Cyclamen in the spotlight: Charming cold frog

To discover which plants can manage with little energy, it is good to look at what was cultivated at the beginning of the twentieth century. At this time, everything was grown in very moderately heated greenhouses. A charming beauty that immediately catches the eye is the cyclamen. Because of its low heat requirement, it immediately scores some points on the sustainability ladder.

Immortal summer

Sometimes the past suddenly catches up with us. That could also be the case with dried flowers. They have been popular again for some time. Why actually? Their nostalgic character? Their low maintenance? Or their durability?

The ultimate bridal flower

The lily of the valley has all the assets to be the ultimate bridal flower. First of all, it is spotlessly pure white, traditionally the color of virginity. And then there is the freshness and the irresistibly delicious scent. 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 fanfare of the bulb assortment. It is mainly the tulips that appear in all sorts of ways; they are our national symbol. We usher in the season with a beautiful tulip picking day, and Keukenhof shows what the Netherlands excels in. But spring also has a subtle side. Then our gaze turns to the little ones. They bring joy and endearment.

What nature gives us

Amidst all the midwinter decorations, you sometimes wonder what it would be like if nothing came from a heated greenhouse, if it had to be local, seasonal. Then you look around and discover materials that may be somewhat underexposed. This makes it all a little less colorful, but no less fascinating.

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 in which the melancholic atmosphere of autumn, with its fallen leaves, plays a role. But this beautiful sadness is only one element of autumn.