06/01/2023
Moon flowers bloom only at night, close during the day. They have large 4- to 6-inch fragrant, white or pink flowers on vines. The moon flower opens in the evening and lasts all night, remaining open until it touches the morning sun.
04/01/2023
Roses are closely related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds. Rose hips (the fruit-berry structure of the rose) of some rose varieties are one of the richest sources of vitamin C.
They are used to make jams, jellies, and tea. In ancient Egypt, roses were considered sacred flowers. The ancient Egyptians used them at funerals to form a beautiful wreath on the tombstone. The rose flower was also used to serve the Goddess Isis in sacred ritual.
02/01/2023
Roses are closely related to apples, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, pears and almonds. Rose hips (the fruit-berry structure of the rose) of some rose varieties are one of the richest sources of vitamin C.
They are used to make jams, jellies, and tea. In ancient Egypt, roses were considered sacred flowers. The ancient Egyptians used them at funerals to form a beautiful wreath on the tombstone. The rose flower was also used to serve the Goddess Isis in sacred ritual.
02/01/2023
In the 17th century in Holland, tulip bulbs were more valuable than gold! The flower symbolized immortality, life and love. In the 1630s, tulips became wildly popular in Western Europe, sparking the so-called "Tulip Mania," and tulips became so expensive that they could be considered a form of currency. The shelf life of tulips is very short - from 3 to 7 days. ]