Author: Ava Rose

Photo via http://ow.ly/nnoZ30dA0Yo Taking a hike or a pleasant walk in the woods is one of my favorite things to do at this time of year. On one of my recent walks, I spotted a beautiful pink flower, and I wondered for hours what it was. Have you ever found yourself wondering about the name…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/r5pq30cIitG Summer is the time to venture out and enjoy our beautiful country. But this summer, I’m not straying too far from home, since there are plenty of great vacation spots in the Northeast. If your family is interested in enjoying lovely scenery, swimming, boating, hiking, observing wildlife, and more, I have what…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/F8Oq30c0YVm You may have noticed, as I have, that marriage proposals seem to increase with the arrival of the warm weather. A lovely park, zoo, or spring festival serves as the perfect setting for a marriage proposal. Have you ever wondered about some well-known traditions related to proposals? This week my blog sheds…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/WQbG30aAV85 As April gets under way, the temperatures are rising, animals are coming out of their winter hiding places, and flowers are popping up everywhere. So it’s appropriate that April has such a cheerful birth flower in the form of a daisy. This simple flower has an interesting history that’s worth a closer…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/Rao830antEA Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? If you’re like me, you’re always looking for foods that can boost your mood and energy level, so this week, I set out to find some win-win foods to add to my diet. These are foods that can improve your overall health and…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/cngL30a9uSz With each day comes a new sign of spring. It’s such a pleasure to watch the subtle and not-so-subtle changes in animals, plants, and people. One of my favorite signs of spring is seeing robins, cardinals, and other birds scouting out the trees for the best nest locations. I think I have…Continue reading

Do you order a bouquet of flowers for your loved one every Valentine’s Day? If so, you’re in good company. Many people go with a bouquet of red roses for their beloved at this time of year. Don’t get me wrong: I happen to love red roses! But there are other flowers that do an…Continue reading

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? If you do, you may consider giving them a gardening theme this year. Making garden-themed resolutions is a great way to get excited about the spring and summer growing season. One of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to donate a portion of the vegetables I grow in…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/upD6305Pasr I know for sure that the month of November is under way when I see pots of cheerful chrysanthemums popping up on porches, front stoops, and elsewhere in my neighborhood. The November birth flower is the perfect combination of hardiness and beauty. Look at some of the interesting facts I found on…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/5QXW305iw8N Do you love pumpkins? I love everything about pumpkins, including their interesting shapes, their deep orange color, and even their prickly stems. I especially love roasting pumpkin seeds and eating them with a little cinnamon sprinkled on top. You may have figured out that this week’s post is all about pumpkins! I hope you…Continue reading