Archive for 'Nature'
Did you know that Poppy is the national flower of Poland? Posted by Kasia on May 21, 2021
National Flowers (kwiaty narodowe) are symbols representing a country. Some national flowers have cultural or religious roots (korzenie kulturowe lub religijne) that go back hundreds or even thousands of years and may or may not have been officially adopted. The national flower of Poland is a beautiful red poppy (czerwony mak)! Native flowers (rodzime kwiaty) of…
Tomorrow is International Astronomy Day! Posted by Kasia on May 14, 2021
Astronomy Day (Dzień Astronomii) is an international event designed to celebrate all facets of astronomy. It is observed twice a year both in spring (May 15th) and fall (October 9th). Astronomy (astronomia) is a natural science that has always been present in human history. Our ancestors looked at the sky, curious about what was beyond our…
Earth Day quotes in Polish Posted by Kasia on Apr 22, 2021
As you know, today is Earth Day (Dzień Ziemi)! It is an annual event held on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Whether it’s a walk through the woods, picking up litter, recycling or buying more Earth-friendly products, there are many ways to celebrate this day! In today’s post I’m going to give you…
Easy care houseplants picks in Polish Posted by Kasia on Mar 22, 2021
Spring (Wiosna) is here, at least according to the calendar…Not exactly outside yet (not in New Hampshire), but after a year of pandemic we all start thinking Spring! The sun, the flowers, the lighter clothes…For now, I will just enjoy my houseplants, until I’m able to take care of the garden outside. And there are…
Inspirational fall quotes in Polish Posted by Kasia on Oct 28, 2020
As many of you probably know, in Poland, the phrase used to describe the season when the hot days of summer are gone and winter is on the horizon is called the Polish “golden autumn” (Polska Złota Jesień). From September through November, the trees take on rich hues of gold, rust and orange and are…
Truly amazing wildlife in Poland Posted by Kasia on Aug 21, 2020
Wildlife (dzika przyroda) is something that adds to the beauty of nature. Each place has its own wildlife which is sometimes unique to that place. There are many national parks that can make you a witness to the wildlife in Poland and here are many rock formations hidden in the forests. So, when you plan…
The edible flower guide in Polish! Posted by Kasia on Jun 22, 2020
Summer is here and with the coronavirus pandemic people are growing vegetables and flowers more than ever!!! I absolutely love flowers, their smell and beautiful colors. It doesn’t matter if I make a bouquet out of them, use them in a recipe or just simply enjoy them while sitting in my garden. Edible flowers (jadalne…