Posted by Cultural & Botanical Information
Irish Culture and Customs: Emblems of Ireland: The Shamrock – Learn how the shamrock became an emblem of Ireland.
Fine Gardening: The History of the Shamrock: Full of symbolism, this plant has mystical roots – Article
SFGate: Botany Difference Between Clover and Shamrock Plants – Read about the difference between the two.
Wikipedia: Shamrocks – Offers information about different aspects of the shamrock: As a cultural icon and plant species.
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Craft Projects
DLTK: Shamrock Crafts – Get instructions to make: A 3D Shamrock paper craft, a lacing craft, a cross stitch pattern, and more.
Artists Helping Children: Shamrock Crafts For Kids: Saint Patrick’s Irish Shamrock Day Crafts and Activities for Children & Preschoolers – This site offers a variety of crafts that include shamrocks.
About Family Crafts: 21 DIY Shamrock Crafts – This site offers links to a variety of shamrock related crafts.
Kids Activity Blog: 17 Shamrock Crafts for Kids – Links to shamrock crafts.
Hands On As We Grow – 20 Lucky Shamrock Crafts for Kids to Make this St. Patrick’s Day – More interesting ways to make shamrocks.
