The people at Vreugdenhil Bulbs & Plants are pleased to put their most popular African Breeze article, Ornithogalum dubium, in the spotlight. This is an orange flowering pot plant that they produce in a 10.5 cm growing pot.
The cherry blossom festival - hanami matsuri - is an ancient tradition in Japan. Blossoms represent new beginnings and the Japanese celebrate this when the cherry trees are in bloom. In Japan, these flowering cherry trees (Prunus sakura) symbolise the things in life that we cannot control ourselves. Weather conditions have an influence on how long the blossom lasts; similarly, fate determines the blossom period of a person’s life. For this reason, it is important to fully enjoy this spectacular flowering period while it lasts.
Everyone who goes on holiday likes to bring home a souvenir in order to hold onto the memory of that special moment forever. Mediterranean plants draw you into the characteristic Mediterranean feeling using scent, colour and taste to keep the holiday experience alive. There are three Mediterranean styles: Colourful sunsets, Tasteful souvenirs and Fragrant fields.
We usually think that growing our own vegetables and herbs requires having a large garden, but nothing could be further from the truth. Gardening is possible in the smallest gardens and even on patios and balconies.
Noviflora, fifty years of frontiers. Because we are always pushing the boundaries. This started when Hans van Reisen travelled from the Netherlands to Sweden in a VW Beetle without heating but with a boot filled with flower bulbs.
The scents of flowers have been used in the world of perfume for centuries. Besides the point that many flowers simply smell wonderful, the odor can also evoke emotions.
HL Hogervorst is a flower bulb nursery and forcer in Noordwijk, the Netherlands. They use the bulbs they expertly produce to force bulbs-in-pot in-house. As a result, they know exactly what quality they offer.
Love inspires many poems and songs, but it’s also a huge source of inspiration for flower and plant names.
While winter is still in full swing outside, the first few months of the year find us focusing on a healthy dose of romance, sparkling energy and imagination. Flower power with a touch of cosmopolitan elegance.
What are your plans this Valentine’s day? Something active, cultural or highly romantic? One thing is sure, do not forget to surprise your date with a bouquet of lovely roses. For every date another favourite! Amaze your one and only with your creativity and let them fall even harder for you. The key to the heart!
