by HollyBeth Anderson | Apr 6, 2014 | flower, flowers, Garden, gardening
My newest edition to the backyard might be one of my favorites… African Daisies!
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 30, 2014 | Garden, gardening, home and garden
My redbud trees are another harbinger of spring alongside daffodils and Lenten roses. Indigenous to North America and High in Vitamin C Native Americans ate the flowers, seeds and pods. Medicinally they used the bark for whooping cough, vomiting, fevers and...
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...
