Sunday Morning Sunshine: The Jasmine Flower: Gift of God

And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers 

that are here today

and thrown into the fire tomorrow,

 he will certainly care for you.

~~Luke 12:28b

Welcome to our post about the Jasmine plant,

that is featured in the 5th book of the

Appleton, WV Romantic Mysteries:

The Golden Touch

Did you know?

*  Jasmines include a group of roughly 200 species. 

*  There are many flowering shrubs and vines, both deciduous and evergreen.

*  Some of the colors are:  white, yellow, orange, blue, purple

What is the meaning of the Jasmine?

Jasmine's meaning varies by place and culture,

but it often symbolizes love, beauty or sensuality.

Its pure white blossoms can also symbolize purity.

In Thailand, the Jasmine represents motherhood  

and signifies love and respect.

Persians say it means: Gift of God.

The Jasmine plant is known to be medically healthful:

Do your research first! 

*  Tea

*  Hair

*  Heart

and many other healthy idea.

REMEMBER! Do your research!!!

Where to plant Jasmine?

Jasmine will grow well in full sun to partially shaded areas.

Summer-flowering jasmine does better in a sunny spot, 

while other varieties, such as winter jasmine, like a more shaded area. 

well-drained but moist, moderately fertile sandy loamy soil.

West Indian Jasmine

I hope you've enjoyed this information about the Jasmine,

GIFT of GOD!

If you have one or buy one,

send me a picture.

I'd love to see it! 

Best! 

January Contest and Reasons to Read

Why Read?

* Pleasure. What fun to find an author whose books we love!
* Relaxation. What better way to lose ourselves in a book from the discouraging, disappointing things going on in our lives?
* Keeps us mentally healthy. Reading a mystery/suspense?
Our mentality improves vastly by imagining who's the villain?
Romance? Our heart yearns for a satisfactory ending... And more!
So Read, Read, Read! 

The first contest of the Year!

January, 2018

CONTEST QUESTION TIME

Name one thing that is good about 
this winter in January, 2018

Oh, yeah, you want to know what you get?

This:

or this:

Already read these?
Then you can pick one of my other books
or wait till my next book is out 

(Toby's Troubles, an Appleton, WV Romantic Mystery)

How's that for a Beautiful, wintry contest?

(I will choose a winner by January 31st!)

Blessings!