Friday Flowers: Everlastings

Fresh flowers are available for very reasonable prices at our local markets. In the fall I usually buy straw flowers which come in an assortment of colours. Their botanical name is Helichrysum bracteatum but they are commonly known as strawflowers or everlastings. Native to Australia they grow wild in dry areas with poor quality soil. I should try them in my garden.


Fresh or dried bunches were available last week and I picked out two colourful bouquets for five dollars. I was told to leave them in water for a couple of days until the flowers opened up more, and then to hang them to dry for a week or two. They keep well for many months and are a good way to remember summer gardens.


Our twins celebrate their birthday today and here is a bouquet for their special day. Autumn seasons have flown by since we brought them home from the hospital one late October day. I will miss them but wish them happy years ahead.

Lord, you have been our dwelling place
throughout all generations.

Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Psalm 90:1, 2