It might sound like two separate, very different herbs—and, indeed, they can be, when provided with a comma twixt them—but Lemon Mint is actually a member of the mint family that features a pleasant, citrusy scent when it is smashed. Lovers of lemon may already be familiar with the herb, which is sometimes used in teas. However, spearmint is more commonly available, and therefore used, when a lemony mint formula is called for.
When it comes to buying and sending flowers, same day delivery is probably the most popular option that people look for. While many of us buy cards in advance, sending flowers often slips our minds until the very last minute.
Fortunately people in Long Beach have plenty of places to turn to when it comes to same day flower deliveries. At FlowerShopping.com, patrons can select flowers based upon price, event or occasion, and even color; fruit options are also available. Then they can order what they need and get the same day delivery that they require. They also have some good deals, such as basket arrangements for under $30.
Long Beach, California is home to dozens of florists, but when I go to look at reviews and try and find other information regarding them - there is not really anything that I feel comfortable relying on. With Valentine's Day coming up in less than a month I figured this would be information that everyone in Long Beach, and perhaps all of southern California might want to know.
Where do you go for your flowers and other romantic gifts in Long Beach? When I did a quick Google search I found a florist by the name of Jenny's Flowers but when I look at the site it looks identical to many others I have seen under it. Perhaps it is a part of a network? I am wondering if this site is a scam or if maybe every florist in LGB uses the same website? I can't tell the difference between them!
Anyone know a great local florist that I can use this Valentine's Day. Hopefully one with great prices and service? They all look the same online (the websites are basically copies of each other) - anyone know why? Any information would be greatly appreciated!
“Poppies… Poppies will put them to sleep…” These chilling words of the Wicked Witch of the West referred to traditional red poppies, not their relatives, the Golden Eardrops of California. Still, had Dorothy, Lion, and Toto too all seen these flowers, they might have still stopped on the way to see the wizard—if only for a second to check out these pretty golden blooms.
Of course, they might have also tried putting them on a sandwich, considering that they rarely ate in the film—and that the flowers could be mistaken for mustard.
Golden Eardrops are a type of Dicentra, a group of eight plant species native to both North America as well as Asia. The flowering plants are usually known as bleeding hearts since their flowers are often shaped as a heart with a drop of blood coming down from the petals. Surrounding the golden flowers are fern-like leaves, which can grow up to a foot in length. Also known as simply ear drops, the flowers can be found throughout most of California, but they do grow particularly well in Baja California. Dry, bushy areas are best suited for the plant’s optimal growth and development.
Golden Eardrops can reach up to one and a half meters in height. Tall stems make up the length of the plant, and atop each step is a grouping of bright yellow flowers centered around a fruit capsule. Erect and ridges, the stems are woody while simultaneously seeming graceful—a feat not well accomplished by many flowers. The effect suggests a Japanese structure—which, of course, is accurate, since the flowers are Asian in origin as well.
Bleeding hearts should not be ingested, as they are poisonous to humans. Some homeopaths believe the flower to be a remedy for heartache and pain regarding the past. They may prescribe the herbal remedy as a cure for releasing painful memories, fixing emotional amnesia, and helping to heal the psyche from past trauma.
Unlike many plants, these flowers thrive after a fire, repopulating very quickly. In southern areas, the flowers grow in drained shale as well as on northern-facing slopes. Other types of bleeding heart plants are known to grow in Africa as well as the northern temperate zone.
And like the Wicked Witch of the West’s conjuration, Golden Eardrops do possess a heady, narcotic poppy aroma. But gold doesn’t go as well with the Emerald City—nor the ruby slippers—as ruby, I suppose.
Hairy Flowers - LGB: by kris247 - flickr
Long Beach California Flowers: by anchoredbyflight - flickr