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What Is This Uniquely-colored Houseplant?
July 31, 2012 by
Send Red-Hot Flowers To Your Summer Love
July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Summer love is blooming everywhere. Whether it’s a new summer love or re-kindling the romance through summer activities, everyone is feeling closer together. There is always something fun to do during the summer: trips to the lake, hiking, camping, picnics, out-door parties, etc. These are only better when you’re with the one you love.
So guys, how do you spark romance during the summer? Send her red-hot summer flowers! Think about it – It’s Monday, you’ve got big plans for the weekend and you both can’t wait to get outdoors again. Send her red-hot flowers to remind her the weekend is almost here and soon the fun will begin again!
Tip: If you know her favorite color or flower, send her those instead! Take it from a girl who knows, we love it when our guys pay attention to the little details.
And remember, always always always use a real local florist when sending flowers. Don’t know your local flower shop? Use our handy florist finder to find yours today!
Help! What Is This Red Fruit Vine From Fort Worth?
July 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ask the Expert: What is this vine?
I live in the Fort Worth TX area in the country. For the past 3 summers this vine has been growing along the fence near my entrance gate. It has been so dry here this year the leaves are yellow and turning brown instead of green as in previous years. But you can easily see the shape in these pics. And the fruit of course. It withers and dies before August. Each “fruit” contains many I-2mm seeds. Any idea what this is? –Ginny
Help! What Is This Strange Trumpet Flower?
July 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ask the Plant Expert:
What plant is this?This plant appeared this spring in two different flower beds after removing hard scape from previous owner. Any idea what it is? Invasive? It looks like it will be blooming soon. Zone 7a. Full sun. The lady selling plants at the farmers market was selling one and didn’t know what it was either. –Chris
Florists on Facebook – Friday Recap
July 27, 2012 by 1 Comment
It’s Friday! Time for our reader’s favorite post of the week — Friday Recap! In this post we show off the talent of our wonderful florists friends on Facebook. Again this week the big theme is WEDDINGS! I have done something a little different this time and broke it out into segments for each type of picture submitted, for today’s post we’ve got Wedding Flower Pictures, Everyday Flower Pictures and Sympathy Tribute Pictures. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook for even MORE amazing florist pictures!
Wedding Flower Pictures
Classic white bouquet by The Petal Patch, McFarland WI
“Traditional and Classic… but look at the great movement in this one! I never tire of the beauty of the natural flow of flowers.”
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Fresh Gerbera bouquet by Lasting Florals, Midlothian VA
“Here’s a pretty funky Bridal bouquet I designed.”
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Help! What Is This Strange Flower?
July 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
These plants cropped up suddenly this spring in Franklin, MA in several locations near hemlock trees. Never had them before. What are they? Looks like an orchid family plant to me.
This plant – actually there are several clusters of two each, in and area around the circumference of several hemlock trees – emerged in May and sent up a spikes of dozens of fuzzy flower buds in the days that followed. The flowers have only just now opened. The area is actually fairly dry. The hemlocks survive only because of a sprinkler system nearby. They provide shade to these plants part of the day. The area is a border and is heavily mulched. As I said, they weren’t planted and weren’t there last year — they just appeared suddenly this year. Soil is poorly drained, heavy clay, acidic. – Michael
Big News At The Memphis Botanic Garden
July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here on the FSN Blog, our Plant Expert answers hundreds of your plant care and identification questions. However, when we’re stumped, we often turn to the Memphis Botanic Garden for their advice. This week, they received BIG news and we thought we’d share in the excitement!
The Memphis Botanic Garden just received a huge endorsement for their tree program by being designated the first Center of Excellence for Urban Forestry in Tennessee.
As a Center of Excellence, they will sponsor educational programs, help with arboretum certification, actively promote tree health and growth, and be the arm of the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council in West Tennessee. There will be three COE’s total for the state, theirs will be the only one in West Tennessee.
In a blog from last June, we wrote about the Garden’s already-extensive tree program:
Memphis Botanic Garden offers visitors 96 acres of small gardens and trails, thousands of flowers, but also thousands of unique trees. With 152 different species of trees, the Memphis Botanic Garden is classified as a Level IV Arboretum by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. This Level IV designation makes the Garden one of four in the state and the only one in West Tennessee. “We estimate there are at least 2000 trees in the Garden – with lots of duplicates,” says Adult Education Manager Laurie Williams. Read more about the trees at the Garden.
Patrick Haller, TUFC President, commented that “This is a definite step forward for urban forestry in Tennessee and we are excited about this program.”
Congratulations again for a well-deserved honor. If you’re in the West Tennessee area, be sure to pay them a visit!
Log Cabin Florist’s ‘Spot The Van’ Contest
July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Log Cabin Florist in Bakersfield CA knows exactly how to get their community excited about flowers!
Every month, they begin a new “Spot the Van” contest. When someone spots their fabulously floral van and snaps a photo, they can enter it into a contest to win a free arrangement from Log Cabin Florist to be delivered locally to themselves or a friend. How cool is that?
The contest runs during the summer months of June, July and August. To spread the word about Spot The Van, the flower shop sends out emails, announces it on their Facebook page and at the workshops they host. This contest is a terrific way to get the community of Bakersfield excited about flowers and florists. Way to go guys!
Is your local florist hosting any summer contests or workshops? Are you a florists doing something like this? Share your experiences, thoughts or ideas in the comments below!
2012 Texas State Florist Convention: Recap & Photos
July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Over the weekend, part of the FSN Team traveled down to the Lone Star State for the Texas State Florist Association‘s Annual Convention. This year’s theme was, “Floral Paradise” which is exactly what they created. In their unusual location, The Hanger Hotel (an actual airplane hanger!) they brought paradise to life with only the flair florists can bring.
Metro retro. The old hanger definitely had a retro vibe. Love the way these creative Texas florists work it into their show. Looks like something you’d see in a old war-time postcard or something. [Read more…]
Send Summer’s Color-ific Blooms!
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What is your favorite thing about summer? The lake? Picnics? Poolside? Chances are, it has something to do with the outdoors! As we move into the dog days of summer, it’s not quite as easy to stay outdoors.
You’re in luck; it’s easy to bring the colors and fun of summer inside with a lush bouquet of flowers. Your flowerbed may be suffering outside, but inside you can be greeted with beautiful summer blooms.
Perhaps you know someone who is unable to get out and enjoy their summer. Flowers are a great way to send cheer and let them know you care.
Best colors for summer:
- Yellow – Think sunshine and sunflowers.
- Orange – Because it’s hot!
- Magenta – Jewel-toned beauty.
- Bright Green – Fresh grass.
- Coral – Beach memories.
- Sky Blue – Bright skies.
Just remember, when it’s time to order flowers, always always always order from your local florist! Use our handy florist finder to find your local flower shop today!
