The Flower Writer

Cherry Blossom to lift the heart

Flower meanings· Gardening· History· Uncategorized

2 May

Cherry Blossom brings a lift of heart with an association of springtime, blue skies and birdsong.  Adopted around the world these trees are thought to have originated in China and were taken to Japan by Buddhist missionaries in 6th to 7th centuries A.D.  Since then, sakura have been highly cultivated and many ornamental varieties created.  … Read More about Cherry Blossom to lift the heart

Rosemary for Remembrance

Rosemary for Remembrance

Flower meanings· Folklore· History

3 Mar

“There’s Rosemary, that’s for remembrance; pray you, love, remember” is the famous line spoken by Ophelia during Hamlet and rosemary has long been associated with memories of the departed.  It was used historically in ancient Rome at funerals.  Rosemary was often planted at tombs to be an emblem of eternity.   It was also thought to … Read More about Rosemary for Remembrance

The Helleborus is a tough, old girl

Flower meanings· Gardening

18 Jan

“She’s a tough, old girl.”  For me this phrase defines some of the Suffolk ladies I grew up to admire.  They are strong but kind.  They speak sense in a straight forward way.  They do not fuss about their appearance but they are always neat and tidy.  They usually survived the war with a stoic … Read More about The Helleborus is a tough, old girl

Dandelion Flower and leaves

Dandelion – a Flower of Sustenance

Flower meanings· Spiritual Properties· Wildflower

26 Jun

The dandelion is a flower of sustenance. If only we would allow it, it can feed us physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Over the last few months of the pandemic the dandelions grew and flowered.  These were months of lock down, daily walks and time to think.  Now, in June the seed heads are forming and, … Read More about Dandelion – a Flower of Sustenance

The meaning of Daffodils during Lockdown

Flower meanings· History

30 Apr

Like a fanfare, daffodils herald the spring, new joy and cheerfulness in our lives. They shout for joy! They remind us that we are stronger together.  If someone is fighting depression this is a good flower to show them to encourage them to share their feelings.  This was such an apt flower to have been … Read More about The meaning of Daffodils during Lockdown

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Sometimes we need to be gentle with ourselves. It seems that the world has other ideas. Human nature can be so demanding. I find it hard to sit still and I feel a failure for not 'getting on with stuff'. Is that really how we should be? Learning to be patient and heal. 
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Home from surgery Tuesday evening. I woke at 3am t Home from surgery Tuesday evening. I woke at 3am to the uplifting sound of the dawn chorus. I tiptoed downstairs, made a cup of tea and sipped while I listened to my labrador snoring contentedly. Life is good.
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