The First Gardenia Blossomed Today

A sweet surprise in my little garden... this lovely fragrant Gardenia just opened! 

My White Carnation

She's a pretty white carnation, balancing on the top of my head, isn't she?

A little background about the white carnation...

Dianthus caryophyllus means "flower of love"

White carnations are suggestive of pure love and good luck.

Carnations have been around for at least 2000 years.