Posts Tagged ‘st patrick’s day’

Potatoes trace their roots to the high Andes of South America. Spanish conquistadors discovered this tuber in the 16th century and brought it back to Europe, where it eventually found a special place in Ireland. The cool climate and rich soil of the Emerald Isle proved the perfect place for the potato. Quickly the potato became more than just a food crop—it became a symbol of resilience. Despite its somber chapters, like the Great Famine, the potato’s journey is one of survival and adaptability. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day […]

Oxalis regnellii, better known as the Shamrock Plant is a lovely little one that will bring bright color (and maybe good luck) into your home well past St. Patrick’s Day. The Shamrock Plant reaches a max height of 8 inches tall. The leaves are clover-shaped and in the spring, fall, and winter, small delicate flowers appear. There are over 570 species with a rainbow range of color, from bright and dark greens to the sought-after burnt oranges and dark purple foliage. Exposure to the sun will cause these color nuances in […]