The plant of the day is the shamrock (Oxalis.) This one shown is a hanging basket that originally had an impatiens flower planted in it. The shamrock grew fast and overpowered the young impatiens. Oxalis grows readily this time of year in South Florida and can be found in your grass, landscaped beds and vegetable gardens. They are very hardy plants. Some have white flowers while others have yellow or pink.
The three leaf clover was utilized by St. Patrick to explain the holy trinity. Shamrocks represent St. Patrick’s Day all over the world where there are people of Irish descent. Fresh shamrocks are often worn and sent to loved ones. For St. Patrick’s Day apartment dwellers can pick up some plants in the local supermarkets or chain stores. Look for a four leaf clover for good luck.
Here are some great Irish expressions
- As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way.
- May you be in Heaven a full half hour before the devil knows you are dead!
- May the lord take a liking to you but not too soon.
- Do not resent growing old, many are denied the privilege.
- A blessing does not fill the belly.
- He who has water and peat on his farm has the world.
- Often a person’s mouth has broken his nose.
- A shut mouth catches no flies.
- It’s no use boiling your cabbage twice.
- Drink enough green beer and it comes out green as well.
- May you live to be one hundred years, with one extra to repent.
- May the lord keep you in his hand and never close his fist too tight on you.
- May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again,
May G-d hold you in the palm of his hand.
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