The Language of Color: Symbolism and MeaningThe Cheerful Significance of Yellow BloomsThe eye always lands on yellow first, especially in the wild tangle of a South African spring garden. It is the colour of a sunbird’s darting flight, the shade of fresh butter, the...

Common Varieties of Funeral Flowers in PhotographyClassic Choices: Lilies, Roses, and CarnationsLilies dominate pictures of flowers for a funeral. Their white petals symbolise restored innocence, and photographers often isolate a single bloom against a dark...

Mastering the Anatomy of a Floral Square MotifSelecting the Perfect Yarn Weight and Fiber for Petal DefinitionA single floral square holds more personality than a full blanket made from plain stitches. I have assembled hundreds of crochet flowers granny squares, and...