Harrowsmith

July 2025

ULY’S BIRTH Larkspur comes in many shades and provides great support for pollinators. Though historically used in medicine, larkspur is toxic and should be handled with care. Water lilies represent purity and rebirth, providing habitat for fish and frogs, and hold cultural significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, often associated with spiritual growth and enlightenment, and are famously celebrated in art by Claude Monet.

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