The Willow Tree: An Unexpected Valentine's Day Surprise
For a dramatic gesture, how about a willow tree? Willows were traditionally associated with fertility and reproduction.
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Inspire Valentine's Day Passion With Willows and Roses
by Diane Rixon
Inspire passion in your beloved gardener! Give him/her a living plant this Valentine's Day. When planted and tended with care, it's a gift that keeps on giving, beautifying the landscape for years to come. Here are two Valentine's Day-appropriate suggestions: the willow tree and the rose bush.
View the slideshow above for more information about these two plants!
Looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration? Check out 36 Valentine “Heart” Projects! and Simple, Fresh Valentines Shelf Decor.
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Tags: Green Friendly, Holidays, Rose, Flower, Plant, Red, Valentine's Day
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The ancient Greeks, for example, believed willows increased a woman's chances of becoming pregnant and would lay branches from those trees in the beds of infertile women. (Sounds really uncomfortable!)
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Some Native American tribes also associated willow trees with fertility, laying willow branches in the beds of newly married couples.
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The Rose Bush: A Timeless Expression of Love
Your honey will need no explanation if you get him/her a rose bush for Valentine's Day. Who doesn't recognize the rose as the ultimate symbol of love? Red or pink roses are your best bet. Want to read up? Wikipedia has a wonderful introduction to roses.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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