practical aspect is its availability in May, the bridal month par excellence.
Don't forget the little ones!
When we think of spring, we quickly think of the trumpeting of the flower bulb assortment. It is especially the tulips that pop up in all sorts of ways, they are our national symbol. We usher in the season with a wonderful tulip picking day and Keukenhof shows what the Netherlands is big at. But spring also has a subtle side. Then our gaze turns to the little ones. They bring joy and endearment.
What nature gives us
In the midst of all the midwinter decorating, you sometimes think what would it be like if nothing came out of a heated greenhouse, if it had to be local, seasonal. Then you look around and discover materials that may be a bit underexposed. In doing so, it all becomes a little less colorful, but no less engaging.
Feuilles Mortes
An article about the atmosphere of autumn. Then it is all too tempting to use the title "Feuilles Mortes. The French title (literally: dead leaves) refers to a song by Yves Montand that features the melancholy atmosphere of autumn, with its fallen leaves. But this beautiful sadness is only one element of autumn.
Summer Zinnia: Wealth of the picking garden
The exuberance of summer comes in different variations. The yellow cornfield with blue cornflowers and red poppies is color technically arguably the icon of summer. Color against color rules. In the assortment many variegated flowers in which also the blues are now well represented. In all this, Zinnia takes its own place.