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Sandi
Mar 19, 20222 min read
Successfully Press Primulas: A Short Guide for Beautiful Results
Primula scotica - the native primula of Scotland that has downy leaves and lilac flowers
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Sandi
Mar 10, 20223 min read
No Shrinking Violet
Viola odorata (the Sweet Violet) has been known to Man for a very long time. A manuscript of AD 904 written in Persia (translated from...
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Sandi
Mar 5, 20222 min read
Musings on Ikebana
Literally translated, 'Ikebana' means 'to put in flower material', but its more fluid translation means 'flower arrangement'....
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Sandi
Feb 25, 20223 min read
Options for Using Pressed Flowers
Got lots of pressed flowers and your fingers are ready for creativity? Ever wondered if there are more ways to display pressed flowers...
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Sandi
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Flower Festivals
I was reading today's paper and saw a photo of the Carnaval de Bataille des Fleurs. This is an annual event taking place in Nice, France...
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Sandi
Feb 14, 20223 min read
Heartsease: A Valentine's Day Blog
Heartsease (Latin name Viola tricolor). This humble European and North American wildflower has many mentions in history. Seeing as...
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Sandi Phillips
Feb 28, 20212 min read
Pressing Hellebores: The Perils and Pleasures of Pressing
Pressing Hellebores: The perils and pleasures of pressing flowers
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