Oleander Floral Design Blog

Gladiolus - The Birth Flower for August

Gladiolus - The Birth Flower for August

August’s bright, showy flowers capture the essence of sunny summer days and one that is particularly impressive, is the gladiolus. The birth flower for August, this tall spiky bloom is...

Gladiolus - The Birth Flower for August

August’s bright, showy flowers capture the essence of sunny summer days and one that is particularly impressive, is the gladiolus. The birth flower for August, this tall spiky bloom is...

Wedding History Series - Part 2 - The Corsage and Boutonniere

Wedding History Series - Part 2 - The Corsage a...

In our second installment of wedding flower history, it’s time to talk about the humble corsage and boutonniere. Boutonnieres and corsages are the finishing touches to wedding day attire and...

Wedding History Series - Part 2 - The Corsage a...

In our second installment of wedding flower history, it’s time to talk about the humble corsage and boutonniere. Boutonnieres and corsages are the finishing touches to wedding day attire and...

Pink garden rose

"What A Lovely Thing A Rose Is"

  “What a lovely thing a rose is!” – Arthur Conan Doyle.  We all love and appreciate the beauty of roses here at Oleander, and not just for Valentine’s day...

"What A Lovely Thing A Rose Is"

  “What a lovely thing a rose is!” – Arthur Conan Doyle.  We all love and appreciate the beauty of roses here at Oleander, and not just for Valentine’s day...

Fresh cut peonies

Perfect Peonies

  It’s summertime and we are so excited to say that local peony season is well and truly upon us! That means dazzlingly beautiful, Ontario-grown peonies are available in store...

Perfect Peonies

  It’s summertime and we are so excited to say that local peony season is well and truly upon us! That means dazzlingly beautiful, Ontario-grown peonies are available in store...

What is Victoria Day and Why do Canadians Celebrate it?

What is Victoria Day and Why do Canadians Celeb...

You may have been witness to some pretty spectacular fireworks last weekend, but what were they all about? Victoria Day, also known as May Two-Four, May Long, and May Long...

What is Victoria Day and Why do Canadians Celeb...

You may have been witness to some pretty spectacular fireworks last weekend, but what were they all about? Victoria Day, also known as May Two-Four, May Long, and May Long...

How Well Do You Know Your Provincial Flowers?

How Well Do You Know Your Provincial Flowers?

Saskatchewan - Western Red Lily Saskatchewan made the Western Red Lily its flower of choice in 1941. Typically found in meadows, forests and other damp, wooded areas, it has become...

How Well Do You Know Your Provincial Flowers?

Saskatchewan - Western Red Lily Saskatchewan made the Western Red Lily its flower of choice in 1941. Typically found in meadows, forests and other damp, wooded areas, it has become...