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If I Can’t Grow My Birth Flowers, I’ll Stitch Them

February 25, 2026 by Cindi Kolf
African violet on a wood table. The violet has purple flowers. The words "My February Birth Flower" are on the image.

love African violets. And I keep disappointing myself with them. As a February baby, I’ve always paid attention to my birth flower — but maybe if I can’t grow them, I can stitch them instead.

Categories Birth Month Flower Tags African violets, cross stitch, February birth flower, floriography, intentional living, violets Leave a comment

January Birth Flowers: Carnation and Snowdrop – Symbols of Hope and New Beginnings

January 31, 2026 by Cindi Kolf
a rose/yellow background with the words January birth flowers with two pictures in a circle - one of carnations and one of snowdrops.

Last year, I started a series on monthly birth flowers. I’ve decided to revive this topic because I find floriography absolutely fascinating! January’s birth flowers are Carnation and Snowdrop – both beautiful, meaningful, and perfect for crafting.

Categories Birth Month Flower Tags birth flowers, Carnation, Crafts, cross stitch, floriography, Garden, January, Snowdrop

The Language of Flowers: March Birth Month Flowers

March 19, 2025 by Cindi Kolf
a bouquet of bright yellow daffodils

March’s birth flowers, daffodils and jonquils, symbolize renewal, hope, and affection. Discover their meanings, history, and growing tips for your garden.

Categories Birth Month Flower Tags daffodils, floriography, flower meanings, flower symbolism, garden tips, growing daffodils, growing jonquils, jonquils, March birth flowers, seasonal flowers, spring gardening, St. David’s Day

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