Flowers

When people think of tulips, it is not uncommon for them to think of Holland. But the name actually originates in Turkey and a literal translation of the term in Turkish means turban.   No matter who named the tulip, the flowers are some of the most recognizable in the world and remain a favorite…

Peonies are my favorite flowering perennial; just one step above roses for cut flowers. They are very easy to grow and once established can tolerate long periods without rain. Additionally, unlike many other flower varieties they are quite disease resistant.   Peonies were one of the first perennials to populate American gardens because of their…

Until recent times, those who loved roses and didn’t own a home of their own often had to settle for books with pictures of roses in them. If they wanted to be around roses to experience the fragrance or the beauty of the blooms in person, they were limited to visiting friends, relatives or nearby…

Growing a rose bush is no doubt fun, and there are many who have tried their hand at it. Of course there are just as many who say that roses are the hardest type of flower to grow, and as such many will stray away from them. Growing miniature roses is even more fun, and…