Saturday Children Book and Crafts :

Saturday Children  Book and Crafts :

Today the kids and I are cleaning flower beds and replanning flowers in the flower beds in front of the Library..... From the aster to the zinnia, Mrs. Peanuckle introduces very young children to 26 types of flowers from across the globe. For each one, she offers a single defining characteristic, some of them very [...]

In the Garden : Happy Birthday Dad

In the Garden : Happy Birthday Dad

Today would have been my Dad's birthday, he was a wonderful Husband and Father. A man that loved God, Family and his Garden. Family Memory Garden: My Dad started this small garden under the Redbird trees. Since moving into the house we have added a bench and more flower bulbs March flower: Daffodils : My [...]

6/9 FOTD : Magnolia

6/9  FOTD : Magnolia

Magnolia tree and its flowers are the scent of the South. Louisiana and Mississippi, both choose the Magnolia as the sate flower. What does magnolia smell like? Magnolia has a sweet floral fragrance that's lightly fruity, with some comparing the scent to that of Champagne. Its fresh yet relaxing aroma makes it incredibly popular in aromatherapy. [...]

DIY Beauty : Jasmine flowers

DIY Beauty : Jasmine flowers

Good Morning ! It's Sunshine here and my Jasmine plant is blooming . So it's time to pick some flowers and have some fun: Jasmine is inhaled to improve mood, reduce stress, and reduce food cravings. In foods, jasmine is used to flavor beverages, frozen dairy desserts, candy, baked goods, gelatins, and puddings. In manufacturing, jasmine [...]

Book Review: The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History

Book Review: The Complete Language of Flowers: A Definitive and Illustrated History

The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive encyclopedia providing the meanings, powers, facts, and folklore for over 1,001 flower species. Now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference. Along with a beautiful visual depiction, each entry provides the flower’s scientific and common names, characteristics, and historic meanings and powers from mythology, medieval legends, folklore, and flower poetry. For centuries, [...]

Melville,La Garden Tour

Melville,La Garden Tour

Our local Garden Club puts on an Annual Azuela Walking Tour. So today let's walk around Melville , La and check out the flowers this Spring. And end with an Open house and Garden Tea . Stops along the Way : From about early March through late May, azaleas abound in colorful flowers. Here are just [...]