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Ask the Expert: What will be blooming?
We’re planning a big reception for May 9th in Sacramento. I’m new to this area. I know there will be lots in season, but I don’t know what! What will I find locally for bouquets at that time of year?
Thanks
Mary
Ask the Expert: Changing Color of Poinsettia Bloom
When I purchased my poinsettia, the blooms were purple. When it re-bloomed the next year the blooms were white. How do I get the blooms to change to purple? Debbie
We all know that sending flowers is a great way to create memories with the gifts we give to our family and friends. In fact last April, I even wrote a newsletter about it for Flower Shop Network called Flower Memories; detailing the wonderful memories I had from the flowers I had received as gifts throughout the years. Well this morning Lifetime Television explored the issue of sending flowers using a real local florist.
Growing up we had a very close relationship with our local florist and it was easy to send flowers to my family and friends because most of them lived in the same town as I did. Of course, today my Read the rest of this entry »
What’s the sweetest way to show appreciation for someone? With a Sweetest Day gift, of course! Mothers are celebrated with Mother’s Day gifts but one day is hardly complete compensation for the many sleepless nights that go into caring for children and nurturing their dreams. Lovers are celebrated with Valentine’s Day, but so much love is poured out throughout the year that one day is almost long forgotten as the later months of fall and winter come. To show true appreciation for the people that mean the most to you, simply share a “thank you” or “you matter to me.” When a gift goes the extra mile toward a meaningful holiday celebration, many look to a local florist for a Sweetest Day sweet treat. Read the rest of this entry »
There are so many ways to say “I love you” during an anniversary surprise for your sweetheart. Sending flowers is a great way to show appreciation for the person that has stayed the course another year, but make the occasion even more memorable this year by including a sweet surprise of romantic anniversary flowers.
October is a beautiful month celebrated as the official start of the fall season. In honor of the beautiful beginning of autumn, why not celebrate your October anniversary with an apple cider picnic surprise? Read the rest of this entry »
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. Read the rest of this entry »
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 Read the rest of this entry »
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 Read the rest of this entry »
