Ask the Expert: Lucky Bamboo Spirals

I just purchased two stalks with lovely matching spirals below their leaves. How do I create these spirals again when I cut the tall stalks and want to start a new plant?  Betty

Ask the Expert: my step-father filled the water of my lucky bamboo to the top of the vase.Now the stalk is mushy, hollow and brownish-yellow. I have had the plant for 2 years. Is there any way to save it? Andrea

Ask the Expert: I READ THE FOLLOWING INFO CARING FOR LUCKY BAMBOO ON LUCKY BAMBOO PLANTS. I’VE HAD ONE FOR ABOUT A YEAR OR SO AND IT DOESN’T GROW MUCH AND IS KIND REAL PALE. TO RENEW IT CAN I DUMP OUT THE WATER THAT’S BEEN IN IF FOR QUITE A WHILE AND HAS A LOT OF MINERALS ETC AND REFILL IT WITH BOTTLED WATER? IF SO, SHOULD I LIGHTLY SCRAP OFF THE MINERAL DEPOSITS? Todd

If your looking for the Virginia Flower & Garden Show in January, you’re a little early. Normally held in January each year, the Virginia Flower & Garden Show is partnering with the Mid-Atlantic Home and Garden show to create a bigger and better Mid-Atlantic Home and Flower Show and will take place February 15-17, 2008. This show offers an abundance of home, garden and flower exhibits and merchandise. This year’s “Sensusous Garden” theme promises a celebration of the senses through the landscaping and flower displays

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The Flower Shop Newsletter for January goes out next week. Beth Roberts has once again created an inspiring and informative newsletter. If you enjoyed her Power of Red Flowers, you’ll enjoy The Meaning of Roses. Beth takes us on a journey exploring the meaning of roses and their significance in history and in other cultures. Take a sneak peek and enjoy the journey to the world of roses.  I knew red roses symbolize love; but, who knew a rose in full bloom symbolized the maturity of love.  I’m interested in your opinion of the newsletter, so don’t hesitate to comment.

Jenny’s (Oak Hill Florist in Scarborough, Maine) “Thoughts of Valentine’s Day” post on Monday was interesting. First, it proves what I always thought: Florists never rest - they are constantly trying to make the next holiday or flower arrangement better for us. Second, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the earlier we prepare for it, the better it will be for us and our special someone.

Jenny had a good point when she said “… men – you don’t have to buy roses for Valentine’s Day.” Roses maybe the Valentine’s Day flower and considered the flower of

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Although it is January, we need to prepare ourselves the busy month of February. After all, February is the month of Valentine’s Day and several flower and garden shows. In fact in Edison New Jersey, flowers and Valentine’s Day are taken to a whole new level with the New Jersey Flower and Garden Show. The Show begins on February 14^th and ends on February 17^th. Which gives me a great idea for a Valentine’s Day gift idea - tickets to the show tucked in a bouquet of roses; a unique gift and a day of fun to boot. Anyone visiting Edison or living in New Jersey is welcome to use my Valentine’s Day gift idea.

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