Category: Gardening & Flowers

Tough Cool Weather Flowers…

Pansies are a classic cool weather flower, used in most places as an annual. The name “pansy” is derived from the French word pensée, “thought”, and was imported into Late Middle English as a name of Viola in the mid-15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance. Wikipedia

Holiday Traditions…

ERepublik December 13th there is a Croatian tradition for families to plant wheat seeds in a bowl and place it under the Christmas tree as a symbol of new life, fertility, and renewal. As the wheat grows in height it will determine the prosperity of the new year. DT Linkedin.com

Blooms in Winter

Narcissus papyraceus  Name originates from papyrus and aceus; meaning paper-like is commonly known as paperwhite, This perennial bulbous plant is native to the Mediterranean. The white flowers bloom in bunches and is frequently grown as a house plant, often forced to flower during December.

Vest-Pocket Gardens/Parks

Vest-Pocket Garden/Park is a small area usually less than 3 acres providing open space experience of respite from the city. The Cultural Landscape Foundation Reverand Linnette Williamsom Harlem Garden New York City Reverand .Linnette C. Williamson Memorial Park, built in 1965 as the very first vest-pocket park in Harlem, New York. Linnette Williamson (1923-1990) was… Continue reading Vest-Pocket Gardens/Parks

Greenery Day – Japan

Dreamstime History Greenery Day or Mdori no Hi was founded in Japan 1989 and has been held annually. Midori means “Green Day” a day to celebrate nature and its blessings was established to recognize Emperor Showa (or Emperor Hirohito 1926 – 1989). The Emporer’s name Showa means bright/shining place. Celebrating Greenery Day Greenery Day encourages… Continue reading Greenery Day – Japan