How to Draw a Snail
Snails are not insects. They belong to a group of animals called mollusks. This means they have... Read more
Snails are not insects. They belong to a group of animals called mollusks. This means they have... Read more
Cinco de Mayo means "fifth of May" in the Spanish language. Not surprisingly, then, the holiday is celebrated on May 5 each year... Read more
The caterpillar could be referred to as a baby butterfly. Caterpillars are the larva of both butterflies and moths. They are known for their... Read more
What is Mardi Gras? In the United States, Mardi Gras is often associated with images of parades in New Orleans, elaborate costumes, and... Read more
People have been gardening for a very long time. Gardens allowed people to stay in one place, rather than traveling to find the plants they... Read more
What is a butterfly garden? Butterfly gardens are planted to attract butterflies and other species, such as moths, hummingbirds, and bees... Read more
Have you ever sent someone a secret message? Perhaps you drew a picture or invented a secret code. Did you know that flowers... Read more
A bouquet is a decoration made by tying together cut flowers or by arranging them in a vase. The practice of making bouquets is very old... Read more
Since the dawn of human history, flowers have been given as gifts. In ancient times, flowers often held religious meanings. For example... Read more
What is an Easter egg tree? The Ostereierbaum, German for Easter egg tree, is an ancient tradition in the countries of Germany, Austria, and other European nations. Read more
Daffodil, jonquil, narcissus, buttercup. All are names for the same lovely flower. Daffodils are known for their trumpet-like, bell shaped flowers. The plants... Read more
Today, many Easter customs involve images of chicks, from marshmallow Peeps candies to cards and decorations. How did the chick come... Read more
"Don't keep all your eggs in one basket." This is a maxim, or wise saying, that means if you invest all your time, energy, or money in just one thing, you could lose... Read more
Each year, children around the world play a game of searching for brightly colored eggs that were said to be left behind by a bunny - the Easter egg hunt. Read more
Easter eggs are decorated eggs that are hidden or given as gifts during the Easter season. Today, Easter eggs are typically chocolates wrapped in colorful foil, or... Read more
The magnolia is a flowering tree native to North and South America, Asia, and the Himalaya mountains. The flowers of the magnolia have a strong sweet... Read more
Dandelions are perennial flowers - flowers that return year after year - but are often considered weeds. The fluffy, floating seeds and rapid growth... Read more
In Irish mythology, small creatures called leprechauns are said to hoard pots of gold. From where does the gold come? According to Irish poet William Butler Yeats... Read more
Leprechauns are a legendary figure of Irish folklore, and they have been adopted as a symbol of St. Patrick's Day. By definition, they are fairies in the form... Read more
The shamrock, also known as clover, is the national flower of Ireland. In fact, in Irish the word "shamrock" means "little clover" or "young clover." Read more