Amaryllis (hippestrum), along with the poinsettia, is a flower that can usually be found everywhere during the winter season and stands out with its pointed petals and bright red color. Most people would describe the amaryllis as a low-maintenance plant…
The Patient Love: Amaryllis
Weddings in a New Era: Minimalism and Flowers
“The only difference between a flower and a weed is judgment.” –Unknown “The new normal” is a phrase that has been thrown around a lot recently but, when it comes to weddings, it is a return. Weddings were not always…
Arboretum Trompenburg
My time in the Dutch Arboretum Trompenburg botanical gardens was one of the most serene and peaceful moments I have experienced so far throughout my travel journey. The botanical garden is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands in the main city. My…
The Korean Rose
The Korean Rose (대한민국의 무궁화), or more commonly known as the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), is the national flower of South Korea. This is a flowering shrub plant in the mallow family. It is native to south-central and southeast…
A Taste of Senegal
The Hibiscus flower is a common delicacy in my birth country, Senegal. It is an absolute delicacy and often turned into a drink known as Bissap (“hibiscus juice” in Wolof). The flower is also commonly used for jam, which is…
Longing in the Language of Flowers
“You made flowers bloom in my lungs and although they are beautiful, I can’t breathe.”—Anonymous. Flowers have been used to express emotion since the beginning of time. A red rose for love, white lilies for death, and the well-named forget-me-not….
