Flowers

My Great-Grandmother worked well into her 80's at a greenhouse that grew Carnations. Back then, Wheat Ridge, Colorado was the "Carnation Capital" of the United States. Every year, we went to the Carnation Festival. I even got to march in the parade a couple times when I was young. The days of the Carnation Festival are now just distant memory and the massive glass greenhouses in the area are now long gone, but the humble Carnation is still my favorite flower. I'm not alone in my adoration... Read Full Story

The rose is a flower that is almost universally enjoyed for its beauty and fragrance, it is among our favorite flowers. Many different types of flowers have history associated with them, but the history of the rose stands out from the rest with color and meaning. Red is often the rose that people think [...] Read Full Story

Some flowers are edible, but these aren’t.  This post is for the locals, but you can certainly enjoy the pictures.  If you’re nearby it’s a fun find.  Dahlias can be fresh cut from our Costa Mesa neighbor’s backyard from June to September. Just point to the one you want and Mr. or Mrs. Banks will cut it for you.  They’re located at 1589 Riverside Place in Costa Mesa, California 92627 - (949) 642-8107.  The Dahlia prices range from $3.00 - $8.00 each.  If there’s a ‘Dahlias Today’ sign out... Read Full Story

Description This tropical evergreen perennial not only tolerates the low light and dry conditions found in most homes, it actually makes the indoors healthier! A NASA study rated peace lilies among the top ten air cleaning plants for interiors! This lily produces elegant white flowers lasting about six weeks. As the flowers age, they turn from white to pale green. Its glossy lance-shaped leaves lean out as sails from the center of the lily. The pot has a 5 inch diameter, and the plant stands... Read Full Story

Description This tropical evergreen perennial not only tolerates the low light and dry conditions found in most homes, it actually makes the indoors healthier! A NASA study rated peace lilies among the top ten air cleaning plants for interiors! This lily produces elegant white flowers lasting about six weeks. As the flowers age, they turn from white to pale green. Its glossy lance-shaped leaves lean out as sails from the center of the lily. The pot has a 5 inch diameter, and the plant stands... Read Full Story

Description carissa macrocarpa. The Natal Plum is a semi-tropical evergreen, bearing fragrant, star-shaped white flowers and, following pollination, dark red edible plum-shaped fruit. Easy indoor care. Review : By sheila martin THIS IS A LOVELY VERY HEALTHY TREE,ALONG WITH THE HELPFUL PAPER THAT CAME WITH THIS TREE,YOU ARE READY TO START TAKING CARE OF YOUR NEW BONSAI.THANK-YOU FOR THE INFORMATION,THIS IS MY FIRST BONSAI.A FEW WEEKS LATER....THE TREE IS DEAD WITH NO LEAVES,I DID WHAT THE... Read Full Story

Description Famous for its aromatic fragrance, the gardenia is an evergreen shrub with waxy white flowers and deep green leaves. The gardenia ships in bud form and normally blooms into flower within a few short days. This plant arrives nested in an earth-toned bamboo basket to highlight the richness of the leaves and flowers. We specialize in shipping fresh plants, flowers & tomato seedlings all across the country - with replacement or complete money-back guarantee! Ideal for moms... Read Full Story

Description Witness the Hibiscus! A familiar flower perhaps most closely identified with the ever-popular Hawaiian shirt, it is the perfect plant for any sunny spot. The tropical trumpet-like flowers spring up in a magnificent rush towards the sun, and while each bloom only lasts a few days, they are sure to be replaced by countless others throughout the summer. Bucket measures 7" in diameter, and plant stands 15" tall. Customer Reviews : by grannygardener1 "grannygardener1" I'm very... Read Full Story

I'm so grateful to have Sally Vennel as a friend. Her generosity really is overwhelming. She and her husband put me up in their gorgeous home for a week and took me out to all the most beautiful spots around Crested Butte. A wonderful photographer, Sally also let me download any of her photos that I wanted to use as reference for paintings. See more of her recent July Colorado shots on her blog. Thanks a million Sally. I love this shot of an old fir tree stump. Here's a shot of me in a... Read Full Story

Tapeinochilus ananassae - Indonesian Wax Ginger Originally uploaded by BayerNYCThis is the Indonesian flower. it looks good. The red color of this color is wonderful. I like it. Read Full Story