Did you know that there is meaning to the colors of roses? Valentine's Day is nearly here! For those of you looking to send roses to your Valentine or a friend, be sure that the color of the roses you send have the right message. What Does the Color of a Rose Mean? Here's a quick guide to the meaning behind the colors of roses. When in …
Fun Nature Stuff - Things to Do and See
Try some of these fun, nature-based activities. You'll find gardens to visit, things to do outdoors, interesting facts about fungi and other unique things found in nature.
10 Amazing Facts About Orchids
Orchids are amazing! They have so many shapes, sizes, and colors of flowers and can be found all over the world. Here are some fun facts about orchids. Many of the showiest orchids are epiphytic, meaning they attach themselves to other woody plants with their roots and get their nutrients and water from the air and rain.The smallest orchid is …
Fuqua Orchid Center
Visiting the Atlanta Botanical Gardens is always a highlight of my trips to Atlanta, and stopping in at the Fuqua Orchid Center is always a favorite. The Center was donated by the J. B. Fuqua Family in 2002. Here is a video of the beautiful entrance to the center - it was filled with anthuriums and succulents in a wave pattern that coordinated …
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Earth Goddess & Cascades Garden Kendeda Canopy Walk Container Gardens at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Fuqua Orchid Center This video shows the formal hedge garden with a water fountain in the center that contains a Chihuly glass sculpture at the Atlanta Botanical Garden https://youtu.be/TfapK0Rx5-M …
Don’t Let the Bad Bugs Spoil Your Outdoor Fun
It is just the worst part of gardening. I mean it, the worst. The bugs. My former biology teachers would scold me for saying “bugs” and not insects, but that’s what we call them. I appreciate beneficial insects in the garden - the praying mantises, ladybugs, spiders, and even bees and wasps that can sting. But here in the Deep South, we are just …
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Keep Wildlife Safe This Halloween: The Dangers of Fake Spider Web Decorations for Birds and Bees
I love Halloween! We decorate our yard with spooky decorations, string lights, and even a few inflatables. Our kids pick out the scariest costumes, and we get to see all of the neighborhood kids when they come to the door. If I place our motion-activated decorations in just the right spot, we might even give some of them a good scare. October is …