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FLOWER QUOTE: NO MATTER HOW CHAOTIC IT IS

January 20, 2020

matter how chaotic

MY TWO CENTS No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers will still spring up in the middle of nowhere… Life often feels chaotic to me. Sheryl Crow’s quote, though, calms my mind and spirit, knowing that moments and lovely flowers will pop up in the least expected ways. It reminds me that there is so much more to life than getting caught up in the chaos of it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sheryl Crow is...

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FLOWER FACT: PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS

January 03, 2020

Pink Rival Amaryllis

If you would like to delay flowering of the Pink Rival Amaryllis for a holiday display, keep budded plant at minimum temperature, away from full light. 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: THE NEW YEAR STANDS BEFORE US

December 30, 2019

Betty Boop Rose

MY TWO CENTS The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written… The new year is a wonderful time for renewal. How fortunate are we to have a restart button to push and begin again. Happy New Year and here’s to a great 2020! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Melody Beattie (1948) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her father left when she was a toddler. As a child, Beattie wa...

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2019 Reflections

December 29, 2019

Temple Fire Bougainvillea

2019 Reflections: What was your 2019 like? What reflections do you have? What were some of your favorite moments this past year? I will say all blooms are my favorite, but for this post I have narrowed it down to my three favorite blogs, quotes and Wednesday’s Flowers for 2019. Each week comes and goes so quickly that it’s nice to reflect on the year. In reflecting specifically with Float...

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FLOWER FACT: PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS

December 13, 2019

Paperwhite Narcissus

Replacing water with 5% alcohol water mix, after roots have established, will stunt growth of leaves and stems but not flowers, so that fully grown Paperwhite Narcissus will not topple over. 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: IT’S NOT ABOUT YOUR PRESENTS

December 09, 2019

it's not about your presents

MY TWO CENTS It’s not about your presents, but it is about your presence. Therein lies the spirit of the holiday season... How quickly I can get caught up in the gift giving and the holiday season and forget to be here and present. It’s an exciting time of the year, but I don’t want to get lost in the hustle and bustle. I want to be in the moment and be present with those I’m celebrating...

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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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