Life Lessons from the Ruby Shamrock

Years ago, when I bought a struggling plant on the sale table at a local garden store, I didn’t know what I was getting. I was attracted to the purply-maroon, triangular-shaped, butterfly-looking leaves, but didn’t know the name of the plant. I later learned its botanical name, oxalis traiangularis, commonly called ruby shamrock, purple shamrock, […]

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Life Lessons from “Creeping Jenny”

In the last few years, I’ve bought several mixed potted plants that include “Creeping Jenny.” That name is perfect for this vigorous, trailing, verdant plant. “Creeping Jenny” is the one plant in a mixed pot that survives to the next year. This plant has qualities that remind me of life seasons and life lessons. Following […]

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