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The Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India has hosted ‘Buds N’Blooms 2009,’ This flower show and garden holiday is held every year; in 2009 it took place at Empress Botanical Garden between  the 23rd and 25th  of January. The show was opened by Vijay Pokarna, a chief of the Indian Rose Federation. ... Full story

The lotus flower is highly valued in the East as much as the rose is adored in the West. Generally they can bear the same symbolical meaning. As the lotus emerges from the murky depths so does the rose appear amongst sharp thorns. The lotus flower has its origin from Egypt, and has played a ... Full story

If you are going to have your wedding in summer or spring, it will be a perfect idea to host it in an open air. Here there are some tips that surely will help you to organize a wonderful wedding in a rustic style. •    Select a nice terrace and adorn it with different blooms ... Full story

•    There are a nearly one hundred species of Erythrina. •    The name Erythrina stands for coral tree from the Greek word for red. •    The bloom of Cockspur coral tree flower is the national flower of Argentina and Uruguay. It was assigned as the National Flower of Argentina on the 2nd of December, 1942. •    In addition, the ... Full story

Beneath are given some do's and don'ts you should follow while making your flower arrangement. I hope they will be of great usage for you. DO's •    Prior making your floral arrangement, make up your mind where it will be placed. Thus you will not doubt if the complete piece should be long or wide, round ... Full story

Boutonnieres are small splendid flower arrangements that are integral part of any wedding; they are usually worn by ushers, best man and such family members as fathers and grandfathers of the bride and the groom. While selecting boutonnieres for your wedding, remember the following things: •    Boutonnieres’ cost may vary from $3.00 to $15.00.  Of course, ... Full story

Do you know that •    In Buddhism the Lotus flower is considered to be a sacred.  Being one of the eight fortunate signs of Buddhism.  The lotus flower with 8 petals is used in Buddhist mandalas, sygnifying cosmic harmony, a thousand-petals- Lotus denotes spiritual illumination. A famous Buddhist mantra, "Om mane padme," relates to the ... Full story

Very often people refer poinsettia plants to those that thieve in the middle of winter holidays. However, in fact, poinsettia is a tropical plant and does not tolerate drafts and low temperatures. Otherwise the plant's foliage can fade and die off. The soil should be kept moist; let it dry out a bit in between watering. To promote new flowers, pinch off spent flowers and fertilize ... Full story

•    One of the great ways to set the bloom is in its natural state. For instance, if it is long or short, try arranging it to fit its characteristics. If you use vines allow them cascading around the base of your floral arrangements and leave some space for blooms to open, close and ... Full story

Very frequently many gardens rest during long winter season. But who said you need to have your garden empty without any color and fragrance after all the autumn blooms have died off? Believe or not but winter is the very time to search the options on how to keep your garden bright even during the ... Full story