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The Language and Meaning of Flowers

Sweet flowers alone can say what passion fears revealingThomas Hood poem, The Language of Flowers Flowers and bouquets of flowers have a meaning of their own. Most of us know that a dozen red roses means, “Be mine.” But did you know, for example, that a primrose means, “I can’t live without you,” or that a [...]

Czechs spend increasing amount of money on flowers

Gone are the days when the only thing you could get at a Czech flower shop were a few wilting carnations. Nowadays, you can find a florist at every corner, packed with Dutch tulips and flowers of every colour and shape. According to recent data of the Czech Association of Flower Growers, Czechs are spending [...]