JANUARY
Carnation & Snowdrop
January brings with it a sense of renewal after the hectic holiday season at the end of the previous year. Its birth flowers, snowdrops and carnations, welcome new beginnings.
Cultivation of carnations goes back more than two thousand years, and they mean different things in different cultures, from Greek and Roman times to the Elizabethan era and beyond. In Greek culture, carnations are known as the “flower of the gods.” They grew wild on the hillsides and were often used in art, garlands, and décor. Over the centuries, they’ve come to symbolize love, devotion, and fascination.
Snowdrops, a lesser-known January birth flower, are one of the earliest flowers to bloom in gardens experiencing winter conditions. They ...
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