March 11, 2022

The lily, in our midst for centuries …

The lily is one of the oldest bulbous plants we know. The lily can already be seen in ancient writings and in pictures dating from 2000 to 1500 BC. This is the (white) Madonna Lily, which is native to the […]
October 6, 2021

A rain shower for the lilies

Now that summer has ended and it will rain more often, you may be wondering if that will hurt your beautiful blooming lilies. That depends a bit on whether you have orientals or asians outside. Orientals are the fragrant lilies […]
August 11, 2021

Where to plant my lilies….

The European climate is perfect for the pot lily. You can plant them in a pot for the patio or balcony, but also in the ground. The lily can be used perfectly among the perennials in your garden. The lily […]
May 15, 2021

DIY – grow your own lilies

Now that we are outside in the garden more often with the nice weather, it’s  nice if the garden looks beautiful. That is of course possible with a nice container of potted lilies, which then quickly give color. But did […]
March 25, 2021

The lily is full of symbolism

Much flower symbolism comes from the Far East, one of the natural habitats of the lily. In China, the lily has even become a highly elevated flower full of happiness. A Chinese proverb says, “If you have two loaves, sell […]
February 15, 2021

Don’t worry … … comfort you with a lily!

No Valentine card in the mail…. And also not a nice package brought from a admirer… .. Then cheer yourself up by buying a beautiful potted lily. The Egyptians used to believe that the scent of lilies had a mood-enhancing […]