Why I Love Ants-

Hi, My name is Karen and I am a floraholic, I especially have a weakness for Peonies.

-Romantic peonies are regarded as an omen of good fortune and a happy marriage.

-They are the floral symbol of China and believed to bring good luck.

-Ants play an important role in the blooming of peony flowers.  The flower buds produce nectar that attracts ants, which help to open the buds. Although peonies will bloom without ants, the ants do help them along.

- In ancient times, peonies were used for medicinal purposes including curing headaches, relieving pain during childbirth and the treatment of asthma.

- Long ago, people believed that peonies protected them from demons.

-They can live to be ONE HUNDRED years old!

The Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm

Every Sunday folks gather on a small farm to share food and live music during The Frog Pond Sunday Social in Silverhill, Alabama.

"The whole idea was to bring community and music together, so we developed community through music" said Cathe Steele "Once it happens, its just like magic, it's in and out the window and its gone; but what is left is that feeling that people have when they leave here"

The Memphis Botanic Gardens Blog Post About My Photo Exhibit

http://www.memphisbotanicgarden.com/buzz/posts/from-news-to-nature-karen-pulfer-focht-in-the-visitors-center-gallery