flowers

Roses Are Red Violets Are Blue I Will Post This And You Will Read It Too

December 3, 2015 — 8 Comments

rose petals

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Day 337 / 365

Why couldn’t the flower ride its bike?

It lost its petals.

Interesting Fact: The rose hip, usually from R. canina, is used as a minor source of Vitamin C. The fruits of many species have significant levels of vitamins and have been used as a food supplement. Many roses have been used in herbal and folk medicines. Rosa chinensis has long been used in Chinese traditional medicine. This and other species have been used for stomach problems, and are being investigated for controlling cancer growth. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose#Medicine )

There Are Always Flowers For Those Who Want To See Them

September 21, 2015 — 6 Comments

campanula

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Campanula

Day 264 / 365

Why couldn’t the flower ride its bike?

It lost its petals.

Interesting Fact: Campanula /kæmˈpæn.juːlə/[4] is one of several genera in the family Campanulaceae with the common name bellflower. It takes both its common and its scientific name from its bell-shaped flowers—campanula is Latin for “little bell”. The genus includes over 500 species and several subspecies, distributed across the temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest diversity in the Mediterranean region east to the Caucasus.[5] The range also extends into mountains in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. The species include annual, biennial and perennial plants, and vary in habit from dwarf arctic and alpine species under 5 cm high, to large temperate grassland and woodland species growing to 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) tall. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanula )

 

You Can’t See Me I’m A Flower!

September 1, 2015 — 12 Comments

The American Goldfinch

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The American Goldfinch

Day 244 / 365

Why did the little bird get in trouble at school?

He got caught peeping on a test.

Interesting Fact: The American Goldfinch changes from winter plumage to breeding plumage by a complete molt of its body feathers. It is the only member of its family to have this second molt in the spring; all the other species have just one molt each year in the fall. ( http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/91/_/American_Goldfinch.aspx )

I Choose To Shine!

August 24, 2015 — 14 Comments

Sunflowers

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Sunflowers

Day 236 / 365

Roses are red, violets are blue. sunflowers are yellow, i bet you were expecting something romantic but no this is just gardening facts.

Interesting Fact: The sunflower is native to the America’s and was used extensively by Native American Indians for food, as oil, in bread, medical ointments, dyes and body paints. ( http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/plants/sunflowers.html )

 

Buzzing Around!

July 31, 2015 — 16 Comments

Bumblebee

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Bumblebee

Day 212 / 365

Who is the bees favorite singer?

Sting!

Interesting Fact: Bumblebees produce buzzing sound as a result of vibration of muscles used for flying. These muscles increase temperature of the body and facilitate gathering of pollen. ( http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/bumblebee_facts/582/ )

 

Every Flower Must Grow Through Dirt.

July 30, 2015 — 16 Comments

Light Pink Gladiolas

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Light Pink Gladiolus

Day 211 / 365

What did the old flower say to the younger flower?

What’s up, bud?

Interesting Fact: The British and Mediterranean gladiolus plants were often used for medicinal purposes. For example, the English used the plant’s corms (stem base) as a bandage and to extract thorns or splinters. The corms were also powdered and mixed with goat’s milk to soothe symptoms of colic. Parts of the gladiolus, however, are poisonous if eaten, and certain species cause irritation or allergic reaction when handled. Today we primarily use the gladiolus as a decorative flower in gardens and bouquets. ( http://www.nanzandkraft.com/blog/5-fun-facts-gladiolus-augusts-official-flower/ )

When Life Is Sweet Say Thank You And Celebrate

July 9, 2015 — 20 Comments

Lilium

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Day 190 / 365

What did the bee say to the flower?

Hello, honey!

Interesting Fact: Lilies can be used for more than just room decor or a gift for a loved one. The oil extracted from lilies actually has been found to have healing and softening properties. The oil has been known to work well for cracked and dry skin. ( http://www.freytagsflorist.com/blog/3-fun-facts-about-lilies/ )

Rise Above!

June 17, 2015 — 14 Comments

Water Lily

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Water Lilies

Day 168 / 365

What do you call a girl with a frog on her head?
Lily!

Interesting Fact:  The water lily is a big balanced plant that floats above the water. Usually the lily has white female flowers and also pink male flowers. The flowers are the size of soccer balls.  The plants come from seeds that come from water that rises 10 cm. a day. Soon it will produce 5-10 leaves a month. The large  lilies provide food for fish and wildlife.  ( http://interestingfacts.blog.com/2010/07/14/beautiful-water-lily/ )

April Showers Bring May Flowers, But In The Month Of May I Bring The Flowers Home…

May 4, 2015 — 7 Comments

peonies

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Day 124 / 365

People used to believe that peonies protected them from demons.  And what protects the demons from peonies?     🙂

Interesting Fact: Peonies are available in every color but blue. ( http://www.birdsandblooms.com/blog/flower-garden-little-known-facts-peonies/ )

Happy International Women’s Day!

March 8, 2015 — 14 Comments

Pink flowers

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Gerbera

Day 67 / 365

All women deserve flowers on this day.

Interesting Fact:   International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, International Women’s Day is a national holiday. ( http://www.internationalwomensday.com/ )