Candles Create The Right Mood
Isn't it interesting how candles can create just the right mood? Have you ever entered a room and been greeted by the scent of candles? Do you remember the fabulous party where the flickering candlelight, elegant floral arrangements and striking decorations produced such dramatic effects? ... 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...The Perfect Christmas Gift - Flowers, Flowers & More Flowers

The Perfect Christmas Gift - Flowers, Flowers & More Flowers

It's that time of year again. This time, you planned ahead and did everything right: the house is decorated with twinkling lights, the tree is strung with every imaginable ornament and the kitchen is full of candies and baked goods. Even the weather has cooperated, and a light layer of snow covers the ground. Flowers sit on the table and adorn the front door, welcoming all who come near. The holidays will be perfect this year. 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...More The Villages, FL Newsletters