MY TWO CENTS No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers will still spring up in the middle of nowhere… Life often feels chaotic to me. Sheryl Crow’s quote, though, calms my mind and spirit, knowing that moments and lovely flowers will pop up in the least expected ways. It reminds me that there is so much more to life than getting caught up in the chaos of it. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sheryl Crow is a favorite vocal artist of mine, as she is a soulful writer and singer. Sheryl Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and actress. Her music incorporates elements of pop, r ..read more

If you would like to delay flowering of the Pink Rival Amaryllis for a holiday display, keep budded plant at minimum temperature, away from full light. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world. The post FLOWER FACT: PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS appeared first on Floating Petals ..read more

2019 Reflections: What was your 2019 like? What reflections do you have? What were some of your favorite moments this past year? I will say all blooms are my favorite, but for this post I have narrowed it down to my three favorite blogs, quotes and Wednesday’s Flowers for 2019. Each week comes and goes so quickly that it’s nice to reflect on the year. In reflecting specifically with Floating Petals, it was another lovely year experiencing the beauty and power of flowers. I will say all blooms are my favorite, but for this post I have narrowed it down to my three favorite blogs, quotes and Wed ..read more

MY TWO CENTS The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written….  ABOUT THE AUTHOR Melody Beattie (1948) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her father left when she was a toddler. As a child, Beattie was abducted for a day and that haunted her through her early years. She also dealt with abuse that her mother did not acknowledge. In her teen years, Beattie became addicted to alcohol and drugs. She turned her life around and has become a well-known therapist and author and focuses on codependency. FEATURED FLOWER . Photographed @ . The post FLOWER QUOTE: THE NEW YE ..read more

Replacing water with 5% alcohol water mix, after roots have established, will stunt growth of leaves and stems but not flowers, so that fully grown Paperwhite Narcissus will not topple over. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world. The post FLOWER FACT: PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS appeared first on Floating Petals ..read more

MY TWO CENTS It’s not about your presents, but it is about your presence. Therein lies the spirit of the holiday season… How quickly I can get caught up in the gift giving and the holiday season and forget to be here and present. It’s an exciting time of the year, but I don’t want to get lost in the hustle and bustle. I want to be in the moment and be present with those I’m celebrating this season with. So, I will keep this quote close at hand to remind me to work on being more present. ABOUT THE AUTHOR JulieAnne O’Connor (a.k.a. JulieAnne Young) was born outside of Reno, Nevada, and was rais ..read more

All parts of an Oleander are highly toxic if ingested. Wear gloves when pruning to avoid contact with sap, which may cause irritation. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world. The post FLOWER FACT: OLEANDER appeared first on Floating Petals ..read more

MY TWO CENTS Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough… I think Oprah said it best. Happy Thanksgiving! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Who doesn’t know Oprah Winfrey (b. January 29, 1954) Admittedly, I wasn’t sure what to share about Oprah, as most people know of her and something about her life. This weekend, though, I came across an interview with her in Vogue magazine that I completely forgot I had. It was a very poignant article, partly about what she viewed as a box office failure of the movie ‘Beloved’. She bec ..read more

Each Mexican Petunia (a.k.a., Purple Showers) bloom lasts for only one day. To learn more about this flower and download it for your desktop, join me on this journey of the discovery and delight of the 400,000+ flowers that petal our world. The post FLOWER FACT: MEXICAN PETUNIA, PURPLE SHOWERS appeared first on Floating Petals ..read more

MY TWO CENTS Begin what you can do, or dream you can do. Boldness has genius, strength, and magic in it… I find it hard to go after what I’m dream about. My “monkey” brain works hard to defeat me. So, I appreciate Goethe pushing me along and encouraging me to begin, as beginning is the most important part to fulfill any dream, and often the hardest part. So stay true to what you are passionate about and begin. Dream, be bold, stay strong and see the magic of what you can accomplish. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749 – March 22, 1832) was a German writer and statesman ..read more