Leap at the chance: floriography and adoring statements

February 29 is a date that balances gender rights, says Fiann Ó Nualláin
Leap at the chance: floriography and adoring statements

"Plants and flowers that are symbolic to engagement and marriage proposals include love token plants that pledge something."
"Plants and flowers that are symbolic to engagement and marriage proposals include love token plants that pledge something."

As we all know, this is a leap year and today’s date proves it: it’s the first February 29 since 2016 and the last one to enjoy or endure until 2024. I like leap years — they remind me that every now and then we need to reset or put things right. Some people have five-year plans, some 10, some don’t have the luxury to get beyond day to day.

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