Flowers for Mothers’ Day We traditionally honor our mothers, grandmothers, and the other important women in our lives with a gift of beautiful flowers at Mothers’ Day each May. Some may favor an orchid or rose corsage, while others present a bouquet of freshly cut flowers. And while flowers always make a lovely gift, the life of cut flowers is all too brief. A Gift That Gives Joy Again and Again One year, when my daughter was still...
Peonies Symbolize Femininity, Wealth and Honor The peonies always bloom for Mothers’ Day in Eastern Virginia, alongside the roses. Roses and peonies are just part of the romance and beauty of mid-May in our area. Their full, heavy blossoms packed with petals invite the gardener to snip a stem or two for the vase inside, especially when there is rain in the forecast. Peonies invite us to pause and gather May’s flowers in the moment, savoring one of the most...