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National Plant a Flower Day blossoms every March 12, reminding us to embrace the simple joy of cultivating life. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a budding enthusiast, this day encourages everyone to get their hands dirty and add a splash of color to the world. Plant a seed, gift a bouquet, or simply appreciate the beauty around you!
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Expected National Plant a Flower Day Deals
As National Plant a Flower Day approaches on March 12, expect garden centers and online retailers to roll out appealing promotions. In previous years, brands like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and local nurseries have offered discounts on seeds, potting soil, and gardening tools. Keep an eye out for special offers from online florists such as 1-800-Flowers.com and ProFlowers, as well as plant delivery services like Bloomscape and The Sill. Many will also feature sales on decorative pots and planters. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as March 12 approaches.
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Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #NationalPlantaFlowerDay. Share vibrant photos of your garden, new plantings, or favorite blooms.
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalPlantaFlowerDay. Create short videos showing your planting process or a time-lapse of a flower blooming.
Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalPlantaFlowerDay. Share gardening tips, host a virtual planting party, or post photos of local flower displays.
National Plant a Flower Day Hero
Luther Burbank
History of National Plant a Flower Day
Flowers have changed the face of the earth, quite literally, ever since they made an appearance in the Cretaceous period over 145 million years ago. Before flowers, the world was abundant in ferns and conifers – an endless expanse of green idyll.
Thanks to insects and dinosaurs plowing their way across, flowers diversified rapidly. The explosion of plant varieties and color cascaded into the birth of several plant families we know today.
Flowering plants are vital to existence. They’re food sources that provide humans and animals the sustenance we need to survive.
More than anything, flowers have an uplifting quality that captures the imagination. Many flowers bloom just for a short period, usually in spring or early summer. Although short-lived, few things compare to the beauty of flowers in full bloom. Perhaps their transient yet incomparable beauty inspired the symbolic meanings of flowers across various world cultures.
Across civilizations, flowers have retained certain myths and symbolism. Their fragility has come to represent death or new life. Sometimes they represent gods and goddesses too. But, there’s no denying how flowers in full bloom are a universal expression of joy.
During the late 1800s in Europe, a new concept around flowers became popular. These stunning blooms became a way to represent people’s feelings. Communicating through flower arrangements helped articulate the unsaid. Soon, codebooks to decipher the language of flowers would make communication easier. For example, a field clover meant, “When can I see you again?” A red rose petal meant “Yes.” Green flowers signified the receiver’s heart was made of stone!
The days of complex flower codes may be long gone, but flowers continue to bring joy and meaning to our lives. We may never know who came up with National Plant A Flower Day. The real question isn’t ”why?” but “why not?”
National Plant a Flower Day timeline
Flowers make an appearance on Earth.
In Europe, the idea that flowers represent feelings grows into an elaborate ‘language of flowers.’
Vincent Van Gogh paints five different versions of sunflowers in a vase.
Elizabeth Zimmer, a microbiologist, traces the common ancestry of all flowering plants to a woody plant called Amborella trichopoda.
How Businesses Can Celebrate National Plant a Flower Day
Local nurseries and garden centers can host free planting workshops or offer discounts on flower seeds and starter plants. Florists can create special ‘plant-your-own’ kits or donate flowers to local community gardens. Restaurants might decorate with fresh, seasonal blooms and offer floral-inspired cocktails. Even non-gardening businesses can participate by decorating their storefronts with vibrant floral displays, creating a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere for customers. Consider partnering with a local school to help students plant flowers in their schoolyard.
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National Plant a Flower Day FAQs
When is National Plant a Flower Day?
In 2027, National Plant a Flower Day will be observed on Friday, March 12, offering a wonderful opportunity to welcome the weekend by adding some vibrant blooms to your surroundings. Get ready to embrace the therapeutic benefits of gardening.
How many types of flowers are there?
Botanists continue to classify and identify new flora, but the number of flowering plant species is generally considered to be in the hundreds of thousands. Each species boasts unique characteristics, colors, and growing requirements, contributing to Earth’s rich biodiversity.
How popular is gardening in the US?
The appeal of gardening continues to grow, especially among younger generations seeking sustainable practices and a connection to nature. Industry reports consistently show high engagement, with millions of Americans actively involved in various gardening activities each year.
What are the benefits of planting flowers?
Beyond aesthetic beauty, cultivating flowers contributes to local ecosystems by providing habitats and food sources for wildlife. It also offers a therapeutic outdoor activity, promoting physical health and fostering a deeper connection with the natural world.
National Plant a Flower Day Activities
Plant a flower
Today is a perfect day to start a garden at home. Plant a flower or several if you’re feeling ambitious! Depending on where you are in the world, choose flowers best suited for planting in March.
Take a walk outside
Take a long walk in a park or garden today. Treat your senses to the sights, sounds, and smells of spring.
Visit the florist
Make a trip down to your neighborhood florist or farmers’ market. Take the opportunity to ask questions — which flowers are in season, how best to grow them. Bring back a bunch of your favorites to brighten those empty nooks at home
5 Important Facts About Hydrangeas
Toxic bloom bombs
Keep them away from pets since hydrangea leaves release cyanide when eaten.
An official hydrangea fan club
Hydrangea enthusiasts can become members of the American Hydrangea Society.
This flower is always thirsty
The name hydrangea means ‘water vessel’ in Ancient Greek, referring to the flower’s incredible love for water.
Their colors depend on chemistry
Whether blue, purple, or pink, gardeners need to perfect a soil’s pH to get the desired colors.
They grow everywhere
Although originally from Japan, hydrangeas are found all over the world.
Why We Love National Plant a Flower Day
Because spring has truly sprung
National Plant a Flower Day officially welcomes warmer weather. It’s a symbol of new life and enthusiasm to meet the rest of the year head-on. All of us need that kind of energy in our lives
Flowers make the world go round
More flowers, more life. Planting more flowers not only makes the world beautiful but ensures life on earth survives.
Flowers make everything special
Flowers make perfect gifts. They help us express what we’re unable to say out loud.
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