Botanical Concepts

05/07/2023

We have retired!
thank you to all our past customers. it was a pleasure to work with you.

12/24/2021

The mad rush to get the gardens planted has come to an end. And now it's time to sit back put my feet up and enjoy our hard work. Oh there will be tweaks here and there as a few flowers struggle. Sometimes it's a little bit too much water to start out, or a windy day might dry the foliage....

The mad rush to get the gardens planted has come to an end. And now it’s time to sit back put my feet up and enjoy our hard work. Oh there will be tweaks here and there as a few flowers strug…

10/05/2021

Sunflowers always remind me of fall. I love the way their flower head follows the course of the sun during the day, always turning towards the light, from east to west. Chrysanthemum are wonderful for bright color, in a wide range of shades to create pockets of bright oranges,yellows, and reds to mimic the fall leaves--to whites, pinks and purples for a softer tone....

Sunflowers always remind me of fall. I love the way their flower head follows the course of the sun during the day, always turning towards the light, from east to west. Chrysanthemum are wonderful …

09/15/2021

Floriography: Exploring the Victorian Meaning of Flowers In my last post we sent a message of doom and dispair, so I thought a more light hearted or inspiring message was do. What will these flowers say to us? Photo by David Dibert on Pexels.com Photo by Elena Yunina on Pexels.com Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com Dandy Lion Possible message;...

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Floriography: Exploring the Victorian Meaning of Flowers In my last post we sent a message of doom and dispair, so I thought a more light hearted or inspiring message was do. What will these flower…

07/23/2021

Floriography: Exploring the Victorian Meaning of Flowers Through out our lives, and our history, we are warned about danger. Our parents warned us about touching a hot stove. Our friends warned us about a cheating partner. Paul Revere warned the settlers that the "British are coming". Nature warns us as well. The rattle snake shakes it tail before it strikes, thunder warns of storms, the ground hog of the possibility of a longer winter....

Floriography: Exploring the Victorian Meaning of Flowers Through out our lives, and our history, we are warned about danger. Our parents warned us about touching a hot stove. Our friends warned us …

06/12/2021

Floriography: Exploring the Victorian Meaning of Flowers Have you seen the movie Alona Holmes? The main character is left a secret message by her mother-using the language of flowers. This was a common practice in the Victorian era. I thought it would be fun to learn a few meanings and try out a message or two. Just another secret from my garden!...

Floriography: Exploring the Victorian Meaning of Flowers Have you seen the movie Alona Holmes? The main character is left a secret message by her mother-using the language of flowers. This was a co…

06/07/2021

05/08/2021

Night Blooming Jasmine I have to admit, this one surprised me! Down here in Florida, Night Blooming Jasmine is a coveted plant. To have it in your garden is like having a wonderful treasure. It's not because it's a beautiful plant, It is large and can overwhelm if not trimmed regularly. You might even overlook it during your daytime walk. It seems to blend in with the other plants in the landscape....

Night Blooming Jasmine I have to admit, this one surprised me! Down here in Florida, Night Blooming Jasmine is a coveted plant. To have it in your garden is like having a wonderful treasure. It& #82…

04/16/2021

Backyard Oasis!

04/11/2021

Hibiscus Hibiscus flowers where I live are as common as the northern dandelion! The large flowers attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Used in the landscape, they can be a tree or a shrub. But they also have health benefits. Something my squirrels seem to know instinctively, because they are constantly eating the flowers! The hibiscus flowers are used in tea, powders and tablets....

Hibiscus Hibiscus flowers where I live are as common as the northern dandelion! The large flowers attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Used in the landscape, they can be a tree or a shrub. B…