Carnation - the Mothers Day Flower - Carnations - Beauty & Strength in One
What do Spain and Ohio have in common? Carnations. The national flower of Spain and the state flower of Ohio are one in the same - the carnation. Among the most popular cut flowers in the US, the fluffy, fragrant carnation flower is frequently used in corsages, boutonnières and bouquets. With its multitude of colors and long shelf life (keeps fresh long after it is cut), carnations have a wide appeal. The strength yet daintiness of the carnation flower is the foundation for it’s appeal. After all the large full blossoms look very graceful perched atop their long straight and sturdy stems. More...Memories from the Flowers in My Mind
Memories from the Flowers in My Mind A perfectly arranged vase of red roses greeted me as I opened the hotel room door. With my heart pounding, I walked across the room to read the enclosure card. “Do you miss me yet?” read the card. Tears ran down my face as a wave of excitement rushed through my body. Those gorgeous flowers have long gone; but even after fifteen years, the breathtaking memory has not diminished one bit. Every time I see a red rose, it reminds me of those beautiful flowers and the sweet card message. 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...The Pursuit Of Happiness And Good Health With Lavender
Sometimes it is the simplest things in life that can fulfill our pursuit of happiness and help us achieve good health. Flowers have always been a powerful influence in human health and happiness. What could be simpler in pursuing happiness than surrounding yourself with flowers? More...More Macclenny, FL Newsletters