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.

Needless to say, I was thrilled to get the opportunity to try out the Fresh Cut Flower of the Month Club. Who doesn't want to get flowers delivered right to their door? Impressively, the flowers ...

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?