Don't let any of the crochet lingo or pattern abbreviations panic you, we've got a handy crochet abbreviations glossary to help you out. You'll get the hang of it in no time as once you've learnt how ...

I made a Polyanthus flower and leaf (pattern HERE), and also a very teeny baby flower (pattern HERE, it's included within the Valentine post). Stitch them directly onto the crochet stripes - you don't ...

The crochet version is made using just one simple stitch (a UK double crochet) and although the pattern and construction is very simple, the finished bears are super-cute! They measure approximately ...

The 167th Sanquhar and District Horticultural and Industrial Society Show has been hailed a huge success. Held in Sanquhar ...

Shrub roses have an open and spreading shape, often with arching prickly branches that flower along their length. Flowers are single, semi-double or fully double in a huge number of colours – many ...

If you're looking for quality, however, then the source matters, whether it's an arrangement made from a wide range of blooms or just a simple bouquet of roses. There are many online flower ...

Roses are a garden favourite – there is so much to love about them; the blooms, the scent and the knowledge that there is a rose for pretty much every spot in the garden. To keep the roses in ...

Ingesting any flower could lead to a mild upset stomach, but roses are not considered extremely toxic for cats, according to the ASPCA. The main concern is a rose's thorns. If a cat were to eat ...

Rose essential oil may have possible health benefits, from easing pain to managing anxiety and stress. However, more research is necessary to determine its benefits. Rose oil is derived from the ...