A city that wears its sobriquet of Garden city with pride, April sees in it all its colourful glory. This is the season when the city of Bengaluru is most pretty as there are several species of flowers that bloom now. These include: Pink Poui speciesTabebuia argentea or The Tree of GoldJacarandaCopper Pod This year… Read More Bengaluru Blooms
Typically associated with roses, chocolates and flowers, Valentine’s Day across the globe has many interesting twists. And it is all about love in all its forms that includes friendship too. We look at six unique traditions in different countries that give Valentine celebrations a whole new meaning and perspective. Japan While Valentine Day is all… Read More Valentine with a Twist
Your wedding day is among one the most memorable days of your life and naturally wedding anniversaries are a great way to relive and celebrate this day. After all it is the day when you have embarked on a new life together. And why not do it with a gift that is a celebration of… Read More Five Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Studies suggest that the Indian floriculture is projected to reach INR 472 billion by 2024 riding on the increased demand for quality fresh cut flowers for the domestic market. Being at the India Australia World Cup match at the Oval is an experience that is quite surreal. And more so when I had this invite… Read More Interview with Hariharan Subramaniam, CEO, La Fleur
Jo Moody is England’s popular and among the most sought after floral designers in the floriculture industry. She will soon launch her line of bouquets called La Fleur and tells us all about flowers in this exclusive conversation. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your growing years. I grew up in Staffordshire in the… Read More Interview with Jo Moody
I am looking at my lovely plate bursting with colours but what catches my fancy is a bright purple flower – a pansy. So what do I do with that I ask Chef Nimish Bhatia who is sitting opposite me explaining his love for cooking with flowers. Well, eat it he said and… Read More Cooking with Flowers
Let There Be Light It is that month of the year when India gears up to celebrate arguably its most favourite festival – Diwali. So while you are getting ready here are some interesting stories, legends and customs that will give you food for thought. The festival of lights has an important connotation as it… Read More Unique Diwali Traditions in India