by Milke Way Farms | What Else We Grow
From the Greek, kelos meaning burned, the inevitably vibrant Celosia flower symbolizes immortality, warmth, affection, humor and friendship. Historically used for medicinal purposes, the Celosia is an edible plant that tastes much like spinach although today it is...
by Milke Way Farms | What Else We Grow
In ancient times the gladiolus was called xiphium from the Greek word xiphos, both of which mean sword, so it’s no wonder the glad is sometimes called the “sword lily”. Gladiolus makes for a beautiful addition to your flower arrangement, with its...
by Milke Way Farms | What's in Bloom
The meaning for lilies in traditional flower language ranges as far as their colors, but most often these beautiful blooms represent purity and fertility. The name comes from the Old English lilie, and before that, from Latin lilium and from Greek leirion....
by Milke Way Farms | What Else We Grow
Sister to the sunflower and daisy and the symbol for endurance, Zinnia endures our long hot, humid North Carolina summers at Lillington’s Milke Way Farms as we celebrate Zinnia’s ultimate message of goodness, remembrance and lasting friendship. These...
by Milke Way Farms | What's in Bloom
Symbolizing pure thought, adoration and dedicated love, nothing says summertime and sunshine like a mesmerizing sunflower bunch, and nothing adorns a fresh cut floral arrangement like a their truly enchanting display of sunshine! Our lilies and sunflower bouquets are...