Tag: plants
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Spring is Near!
Spring is around the cornerPretty soonThe glistening snowWill be replaceWith blooming flowers The trees will loseTheir darknessAnd come aliveAgain withNew misty green leavesAnd birds singingAlong with the wind The chilly, frosty airWill turn to a sweet, warm breezeAnd we can say goodbye to theHeavy coats, boots, and mittens Let our hair blow in the wind,Wear ... -
Reasons to Garden
I firmly believe that everyone should have a few houseplants or a small garden. There are a lot of reasons why it is a good idea, but here are my top five: It’s good exercise. When I’m weeding, planting, or watering, I’m constantly moving. I think I do around 100 squats in just an hour ... -
Dandelions, An Herb With Its Own Day: National Dandelions Day
The days are getting longer and warmer. Your lawn is turning green and your grass is reaching for the sky. No sooner than in a blink of an eye, you see weeds popping up everywhere. In your garden, your lawn and in between the cracks of your sidewalk and driveway. Weeds are plants that grow ... -
History And Recipes For National Chocolate Cake Day
Chocolate, once the ‘Food of the Gods,’ is now for mortals. Yes, here I am with another holiday for you all to sink your teeth into. Last year, I wrote about National Brownies Day. Now, I am writing about one of our favorite confectionaries, chocolate. Yes, chocolate. But, in what form? How does chocolate cake ...