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Edible flowers for cakes, charcuterie, and more

Some flowers are not only beautiful but also edible. More and more, people are using real flowers as focal points and accents in wedding cakes, birthday cakes, charcuterie boards, and so much more! How many ways can you use edible flowers? Probably a lot more than you think!

Flower spotlight: poppy

Poppies are herbaceous blooms with colorful, translucent petals atop slender, leafless stems that are covered in delicate hairs. Often associated with remembering fallen soldiers, poppies are popular blooms during the month of May, which celebrates American Legion Day, Poppy Day, and Memorial Day.

Celebrate Mom with flowers or a unique gift

Time to celebrate the moms in our lives! Granted, they deserve celebration every day of the year, but life gets busy. So, be sure to honor the moms in your life on their special day this year.

Flower spotlight: hyacinths

Hyacinths are a boldly colored spring bloom that are native to Israel, Turkey, and other areas of the Mediterranean. The name originated in Greek mythology. Hyacinth blooms are said to have sprung up from the blood of a man named Hyacinth who was killed by Zephyr, the Grecian god of the west wind. The sun god Apollo was throwing a discus, and Zephyr, in a jealous rage, used the power of the west wind to throw it off course.

Prom, Easter, and more floral fun for spring

April showers bring May flowers, but that’s not all we get to enjoy in April. Prom, Easter, and Administrative Professional’s Day all happen this month as well, and each of those is a great reason to celebrate!

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