Chair flower arrangement:Another form of artistry

Nowadays, there are lots of flower arrangement which is being introduced in the market. You can even now order through telephone, brochure or even internet. Many varieties you can choose from. They can customized your order according to your needs. With their ready made designs you can have your order right on time.

When I was searching in the internet for different kinds of flower arrangement. One site had caught my attention. It is one of a kind design, the flowers were arranged in chair. What makes it unique is that the chair is made up of twigs. It is wrap with ribbons and added with beautiful yellow flowers. Some leaves were distributed to the parts of the chair and a candlelight in glass gave glow to the whole arrangement.

For me it is just a simple arrangement but definitely a unique one. It can really makes you delighted for there is artistry in the design.

In flower arrangement you should possess skills and uniqueness. Every arrangement could be your master piece. It reflects your personality and passion. I suggest that learning a flower arrangement in early age is the best training wherein you can acquire the basic elements on how to improve your potentials. Sometimes it is hard to create something different but if you are determined, nothing is impossible. Like the chair flower arrangement it doesn't make any difference when you hear it, but it can be presentable and elegant as you look at every detail of it. Though simple but the secret there is the magic touch of an artist who made an effort and that's what should be appreciated.

Let's talk about Zinnia flower.

One of the easy to grow annual flower, Zinnias bloom from mid-summer all the way until frost. The zinnia was named after the 18th century German botanist Dr. Johann Gottfried Zinn. According to Dr. Zinn these flowers were originated in South Mexico.

Zinnia has different varieties from colors to sizes. You can have most all colors except the true blue. It grows from 3 feet to 6 feet. Breeders were highly motivated to grow Zinnia for easy money. It can be also used in different occasions such as weddings, birthdays, thanksgiving and even in funerals.

Some European countries were trying to develop Zinnia and even trying to hybrid. This will improve the varieties and can be more productive.

Trivia: Zinnia flowers are attractive to butterflies.

Source: http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/Features/flowers/zinnias/zinnias.htm

Significance in the Philippines

Flowers are widely known all over the world. Imagine to be in a place without any flowers? It seems that there is no life existence! Flowers are really symbolic. From the expression of feelings as well as visioning the culture and tradition of one's nation. It captures the heart of an every individual.

In the Philippines we are bless for having a tropical weather. Tropical fruits, plants and especially flowers are just spouting anywhere. We have rare flowers which can only be found in our country. It is just anywhere waiting to be discovered. Philippines has a natural attraction with its exceptional beauty. Foreigners were enticed to visit the country, with white sand beaches, an immense variety of marine life, rare and exotic sea flora and fauna, even the tropical party lifestyle are all in abundance more than a rarity in this country.

A celebration is being organized in different parts of the country as tribute to the blooming season of flowers. Bountiful flowers were arranged in floats for parade and street dancing. As a lifetime tradition of Filipinos a “Flores de Mayo” or may refer to the whole flower festival celebrated in the month of May in honor of the Virgin Mary. Children of different ages pick flowers for offering. Many places in the country are still preserving this tradition. You will definitely enjoy the significance of their festivities.

In fact Baguio City has this "Penagbenga Festival" which derives from the Igorot word meaning “season of blossoming” or blooming, a very apt title considering Baguio’s reputation as a city known not only for summer capital of the Philippines but also for its flowers.

Take a chance to experience the uniqueness celebration in the Philippines.