Ask the Expert: I have a lucky bamboo plant that 2 stalks are shaped like a heart. One of the stalks has turned completely yellow, however, there are healthy leaves steming from it. What should I do?? How often should the water be changed?? Please contact me and give me your advice. Thank you — Jean

Whether your creating or ordering a floral design it is important to understand the terminology. Since communication between designer and client is crucial, I thought that every so often we could discuss floral designs terms and procedures.

Under the geometric design chart in the AIFD Guide to Floral Design is the term: Crescent Design. According to AIFD, crescent design is a three-sided composition having the form of a triangle with unequal sides. Asymmetrical triangle designs are generally considered to be less formal than symmetrical triangle designs.

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FlowerShopNetwork has an interesting newsletter about dried flowers.  One of the dried flower concepts was to place them in a shadow box design.  A reader from North Carolina recently ask me how to attach the dried flowers to the back of a shadow box.

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Hot Springs Arkansas was the hot spot for the 2007 Arkansas Florists Convention. FlowerShopNetwork staff had a wonderful time meeting and greeting all the fantastic florists and flower shops who attended the convention.

The FlowerShopNetwork booth was the place to be at the convention. Staff members and floral designers spent time discussing the issues of how to reach customers and providing flower arrangements specific to those customers’ needs. In fact to aid in reaching customers, all visitors to the booth had the opportunity to register for a complementary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package.

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Many times, we feel helpless when a friend or family member is in the hospital. Often we send flowers to the hospital letting them know we care and support them. But did you realize, that by sending flowers to the hospital you are actively helping them in the recovery process? How?

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I just had the quick question if I would be able to have cali lillies (sorry, not sure the exact spelling) in September.

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my stalks are yellowing from roots on up .What is the deal?

Ask the Expert: How to plant..

Hi there, I just bought purple Delphinium and I was told that it need to be re-planted(in the bigger pot) I never planted flowers,although I love plants and I want to learn to keep them growing. My questions are; whats the best way to re-plant Delphinium and keep them healthy for long period.

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The Memphis Botanical Garden this past Saturday night.

I attended the Live at the Garden Chris Isaak concert this weekend. Live at the Garden is an outdoor concert series held at the Memphis Botanical Garden. Concert-goers can purchase tables or open lawn area tickets. Decorated by the ticket holders, most tables look like mini parties. I love to watch people but as I was watching the crowd something else began to catch my eye. Several of the tables had beautiful flower arrangements.

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Ask the Expert: WHAT ? CAUSES MY BAMBOO PLANT TO SMELL

WHAT CAUSES MY BAMBOO PLANT TO SMELL? IS THERE A TREAMENT THAT I CAN USE.