Bee’s Color
Bees favorite color.
Purple is the bumblebee's favorite color.
Bees cannot see the color red.
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The Allure Of Nature
Seed collection.
The best seeds come from the flowers that have dried out naturally on the plants.
The allure is inside the ideas for next Spring!
We have all Winter to plan our gardens!!!
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Sunflower Dance
Sunflower Inspirational.
Broken petals.
Imperfect petals.
No matter the obstacles! Sunflowers always dance!
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A Tale Of Two Monarchs
Ways to save the Monarch butterfly
Many have asked where are the Monarchs this year? This is a hard question to answer, without speculation. I recommend planting milkweed and other attractive plants for pollinators.
The best way I can help the Monarch and Nature?
Posts that inspire you to grow gardens! Posts inspiring you to plant seeds in your own life, family and community!
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Calendula For Joy
Fun facts and calendula folklore
Calendula is the flower of October.
A yellow beauty that symbolizes joy and positive energy.
Folklore says:
If you wash your eyes with it's waters. You'll see fairies.
Put a petal under your pillow to prevent home robberies.
Keep Calendula and a Bay Leaf close. To stop yourself from spreading gossip!
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Gordon’s Winter Sleep
Garter snakes hibernation.
This is Gordon the garter snake. Currently his whereabouts are unknown. He evaded capture all Summer. Becoming a legend in my family.
From Oct-April garter snakes hibernate. They do so in large groups. These snakes will travel great distance to find their winter den.
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Eminem, Gardens and Dreams
Empowering your dreams.
Think about chances missed. Dreams for future hopes. Waiting for that one shot for opportunity. This time you won't miss it!
The Eastside or 8 Mile. Urban, rural or suburban. A woman must fight hard to make her dreams a reality!
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Ruby Eclipse of My Heart
Reflection of the sunflower
She gravitates towards the sun.
Blooms blushed, with soft yellow tips.
A hardy gal.
Even the least perfect of her petals.
Radiate her absolute beauty!
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Message From The Gypsy Moth
The symbolic meaning of the gypsy moth
A gypsy is adventurous, free spirited and independent.
A Moth symbolizes transformation and rebirth.
These reminded me of the message at the end of "Hook".
Peter said, “To Live…To Live. Would be an awfully big adventure.”
My message.
Live all of today's adventures with some gypsy spirit!!!
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What The Cosmos Says
The flowers that represent your horoscope sign.
Did you ever wonder what flower represents your horoscope sign? I'm sure you've spent sleepiness nights wondering. Worry no longer!
Aries: Honeysuckle
Taurus: Poppy
Gemini: Lavender
Cancer: White Rose
Leo: Sunflower
Virgo; Buttercup
Libra: Rose
Scorpio: Geranium
Sagittarius: Carnation
Capricorn: Pansy
Aquarius: Orchid
Pisces: Water Lily
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Butterfly Fields Forever
The comfort and joy of butterflies.
I could sit all day and watch the butterflies.
Creatures that weigh as much as a paperclip. So much beauty!
Beauty is difficult to see today. Sometimes we have a look a bit harder to find it.
Never stop seeking what makes life wonderful!
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I Love Blue Sprinkles
The spirt of the “Heavenly Blue” morning glory.
Especially when from heaven!
A morning glory has deep spiritual meaning across the world.
It blooms and fades in a day.
Symbolizing renewal, transformation and returning to faith.
The “Heavenly Blue” represents truth, clarity and integrity.
A flower any garden would be honored to have in it’s keep!
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Size Doesn’t Matter
Planning the size of your garden.
A garden can be big or small. The size doesn't matter!
Just like it doesn't matter the size of your dreams.
Tend both well and they thrive.
Ignore them and they struggle.
Neither grows or crumbles in a day. Time, love and lots of patience!!! Those are the secret ingredients to growth!
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An Herbal Beauty
A bee’s favorite color is lavender. Purple Coneflowers are daughters of Ohio.
The purple is called a "Purple Coneflower" or "Echinacea". Cones are native to Ohio and most of the United States. They bloom in early Summer. Essential to any veggie garden. The bees are wild for this native plant. And the butterflies aren't complaining either. Perennial. Cones don't bloom the first year, as a rule. If planted by seed.
A Garden Of Tranquility
Embracing the peace of nature
Let the sun shine brightly on your garden.
If it looks like there is a ray of sunlight always grab it.
I'm sure it's an optical illusion. My heart tells me, it's something more.
We could all listen to the heart a bit more.
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Joy And Light
The joy of a Monarch butterfly
The zinnia is my signature flower. During their long blooming season. There always something beautiful to witness.
It’s an instant dose of joy.
Joy and Light. I understand both are dim right now. Remember to everything there is a season..
The flowers disappear over Winter, but they always return in the Spring!
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What Does Nature Mean
It all begins with an idea.
Nature means something different to everyone. Some people like rose and others a radish. How we feel about nature is different to the rules. The biggest and only rule is do no harm. Eastside Shabby Chic doesn’t believe in interfering with nature. Instead we offer support. Flowers, herbs and vegetable that benefit the pollinators. Allow nature to make a thriving ecosystem themselves. We offer great help growing a chemical-free garden. Trust nature for the rest.
