Children’s Book Week 2021: Have You Ever Seen A Flower? by Shawn Harris
Shawn Harris has combined his artistic talents with his writing talents for an amazing debut children’s picture book that celebrates the life and the beauty of a flower.
Read More Children’s Book Review: Little Dandelion Seeds the World by Julia Richardson
Celebrate Spring's arrival by taking a journey across the Earth with dandelion seeds and find how they travel and grow on all seven continents.
Read More Children’s Book Review: Flower Power by Christine Paxmann
A beautifully illustrated book sharing the history and medicinal benefits of certain flowers.
Read More My Mom’s Dream Memorial
My mom is a Master Gardener. She always has been in all of our minds, but she actually took the class to become one. As part of holding the title of Master Gardener, you have to complete a project to benefit your community. Several years ago, after taking the class, mom created a flower…
Read More A Little Monday Inspiration
A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it, it just blooms. Sensei Ogui, Japanese Buddhist Priest We live in a world full of competition. We want our kids to be the superstar in sports. We want our kids to get the best grades. We want to have the best house…
Read More A Little Monday Inspiration – Spring Is Coming….I Promise.
Are you wondering if Spring will ever arrive? Need a reminder that Spring is on its way? This video will remind you of the beauty of spring and the joy that flowers can bring. She turned to the sunlight And shook her yellow head, And whispered to her neighbor: “Winter is dead”. A. A. Milne…
Read More Scenes From Our Week – Week 25, A Cheer Up Gift, Flowers and a Bookshelf
I had gotten the idea on PINTEREST to send someone a “Cheer Up” package with everything being yellow. So, I changed it a bit and sent a “Happy Spring” package to my niece who is in PA School. I found some neat yellow items on sale at ZULILY.com and the rest I got at Target. It…
Read More Flower Pictures
Every year I attend the Como Conservatory Flower Show in Minneapolis with family. This year, the Winter Flower Show was still going on and it was just a glorious as the years before. When you open the door to the sunken garden room, the smell of Stargazer Lilies and all the other beautiful flowers envelopes you…
Read More Book Review: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS By Vanessa Diffenbaugh Published August 23, 2011 Fiction The Victorian language of flowers was used to express emotions: honeysuckle for devotion, azaleas for passion, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it has been more useful in communicating feelings like grief, mistrust and solitude. After a childhood spent in…
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