Monthly Archives: November 2019

FLOWER FACT: OLEANDER

November 29, 2019

Friday's Flower Fact | Oleander

All parts of an Oleander are highly toxic if ingested. Wear gloves when pruning to avoid contact with sap, which may cause irritation. 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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FLOWER QUOTE: BE THANKFUL

November 25, 2019

Be Thankful

MY TWO CENTS Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough... I think Oprah said it best. Happy Thanksgiving! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Who doesn’t know Oprah Winfrey (b. January 29, 1954) Admittedly, I wasn’t sure what to share about Oprah, as most people know of her and something about her life. This weekend,...

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FLOWER FACT: MEXICAN PETUNIA, PURPLE SHOWERS

November 15, 2019

Mexican Petunia, Purple Showers

Each Mexican Petunia (a.k.a. Purple Showers) bloom lasts for only one day. 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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FLOWER QUOTE: BEGIN WHAT YOU CAN DO

November 11, 2019

Begin what you can do

MY TWO CENTS Begin what you can do, or dream you can do. Boldness has genius, strength, and magic in it… I find it hard to go after what I’m dream about. My “monkey” brain works hard to defeat me. So, I appreciate Goethe pushing me along and encouraging me to begin, as beginning is the most important part to fulfill any dream, and often the hardest part. So stay true to what you are passi...

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ADVENTURES IN THE BLOOMING WORLD OF FLOWERS

November 03, 2019

Canada Lily

I have been on the move once again, which makes me think about the wonderful adventures in the blooming world of flowers. Here are some of my favorite field trips. Most recently was my field trip along CA-92 in Half Moon Bay, California. I was delightfully surprised by the variety of floral places that could be found in this one location… I learn so much going to botanical gardens, bu...

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FLOWER FACT: TEMPLE FIRE BOUGAINVELLIA

November 01, 2019

Temple Fire Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea is also known as Paperflower due to the colorful, papery bracts that form immense color displays, making this plant so infamous. 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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