FLOWERS IN THE HOUSE

Bringing blooms indoors: it's what every home needs

Forget-me-nots There's a story of how these starshaped flowers got their common name. The tale tells of a knight (in full armour) walking with his lady by a river, stooping to pick a tiny blue flower, but falling in. Before being swept away, he threw her the flower, calling out “Forget me not!” The blooms became popular in medieval art and on Victorian Valentines. In the garden, they tend to be prolific, so at this time of year, don't forget to pick a few to bring in. These symbols of enduring love certainly look lovely in a small jug.…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2024

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