Getting To Know More Plants

There are thousands and thousands of different types of plants that thrive in the world that we are living in today. Some of them we are very much familiar because they just grow in our neighborhood or we have seen them at the park or malls that we have visited, while others are grown outside of the country and some are even living in the wild rainforest. But what's really important is that these plants are there to produce the oxygen that we need to breathe, the food that we need in order to survive, medicines which is much healthier and reliable compared to those that were manufactured. Plants also regulate the water cycle, they help distribute and purify the planet's water and never forget that they make up the back bone of all habitats.

Those are the many reasons why I got fascinated of having my own garden and even I even have my own indoor plants. One that I got recently added to my houseplants is the pink splash dish garden in round basket. It was given to us as a gift by a friend, the round basket comes overflowing with a bela palm, croton, dracaena, pink splash, and english ivy. I am thinking of re-potting the other plants that came with the round basket so that they could have their own breeding ground and that they could grow appropriately. Of all the plants in the round basket, I am not familiar with the pink splash, so I made some research on how I could take care of them properly.

After reading some articles about the pink splash plant, I have realize that this type of plant is quite sensitive and would need some expert care. But I am confident that I can get the plant blooming as soon as possible and that I am also aware of the pitfalls of these kind of plant.

Happy Hearts Day Everyone!

Going to work everyday takes me around twenty to thirty minutes, but today it took me almost an hour because of a bumper to bumper traffic. Good thing I left home earlier, so I still managed to be on time. Today is the day all people around the World celebrates Valentines Day, a day for lovers and families even single people who usually wants to skip February 14th on the calendar. I noticed lovers walking around while holding hands and are extra sweet to each other. I also witnessed a lot of women swoon over bouquets of roses, with chocolates and teddy bears alongside. Today most of us women feel that they are loved by their partners and falls in love with each other all over again.

My husband is not with us this special day because of some important matters but I'm happy that he sent something for me and our son. Receiving a love letter from him plus a red mini rose in a love note container on this special day made my heart skip a beat. It was delivered to us early in the morning with our favorite Chocolate and some new toys for our son as well. While we are on the phone talking, I also told him about the good news. He was so excited about it that he wants to go home as soon as possible. Having an additional angel to our family is such a blessing to us. We are very thankful because He sent this angel to us in His right time.

Today is a double celebration for us, not just because it's Valentines Day but because God has blessed us with a new life to be love, take care of, and nurture until we grow old. Let us always remember to be happy and in love with our partner not only during Valentines day but it should be for the rest of the days you have with each other.


- Contributor, Mariecon Alvarez

Spread Love on Valentine's Day

 

Six more days to go before everyone celebrates Valentines day, I know there are a lot of us who expects a gift from someone they love. Every 14th of February we are celebrating the Feast of Saint Valentine, although it remains a working day, people never really stop celebrating this wonderful day. Nowadays, there are a lot of options or choices that we could give as a gift to our love ones. Some, also have their own gimmicks on how they can surprise their love one and make their Valentines Day extra special. Some who are still looking for love or chases after love are also celebrating this special day together with their single friends. Who really knows, they might meet that special person while drinking some coffee or dining out.

February 14th is the day to spread the love and affectionate gifts to one another but it actually goes beyond romantic dinners and fluffy teddy bears because that day is also an excuse where you and your partner could do things which you don't normally do. You could both pamper yourselves by going on a romantic weekend or stay in a honeymoon suite at a five star hotel. You both could even go out for a party, bar hopping or buy tickets to a gig. Or you could just stay at home indulge in some fancy cooking for two, or you could have foods delivered at home and watch romantic movies and just chill out on the sofa. You could also have the flowers and chocolates delivered and just let them open the door, they will surely be surprise.

As for me, my husband knows me too well and I am not really into chocolates and bouquet of roses but instead I would greatly appreciate a gift that grow. Like for example any green plants on a pot or a mini pink rose in pink and white designer container, that would really take my breath away. At least every year their would be a constant reminder how we have celebrated our Valentines day because there is that one proof that surely I will maintain and take care of.