Floriography, by Gina Margolies — January

We are at that time of year when, in many parts of the country, the long stretch of post-holiday winter has settled in. Icy winds greet us when we venture out in the morning, and early sunsets send us hurrying home in the evening. Thoughts turn to words like cold, dark, and bleak, and we long for warm blankets, cozy sweaters, and hot drinks to comfort us.  Flowers are not generally associated with this time of year, for obvious reasons. Just when we need their warm colors and sun-kissed leaves the most, flowers are nowhere to be found. In the...

Happy New Year and welcome to January!  January's birth month flower is the beautiful carnation. The scientific name of carnation is dianthus caryophyllus from dios (divine) + anthos (flower). In addition to its role as January's Birthday Blossom, carnations are also the first wedding anniversary flower and often appear in boutonnieres. Humble and commonplace, yet distinct and divine, a bouquet of carnations is the perfect way to kick off a new year. 

January's Birthday Blossom is the beautiful Carnation. This Birthday Blossom is loving, proud, and distinct. Familiar to many as the traditional flower for boutonnieres, carnations are usually white, pink, red or stripes of those colors. The scientific name for carnation, dianthus caryophyllus, comes from the Greek words for divine flower and it’s easy to see why. Carnations are a traditional first wedding anniversary gift as well as commonly given on Mother’s Day, or maybe you buy them for yourself, just because. Whatever the reason, lovely carnations always bring a distinct beauty to your day. PICK YOURS TODAY!