My Shasta Daisies are blooming. I didn’t know that they have been around for more than 4,000 years and are part of 12,000 species. The name comes from Old English meaning Day’s Eye. Prolific flowers that bloom during the day and close at night. They are actually two...
In ancient times, having gold peonies was punishable by death in China, only the emperor was allowed to cultivate them. Peonies were thought to protect against the devil and were therefore planted around the front door. They were also used to treat headaches, seizures...
According to an Indian legend, a blanket maker is blessed with a continual blooming blanket of flowers over his grave. Blanket flowers or gaillardia, are native to the plains of the US. Drought tolerant they bloom from April to October in my yard. There are more than...
