Though the month is often associated with the orange of pumpkins for Halloween, there's another orange association with October: The October birth flower is the marigold. Ancient Aztecs used ...

The month attributed to a birth flower is often ... but they are generally considered to be non-toxic. Instead, the October flower is said to represent optimism, prosperity, cheer and success.

Birth flowers, like birthstones, are linked to each month of the year and come with their symbolic messages and seasonal charm. But what’s the story behind them? And why are there two for each month?

It does not end there, though, as there are vegetables to plant in October and also plants to take cuttings from this month that will get you flowers and crops next year to help make any backyard ...