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Exotic flora: 3 emblematic flowers of Malaysia

1- Hibiscus: the national flower The first of the 3 iconic flowers of Malaysia is the Hibiscus Rosa sinesis, which is the national flower. It was chosen as a symbol by the government in 1960 because it is very common on Malaysian soil. It is a red colored hibiscus often depicted on souvenirs you ...

23
Nov
2022

The chocolate drop: a plant that smells like chocolate

A flower that deserves to be known The chocolate drop or Berlandiera lyrata is a perennial plant native to North and Central America. The plant itself is not unusual as it forms a rather compact bush with spindly stems and gray-green leaves. On the other hand, its summer flowering is remarkab ...

13
Jan
2023

Phacelia: 3 good reasons to plant this flower in your garden

1- It is easy to grow Tansy leaf phacelia or Phacelia tanacetifolia is a favorite flower of natural Gardening enthusiasts. It must be said that this annual herbaceous plant, which is a friend of bees, has multiple virtues to appeal to gardeners. Simply browse it during the spring to see this pla ...

08
June
2022

The zucchini and carrot flower pie: a bluffing recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make a zucchini and carrot flower pie for 6 people : 220 g flour 2 pinches of salt 2 turns of pepper mill 1 pinch of turmeric 7 cl of olive oil 13 cl of simmering water a little oil for the pie dish 3 large carrots 3 zucchini 2 tablespoons ...

15
June
2022

Flower Bulbs: 5 Tips to Make Them Bloom Again

Choose plants that are in bud. As soon as winter ends, flower bulbs are everywhere in garden centers. With such an abundant selection, it's not always easy to make the right choice. The first tip to enjoy a long flowering period from these bulbs is to choose plants that are still in bud. Conversel ...

13
Mar
2024

The beauty of the day: everything you need to know about this flower in 5 questions

1- What is a morning glory flower? The belle de jour, whose botanical name is Convolvulus tricolor, is an annual plant from the same family as the morning glory. Its resemblance to the bindweed has earned it the nickname of tricolored bindweed. But, unlike the latter, the Belle de jour is not a cl ...

25
June
2024

Flowers: 8 things to know about violets

ls in the same family as pansies, the genus Viola. Different horticultural varieties of Viola odorata are referred to as violet. Many varieties of flowers in this family have been bred by humans, including the famous Violette of Toulouse. The Flower emblematic of this city belongs to the Parma ...

09
Mar
2007

Saffron: Everything You Need to Know About This Precious Spice in 5 Questions

1- Which flower produces saffron? Saffron is a spice that comes from a flower in the Crocus family: Crocus Sativus. Each flower has three red stigmas that are twenty-five to thirty millimeters long. It is by harvesting and drying the stigmas of this flower that this precious spice is obtained. 2- ...

25
Nov
2008

Flowers: the new Biennial of Arts blossoms in Nice this summer

sey in 2019, the 5th edition postponed to the summer of 2022 due to the health crisis celebrates a deeply rooted tradition in the city: the culture of flowers! A unifying and joyful theme As you can see, summer is going to be flourishing in the museums of the city of Nice! As during the famous c ...

13
June
2022

Poet's carnation: sowing, cultivation and maintenance

atus blooms from May through August. This colorfully named plant will give you large, ball-shaped inflorescences that look like round bunches. The flowers, often bicolored, decline a whole pallet of colors (white, pink, mauve, red, purple...). They can be simple or double according to varieties, ...

24
Aug
2022

Orange blossom: benefits and use

orange blossom? Contrary to what one might think, the orange blossom is not that of the tree that yields table oranges or Citrus sinensis. It is the flower of the sour orange tree or bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium). This tree of the Rutaceae family is native to Asia and its flower has been ...

02
Jan
2023

Natural Beauty: 3 flowers good for the complexion

Chamomile soothes sensitive skin. Among the 3 flowers good for the complexion, first and foremost is chamomile, a medicinal plant commonly used in herbal teas. This flower from the Asteraceae family, the same family as the daisy, grows easily in ordinary, well-drained soil in the garden. You can ev ...

24
Apr
2023

Garden: 5 good reasons to adopt the golden lotus dwarf banana tree.

n case of rainy or very cold winters, it is advisable to protect the Chinese dwarf banana tree with a transparent rain cover. 4- It offers a spectacular flowering. The foliage is not the only attraction of this Chinese dwarf banana tree and the Musella lasiocarpa truly deserves its name of golden lo ...

28
June
2023

Zucchini flower fritters: the real Niçoise recipe.

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients to make Zucchini Flower Fritters for 4 people: a bouquet of about twenty zucchini flowers 150g of flour 2 eggs about 20cl of milk salt and pepper Garlic and parsley frying oil. Note: if you grow Nice zucchinis in your garden, you can harvest your own ...

11
June
2008

The Floral Naval Battle: A Carnival Tradition in Villefranche-sur-Mer

A battle of flowers on the sea The "floral naval battle" is one of the most picturesque traditions of the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer near Nice. Every year, in February, about 7,000 people crowd the quays of the Port de la Santé to witness this colorful spectacle. About twenty boats (known as " ...

29
Jan
2016

Garden: 5 good reasons to plant sunflowers

1- They are easy to grow The first good reason to plant sunflowers in your garden is their easy cultivation. Even novice gardeners will have no trouble growing this great flower south of the Loire, as the sunflower loves warm climates. Simply sow the seeds under cover in March-April and trans ...

24
Sep
2021

Valentine's Day: 5 original gift ideas with a floral theme

u won't have to look far to give her a bouquet to her liking! Less cliché than the red rose bouquet, the candy bouquet is the first of our 5 original flower-themed gift ideas. This type of bouquet, which is easily found online, usually consists of treats and/or chocolates. Therefore, it makes ...

03
Feb
2023

The hibiscus coconut cocktail: a Valentine's Day cocktail without alcohol

biscus coconut cocktail for 2 people: 50 cl of mineral or filtered water 1 packet of coconut water powder 1 heaping tablespoon of dried hibiscus flowers 4 teaspoons of agave syrup frozen strawberries To note: in this cocktail, adding frozen strawberries to the glasses is optional. But I fi ...

06
Feb
2023

Easter DIY: How to make a Ferrero Rocher bouquet?

green gift wrap, and a decorative ribbon also reused from a gift. If you don't have crepe paper, you can also use solid-colored paper napkins. I tried it on some flowers (the fuchsia ones) and it works just as well even if the paper texture is not exactly the same. Manufacturing of rods The first ...

04
Apr
2023

Garden: Planting Lavender in 5 Questions

, early spring is generally considered the most favorable period to carry out this planting and allow the plant to establish itself before its summer flowering. 3- Where to plant lavender? On a terrace or in a garden, lavender plants are adaptable to many situations. They are often used in rock gard ...

07
Apr
2023