When saying goodbye to a loved one, one of the most meaningful ways to honour their memory is through the choice of funeral flowers. While these blooms may seem like a small detail in the midst of grief, they hold great significance in paying tribute to a life well-lived. Understanding the symbolism, cultural traditions, and …
In Loving Memory: Choosing the Right Funeral Flowers to Honour a Life Read More »
Welcome to the ultimate guide to flower delivery on the Central Coast! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, expressing your love and appreciation, or simply brightening someone’s day, flowers are always a great choice. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about flower delivery services, choosing the right flowers for every occasion, …
Blooms at Your Doorstep: The Ultimate Guide to Flower Delivery on the Central Coast Read More »
There should be a national skunk cabbage day. Skunk cabbage is a wonderful native plant, first to bloom after the witch hazel, the silver maple, and the crocus, as much a symbol of woodland spring as the returning robins. This ancient, lovely and mysterious guardian of the wetlands is a plant about which many lies …
In the Hoyt Street Alley , there are numerous representatives of the conifer clan: arborvitaes, junipers, red cedars, hemlocks, yews (non-native), and white pines. It is only appropriate that the white pine, the Northeast’s dominate pine, also dominates in the alley. It is said that in pre-Columbian times, we had millions of white pines, which were, by …
Great Americans: The Eastern White Pines Of Hoyt Street Alley Read More »
Pink smartweed and white fall asters share the October sun, at the edge of a parking lot, with a yellow butterfly. Native asters make great carefree garden plants for a sunny location where their tall status (3′ or more) can be accommodated. Smartweed (polygonum) on the other hand, is horrible. Smartweed, with the folk name …
