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Apple Symbolism and Legends   
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
The history and meaning of apples, apple blossoms, apple mythology, and the legend of Johnny Appleseed.

Aspen Trees: Nature's Shimmering Beauty
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Aspen tree symbolism includes determination and overcoming fears and doubts. Trees in general are almost universally a positive symbol: Nordic, Celtic, Indian, American Indian, Jewish, European and many other cultures all attach positive symbolic significance to trees.

Shamrock Meaning
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
The most well-known meaning was imparted to the shamrock by St. Patrick, who compared the plant’s tri-part leaves to the Holy Trinity: Father, Son and Host Spirit. Occasionally shamrocks are found with four leaves. These are rare and considered to be very lucky for the finder. Find out more about shamrock meanings here.

Symbolic Gardens: Mary Gardens 
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
In the late Middle Ages, depictions of the Virgin Mary in an idealized garden were common in Flemish and German paintings. Some churches began creating actual gardens devoted to Mother Mary for worshippers to visit for meditation and prayer. Learn more about flower symbolism and Mary Gardens.

Tree Symbolism   
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Forests have always had deep-rooted symbolic meaning in virtually every culture on earth. Forests are the abode of the nature spirits. Forests are a refuge from danger as well as a source of dangerous wild animals. Forests are mysterious and constantly changing. Individual trees also have specific symbolic meanings.

Bonsai Trees
By Carolyn Anderson and Marcin Doliwa
A lot of people wonder about the meaning behind the bonsai tree. Well, let's start with the meaning of the word itself. Bonsai, first of all, is a Japanese word and could be translated as 'a tree in a pot'. The art of bonsai growing, however, did not originate in Japan but in China. Learn more here.

Kathleen Karlsen, MA is a professional artist and freelance writer. She is an expert in symbolism, personal growth, design psychology, natural living, and holistic parenting. Kathleen's writing experience includes web content development, article syndication, scriptwriting, books and marketing communications. See Kathleen's art at www.kathleenkarlsenart.com. Contact Kathleen at kathleenkarlsen@msn.com.

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