Archive for 2007

Deer, Deer Go Away and Let Me Kept My Flowers One More Day

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Ask the Expert: In our small town we have a problem with deer. Each section of town seems to have it’s own herd. They eat all our fir trees and now eat tomatoes plants,green peppers and even marigolds. We have tried different ways to keep them away.ie. human hair different sprays and nothing seems to work. Any suggestion?Please contact me if you can help. Thanks Judie

Imagine That! Southeastern Flower Show in Atlanta Georigia.

Friday, December 28th, 2007

2008 is just around the corner and with it comes a new year of flower and garden shows. Kicking off the fun filled year are the flowers in Atlanta, Georgia at the Southeastern Flower Show, starting January 30th and ending February 3rd. For more than two decades, the Southeastern Flower Show has been an inspiration to flowers lovers and garden enthusiasts alike; this year will no doubt be exceptionally inspirational with the theme: Imagine That.

The Southeastern Flower Show is an extravaganza of professionally landscaped gardens displays, floral and gardening demonstrations, speakers, family activities and a retail marketplace. During the show competitions will be held in floral design, horticulture,

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Grave Blanket with Christmas Garland & Grapevine

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

I was wondering if you have heard of making a grave blanket out of grapevine and christmas tree outdoor garland. I am wanting to make one for my brother that passed last christmas.

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Good Coffee Table Houseplant

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Ask the Expert: Easy care Plant for Coffee table? I want to purchase an easy care green plant for my coffee table that receives morning bright filtered light. I don’t want a plant that gets very big. Which species would work for me?
Thanks,
Susan

Christmas Flower Arrangements Enjoyed By A Flower Stalker

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

I constantly search the Internet, magazines, hotels, restaurants and even peoples’ homes for interesting flowers and flower arrangements. I’m somewhat of a flower stalker. Lucky, no one has taken out a restraining order yet. So, when I finally had time to read the Flower Chat blog post for the last couple of weeks, I was delight to see - Local florists offer unique flower arrangements for Christmas. I am always amazed with the creative talents of florists; their ability to enhance the beauty of an already gorgeous flower; their ability to use flowers, greenery, ribbon and other materials to create a magnificent floral sculptures. The florists who submitted photos of their floral designs for the post were no exception.

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Pruning an Epidendrum Orchid

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Ask the Expert: Epidendrum Orchid………..I have a plant with 2 tall shoots and is flowering very nicely. It appears additional stalks are growing. Should I snip off the brown stalks and permit the green stalks to grow?

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Why do Lucky Bamboo Stems Turn Yellow?

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Ask the Expert: Lucky Bamboo……….I understand about leaves turning yellow because of water but what about stems beginning to turn yellow? Can I cut a healthy stem just below the “knuckle” or joint and grow a new plant? Thank you Stephen

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Sticky Yellow Leaves on a Lucky Bamboo

Friday, December 14th, 2007

Ask the Expert: Lucky bamboo has yellow and sticky leaves

Hi, Ive had my bamboo for 4 years, it has always been in the same place and pot. It is very tall and now the branches are turning soft and wabbly and a few yellow leaves. Under the leaves there is a sticky substance. Cleaned it with wet towel but came back. Spray with Read the rest of Sticky Yellow Leaves on a Lucky Bamboo »

Floral Design or Flower Arranging Classes In Ohio

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Ask the expert: i am trying to find a one or two day course in floral design / flower arranging in the Marysville, Dublin, Columbus, Ohio area (in that order) - will be a gift. Help? thank you

Plant Gel & Lucky Bamboo Don’t Mix

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Ask the Expert

I have a lucky bamboo in my office it was ok with water , later I brought plant gel and start to turn yellow I need your help please what to do?