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Giving a gift of
flowers is always a thoughtful, if not
provocative, experience and is a gift that is
definitely not about money. A large bouquet from
the local florist will no doubt be beautiful and
well worth the cash it costs. And equally, the
small bouquet of wildflowers lovingly collected
by an adored one will bring joy into your life.
Sprays of dried flowers and grasses can make
beautiful displays in your home over holiday
seasons, or why not everyday?
Flowers are pressed into scrapbooks and
journals. They are also pressed for their scent
and many perfumes are flower-based. Oils are
extracted for natural remedies and cosmetic
applications.
Flower preparations can be time-consuming to
produce and therefore often expensive to the
consumer. The absolute best way round this is to
go directly to the source and Grow your own!
It doesn't matter what month it is or what the
weather's playing at. You can still plan your
flower garden. The choice of flowers, plants and
herbs available is so extraordinary, you may as
well start planning straight away!
Your flower garden can include all kinds of
practical plants as well as looking gorgeous...
Herbs attract the nice guys in the bug world
which in turn helps rid your flower bed of the
pests! Thyme flowers are so delicate and
beautiful they really shouldn't be allowed!
Edible flowers include marigolds, nasturtiums
and even some roses. NB: double check on edible
-ility before you pop a plant in your mouth!
Decide on themes, colours, scents and set about
choosing your favourite blooms. A beautiful
flower display takes a lot of careful planning -
or alternatively you could buy a wildflower mix
and scatter the seed randomly. Nature is often
it's own favourite artist!
If you're still not convinced, browse through a
few gardening catalogues. Wake up and smell the
flowers - you won't remember how you lived
without them!
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