Author: Ava Rose

Photo via http://ow.ly/cZUj304R523 It makes a lot of sense that the birth flower of October is the marigold. A gathering of orange or yellow marigolds only adds more brilliant color to this vibrant season. This week, I’m making this post an all-out celebration of the marvelous marigold! The Story of Marigolds Marigolds are a welcome…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/IXN7304oxXC The autumnal equinox falls on Sept. 22. This is a time for celebrating the arrival of the harvest and all of the sights, sounds, and events that come with fall. Different cultures celebrate the autumnal equinox in different ways. This week, let’s look at the variety of fall celebrations that occur throughout…Continue reading

I love the fact that flowers bloom at different times of the year. This means that we never get to miss out on a colorful display of flowers. I think some of the most remarkable ones bloom in the autumn, so I spent some time this week looking at some well-known and not-so-well-known flowers that…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/Iegi303GVaO I love learning new facts about my favorite blooms. The other day, I learned that roses have perfume glands on their petals. I always wondered what made the lovely pink roses in my garden smell so sweet! This week, I dug up some more fun facts about flowers that I know you’ll…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/P2Hh3034Grg It’s very hard to overlook the stunning beauty of the gladiolus. This flower’s sword-shaped leaves and brilliant color make it the perfect choice for the official bloom of August. The gladiolus is an ideal selection if you’re looking to add large splashes of color to your garden. My post this week is…Continue reading

Forget-Me-Nots are biennials, photo via http://ow.ly/7fun302p5CT I’ve noticed that most people have certain ways they choose flowers for their gardens. Some look for fragrant flowers or blooms in their favorite colors. Other people select flowers that are known to attract butterflies. There are also people who select flowers based on their life cycle: When will…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/lxSH3021AP2 All of my friends know that I love weddings and the whole wedding planning process, so when it was time for my girlfriend (and one of my bridesmaids) to get married herself, she asked for my help. I assured her that we would plan the most beautiful wedding she could imagine. She…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/Zcoh301BN0s Gardening is such a rewarding hobby. One of my favorite things to do is to look out my window to see the progress of my plants. I may see two or three of my green tomatoes starting to turn red, or maybe I spot a new petunia that’s just beginning to open…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/bUBD301fUvq People have a variety of reasons for working in their gardens. Some do it to relieve stress, while others get satisfaction from growing and eating their own vegetables. Working in my garden allows me quiet time to collect my thoughts after a busy week. Did you know that the practice of gardening…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/vxlx3006CUe During the month of May, we see flowers, plants and other elements of nature blooming all around us. What better month to celebrate our American wetlands? Did you know that wetlands play a very important role in the health of our environment? This week’s post is all about wetlands and the ways…Continue reading