Featured Flower: Rose
Roses are a timeless and beloved flower that are known for their beautiful colors, sweet fragrance, and thorns. With over 300 species, one-third of which are native to North America, the rose is one of the most well-known flowers in the world. This perennial plant thrives in full sun and is typically grouped into three categories: shrubs, climbers, and trailers.
Tips to Prolong the Life of Fresh Cut Flowers
As the summer arrives, you might be excited to adorn your dining table with fresh cut flowers. However, it is disheartening to see them wilt prematurely. To avoid such a situation, Botanical Blitz presents you with some tips that can help prolong the life of fresh cut flowers.
Grilled Pineapple Recipe
If you're looking to bring out the natural sweetness of fruit, grilling is the way to go. Our recipe features fresh fruit grilled to perfection and topped off with a delicate drizzle of honey. However, the fruit's natural sugars are so delightful on their own that the honey truly becomes optional. Embrace the simplicity and let the fruit's flavors shine through!
Cranberry Brie Knots Recipe
Looking for a quick and tasty holiday appetizer? Look no further than this easy-to-make recipe featuring the delightful combination of brie cheese, flaky dough, and tangy cranberry sauce. Your guests will be sure to love this delicious treat!
Featured Flower: Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus trees are a staple of the Australian landscape, with almost all species being native to the continent. These fast-growing, evergreen trees are not just known for their fragrant foliage, which is beloved by koalas, but for their many uses. Virtually all parts of the eucalyptus tree have been used by native Australians for centuries, making it a valuable resource.
Eucalyptus - Not Just for Cold and Cough
Eucalyptus trees are clearly one of nature's gifts to humanity. From its multiple uses to its great aesthetic features, this tree species has undoubtedly provided more than its fair share of benefits. Its therapeutic properties are well-known, with the foliage being a popular natural remedy for respiratory issues such as congestion and stuffiness. Moreover, research indicates that the extracts from eucalyptus leaves contain antiseptic properties that help in combating illness-forming bacteria
Tips for Preserving Chrysanthemum Blooms
Mums are low maintenance and cold tolerant but they do need some maintenance; here is how to keep your mum display all season long.
Skillet Apple Crisp
You will love this apple crisp with plenty of crunchy topping(sans oats) prepared conveniently in a cast-iron skillet.
Feature Flower: Celosia
Celosia Spicata is used as an ornamental flower because of its upright, narrow, blooms which look like a sheath of wheat.