Category: Gardening & Flowers

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

Winter Flowers Anticipatory Sign of Spring

Helleborus orientalis is one of the earliest flowering perennials. It blooms in February or March and is seen as a true early sign of spring. Because it usually blooms during Lent, Helleborus orientalis is called Lenten Rose. Caution the plant name Helleborus is derived from the Greek words helein meaning ‘to injure’ and bora meaning ‘food’, a direct reference… Continue reading Winter Flowers Anticipatory Sign of Spring

Bees & Honey

https://sneakybeebackyardhoney.com “…suit up in protective bee suits…and get up close to look at how honeybees team up to turn nectar to honey…” Once the suit is removed participants can taste a number of different types of honey including wildflower sneaky bee honey. Honey can be purchased online possibly enticing a future in-person bee colony visit.

More ♥️ Day Gifts and Ideas

Uncommon Goods https://www.uncommongoods.com Olive and Cocoa https://www.oliveandcocoa.com Seasonal Socks & Scarves Love Book & Bear And of Course Flowers… UrbanStems https://www.urbanstems.com UrbanStems describes the symbols of the peony flower colors. A peony flower is symbolic of love, honor, happiness, wealth, romance, and beauty. The peony flower is traditionally given on special occasions of goodwill, best… Continue reading More ♥️ Day Gifts and Ideas