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...
The Important History of Boutonnieres & Corsages

The Important History of Boutonnieres & Corsages

Boutonnieres and corsages are important additions to formal outfits. They’re used for weddings, but they’re also used for prom and other formal events.  A boutonniere is technically a floral decoration, typically crafted in the style of a single flower or bud, that’s...
Let’s Talk About Shamrocks

Let’s Talk About Shamrocks

With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, there’s going to be a lot of discussion and excitement about how people are going to spend the holiday.  For some people, Saint Patty’s Day is all about wearing green.  For others, it may be all about that traditional corned beef...
Bright Flowers Can Chase the Winter Blues Away

Bright Flowers Can Chase the Winter Blues Away

A lot of people ‘feel down’ in the winter.  As it turns out, the winter blues are a real thing.  This can be especially true in Missouri, where the weather can cycle quickly between warm and sunny—and rainy, icy, drizzly, miserable cold and grey.  In fact, there’s...

Random Christmas Propaganda

Chances are knowing the following information is never going to be a life-changer, but who knows, one day, you might be tied for the lead in a trivia contest and the next category is “Random Christmas Propaganda”.  And Boom! Knowing this stuff would be the ticket that...