Flower Glossary

When you were a child, did you sit in the yard with your friends or siblings and stick dandelions under your chin? If your chin glowed yellow, it meant you liked someone. Or… that you really liked ... View Post

Dogwoods are highly popular deciduous trees due to their showing colors. Paired with their average height of 20 feet, dogwoods are an impressive feature in any garden. That is to say, they are not ... View Post

The snapdragon flower is in gardens everywhere, admired for its colorful and cheery blooms. Throughout spring and fall, they grow profusely. Their tall stalks light up gardens in vibrant color until ... View Post

Something is stirring in the air: a rotten smell. It’s the pungent scent of death. But this odor isn’t coming from roadkill. It comes from the most unlikely source – a flower. The corpse flower, to be ... View Post

The anemone flower is the darling of the garden. Vivid, wild flowers blowing in the wind and scenting the air. You just can’t get enough of them. Luckily, there are more than 200 varieties ... View Post

Rhododendrons are one of the most vivacious plants you can put in your garden. The name rhododendron is a mix of greek words. Rodon means rose. Dendron means tree. Together, the literal translation of ... View Post

If you enjoyed our post featuring the top 5 types of daisies, along with growing tips, you'll love our list of 27 different types of daisies. From popular and colorful gerbera daisies to yarrow, ... View Post

Daisies carry the essence of innocence and purity. They can also symbolize fidelity, fertility, and sensuality. This is a far cry from the plant's origins. Its first known uses were as ... View Post

Lotus flowers are one of the most prominent tokens in Eastern cultures. In Hinduism and Buddhism, they're considered the most sacred flower. Hieroglyphics from Ancient Egypt show this delicate flower ... View Post

Chrysanthemums are a part of the history of the world, appearing as far back as the 15th century in China. There, legends tell of the plant’s use as a headache remedy. It was also an addition to ... View Post

Peonies are a wonderful flower to place in any garden. Their 6,500 cultivars are almost always some shade of pink. And they’re incredibly easy to grow and maintain. Peonies may even outlive you! Some ... View Post

We’ve used flowers for centuries to create oils, teas, medicines, cakes, and treats. While this hasn’t been as common in modern western culture, we are seeing a resurgence of edible flowers. ... View Post

Sunflowers hold a prominent place in fields and gardens across the world, as they have for centuries. In fact, archeologists have found traces of the plants at sites dated around 3,000 B.C. Why have ... View Post

Perennials are flowers that can live for two years and bloom year after year, completely on their own. While this makes for easier gardening, there are so many varieties that it can be hard to decide ... View Post

Medicinal plants and herbs have been a part of human healing across all cultures since the beginning of our time. The Sumerians referenced 250 different medicinal herbs and 12 recipes in their tabs. A ... View Post

When the family gets together for Thanksgiving (or for any reason), the table is almost always the center of the holiday celebrations. It’s the place where the family comes together to fill their ... View Post

You may know that different states have their own flower, but did you know that many countries also have a designated national flower? We have all the details for you here along with pictures and a ... View Post

Here's our list of top 10 flower delivery websites - perfect for every occasion from Mother's Day to sending Thanksgiving centerpieces or Christmas bouquets. If you're ready to order, you may want ... View Post

Wildflowers are generally found growing in the wild, as opposed to being planted somewhere intentionally.  However, there are some that can be planted in your garden through the use of seed ... View Post

While some of our homes and gardens may have plenty of sunlight, there are times that you want to find a plant that is perfectly capable of growing in the shade. We've  compiled a list of 12 ... View Post

Flowers come in all different types of shades, but we happen to love seeing a lot of the colorful flowers as we walk around the neighborhood.  Here's a list of 75 awesome and vibrant colorful ... View Post

Depending on your region, different plants will flourish or struggle. If you’re in Wyoming, for example, you’re going to have a hard time getting fruit trees “started”. Once certain plants have ... View Post

We've compiled a list of 25 awesome annual flowers, ranging in colors from pink to purple and yellow.   From unique African Daisies to cheery sunflowers, you're sure to find one that you ... View Post

Find the official flower for your state, or figure out the flower for a gift recipient in another place.  Our guide features big beautiful photos and descriptions of each state flower.  ... View Post

Birthdays are a popular time to send flowers, but sometimes you need an idea for something to write in a card or to post on their facebook page!  We've compiled a list of 175 birthday quotes ... View Post