Garden of Grace Our neighbors recently traveled to China to pick up their new baby. An extensive and exhausting adoption process culminated in a family journey across the world to a faraway orphanage. There, they were united with the 2-year-old girl waiting to...
A native wildflower to North America, there is around 70 species of columbine. Medicinally the petals have been used as an astringent and to sooth sore throats, however, the roots and seeds are poisonous. Symbolism of the flower ranges from foolishness to Aphrodite,...
Patience is not my virture, however, I waited 3 years for this beauty to bloom and it was worth it. Stunning! Tree peonies have been growing in China for over 1300 years to a height of 5 – 10 feet. The flower is about 12 inches and imparts a delicious...
My yellow jasmine is starting to bloom in my backyard! The name of this vine varies from Carolina jessamine, yellow jessamine, trumpet vine, evening trumpet flower etc. etc. Basically all one should know is that it is native to South Carolina and their state flower....
