Paperwhite Narcissus will grow happily and bloom with nothing more than water and stones or beach glass. To “plant” your bulbs in any drainage free container, begin by carefully placing a layer of stones or glass to a depth of about 2 inches for a small container/vase or about 4 inches in a larger container/vase. Next place […]
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Sep
Sep
What’s in a Name: Aster is both the genus and one of the common names of a most popular flower that ranges from daisy-like to star-like in form. The word Aster originates from the Latin for Star. Other names include Michaelma’s Daisy, Star Wort and Herb of Venus. History: A popular tale is that Asters […]
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Jul
Jul
What’s in a Name: The key for legend says the flower bloomed where the blood of Ajax was spilled in the battle of Troy. History: Larkspur has a rich history of use as both medicine and poison. It is also often found in folklore as valued plant for use in magic as well as for […]
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Jun
Jun
What’s in a Name: some say the genus name of Rosa is derived from the Celtic rhos or rhod (meaning red) others from a Roman beauty named Rhodanthe History: The most popular story of the rose’s origin centers around a beautiful Roman woman named Rhodanthe, who traveled to the Temple of Diana, seeking refuge from […]
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May
May
What’s in a Name: Christians associated Lily of The Valley with the tears of Mary in the valley of the cross, as valley. Other common names include Mary’s Tears, May Lily and May Bells. History: Pre-Christians associated the bell-like blooms with their Goddess of spring –Ostara.Office 2011 for MAC Clé In France sprigs of the […]
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