After a long, cold winter, celebrate the start of spring with these spring flowers coloring pages! These free printables will add a pop of bright color and are perfect for both kids and adults. There’s something so refreshing about seeing spring flowers bursting out of the soil. They remind us of new beginnings and that …
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Although typically associated with a lovely pale shade of purple, lavender flowers come in a variety of colors ranging from pure white to deep blue, with plenty of pink and purple shades in between. Pair these stunning hues with soft gray-green foliage, and you have a beautiful landscaping plant. The delightful spectrum of lavender flower …
As you probably noticed, cilantro bolts easily in hot weather. And rather than fighting it, you probably wondered: are cilantro flowers edible? Of course, once your cilantro plants bloomed, you can expect to get some coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum), which are also great for flavoring certain foods. The entire cilantro plant is edible, including its …
I often wonder if flowers from my gardens are edible, as I’m sure many others do. And to my surprise, many of the blooms from the vegetables, herbs, and flowers are not only OK to eat, but they taste delicious and add a pop of color to our meals. So, today I’ll share a list …
While big, bold flowers can make a statement in your garden, it’s always good to add a few small flowering plants to fill in gaps in your landscape. There are many tiny flowers that you can grow in your garden: they add bright spots of color without large blooms and will attract butterflies, bees, and …
Most of us have had great experiences with butterflies. These delicate, mystical insects capture our attention as they flit from flower to flower, especially in the springtime. But have you ever stopped to wonder: what do butterflies eat? Butterflies need nutrients just like every other living thing, in order to survive. So how do they …
Knowing how to prune hydrangeas is a very important part of keeping these beautiful plants. Hydrangeas are often foundational shrubs found in the garden. Their blooms are large, striking in color, and they can form an attractive feature in front of a home, a walkway, or any other landscape. To get the best flowers out …
I often find that I feel most connected to God when I am outside, completely engrossed in the wonders of creation. Since our passion (gardening) is so closely tied to the earth, I imagine most gardeners have a similar experience. While simply resting or meditating in the garden can be a spiritual practice in itself, …
As gardeners, we know that plants hold immeasurable value, from intrinsic beauty to life-saving medicine. Yet an alarming number of plants have gone extinct, and one in five existing plants is in danger of disappearing as well. More than four thousand of these endangered plants grow in the US, and you can help save them …
With more than 40,000 named roses in existence, learning about the different types of roses can seem a daunting task. This article breaks down rose classification into a simple, neatly organized guide based on the classification scheme of the American Rose Society, the international authority on rose classification. The American Rose Society divides all roses …