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Photo via http://ow.ly/NSQfV As summer fast approaches, I’m excited to see all of the colorful new additions in my garden. Can you name the official flower of the month of June? It’s the rose! I can’t think of a more appropriate choice for such a lovely month. I’m such a fan of roses I’m dedicating…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/NzixG Gardening is the perfect activity when I want to relax for a while and collect my thoughts. I love looking out on my balcony and seeing that swirl of color. Though I have a limited amount of space for growing flowers, it doesn’t keep me from enjoying one of my favorite hobbies….Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/Nfk56 The springtime brings with it so many wonderful things. I love getting out to enjoy the blooming flowers and the warm weather. Unfortunately, my spring allergies have me coughing and sneezing quite a lot this year, so I took it upon myself to research some natural ways to lessen the severity of…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/MTRP7 Lily of the Valley is one of those flowers that could never be mistaken for any other kind of bloom. One of the most notable things about it is its sweet fragrance. I think this quality alone makes it the perfect addition to any bride’s bouquet. This flower has a bell-shape with…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/LI4kW When the spring rains start to fall, it won’t be long before you hear someone say, “April showers bring May flowers.” It’s a pleasant phrase that I’ve said and heard many times. There’s even a 1920s song celebrating April showers as well as a tune entitled “Little April Showers” heard in the Disney movie Bambi….Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/LoMI9 Regardless of what kind of mood I’m in, seeing a gathering of daisies can always make me smile. I especially like daisies with glowing white petals. It comes as no surprise that in art and literature, these lovely flowers represent purity, innocence, and joy. Along with daffodils, daisies are a sure sign that spring…Continue reading

Photo via http://ow.ly/KKv8u  I know that spring is well on its way when I see those familiar short green stems popping up out of the earth alongside my favorite tree in the park. Soon, I’ll see beautiful yellow daffodil petals appearing at the tops of those stems. Sometimes the daffodils around my area are so…Continue reading

Photo via Tracy Hunter (Flickr) Weddings, parties, holiday gatherings, birthdays, and other events are all greatly enhanced by the use of flowers. If you find yourself anticipating such an event, you probably want to enlist the services of a florist. In the midst of all of the excitement and bustle of planning for your day…Continue reading

Photo via MsSaraKelly (Flickr) I don’t know about you, but I always like to be a step ahead. That’s why I have taken a sneak peek at the upcoming floral trends for 2015; I have to say, I am not disappointed. Whether you are planning for a wedding or a garden, 2015 will be an…Continue reading

Flowers provide a bit of nature and a lot of cheer to any home. Scientific studies have shown that flowers can provide peace, relaxation, energy, and health to those who view them, while taking away anxiety and worry. Flowers are also a way to give a space a new look for the season without making…Continue reading