The Meaning of Pink Roses: Love and Gratitude

Pink roses are one of the oldest roses known to us and have a rich history that dates back to some of the earliest pieces of visual art.  In the Talmud, it is written that pink roses are the only flowers allowed to bloom in Jerusalem; thus, they came to be associated with paradise. Pink roses were the dominant species of wild roses and were the first flowers to evolve into their present-day form. Continue reading

General Tips for Flower Photography

There is nothing more bedazzling than an open field of flowers reaching out from the ground to caress the sun. As any amateur or professional photographer would claim, flowers have always been a staple subject in photography classes, being delivered by the bulk to the studio or having hobbyists going out to various flower markets. Continue reading

Sending Flowers During Funerals

Losing a friend or a loved one causes a deep, searing pain that is difficult to endure, but sending over flowers can give comfort to those who are mourning.  However, one should always remember that grieving relatives and loved ones may have some conservative views on death.  Before sending over any floral arrangements for a funeral, you might want to know a little bit of etiquette when it comes to sympathy arrangements. Continue reading

The Philippine Flower Industry

The Philippine flower industry has gone a long way since cut flowers were its major produce in the 1970’s and growers were local hobbyists and plant enthusiasts.  During the 1980’s the flower industry became more commercialized as it generated huge profits and had lots of potential to earn foreign revenues.  The land area of flower farms grew and growers adapted modern techniques and machinery to produce flowers both Filipinos and other people around the world can enjoy. Continue reading