Calendula: The Sunny Center
Happy summer solstice! Since we’ve just had the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, I thought it would be appropriate to show appreciation for calendula, a plant that really embodies sunlight. Just by looking at the flowers, it’s easy to calendula’s resemblance to the sun in its warm yellow and orange glow, outwardly radiating petals, and cheerful round blooms.
Lavender: The Decadent Dreamer
I used to be biased against lavender. I think that is probably due to: 1) encountering various “lavender”-scented objects at various points in my childhood that smelled more like some peculiar laundry detergent than an actual plant, and 2) finding long-forgotten bundles of dried lavender in neglected corners, graying and covered in dust.
Dandelion: The Bold Beginner
If you read my last post, it might seem like a bit of a stretch to go from wedding bouquets to dandelions. After all, wedding bouquets are full of some of the most well-loved plants: roses, peonies, dahlias, eucalyptus...and dandelions are probably one of the most despised. But maybe we’re judging these bright little friends a little too harshly.