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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

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...
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...