A bouquet of flowers has been a thoughtful gift to give for centuries, but during the Victorian times, it signified much more. The combination of blooms often sent a specific message, which recipients ...

The coded language of floriography meant that Victorians could express affection, desire or disdain, allowing a society governed by strict etiquette to show its true feelings. Now the language of ...

The Victorians had a passion for flowers and flower arrangements. They also expressed messages through the “secret language of flowers.” During Victorian times, many flowers or specific arrangements ...

One of my latest obsessions has been researching the deeper meanings behind plants. They have long been symbols of different emotions and life events, across many historic and cultural traditions. And ...