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Season 6: Garden Flowers- Pansy: A Flower For Your Thoughts

June 16, 2021 Mini Season 6 Episode 5

When you think of garden plants, one of the first plants that probably comes to mind is the Garden Pansy, a three toned flower that often adorns outdoor landscaping spaces and Lowes stores.  And you'd be right to think that, because this flower has been bred for years as a beautiful addition to many home gardens and the subject of many myths.  Come listen to us talk today about the Pansy.

Pansies have been a part of European conciousness for a long time.  Going all the way back to the Greeks and Romans, they are surrounded by myth and curiousity for their cute face like petals.  Their knowledge in cultural conciousness continued throughout many other European cultures and still are often used as a sign of spring.  Known for being a thoughtful plant, it's a common gift for it's cultural meanings and easy care.  There's a lot more to know than you probably think, so we hope you'll enjoy today's episode on the Pansy!

Music Clips by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/