The above pictures of red flowers symbolize intense, passionate, dynamic and dangerous! Most people knew that red flowers indicate love and passion. They are magnificent and impulsive, inviting fast action, fun times and pulse-quickening excitement. I love red flowers. Why does most people not notice them? Well, flowers have always been used to fragrance your home, in candles, incense, oils, air fresheners etc.

I love using Lavender in aromatherapy. Research has confirmed that lavender produces slight calming, soothing, and sedative effects when its scent is inhaled. I also enjoy its fragrance. Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) yields an essential oil with sweet overtones, and can be used in balms, salves, perfumes, cosmetics, and topical applications. In addition to that, Lavender flavors baked goods and desserts (it pairs especially well with chocolate), as well as used to make “lavender sugar”. Lavender flowers are occasionally blended with black, green, or herbal tea, adding a fresh, relaxing scent and flavor.

The above photos were taken at different parts of United Kingdom. Lavender flower is in bloom from the middle of June until the end of August. I can’t wait to visit and see some of the famous Lavender field or enjoy a fantastic day out at Norfolk Lavender.

To know more about Lavender like its history, uses and taxonomy, you may find it here at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender.

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This lily flower is abundant at our place and always within our front gardens and along the road. The most common variety of this lily flower at our place is the color orange and in the Philippines, we commonly called it as “Lirio”. While visually stunning and elegant, I really do not know if it is poisonous or not. But this flower is so easy to maintain. Don’t need enough water just the sun. If the yellow lily flowers are beginning to bloom, they usually attract many bees and butterflies. So, have time to relax and enjoy the beauty of flowers.