Sweet Carnations
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Fragrant Memories
My Great-Grandmother worked well into her 80's at a greenhouse that grew Carnations. Back then, Wheat Ridge, Colorado was the "Carnation Capital" of the United States. Every year, we went to the Carnation Festival. I even got to march in the parade a couple times when I was young.
The days of the Carnation Festival are now just distant memory and the massive glass greenhouses in the area are now long gone, but the humble Carnation is still my favorite flower. I'm not alone in my adoration either, Carnations have been cultivated for many centuries for their ease of growing, beauty, and distinctive scent reminiscent of sweet cloves.
The days of the Carnation Festival are now just distant memory and the massive glass greenhouses in the area are now long gone, but the humble Carnation is still my favorite flower. I'm not alone in my adoration either, Carnations have been cultivated for many centuries for their ease of growing, beauty, and distinctive scent reminiscent of sweet cloves.
Contents at a Glance
Symbolism
Many colors, many meanings
The history of mankind and the Carnation covers over 2,000 years. It is one of the world's oldest flower varieties. There are many meanings of carnations, but the most popular are fascination, distinction, and love. Its scientific name Dianthus roughly translates to "flower of love" or "flower of the gods". History of the Carnation dates back to ancient Greece, early Christians believed that the first carnation bloomed when Mary wept for Jesus as he carried his cross.Like other flowers, different meanings can also be expressed with different colors. Light red carnations is used to express admiration, and dark red deeper sentiments of passionate love and affection. White carnations symbolize purity and luck. Pink are often given to show gratitude.
Leonardo da Vinci
Madonna With the Carnation
Perfume Yourself
Red Carnation
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The Beauty of Carnations
Dianthus Seeds
Easy to grow in many different climates. Try some in your own garden.
Carnation
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Flowers In Your Library
Incredible, Edible, Petals
Spice up your salads, decorate your ice, and more.
Carnations are colorful, fragrant and edible flowers. The taste is spicy, sometimes peppery, and adds a lively touch to other foods. Carnations come in different colors and tastes. The petals can be eaten along with greens in salads, they can also be frozen into ice cubes to decorate a floral punch bowl and look so pretty floating in it. Here are two excellent sigts to give you some more ideas on using this versatile flower in your kitchen.Carnations Online
- Florapedia
- The meanings of Carnations.
- The University of Vermont
- Considering Carnations.
- Wiki Books
- Gardening tips for Carnations.
Butterfly Food
These Carnations Live Forever
Gifts for the flower lover in your life
A Great Gardening Blog
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Group of Carnations
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Carnation Cross
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Leave A Flower For Me!
Well, a pretend flower anyway.
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Floraluniverses
May 14, 2009 @ 4:37 am | delete
- Beautiful work!
5* and lensrolled to my Floral Photography lens
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cathyswraps Feb 26, 2009 @ 1:39 am | delete
- Flowers don't have to be exotic or expensive. Carnations and Dianthus can make very whimsical wedding flowers, reception centerpieces and party flowers and if you plan ahead you can grow them yourselves. Couple them with herbs and garden flowers and you can create some truly unique wedding flowers.
Great suggestions and 5 stars for you!
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coopd
Sep 11, 2008 @ 12:10 pm | delete
- Great information. I didn't know carnations were edible. I always love learning new things about nature. Thank you so much for sharing. 5* I would love having you submit this lens to my Nature Lovers group :)
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flowergardener
Aug 25, 2008 @ 3:57 am | delete
- Excellent! I also love carnations! Plus I have a few dianthus growing every year in my flowergarden. Welcome to the Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers group!
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RichLeigh
Jul 30, 2008 @ 3:29 pm | delete
- Fantastic lens there! I particularly like your use of pictures throughout the lens here.
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