Blether with Brian (BBC News)

A referendum bill, but not THE referendum bill

The language of flowers (Canoe Home & Garden)

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, let's go back to the Victorian era and the language of flowers, sometimes called floriography. At that time, messages were popularly conveyed using flowers, with secret lovers sending seemingly innocent bouquets to each other to convey their feelings.

Scented oil lamp prompts lesson in botany - The Beacon

Scented oil lamp prompts lesson in botany The Beacon But I like it and enjoy having it in my home, usually in dried floral arrangements. Another gift I'm enjoying very much right now is the annual Taste of ...

'Happy New Year' is a bit old, but it's new fun for China - Florida Times-Union

'Happy New Year' is a bit old, but it's new fun for China Florida Times-Union In addition to the exhibit and sale of art, jewelry, fiber arts, books, perfume, flower arrangements and needlework crafts, the show featured an extensive ... and more »

Making fun and friendships bloom - Napa Valley Register

Making fun and friendships bloom Napa Valley Register Oddly, this same flower (a large, white Japonica rose form) won last year, but for a different entrant. Best Youth was won by Isabella Banuelos of Napa for ... and more »