The Dahlia is native mainly in Mexico, but also Central America, and Colombia. It is a member of the Asteraceae plants, with related species including the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum. The shape of the flower is varies greatly, with one head per stem; these can be as small as 5 cm diameter or up to 30 cm or the size […]
I know this is more of an American tradition but there’s nothing more welcoming in these dark days then a vibrant autumn wreath on your front door. Hydrangeas are the perfect flower for a beautiful autumn wreath. They come in a variety of colours such as blues, greens, pinks,purples and reds. The green and red […]
In the 1950s in a cave in northern Iraq a neanderthal burial site was found. The caves are situated on the shores of the Greater Zab River, a tributary of the Tigris in the Zagros Mountains.The burial site contained 8 skeletons of the Middle Palaeolithic period and after carefully sifting through the soil samples around […]
Symbolising peace, order and serenity. The cosmos originates from the Americas. They have lovely ferny foliage and come in any colour you can imagine. My favourite Cosmos: Chocolate cosmos. In dark maroon with a scent of chocolate. The chocolate cosmos mixes beautifully with the milky tea-coloured Amnesia roses,very pale pink snow berries and silver Eucalyptus […]