“Art is like a border of flowers along the course of civilization.” (Lincoln Steffens) 

“Earth laughs in flowers.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson)

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” (Luther Burbank)

“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” (Sigmund Freud)

*The above pictures were taken of flowers in our backyard.