National Plant a Flower Day (March 12)
Check out the weird holiday National Plant a Flower Day on March 12. Learn the history of this day, and get ideas on how to celebrate.
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History of National Plant a Flower Day
We’re not entirely certain why March 12 was chosen to be this weird holiday, but spring is defintiely the right time to start planting flowers!
If you’re in a warmer climate, you can go ahead and plant your flowers outside. If you live further north (or south, depending on your hemisphere) however, you should plant your flower in a pot inside until the last frost of the year. In some places – like Colorado or Utah – it will still snow in May!
Flowers have been in existence since plants began to grow on the earth. Flowers blooming in the spring symbolize the end of winter and darker times. Their beauty never fail to bring cheer and happiness.
In the 1600s, tulips in Holland were considered to be so valuable, they were worth more than gold! Just ten tulip bulbs could be used to purchase an entire house.
During the Regency and Victorian eras of the 19th century, flowers began to have symbolic meaning. People gifted bouquets of flowers that contianed secret messages, and soon books were published about the language of flowers.
There are over 400,000 flowering plant species in the world, and they’ve been used as decoration since the times of the ancient Egyptians.
Ideas for National Plant a Flower Day
Go ahead and plant some flowers and use these ideas:
Flower Gardening 101 - Gingham Gardens
There are several important things to consider when you want to plant a flower garden. For National Plant a Flower Day, read this post and get some simple steps to follow.
Easy DIY Raised Garden Beds for Any Size
Make these DIY raised garden beds on National Plant a Flower Day for a beautiful flower garden of your own!
How to Grow Lavender from Seed using the Winter Sowing Method
For National Plant a Flower Day, learn how to grow lavender from seed easily and simply using the winter sowing method!
How to start a herb garden from Eggshells
Use biodegradable eggshells to create your herb garden on National Plant a Flower Day and jump-start the season with germinated seedlings before transferring them to bigger pots or your garden.
How to Grow Nasturtium in the Vegetable Garden
Growing nasturtium in the vegetable garden on National Plant a Flower Day not only looks great but also provides many benefits to the vegetable garden.
How to Make a Plastic Bottle Greenhouse to Start Seeds
If National Plant a Flower Day is too cold, then get a head start on your garden by making a plastic bottle greenhouse to start seeds. Here is how to make one!
Planting a Butterfly Garden: An Outdoor Activity for Kids
In this article, you will learn about butterfly gardens and find out how to plan a butterfly garden planting activity for your kids for National Plant a Flower Day. You will also get recommendations on child size supplies to help your little one along in planting a butterfly garden.
How to Attract Bees to Your Garden
We all know that bees are invaluable to our ecosystem. Honeybees and native bee species pollinate up to one-third of everything we eat. This is just one reason why it’s so important to attract bees to our gardens. Learn how on National Plant a Flower Day.
35 Best Cottage Garden Flowers to Grow
35 Best Cottage Garden Flowers to Grow will give you some ideas on how to make your yard look amazing on National Plant a Flower Day with plants that transform the space they’re grown into a magical oasis.
How to plant a beautiful lavender hedge in your garden • Craft Invaders
How to plant a lavender hedge on National Plant a Flower Day, and 10 benefits of growing lavender as a hedge.
Unique Flower Landscape Ideas To Try This Spring
An outdoor space can be a challenge to plan and style. But with the right types of plants, textures and features you can completely transform your garden or front yard for National Plant a Flower Day.
The Best Cut Flowers and Fillers to Grow for Backyard Gardeners
A list of the best cut flowers for home gardeners to grow on National Plant a Flower Day from seed, bulbs, tubers and plants plus some tips about each including which dry and which you can collect seeds from easily!
Six Great Companion Plants for Dahlias
The best plants to partner with dahlias on National Plant a Flower Day are coastal lavender, sweet alyssum,and more. Here’s why.
9 Flowers You Should Plant in Your Vegetable Garden
Companion planting is one of the most beneficial ways to grow a garden. Growing certain plants together can encourage healthy growth, repel harmful insects, and attract beneficial insects. Flowers can be planted in your vegetable garden on National Plant a Flower Day to achieve a healthier and thriving garden.
Colorful Plants for Full Sun
If you’re looking for colorful plants for full sun to plant on National Plant a Flower Day, this list of both annuals and perennials will thrive in your sunny garden!
Window Flower Boxes
The perfect plants to plant on National Plant a Flower Day for your window flower boxes that will last Spring, Summer and Fall.
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