The Gift of Flowers!

"Flowers always make people better, happier and more helfpul; they are sunshine, food and medicine or the soul."  - Luther Burbank

As the weather warms up and the blooms around my home start to spring up, I get so excited that we are able to have fresh flowers again!  Back before I had children, it wasn't uncommon for me to pick up a bouquet of flowers from our local market on a weekly basis (gasp).  That was pre-kids, when I was foolish and apparentely weathly!  Now, I only purchase flowers on special occasions but try hard to ensure that during Spring, Summer and part of Fall, I have fresh flowers throughout the house.  Some of the most enjoyable times for me have been bringing in freshly picked flowers and watching my girls get quiet and excited as they take in the aroma.  This is absolutely the case with the lily of the valley that Miss Sydney so politely picked for me (great project for the littles too - as long as we stress the importance of being gentle!)  A trio of bud vases and just three tiny bouquets resulted in a wonderful aroma.  My husband even commented on it! 

I'm savoring each and every bloom while they last.  These are almost gone now but I'm excited to see my zinnias, day lilies, clematis, butterfly bush, black eyed susans and more popping up.  If our weather continues to be warm and sunny, I have high hopes for bouquets throughout the house!

Do you have a favorite flower that you cultivate from home?  Are there any that you want but haven't planted or been successful with?  I'd love to hear!

Have a great day!