Author: Ava Rose

Photo via http://ow.ly/4qM230eDcCv Back to school time is fast approaching, and students are getting excited. I love seeing the notebooks, folders, and colorful backpacks on display in stores: It reminds me of when I shopped for my own school supplies at the local drugstore. But for parents planning a move to New York City, sending…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/NHxt30eg0SG Do you like your flowers on the bold side? If so, this month’s flower is sure to be a favorite with you. The birth flower for August is none other than the gladiolus. These flowers love being the center of attention. In fact, any experienced gardener will tell you to plant your…Continue reading

I love admiring the colorful flowers all around my neighborhood. Flowers can add so much cheer to any sort of environment. Many plants and flowers can also add flavor to the dishes and beverages on your dinner table. This week, I’m looking at how edible flowers and plants can contribute to the success of your…Continue reading

I love to discover new plants growing around my yard and neighborhood. But no matter how interesting a plant looks, I always identify it before touching its leaves. Some of the most attractive plants can be poisonous to the taste or touch. This week, I’m shedding some light on the characteristics of plants that are…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/UxqP30doZxg As you know, I love all kinds of flowers, but I have a special place in my heart for water lilies. These flowers spend their lives floating happily atop picturesque ponds, streams, and lakes. Along with being lovely, they fulfill specific purposes in a pond or stream’s ecosystem. This week, I’m celebrating…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/OJQE30d7FvS After a day out in the sun, do you find yourself scratching a lot of insect bites on your arms, legs, and elsewhere? I seem to be a favorite target of mosquitoes. They invite themselves to many of the barbecues, festivals, and outdoor concerts I go to each summer. Fortunately, there are…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/oPPS30cAGSO It’s tough to decide what I love most about summer. One of my favorite things to do is work in my garden on a warm day with the birds chirping all around me. I also love taking early morning walks with my best friend and enjoying all the new blooms showing up…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/Jt1z30cpaYi I like so many things about the month of June. One of those things is its official flower, the rose. Roses are a familiar sight at many weddings and celebrations, but I’ve found they are especially popular with June brides. Roses are available in so many different colors that brides have no…Continue reading

In late May, multiple sightings of teenagers dressed in tuxedos and gowns are a sure sign it’s prom season. I’ve seen them, have you? Along with their fancy outfits, many teens wear the traditional corsages and boutonnieres. These flowers are also a familiar sight on the lapels, wrists, and gowns of a wedding party. But,…Continue reading

With the April showers behind us, it’s time to start admiring all of those May flowers. You won’t be surprised when I say that the month of May is one of my favorites. The soggy ground left over from April is ready to put on a show. This week’s post is all about the lovely…Continue reading