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FlowerShopNetwork Enjoys Summer With Texas and Oklahoma Florists

It has been another wonderful summer for the Flower Shop Network staff. In the past few weeks our staff has been to the Texas State Florist Convention (July 14-15) and the Oklahoma State Florists Association Conference (August 3-5). Our staff enjoyed the fellowship of many enthusiastic florists. It was great to meet up with long time friends as well as develop new friendships with many of the florists attending the show. The Flower Shop Network booth at both shows was a constant parade of interesting visitors. In fact, visitors at both had the opportunity to register for a complementary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package. Despite the dog days of summer everyone had a good time.

FlowerShopNetwork Staff Heading To Texas Florists Party FlowerShopNetwork's Ann Stevens with Judy Rutledge Texas State Florists Association 1st VP.

1st picture: FlowerShopNetwork staff (Steven Pellham VP of Technology, Julie Ratliff Relay Services Manager and Joe Hays Network Coordinator) pose for a pitcure at the Texas State Florists Convention party.

2nd picture: FlowerShopNetworks Ann Stevens and Loki Garden’s Judy Rutledge (Texas State Florists Association 1st Vice President) take time to smile at the camera.

More information on Texas State Florist Convention

At the Texas State Florists Convention in San Antonio Texas July 13-15, visitors to the Flower Shop Network booth registered for a drawing for a complimentary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package. The drawing was open to both Flower Shop Network members as well as non-members that Saturday and Sunday. The drawing was held Tuesday morning after our staff returned to the office.

Congratulations to Colonial Flowers of McCamey, Texas for winning the grand prize. The grand prize consists of a premium florists listing in the Flower Sho pNetwork online florist directory as well as one of our fully eCommerce enabled flower shop websites. The complimentary listing and website will run for a full year on Flower Shop Network. Located in McCamey, Texas, Colonial Flowers also provides floral delivery service to Rankin, Texas and Crane, Texas.

Flower Shop Network welcomes Colonial Flowers as a new member. Congratulations to Vernon and Janice Day and the rest of the staff at Colonial Flowers, we hope to see you at the Texas State Florists Convention next year.

Congratulations to Lynette Lee and staff at Twisted Willow Floral Shop as the winner of our first prize. The first prize includes a premium florist listing in the Flower Shop Network online florists directory for one full year. Twisted Willow Floral in Sealy, Texas also provides floral delivery service to: Brookshire, TexasSan Felipe, TexasFrydek, TexasWallis, TexasBellville, Texas.

Flower Shop Network would like to thank all of our members that stopped by our booth at the Texas State Florist Convention as well as the many new shops and nonmember florists that took time to visit us. Flower Shop Network would also like to thank the Texas State Florist Association for inviting us to the convention. The convention staff and membership did a wonderful job in making all of the exhibitors and attendees feel welcome. We continue to provide affordable, quality products and services to the floral industry. Flower Shop Network has already committed to attending the Texas Florists Convention in 2008.

FLowerShopNetwork Staff At Texas Florists Convention.

From left to right: Steven Pellham VP Technology, Ann Stevens Network Coordinator, Julie Ratliff Relay Services Manager and Joe Hays Network Coordinator.
More Information on Oklahoma State Florists Association Conference
At the Oklahoma State Florists Association Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 3-5, visitors to the Flower Shop Network booth registered for a drawing for a complimentary florist listing and a complimentary eCommerce website package. The drawing was open to both Flower Shop Network members as well as non-members Friday through Sunday. The drawing was held Tuesday morning after our staff returned to the office.

Congratulations to The Master’s Flowers of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for winning the grand prize. The grand prize consists of a fully eCommerce enabled flower shop website to go with their premium listing in the Flower Shop Network online florist directory. The complimentary website will run for a full year on Flower Shop Network. Located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Masters Flowers also provides floral delivery service to: Coweta, OklahomaGlenpool, OklahomaCatoosa, OklahomaTulsa, OklahomaSand Springs, OklahomaJenks, OklahomaBixby, Oklahoma.

Congratulations to Terry, Glenda and the rest of the staff at The Master’s Flowers, we hope to see you at the Oklahoma State Florists Association Conference next year.

Congratulations to Floral Expressions in Grove, Oklahoma as the winner of a premium florist listing in the Flower Shop Network online florists directory for one full year. Floral Expressions in Grove, Oklahoma also provides floral delivery to: Jay, OklahomaBernice, Oklahoma – Monkey Island, Oklahoma – Fairland, OklahomaAfton, Oklahoma – Southwest City, Missouri.

Congratulations to Becky Sherman and staff at Floral Expressions. Flower Shop Network would like to thank all of our members that stopped by our booth at the Oklahoma State Florists Conference as well as the many new shops and nonmember florists that took the time to visit with us. Flower Shop Network would also like to send out a special thanks to the Oklahoma State Florists Association for the invitation to the conference. The conference staff and membership did a fantastic job in making all of the exhibitors and attendees feel welcome. We appreciate your support as we continue to provide affordable, quality products and services to the floral industry.

FlowerShopNetwork Staff at Oklahoma State Florists Conference

From Right to Left: Cindy Prichard VP Sales, Network Coordinators Shelley Condray, Cathy Condray, Nick Costner and Joe Hays

Is this a sunflower?

