Today is May 1st, May Day, when children used to hang flower baskets on someone’s door, ring the bell and run away so they could be surprised.

Years ago, in ‘Fine Gardening’ magazine, a woman told how she wanted every window of her house to look out and see a garden. She submitted pictures of her home and lovely flower gardens as examples.

I decided to do that at my house. Why shouldn’t I have something pretty, and inspiring and beautiful to greet my family’s eyes when they looked out the window? I made it happen and loved it. I wanted others who came to visit able to see beauty also.

Houses and windows change as we move from here to there. Maybe you live in an apartment and have no control of a pretty outdoor view. Can you place a plant in your windowsill, or on the counter or table near it? Can you hang a floral patterned sheer curtain or window shade for the view?

I feel it’s important to have something living…plant-wise in our homes. We need to see green life, it helps purify the air we breathe. Plus we need something to tend to. If you don’t have a green thumb or travel alot, why not bring home a bouquet of fresh flowers from the grocery store. Costs about the same as a coffee and lasts about a week.

Try it and watch it change your mood. It really will!