The Wonderful Things Real Local Retail Florists DO!
I came to the fascinating world of flowers as an outsider -as a writer and a gardener who was curious about where her flowers came from. That curiosity led me to visit an open house at a flower farm (Sun Valley Floral Farm in Arcata, CA) and from there I was hooked. I knew that I wasn't the only one who had bought flowers dozens of times without ever thinking about the greenhouses, laboratories, warehouses, and flower shops that all fit together, like some kind of intricate puzzle, to deliver my bouquet to me. I thought, if I could follow the journey that flowers take around the world, I could inspire other people to have a richer appreciation for the tulips on their kitchen table or the roses on their desk at Valentine's Day. More...Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Flowers
More...House Plant Propagation
Sooner or later, most of us who grow house plants become interested in the propagation of those plants; in other words, taking cuttings to produce more plants. It's only natural. If you're the kind of person who enjoys nurturing living, growing things, like plants, chances are you'll want to take that next step - propagation - so you can share your happy plants with friends or family members, or simply to see whether or not you can actually do it... More...Stargzaer Lily - Beautiful Flower From Humble Beginnings
From humble beginnings, the versatile and resilient Stargazer lily has become one of the premier lilies of the cut flower world. As one of the most beautiful lilies available, the stargazer can send a variety of messages from “Thank you,” to “I’m Sorry.” A blushing bride becomes a radiant beauty when carrying a wedding bouquet of stargazer lilies. Heartfelt sympathy is conveyed with the use of stargazer in a standing spray. But where did this amazing lily come from before it graced our floral arrangements? More...More Bowling Green, FL Newsletters