Flowers are powerful symbols of emotion. They also remind us of important moments in our history. Did you know that the daisy became a sign of resistance in the Netherlands during the Second World War? Make remembrance more than something you feel, make it something you do. Explore the power of remembrance flowers. You can even plant your own garden of remembrance!
Build a remembrance garden
Idea board
Virtual or real, at a local park or in your own backyard…let your imagination guide you.
Flower symbolism
Many flowers are closely associated with remembrance.
Commemorative funding programs
Funding to organizations undertaking remembrance initiatives.
Classroom resources
Forget-me-not
Learn how little blue flowers help the people of Newfoundland and Labrador remember.
Tulips: Flowers of friendship
Explore why tulips help us remember Canadian service and sacrifice during the Liberation of the Netherlands.
Flowers honour freedom
Hear about the special way two sisters honoured Canadians who served during the Italian Campaign.
Green thumbs for remembrance
Check out an entire issue of our popular newspaper for kids dedicated to remembrance flower power!
Colouring and activity sheets
Print resources featuring remembrance flowers, memorials, medals and more.
Order free poppy seeds
Free poppy seeds, printed materials and more. Available all year.