Monthly Archives: November 2016
flower quote: THE HOLIDAY SEASON
November 28, 2016
MY TWO CENTS In the craziness of the holiday season, that I do love in its own way, I know I will need to remember to step back and slow down to both share and take in the joy of this holiday season. A reminder that there is so much more to this time of year than looking for the best deal and buying presents. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Terri Marshall is a freelance writer and editor based in New York C...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Pot Marigold
November 23, 2016
Pot Marigold, Calendula, petals are edible and are often used as a colorful addition to salads, as well as in beauty products. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read Moreflower quote: THANKSGIVING DAY IS A GOOD DAY
November 21, 2016
MY TWO CENTS Taking the time to slow down and give thanks during Thanksgiving day and the holiday season seems like an easy thing to do, but we all seem to be rushing in so many directions that I hope we still find the time. I know I have so much to be thankful for. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Grant is an acclaimed singer, artist and musician both in pop music and contemporary Christian music. She h...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Sunset Pink Freesia
November 18, 2016
Freesias, including the Sunset Pink Freesia are “zygomorphic” - their flowers only grow along one side of the stem. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFlower Quote: The Flower That Blooms
November 14, 2016
MY TWO CENTS Any time I come across a flower that blooms in the cracks of cement, or like this Crocus Pickwick I photographed along the side of the road in the bramble, I'm in awe of their strength and fortitude. I find them very inspiring, to bloom in any situation. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mulan is an animated action-drama character in a Walt Disney movie. He father is very ill and she is afraid h...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Black-Eyed Susan
November 11, 2016
John Gay, a famous Old English poet, wrote a poem called Black-Eyed Susan, which many believe is the source of this plant’s name. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
Read MoreFlower Quote: Gratitude is the Fairest
November 07, 2016
MY TWO CENTS With Thanksgiving coming, I have been trying to focus on gratitude. I would like to say it comes easily, but it doesn't always, though it should as I have so much to be grateful for. A continued work in progress. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Henry Ward Beecher lived from 1813-1887 and was Congregational minister, editor, author, speaker and supporter of the abolition of slavery. FEATURED...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Desert Rose
November 04, 2016
“Obesum” from the botanical name for Desert Rose means fat or succulent, referring to the broad, swollen caudex, characteristic of this plant. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world.
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