February Flowers: Violet, Primrose & Iris

February Flowers: Violet, Primrose & Iris

Did you know that each month of the year has its own specific flower, or oftentimes more than one? Follow along as we do a series on these ‘birth month flowers’ and you’ll be sure to learn something new and exciting! In February, the traditional...
January Flowers: Carnations & Snowdrops

January Flowers: Carnations & Snowdrops

Did you know that each month of the year has its own specific flower, or oftentimes more than one? Follow along as we do a series on these ‘birth month flowers’ and you’ll be sure to learn something new and exciting! January’s flowers are the...
Christmas Keepsakes And Centerpieces: 4 Festive Ideas

Christmas Keepsakes And Centerpieces: 4 Festive Ideas

Christmas is an amazing time of year.  And as such, it’s also a time that rewards us when we invest some time, energy, and thoughtfulness into it.  In other words—you definitely don’t want to just wing it when it comes to holiday decorations.  And this most definitely...
5 Thanksgiving Centerpieces For A Memorable Holiday

5 Thanksgiving Centerpieces For A Memorable Holiday

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, there are some important things to think about as you plan your family festivities.  There are probably a few different dinners to plan.  There’s also the company to arrange, and there will be activities to put in order.  And...
Fall Weddings – Mums, Pumpkins, and More

Fall Weddings – Mums, Pumpkins, and More

Fall weddings are truly magical.  Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons here in the Ozarks, mostly because our ‘fall season’ tends to literally be ‘textbook amazing.’  With all of the different types of trees that grow natively in this area, how beautiful those...
How To Decorate For Labor Day And The End Of Summer

How To Decorate For Labor Day And The End Of Summer

Ah, it’s that time of the year again.  Labor Day is upon us, and it’s already the end of summer!  It won’t be long until the leaves are changing. Soon, the air will cool, everyone will be pulling out their sweaters, and you’ll start to see the telltale signs of fall...
Finding Fresh Cut Local Flowers – A Missouri Guide

Finding Fresh Cut Local Flowers – A Missouri Guide

Nowadays, with the convenience of modern commerce, technology, and transportation, it’s possible to enjoy fresh flowers from all over the country (or even from all over the world) at various different times throughout the year. For example—at virtually any time...
Bees and Pollination – Why Our Plants Need Them

Bees and Pollination – Why Our Plants Need Them

We all know that bees play an important role in the natural plant ecosystem.  We also know that they’re responsible for pollinating plants, creating delicious honey, and keeping us company while we tend our gardens in the summer.  With that being said, it’s also...
Planting Annuals – Tips For An Amazing Flower Bed

Planting Annuals – Tips For An Amazing Flower Bed

Annuals provide a relatively fast, easy, and user-friendly way to add plenty of floral color to your gardening space. But before we jump into the basics of how to grow them, let’s first define the term.  Annuals are technically plants whose entire life cycles span one...