Ask the Expert: WHAT FLOWER IS THIS?

MY MOTHER ALWAYS CALLED THIS FLOWER A “LEMONHEAD”. I THINK IT IS A TYPE OF WILD SUNFLOWER. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS ITS GENUS AND SPECIES?

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HERE IS A PHOTO OF THE SIMPLE LEAF. IT IS DEEPLY LOBED.

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Eco Friendly Foliage For A Green World

Everywhere I look the term eco friendly is associated with some product. Food, clothing and skin care products have all been linked to the eco friendly trend. So it didn’t surprise me when reading the August issue of Floral Management that greenery (foliage) was considered a good fit for the eco friendly lifestyle.

According to the article foliage appeals to the increased interest in an organic look and an emphasis on things representing the environment. In fact, using greenery only to create a floral arrangement is becoming a trend. The use of assorted foliage can give you the same depth and high design style as cut flowers. Greenery is actually more diverse and colorful than one would think. Foliage comes in a variety of colors dark green, medium green, gray/blue toned, green/white variegated and green/burgundy tones as well as a variety of textures.

It is interesting that a seemingly secondary player in floral design has been pushed to main player status with this eco friendly trend. I wonder how each one of us can create something that follows the eco friendly trend while fulfilling the aesthetic demands of the floral industry.

What Causes Impatiens To Die

Ask the Expert: I cannot figure out why my Impatiens are dying?

Lately the Impatiens are dying literally before my eyes. One day they are fine, the next day it looks like they are being stripped overnight of all their leaves. I have used Bayer flower dust on them, I use Miracle plant food, I have them hanging out of direct sunlight. I cannot see any bugs on them but it is s frustrating to be losing these flowers and so fast. What can I use to keep the ones I do have. Funny thing no other plant is being affected.

Michael

Feng Shu and Lucky Bamboo

Ask the Expert: Luck of the Bamboo Plant

My bamboo plant was given to me in a pot with an elephant head on the side. I was told that the elephant trunk had to face northwest for the plant to be lucky????

Thank you.

Nancy

Sympathy Flowers: How Funeral Directors & Florists Work Together

I read an interesting article the other day. The article was based on suggestions from a member of the Texas State Florists’ Association after attending the Texas Funeral Directors Association convention.

When it comes to sympathy flowers, florists and funeral directors have the same goal, to help families through the bereavement process. It is well established that flowers are a comfort and joy to those during times of grief. Flowers can help both entities achieve their goal. But to achieve this goal effectively it requires a working rapport between the florist and the funeral director.

The article suggested that florists could put a brief description of the flower arrangement on the back of the enclosure card. This eases the process of writing the thank you cards and removes some of the burden from the funeral home’s staff. Families appreciate this gesture but often the funeral home staff doesn’t have the time or terminology to do this.

In return, the florist opens a line of communication with the funeral director; who can then share the importance of flowers and the quality of the local florist with the family and friends of the deceased.

A few other suggestions made were:

Florist should familiarize their delivery drivers with the funeral homes, staff members and drop off procedures.

Use standard containers that are easy to transport and set up.

Be aware of transportation constraints of the funeral homes when designing casket sprays.

These are just a few of the suggestions that can help create a rapport and line of communication between the florists and funeral directors.
I personally know how important it is to have a good rapport with the funeral home. When I worked for a local florist we had a funeral board. Our local funeral homes would call or fax us the information about services and we would list all the pertained information about the deceased on the board. When customers called to place the order we were prepared. We also kept up with delivery procedures of every funeral home. Because of our relationship with the funeral home, when family and friends inquired about where to order flowers for the services the funeral home staff would recommend us.

If you have any ideas about how to develop a rapport between florists and funeral homes please share them with us.

Glass Beads for Lucky Bamboo

Ask The Expert

Can I use the glass beads sold at Walmart to repot my lucky bamboo?

Pat

Lucky Bamboo and Stagnate Water

Ask the Expert: Lucky Bamboo Plants

Roots were coming out of small container.  I moved the plant into next size.  Filled with black river rocks and pebbles as suggested.  Leaves are now turning a little yellow at the bottom.  I am using distilled water but within 2 days, the water on the rocks is stagnate, slippery, and has a smell.

Please Help!

Lucky Bamboo Dying

Ask The Expert

I have a bit of an emergency. I don’t have a green thumb. My wife is out of the country for a month and she has several lucky bamboo plants in vases. There’s one in particular (the twisted set) that needs intensive care due to leaf discolorations and the plants itself doesn’t look healthy. I change water everyday because it smells (stinks) and the roots easily come off when I put the plant under the taps. The water don’t get changed much and is probably the reason why. I want to know if I can bring this to a florist who can help (some kind of plant hospital would be swell). Or I can treat it at home. I’m in Central LA. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Over Fertilized Peace Lily

Ask the Expert: Peace lily question

I made a big mistake when feeding my peace lily. I used full strength Miracle-Gro liquid all purpose plant food watering can type without diluting it and three days later the leaves are starting to shrivel up and dry out. The plant has wilted, even watering it didn’t seem to help. Any suggestions on bringing it back to life?