Cindy Pierce
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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
Monthly Archives: November 2015
Sometimes it’s a Nut, but Most Times it’s Not!
This post, although timely as we enter the holiday cooking season, was prompted by a colossal fever blister outbreak I experienced last week. Statistics state 50 – 80% of US citizens have had outbreaks of these blisters caused by one … Continue reading
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Pansies and Ornamental Cabbages
If you reside in a warm temperate climate, such as the southern US, it is prime time to transition your outdoor landscapes and pots to their winter adornment. Among a very few other ornamentals, pansies and cabbages are the perfect … Continue reading
Pink Muhly Grass
We have a couple of nice-looking medium-sized terra-cotta pots situated on either side of our patio. The pots are in front of two columns that provide the “entrance” onto our outside dining area. The pots receive full sun year ‘round … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Interesting Facts/Thoughts, Plants, Seasons
Tagged drought tolerant perennial grass, muhly grass, ornamental grasses, perennial grass, pink grass
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The Language of Flowers
The gifting of plants and flowers to represent love, honor celebrations, and soothe those in mourning has its roots in ancient traditions. In Victorian times, when public display of affection was frowned upon, suitors would send specific messages of their … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient traditions, flower language, flower sending traditions, flower symbolism, flowers for sad and happy occasions, funeral traditions
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