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November Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum Meaning and History
The chrysanthemum is November's birth flower. Explore its long history in China and Japan, its meanings around the world and how to grow hardy mums. Read more...
Marigolds and Remembrance: Honoring Loved Ones with Flowers
How marigolds and other flowers help families honor loved ones, from Vietnamese ancestral altars to Día de los Muertos and simple rituals at home. Read more...
Fall Flowers and Their Meanings: 9 Autumn Blooms to Give
Mums, asters, dahlias and more: nine fall flowers, what they traditionally mean, and simple ways to give them for autumn birthdays, hosts and the holidays ahead. Read more...
October Birth Flowers: Marigold and Cosmos Meanings
Marigold and cosmos are October's birth flowers. Learn their traditional meanings, their place in world traditions and how to grow them. Read more...
What Your Favorite Flower Says About You
A playful look at what favorite flowers like roses, sunflowers, peonies, lilies, daisies and the lotus have traditionally meant. Read more...
Flowers That Mean Strength: 9 Blooms for Hard Seasons
Nine flowers long linked with strength, courage and endurance, from gladiolus and lotus to protea and coneflower, for anyone in a hard season. Read more...
Rose Colors and Their Meanings: A Simple Guide
What do red, pink, yellow and white roses mean? A simple guide to rose colors and their traditional meanings. Read more...
The Victorian Language of Flowers: A Beginner's Guide
A beginner's guide to the Victorian language of flowers: where it came from, how people used it, common meanings and how to try it today. Read more...