by HollyBeth Anderson | Apr 2, 2014 | flower, flowers, Garden, gardening
It is tulip time in my backyard. Although the Netherlands is the largest producer of tulips, they are actually native to Asia and have been cultivated for over 500 years. A member of lily family there are over 3000 varieties. Once cut and place in a vase they will...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 31, 2014 | flowers, Garden, gardening, pollination
Poppies can be quite controversial to some nationalities depending on the color. Red poppies are worn in remembrance of war, representing the blood that was shed. This was based on a poem about Flanders where the poppies grew quite profusely. White poppies originally...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 25, 2014 | flower, flowers, Garden, gardening
by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 16, 2014 | flower, flowers, Garden, gardening
According to legend, the leaves of shamrock represent hope, faith, love and the fourth for luck. There are approximately 10,000 regular three leaf clovers for each 4 leaf. Shamrocks or clover were used a metaphor by the patron saint of Ireland to represent Father, Son...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 8, 2014 | flower, flowers, Garden, gardening
by HollyBeth Anderson | Mar 8, 2014 | flower, flowers, Garden, gardening
