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...
It never ceases to amaze me of how much I learn from my backyard. Mahonia this beautiful shrub with pointed leaves that resembles holly evolves from yellow flowers to grape like cluster to berries. Birds and bees benefit gather nutrition from it. However, I have just...
Asters are also known as starworts, michaelmas daisies or frost flowers and there are over 600 species. Medicinally they have been used to treat migraines, muscle spasms and lung ailments. In ancient times the flowers were burned to ward evil spirits.