May 1st is coming and who says May 1st, says lily of the valley. As usual, it is also Labor Day and therefore a holiday, so no excuse, everyone has the right to a little bit of happiness! Especially since the harvest looks good this year. In addition to florists, garden centers and supermarkets, the sale of lily of the valley in the street is also authorized on this spring day.
May 1st: why are lilies of the valley offered on this day? History and origins
On May 1st, a plant is on display everywhere in France: the famous lily of the valley. But why do we offer a sprig of lily of the valley every May 1st? We explain the history and origins of this tradition. [Read more]
You wonder how to sell lily of the valley, do you need a permit? Labor Day is the one and only day of the year when the sale of flowers (lily of the valley only) is authorized for everyone on the public highway. Everybody can therefore improvise himself as a lily of the valley seller, but under certain conditions:
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Want to find lily of the valley by yourself? If you are not far from a forest, why not try your luck by walking through the wooded paths of Île-de-France? It's also a great idea to spend this May 1st with your family discovering the beautiful bells of lily of the valley, so coveted.
Before setting off on your adventure, you should know that the wild picking of lily of the valley is very random. Its blooming depends on the weather, neither too rainy, nor too cold. That said, the weather is looking pretty good for the period and they should appear. However, it is sometimes necessary to go deep into the forest to find these precious sprigs of lily of the valley which often grow in groups. The forest of Rambouillet, in Yvelines and the one of Ferrières, in Seine-et-Marne, are particularly well supplied spots!
A tip to preserve nature, remember to bring a knife to cut the sprigs of lily of the valley cleanly and do not pull out the roots! Don't take everything, remember to leave some for everyone! And for those who are not so keen, it will be quite easy to find lily of the valley everywhere in the streets this May 1st!
May 1st is lily of the valley day! If this flower smells good and we like to have it at home, be careful not to let your pets come in contact with it, because it is toxic for them! [Read more]
May 1st: why are lilies of the valley offered on this day? History and origins
May 1st: beware, lily of the valley is toxic for your pets!
