Ask the Expert: Bagged African violet
I have repotted my African violets and put them in a clear plastic bag to help them overcome the repotting process. Water is appearing on the leaves from the closed bag, will this hurt the leaves. Since one is not to get the leaves wet when watering, will this have Read the rest of Bagging African Violets: Good Or Bad? »

Have you heard the one about the florist who gave away flowers and turned a horrible situation into wonderful act? Well I did and the story happened Monday to a Walnut Ridge Florist.

Karen Williams of Flower Basket in Walnut Ridge, AR just turned lemons into sweet, sweet lemonade. Karen is an expert designer who won several awards at the AFA Convention this past weekend including 1st place in the wedding design category and 2nd place in Read the rest of Florist’s Disaster Turns Into Benefit For Community »

About a month ago I came across a blog called Garden Muse. Cindy Dyer writes this blog which revolves around the wonders of the garden with amazing pictures of flowers, vegetables, insects - basically anything that occurs in a garden. I was instantly an admirer of this site. After all, it contained two things that I am very passionate about gardening and photography. Flowers have a depth and richness of color along with a textural quality making them exceptional subjects for pictures. I love to take pictures of the flowers in my garden. Unfortunately my passion for photography doesn’t translate to skill. My flower pictures are often a pale comparison to the beauty of the flower in which I am photographing. Cindy, however, is a spectacular photographer and her flower pictures are Read the rest of The Beauty Of Flowers And Flower Pictures »

Strike up some Glenn Miller on the gramophone. Grandparents’ Day is just around the corner. As it falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day every year, Grandparents Day is September 7, 2008. Many people have parents and grandparents in nursing homes and want to celebrate this special occasion with their loved ones but are unable to visit. When you want to send a gift to let your loved one know that you’re thinking of them, send flowers that symbolize just how special that person is to you.

Some people enjoy regular visits to their family and friends in nursing homes. However, special occasions call for special gifts but it’s not always possible to break away from the Read the rest of Send Flowers And Put The Razzmatazz Back Into The Nursing Home »

Ask The Expert: Peace Lily

I have had a fabulous peace lily for just under 10 years - it’s about 1.5 meters high and around 2 meters wide.  Never had a problem until I went on holiday last month and my colleague forgot to water it for 3 weeks and it dried out completely.  I came back to find it totally wilted and laid on the floor.  I’ve watered it but it made no difference and it’s still completely wilted and I’ve now had to tie it around bamboo canes to keep it upright but the leaves, although still green, are just hanging down.  Any tips on what I can do?  THANK YOU. Fiona

Alright. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with other florists in Hot Springs, Arkansas? I know that I would! Fortunately for people like me, the Arkansas Florists Association is hosting their 2008 convention and trade market in Hot Springs from August 14-17. Sweet!

Flower Shop Network’s network coordinators will be at the show this year ready and raring to talk to our friends in the floral industry. Stop by booth Read the rest of Join Us In Hot Springs At The 2008 AFA Convention! »

Congratulations on another milestone year! Stuck on what to give your sweetie this year? It may seem cliche but it’s never wrong to send flowers on your anniversary. There are many clever ways to surprise your lovely lady or dashing beau when your anniversary rolls around again. Just to help you out, here is one sure-fire surprise that is bound to be a hit. Read the rest of Happy Anniversary To You! »

There’s nothing quite like getting the best of both worlds in something that is important to us. Such is the case with African Violets plants which merge the easy care and health benefits of houseplants with the beauty and wonder of flowers. African Violets (Saintpaulia) are a real crowd pleaser and it’s easy to understand why.

Everyone knows that owning plants in the home increases the quality of Read the rest of African Violets Help Gift Givers Breathe Easily »

Ask The Expert: my peace lilly is droopy and most alarming to me is that the leaves is  browning. I felt so bad for it that I brought my other plants to keep it company (dont laugh at me, plants are alive).   it sits outside on my  porch.  please help me care for it.
thank you
godfrey

Ask the Expert: What is the plant commonly known as monk’s cowl?
I was given a cutting of a plant my friend called monk’s cowl.
It has curled succulent leaves on long stems.
How do I care for it?  Brenda