Gerbera: A Flower for All Seasons
"A man for all seasons" a reference to many a man, but what about a flower for all seasons? Commonly referred to as the Gerbera, the Baberton daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) is just such a creature... More...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...Flowers Spell Mother - Unique Mothers Day Idea
Find interesting Mothers Day gift ideas in this FlowerShopNetwork Newsletter. Use flowers to express what your mother means to you. More...Funeral Flower Etiquette
Understanding funeral flower etiquette is important when deciding how to express your sympathy. When we think of funerals, we often think of flowers. However, different religions and cultures dictate when and where funeral flowers are appropriate. More...More Jupiter, FL Newsletters