Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota) also known as Wild Carrot. It is often thought of as an invasive weed instead of a wild flower since it can spread it’s seeds easily in the wind. It multiplies quickly -often displacing other desirable wildfowers. There are different stories of where the flower got it’s name. The most well known [...]
Daffodil yellow. Yellow makes me think sunshine, and sunshine makes me think of spring. Spring makes us all very happy. ~ All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my [...]
When we look at flowers, we see their colors and shape and enjoy their beauty. We are also taken with their fragrance. They are pretty to look at and nice to have around. But if we look closer, they are more than just a pretty face. We would like to think that they are here purely for [...]
Alstroemeria, also known as the Peruvian Lily, are great cut flowers. They are a florist’s favorite because they often last as long as two weeks in a vase. They have no fragrance but are brightly colored and tropical looking. They are easy to grow in the garden but until now they were not hardy here. [...]
