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A most famous flower hailing from Europe that is often used to represent a budding spring, Daffodils have been a staple decorative flower. With little to no healing properties, it is somewhat surprising that this trumpet shaped bulb broke through the scene, but it's strength of will during cold seasons had made it a symbol of hope and prosperity. Join us today as we discuss the daffodil.Traveling around most of the European and even some of the Asian and African continents, the da...

When you think of garden plants, one of the first plants that probably comes to mind is the Garden Pansy, a three toned flower that often adorns outdoor landscaping spaces and Lowes stores. And you'd be right to think that, because this flower has been bred for years as a beautiful addition to many home gardens and the subject of many myths. Come listen to us talk today about the Pansy.Pansies have been a part of European conciousness for a long time. Going all the way back ...

Allium is one of the more under rated garden flowers. Great for yards with lots of grass and greenery, Allium can add a pop of color into any garden. It's related to a plant that I personally love, Garlic! Come join us today as we discuss Allium.Allium is a super cute flower that often gets pushed to the side in favor of more typical plants. All different and sizes and colors, this plant produces a round ball of flowers at the top of a long stalk that can make a great ...

Dahlias are often revered for their great beauty. With their tall stocks and shockingly beautiful flowers, they are well known for being a very popular wedding and garden flower. Finding their exact history proves to be a little bit more of a challenge.Initially hailing from Central America, the Dahlia was a popular flower for native populations of the area for many years. Although it is difficult to decern it's exact origins, as the flower was not called Dahlias by native C...

Most people know about the Sea Anemone (how could you not if you've watched Finding Nemo), but they've gotten their name from the beautiful terrestrial Anemone. Also known as the WindFlower, this is a flower that can open and close it's "petals". Join us as we take a look at the beautiful bright anemone!Anemones are known for their varied and amazing color variety. Used in gardens and sold in florist shops, it's well known across the world for it's delicate beauty. It'...

Welcome to our latest season of PlantStories, Garden Flowers! In an effort to reconnect with Spring, we're looking at some of the world's most famous garden flowers and what they mean to us. Up first is the Rose. The most classic of all flowers, it's been with us longer than most people can remember and has stood the test of time when it comes to representing flowers everywhere.So just how old is the rose? We think you'd be suprised. It's roots go straight back t...

You might think that you know everything about wine. But if our alcohol season has taught me anything, it's that nothing is like I remember it. Made from a plant who's beginnings are much older than you might imagine, wine is a beverage we've been indulging in for thousands of years. Join us this week as we talk about wine in our season finale!Wine is well known for it's associating with beautiful grape vines and the French. But did you know that we can trace grapes ba...

Maybe you've had some of that strong sake at your local Japanese restaurant. Maybe you weren't a huge fan. But like many other alcohols we've covered, there's so much more to sake than that. It's been around for almost as long as rice and has a pretty intriuiging path to creation. Come have a drink with us as we talk about sake.Sake is primarily made from rice, which is one of the most prevelant plant based foods on the planet. Like how the people of Asia were ab...

Ah, vodka. Clearly the most malable and, I might argue, widely used distilled liquor. Born in Eastern Europe, it has spread the world to become one of the most desirable drinks around. But really, at what cost? Join us today as we figure out just what vodka's been doing in it's international travels.Vodka is world renouned for it's ability to make a fabulous cocktail, be made cheaply and inexpensively, and most importantly it's ability to be made by potatoes. For...

Gin is an especially botanical beverage, it's major selling point boasting the use of Juniper to make for a tasty beverage. So where did it come from, and how did the famous Gin and Tonic come about? Join us today as we talk about Gin, a European beverage infused with the taste of a strange conifer.Juniper berries aren't really berries. Shocking I know. So what are they, and why do we use them in a beverage? Well their history makes them not as suprising a choice...