Students with flowers for the 1st day od school

Flowers for the 1st of September? One More Occasion for Flower-giving in Russia.

September the 1st is back to school day in Russia. It is the official day of the beginning of an academic year for schools and universities across Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union. The first day of school, also known as “The Day of Knowledge”, is an official celebration in Russia; and as with any celebration, there are certain traditions associated with it. Flower-giving to teachers is one of them. … Read More ›

Радужная роза

Making Rainbow Roses at Home

Did you ever wonder how on earth those rainbow roses turn out like this? Is it a cultivar that just grows with those colorful petals? Or is it a certain trick that florist do to color each petal into a different color?

So if you were really wondering about it, we are here to tell you that those roses do not grow like this, they are artificially colored. No, it is not what you thought. The florist does not sit there for hours painting each petal with the paint and brush.

But it does require some work and some time. Ready to find out and try to make rainbow roses at home? Then, this blog post is for you. … Read More ›

Brussels' Flower Carpet

Brussels’ Flower Carpet

Starting August, 14 the Grand Place Square of Brussels will turn into the spectacular Carpet of Flowers. This remarkable event happens every other year and attracts not only tourists but professional florists as well. The event lasts for 4 days during which the carpet is staying fresh and radiant. … Read More ›

Flowers Delivery: When Did It Start?

Flowers Delivery: When Did It Start?

It is impossible to be certain as to when the floristy originated. The early signs of it could be traced back to the Egyptian Period (2800 BC to 28 BC). Egyptians used to decorate their guests with garlands and wreaths for ceremonies. They also used flowers for decorations on banquet tables! During the early beginning of recorded history we can find some evidence of flower giving; for example, in Egyptian hieroglyphics, in very early Chinese writings, and also in the Ancient mythology of the Greek and Roman civilizations. It is believed that Persian military used the practice of encoding messages in the flowers. … Read More ›