The Tradition of Flowering the Cross at Easter

Image Credit:Wikipedia “Flowering the cross is a Western Christian tradition practiced at the arrival of Easter, in which worshippers place flowers on the bare wooden cross that was used in the Good Friday liturgy, in order to symbolize “the new life that emerges from Jesus’s death on Good Friday”.[1][2][3] The result is a flowered cross that is set near the chancel for Eastertide.[4][5] History “The Christian custom…

Raised Garden Beds for Earlier Planting

Another week remains in March, but it seems like summer outside in my North Mississippi Garden. Tradition tells me that regardless of the temperature, I should postpone planting my garden for at least 3 more weeks, but since I plant in raised beds, common sense tells me that this year I can forego the limitations…

Roses in My Garden 2025

Ballerina Image Credit: Heirloom Roses Date Introduced: 1937 Type: Hybrid Musk Color: Pink/white eye Fragrance: Lightly Fragrant Size: 4′ x 3′ Rebloom: Continual Blooming Disease Resistant Has Thorns “Introduced in 1937, Ballerina is a profusely blooming rose of restrained habit. Expect hundreds of small, 2”, pink, single blooms with a white eye borne in huge clusters…

Common Flowers & Herbs: A Database – Growing Info & Plant Characteristics

Growing Guide for Amaranth “Amaranth is a versatile and vibrant plant, renowned for its brightly colored flowers and nutritious seeds. It’s a popular choice in gardens for both its ornamental beauty and its edible leaves and seeds. Amaranth plants are tough and fast-growing, often reaching impressive heights, and can add a dramatic effect to your…