Ask the Expert: Seasonal blooms in Minnesota
I’m getting married May 2 in Minneapolis. What will be blooming at that time? I”m thinking of shopping at their fabulous farmers market for my flowers.

Thanks!
Mary

Ask the Expert: Seasonal flowers for a March Wedding in Florida?

I am getting married in central Florida on March 21st. I would like to use as many local flowers, or at least grown in the US, as possible. What are some options? How would I go about getting orange blossoms?
Thanks! Jaime

Fall has come to life now in the first few weeks of the season. Warmly colored fall flowers and plants are among the many wonderful autumn decorations. Trends in decorating for fall this year are starting to include a more popular use of bromeliads and other fall blooming plants. Excellent as centerpieces, colorful houseplants, and patio decorations, bromeliads provide warmth and color associated with autumn’s changing season.

Bromeliads Add Flare To Fall Decor

Decorators and gardeners aren’t the only bromeliad enthusiasts this fall. Florists are seeing a rise in the popularity of blooming plants, especially bromeliads which exist in enough varieties to meet any decorating need. Whether housing in full sun, partial shade, a rocky garden, as a houseplant, or using as a colorful centerpiece, bromeliad plants add the charm and pleasure desired. Why wouldn’t someone choose to warm up autumn with colorful bromeliads from a local florist today.

Holidays can be very busy times. The many holidays during the fall such as Halloween and Thanksgiving keep busy hosts and hostesses bustling between rooms. Bromeliad plants have a special place for busy party hosts also! Bromeliad plants are rather resilient despite neglect. Already easy to care for, bromeliads continue to enhance fall décor with light, life and comfort-and you’re not left with dirty dishes and pounds of holiday fruitcake when they’re gone.

Ask the Expert: Lucky Bamboo stem has turned black!

Hello, I have had a lucky bamboo plant for about 9 months and I have some questions. 1) Several months ago, one of the stalks began turning yellow and has since turned black. I am fairly sure it’s dead, but have been worried about removing it as the rest of the plant seems more or less ok. Should it be removed and if so, is there a way to do this without disturbing the rest of the plant? There has even been new growth which was a very pleasant surprise! 2) I have noticed that one of the stems seems to have a dry, yellow top. I’m not sure if I should cut this one and where? 3) Finally, if I am cutting and removing damaged stems, would this be a good time to re-pot the entire plant? Is it too cramped in the small, decorative vase? And would this be the cause of the yellow tips on some of the leaves? Please help this wonderful little plant. I’m usually terrible with plants, but this little plant seems to keep living even depite of me! Thanks in advance! Grace

Ask the Expert: What should I do??

Hi – I’m not sure the name of my palm in (see photo) it could be a Parlor Palm, Kentia or Sentry Palm? I gathered several small plants that have grown beautifully in front of my kitchen window with a western light sunset in a plastic planter in the same spot since 1999.  I want to transplant it into a clay pot.  I’ll be moving at the end of October. Should I wait until I’m in my new home or transplant it now.  Anything special I should do? This is very sentimental to me.  Thank you for your advice. Patty

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Ask The Expert: I recently moved to Florida and have Bird of paradise.  Do I need to cut them back..and if so, when if the proper time to do so.

Thank you,
Daniel Lenzi

There’s a yellow rose in Texas but it’s the Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) that won the title of the official state flower of Texas. The bluebonnet is also called buffalo clover, wolf flower, and el conejo. Regardless of its name, the bluebonnet provides a beautiful addition to the countryside in Texas. From Galveston to San Angelo, Texas florists find inspiration in the vivid colors of the state and its larger than life traditions. The bluebonnet flower is just one more thread in the rich tapestry of nature’s inspirational wonders found in Texas.

One of the few blue flowers found in nature, the blue bonnet stands proudly as one of the more beautiful blue flowers. Arrangements of delphinium are excellent gift ideas for those who love blue. Turn your sweetheart’s cheeks red and turn her friends green with envy when you send a beautiful arrangement of flowers from your local florist inspired by the wild spirit and brilliant blue of the bluebonnet.

Ask The Expert: Lucky Bamboo.  My bamboo plants are too tall.  Can I cut the roots off and put them back in the water and let them grow new roots? Sharon

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Ask The Expert: What is this Flower?

This plant has light whitish blue flowers that look like a morning glory but after flowering get a prickly seed pod on it and plant is  about 2 ft tall. Sure is weird looking. I live in Penna. Thanks Brenda

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Datura Stramonium

Ask The Expert: Can anyone suggest plant wholesalers in CA? I have a gift shop in a small community and cannot buy 1000′s of plants, but I am the sole provider to my community. At present, I am looking for Christmas plants such as poinsettias, zygos and amaryllis.

Thank you Deborah