My Life in Blossom

If you’ve ever seen a woman with a flower in her hair tucked behind her ear, chances are it was a hibiscus flower. Hibiscus flowers are popular in hot and humid climates...

A rose is often associated with love and affection. Traditionally a pink rose represents friendship, grace, and admiration. Pink roses exemplify peace, and as finding balance and internal harmony is the perfect...

Notorious for clusters of gorgeous white and deep lavender, lilacs are flowers that have held the spotlight for centuries. However, there is an untapped well of information about lilacs despite this popularity....

The name causes us to think the flower is a member of the rose family, but it’s not. Tuberose is a member of the agave family and a distant relative of the...

I grew up on a farm in western Pennsylvania, where I learned how to grow and care for plants from an early age. My parents were both farmers, so they taught us...

 I am Victoria Spencer, owner of The Gracious Florist. I started this business after going through a divorce where I was left without any money or means to pay rent. My goal...

There are over 300 types of peonies, each having its own unique characteristics. The best way to choose the perfect type of peony is to look at the flower itself. We have...

Why is Marigold the Flower for October? The flower has long been associated with love and romance, but it's also known to promote healing and emotional well-being. It's said to encourage self-love...

Yellow is one of my favorite colors. I love wearing yellow dresses, yellow shirts, yellow shoes...you name it - I'm into it. Yellow is such a happy color. And what better way...