Songs
“…summer Lovin had me a blast
summer Lovin happened so fast”
Summer Nights from Grease
Which lively, vibrant romp that kick-started the beach party movie craze, with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello delivering delightful performances as teenagers enjoying sun-soaked escapades on the shores of Malibu.
Beach Party 1963
European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine.
Italy
This red fruit bearing plant is a staple to any summer garden.
Tomato
This tall yellow flower goes well in many arrangements. Its seeds are edible too.
Sunflower
“When the weather's fine
You got women, you got women on your mind
Have a drink, have a drive
Go out and see what you can find”
In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry
Ann (Audrey Hepburn, Oscar for Best Actress) is a rebel princess suffocated by the confines of royal life.
Roman Holiday (1954)
This archipelagic state and country in South Asia, situated in the Indian Ocean. It lies southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland.
The Maldives
This tall growing plant is thought to be the native American gold. The left overs of this plant are enjoyed in the fall.
Corn
You may know them as vibrant yellow or orange beauties, but these flowers can also bloom with maroon or even cream flowers.
Marigolds
“…came blowin' in from across the sea
It lingered there, to touch your hair and walk with me
All summer long, we sang a song
And then we strolled that golden sand
Two sweethearts, and…”
Summer Wind by Frank Sinatra
James Bond (Sean Connery) must find the Russian decoder, coveted by Spectre.
Dr. No (1962)
This state in the Western United States, about 2,000 miles from the U.S. mainland in the Pacific Ocean. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state in the tropics.
Hawaii
This dark green squash grows primarily in summer and is a great addition to any dinner as a side.
Zucchini
These multicolored flowers love to climb and grab their vines onto anything they can grasp
Sweetpea
“Sweet days of summer, the jasmine's in bloom
July is dressed up and playing her tune
And I come home from a hard day's work
And you're waiting there
Not a care in the world”
Summer Breeze by Seals and Crofts
A comedy about Manhattan businessman Richard who sends his wife and son to Maine to escape the summer heat.
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
This country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization.
Greece
This green vegetable goes great in water or on your eyes at a spa.
Cucumber
This striking perennial enjoys full or partial sun, along with well-drained soil. With more than 300 varieties of the flower, some of which can grow up to 6 feet tall, you can choose from pretty shades of blue, purple, white and pink.
Delphiniums
And the livin' is easy
Fish are jumpin'
And the cotton is high
Oh, your daddy's rich
And your ma' is good lookin'
So hush
Little baby
Don't you cry
Summertime from Porgy & Bess
Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of Peter Benchley’s novel is considered the father of the summer blockbuster. Watch out for that Shark
Jaws (1975)
Nordic island nation, is defined by its dramatic landscape with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields.
Iceland
This root is ground and made into a condiment that goes great with Prime Rib.
Horseradish
These puffballs signal the beginning of summer each year. Some bushes can thrive for a half-century or more!
Peonies