This Mother's Day, go beyond the bouquet and give your mom something that grows with love. Here's a gift guide with beautiful flowering plants she can enjoy all season, an indulgent vegan Strawberry-Chocolate Trifle she’ll never forget, and a simple how-to on growing roses from cut stems—yes, even store-bought ones!
Rosemary is a delightful flowering herb, fragrant,🌼 Best Flowering Plants for Mom That Keep On Giving
These flowers are perfect for gifting in pots and then transferring to a garden bed or patio container:
- Gerbera Daisies – Bright and bold; prefer full sun and well-drained soil.
- Lavender – Fragrant and calming; thrives in containers or garden beds in full sun.
- Hydrangeas – Stunning blooms that change color based on soil pH.
- Miniature Roses – Perfectly gift-sized and transplant well outdoors.
- Begonias – Shade-loving with vibrant flowers, great for porch planters.
- Chrysanthemums – Late-season bloomers that come back year after year.
Tip: When repotting, use a high-quality potting mix, and water thoroughly after planting.
Vegan Strawberry-Chocolate Trifle (Dairy-Free Decadence)
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
Chocolate Cake (or use store-bought vegan cake):
1 cup (240 ml) plant milk (almond, oat, etc.)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
⅓ cup (80 ml) oil or applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (30 g) cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
Coconut Whip Layer:
1 can (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk (chilled overnight)
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Layer:
2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, sliced
1 tbsp sugar (optional, if berries are tart)
Optional Garnish:
Shaved dark chocolate or cacao nibs
Mint leaves
Instructions:
- Make Cake: Combine wet ingredients. Whisk dry ingredients separately, then mix together. Pour into a greased pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Coconut Whip: Scoop the solid part of the coconut cream into a bowl. Beat with vanilla and maple syrup until fluffy.
- Assemble: In a trifle dish or glass cups, layer crumbled cake, coconut whip, and strawberries. Repeat layers.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish as desired.
🌹 How to Grow Roses from Cut Stems (In 5 Simple Steps)
You can propagate roses from trimmed stems, whether from a bouquet or your mom's garden. Here’s how.
You’ll Need:
- Rose stems (6–8 inches, cut just below a leaf node)
- Sharp pruners or scissors
- Small pot or container
- Potting mix or a mix of peat moss and perlite
- Rooting hormone (optional but helpful)
- A clear plastic bag or jar for humidity
- Spray bottle with water
Steps:
- Prep the Stem: Cut a healthy rose stem (no flower), remove leaves from the bottom half.
- Dip in Rooting Hormone: Optional step to improve rooting.
- Plant the Cutting: Insert into moist potting mix about halfway deep.
- Create Humidity: Cover loosely with a clear bag or jar to trap moisture.
- Place in Indirect Light: Keep warm and mist regularly. Roots should form in 3–6 weeks.
- Once rooted, transplant to a larger pot or garden bed.
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