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...Caring For Poinsettias - The Christmas Flower
Florists know how important poinsettias are to the Christmas holidays. After all without an ornately decorated tree, a wreath and the Christmas flower (poinsettia) to adorn our homes the feeling of Christmas just wouldn't be the same. Whether pink, white, purple or red, the poinsettia is the perfect flower for Christmas. 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...2009 Flowers and Gifts
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