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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 this entry »

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 this entry »

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 this entry »

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

For years I have known about the fun, energetic and interesting people that exist in the floral industry. I’m sure that all of you know a little something about the personalities at your local florist. In fact flower shops are often the nucleus of event planning and celebrations for a town. The importance of flower shops to a town and the personalities that reside within have been a well kept secret until now. It looks like Hollywood has realized that doctors, lawyers and housewives aren’t the only exciting people. And of course our friend Kate Collins has known the power of flower shop personalities for a while.

Kate Collins, friend of Flower Shop Network and author of The Flower Shop Mysteries, recently released a new book entitled “Shoots To Kill”. Kate’s book brings the light and Read the rest of this entry »

Welcome to Wyoming! How can you not feel warm and fuzzy inside when even the official Wyoming State website declares “Wyoming Welcomes You” in flowing bold letters? There is so much to love about Wyoming but part of the beauty of the state is found in the natural wonder of rolling mountains, streaming rivers, and handsome natural attractions at every glance.

Remaining true to these natural roots, Wyoming adopted the Indian paintbrush Read the rest of this entry »

Ask the Expert: What is this plant and how do I care for it?
My Mother was given this plant for her birthday and than gave it to me, we do not know what it is or how to take care of it, it is not doing well and I don’t know what to do for it… the picture is when she first got it.. thank you so much.  Patricia.

Ask the Expert: What are these?

Linda

Pictures added by Linda

Fiddling with the zodiac signs to create an awesome gift idea can be loads of fun. I have several special occasions to celebrate in August so gift ideas run short as July winds to a close. Thankfully for all, my father has reached the age where it is forbidden for another year to mention his fifty-something birthday. The good people in my family still like to make everyone feel special on their birthday so we tend to sneak-attack him with a gift that he can’t refuse; Read the rest of this entry »