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Friday’s Flower Fact: Blue Boy Bachelor’s Button
August 12, 2016
Blue boy bachelor's button flowers were worn in folklore by young men in love. It was a sign that love would not be returned if the flower faded too quickly. 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 HUM OF BEES
August 08, 2016
MY TWO CENTS I couldn't agree more, and without the bees and other pollinators there would be no garden. And yes, when they buzz by me, I still react more than I would like...check out my blog. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Elizabeth Lawrence was an American garden writer and the first woman to graduate from North Carolina State University as a landscape architect. She published her first book in 1942 and...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Snow in Summer
August 05, 2016
This plant, Snow in Summer, can be mowed to 2” after flowering to deadhead and tidy appearance. 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: LIFE IS NOT MEASURED
August 01, 2016
MY TWO CENTS How many breathless moments do you want to have? ABOUT THE AUTHOR I will not be able to expound upon Maya Angelou nearly enough to give her the credit and admiration she deserves. She was an American poet, civil rights activist and memorist. She was a very accomplished author who profoundly touched many people, and still does to this day. From my perspective, and the few times I...
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Prairie Mallow
July 29, 2016
Prairie Mallow has the look of its close relative, hollyhock, but not the dominating height and aggressive self-seeding. 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: We Are All Golden
July 25, 2016
MY TWO CENTS So let's shine! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Allen Ginsberg was a well known poet for which he received many awards, and he was also one of the leaders of the Beat Generation of the 50's. He was involved in non-violent political protests against war and the war on drugs. FEATURED FLOWER Teddy Bear Sun Flower
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Spanish Dagger
July 22, 2016
The Spanish Dagger flowers, fruit, root and stem of yucca are edible. 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 Amen of Nature
July 18, 2016
MY TWO CENTS Amen to that! ABOUT THE AUTHOR I have always know of Oliver Wendell Holmes, but thought he was an author only to find out he was and still is to this day the oldest Supreme Court Judge. He was well known for his short and sweet opinions, and I guess this quote is a testament to that. FEATURED FLOWER Oriental Poppy "Queen Alexandra"
Read MoreFriday’s Flower Fact: Gloriosa Daisy
July 15, 2016
Gloriosa Daisy is a variation of Black-Eyed Susan, a traditional symbol for Justice. 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: Gardens Say
July 11, 2016
MY TWO CENTS I'm doing my best to let my gardens speak to me, and I'm trying to slow down. Amazing how hard it is to slow down though. ABOUT THE AUTHOR I wasn't able to find anything about Zoraida Rivera Morales, but I did find her quote in this very eloquent book: Garden Blessings, by June Cotner. FEATURED FLOWER RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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