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April 28th, 2008
Ask the Expert: what flowers are in in October. Kelley
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April 28th, 2008
Ask the Expert: Is a Peace Lily poisonous to pets.
I have one and caught my pet bitting it. Tina
Posted in Peace Lily, Poisonous Plants | 3 Comments »
April 28th, 2008
Ask the Expert: I have a wild plum - its leaves started to curl
I have a wild plum tree - its leaves started to curl, then drop off and now it looks as if the tree is dying. Could it be a symptom of poisoning as we know our neighbor does not like the tree there?
Patrick
Posted in Plant Care Questions | 1 Comment »
April 28th, 2008
Ask the Expert: moving to Illinois from Baton Rouge,La
HOW DO YOU MOVE A PEACE LILY FROM THE SOUTH TO NORTHERN STATES LIKE ILLINOIS. DON
Posted in Peace Lily, Plant Care Questions | 1 Comment »
April 27th, 2008
Things sure have changed since my prom days. My sister-in-law just sent me pictures of my nephew’s prom. Oliver went to prom last week with his girlfriend Courtney and as the custom these days it was a group affair with a Hummer limousine to boot. When I say things have changed I mean everything: hair styles, dresses, formal wear for the guys and even the flowers. When I was in school the pin on corsage was the only option we had for prom flowers. Now prom flowers are a fashion accessory not just a nice gift from your date.
Prom goers embellish their purses, shoes and necklaces with flowers for prom. They use the wrist corsage like a piece of jewelry. In fact one of the girls in my nephew’s prom group had a flower ring. Not a ring in the shape of a flower but a flower ring.

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Posted in Flower memories, Trends | 3 Comments »
April 25th, 2008
Ask the Expert: What flowers are in season in the Great NW on 7/4?
I am planning a wedding to commence on the 4th of July this year. I am trying to plan it as “‘green,” local, and inexpensive as possible. My colors are green, purple, white, and perhaps bold yellow highlights. Please email me your response as soon as possible. Thank you! Shawnicee
Posted in Flower Suggestions, Seasonal Flowers | 1 Comment »
April 25th, 2008
Ask the Expert: What type of flowers are these?
Could you please tell me what type of flowers you think these are?

Posted in Flower Identification | 2 Comments »
April 25th, 2008
Ask the Expert: Identify this possible begonia type plant?
Can you help me figure out what sort of plant this is? It was given to me as a gift, but it did not come with any watering instructions or care instructions. I do not even know what TYPE of plant it is to google the care directions. As you can see in the pictures, it’s on the verge of wilting! I do not want this AWESOME plant to die!! I have attached pictures. Kristin
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Posted in Plant Care Questions, Plant Identification | 1 Comment »
April 24th, 2008
Ask the Expert: What blooms w/ raspberries but has white on leaves
This looks like a ‘berry’ vine but is blooming with what looks like small white berries in a cluster. The leaves have white on them as well. Some of these are growing with rose bushes and some right along with the raspberry vines. I just moved to this house one year ago and am interested in identifying this.
Thanks! Jeanene
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April 24th, 2008
Ask the Expert: Is my lily dying?
I repotted my lily a week ago and it has been wilting ever since. The soil I used was garden soil miracle grow. The soil is moist I don’t think it’s over watered. Could it just be in shock? If so how long should it take to come out of it. Some of the leaves are starting to turn yellow.
Becky
Posted in Peace Lily, Plant Care Questions | 1 Comment »