Ash Wednesday's reminder that we are all dust and will return to dust — "ashes to ashes and dust to dust" — is a reminder of the brevity of life.

The season lasts for 40 days, ending during Holy Week, the final week before Easter. In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent ends on Holy Thursday, or April 17, 2025.

As time passes, groups of flowers come in and out of style or favor. Hydrangeas were popular in the 50’s but nothing much changed about them until new varieties suddenly were available.

Flowers form on the previous season's growth, so do not prune until after the flowers have faded. ... Lenten rose gives flowers in early spring, then adds interest with its striking leaves.

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and commitment. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, also known as Easter.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent that falls 6½ weeks before Easter each year. Members of the Catholic Church, ages 18 to 59, are required to observe Lent and fast ...

Ash Wednesday's reminder that we are all dust and will return to dust — "ashes to ashes and dust to dust" — is a reminder of the brevity of life. PLAYL | Flowers and ashes in Lenten season ...

Lent always starts on Ash Wednesday, a day of reflection and repentance that falls on March 5 this year. The season lasts for 40 days, ending during Holy Week, the final week before Easter.