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Rachel Bull

Petals & Roots: Why I’m Skipping Roses This Valentine’s Day – and What I’m Using In My Bouquets Instead

Hands holding a pink, green and purple hand-tied bouquet.

One of my pet peeves about Valentine's Day (and there are a few) is the ubiquity of red roses that flood store fronts and grocery stores. Roses are not naturally in season at this time of year, but there are many beautiful flowers that are, and I want to show you how to put them together to create a more seasonal hand-tied bouquet.

Roses are the traditional romantic gesture on Valentine's Day, and they will always carry elegance and charm. What's even more romantic, in my opinion, is thinking about what's growing in our backyards right now, such as daffodils and snowdrops, and gather a lovely posy of these to show our love for someone.

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