Language of Flowers: by the Teen Advocacy Group at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco

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SEED SHAKER RECIPE

1 tsp of orange poppy seeds

1 tsp of coral bell

1 tsp of purple gleam poppy seeds

Pour it into glass jar and shake well until mixed together

When ready to use, open up the jar and gather a pinch of seeds and pour it into the soil.,

Elderberry Tea Elderberry Tea

IIngredients ngredients

Water

Dried

Elderberry Cinnamon Stick

Directions Directions

Combine: Add water, dried elderberries, and a cinnamon stick to a small saucepan and stir well.

Boil: Heat on high just until the tea starts to boil. Then, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Rest: Let the tea cool in the pot for 5 minutes.

Strain: Strain the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a mug and enjoy

Glossary

Lupine Flower (Lupinus) -

Live in cool, moist locations with lots of sunlight. Each year the plant’s petals and leaves die and go back into the ground to grow again in the spring.

Californian Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) -

Live in dry locations with lots of sunlight.

The official state flower of California

Californian Wild Rose -

Live in moist locations with full sunlight. Some use to craft coiled baskets, jewelry, and decorations.

Elderberry (Sambucus) -

Live in moist locations with lots of sunlight. One of the most commonly used medical plants in the world.

Nature -

Anything part of the world of plants, animals, where they live, and greenery

Salt shaker -

Small jar used for dropping a small bits of salt at a time

Ithuriel’s Spear (Triteleia laxa) -

Live in dry locations with lots of sunlight. Belong to the Lily family.

Iris Flower (Asparagales) -

Live in moist locations with full sunlight. Symbolize hope, wisdom, and valor

American Dogwood (Cornus florida) -

Live in cool or warm moist locations with not as much sunlight. Used to reduce fever and colic pain

Garden -

A place with many flowers and plants that are taken care of by gardeners

Seasons -

Parts of the year including Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter

Blossom-

When a plant opens up its flower petals or makes fruits

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