Find Your Local Florist:Everything you want to know about flowers!
Today’s a very special day — 12/12/12! This unique date is a once in a lifetime event, as it only happens once every 100 years! Isn’t that enough reason to celebrate? Why not send your sweetheart a dozen (12) roses to observe this special event? Just think how excited she will be to receive surprise roses!
Be sure to contact your local florist when you ask for a dozen roses!
Ask The Plant Expert:
Hello, I bought a 2 year old avocado tree and transplanted it to a larger pot about 3 months ago, and the plant looked perfect. Now 3 months later I am getting these spots on the plant…
It is planted in a large pot and on one of the pictures you can see where the main middle stalk has died, but the other stalks off of the main are alive. It is potted (extra large pot) in miracle grow moisture control soil and I water once a week. No rain since the issue began. I live in Houston, Texas and the temp is high 79° and low of 46° right now. I am presently spraying Bonine copper fungicide, and Bonine neem oil on the plant once every 7 days. The moisture has been extremely high at night and foggy. Can you possibly tell me what this is? -Michael
In the last few years Christmas style has changed dramatically. We’ve moved away from the traditional green and red to something completely unique. You now see Christmas trees in every color, holiday decorations in all sorts of styles, and so much more non-traditional decor than ever before.
Turn Holiday Frazzle Into Holi-dazzle!Who says holiday flowers still have to be traditional red and green? This year, ask your florist to create a holiday arrangement in yours or the giftee’s favorite colors! You can combine brightly c0lored flowers with matching ornaments and other holiday decor. What a great Christmas gift for that oh-so-hard-to-buy-for person on your list.
Go even bigger with your holiday flower arrangements and order a custom-designed holiday centerpiece in your favorite colors and styles. If your style is very specific, bring your own decor accessories to your local florist to create a 100% custom centerpiece just for you. You might choose ultra-modern style ornaments to be arranged with lush tropical flowers in electric colors. Or you may bright, shimmery teal ornaments with rustic branches and snow-coated evergreens to create a semi-natural, yet stylish Christmas design. The limit is your imagination, but if you’re short on creativity, your local florist is sure to help you out!
Today’s Friday! That means today is our weekly recap of the fabulous photos posted to our Facebook page by local florists all across the country (and farther!). This week’s theme seems to be red and white flowers. Most of the arrangements featured on today’s recap are in the classic color scheme of Christmas… we must be getting close! Now, let’s get on with the pictures…
Christmas Flowers by Posey Peddler, Jonesboro AR
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Holiday flowers by Buds & Blossoms, Edgewood MD
” The beginning of Christmas arrangements!”
It’s December already, can you believe it? Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? There will always be that oh-so-hard-to-buy-for person on your list who seems to have everything. Why not make it simple by sending them the gift of flowers the week of Christmas, especially if they have an office job?
That last week of working before the Christmas break can be excruciating. Trying hard to keep your focus on work and off of everything merry and bright around us is just unfair. Combining the joy of holiday gifts with something as tedious as work is a great idea. Boost their holiday spirit in the ‘St. Nick’ of time!
Christmas is just around the corner, and you’ve probably already put your tree up. If not, don’t miss these handy Christmas tree decorating tips PART 2! (How To Decorate A Christmas Tree Part 1 is a must see!)
1. Use Garlands In New Ways. Try cascading garland, ribbon, mesh and/or beads vertically down the tree instead of looping them around horizontally.
There’s nothing like winter for romancing. Busy days and cold weather make long winter nights perfect for snuggling. Grab a couple mugs of hot cocoa and you’re in for a good night.
How can you make these good nights happen more often? (Especially once the stress of holiday shopping sets in.) Sparking romance is easy with the help of your local florist. Send your sweetie a special arrangement of winter flowers (or her favorite flowers… and her favorite color) and you will reap the rewards.
There is something so very special about getting something just because. It shows you were thinking about them and just how special they are to you.
It’s December already, can you believe it? Have you started your holiday shopping yet? There will always be that oh-so-hard-to-buy-for person on your list who seems to have everything. Why not make it simple by sending them the gift of flowers the week of Christmas, especially if they have an office job?
That last week of working before the Christmas break can be excruciating. Trying hard to keep our focus on work and off of everything merry and bright around us is just unfair. Combining the joy of holiday gifts with something as tedious as work is a great idea. Boost their holiday spirit in the ‘St. Nick’ of time!
Hanukkah, the holiday of love and light begins at sunset on Saturday, December 8, and ends at nightfall on Monday, December 17. The gift of flowers is an appropriate and festive gift for Hanukkah. Blue flowers can be used and arranged with silver and white accessories to incorporate the colors of the Jewish flag. Learn more about celebrating Hanukkah »
Kwanza, a week-long celebration that honors African heritage, begins December 26, and ends January 1, 2013. This winter holiday focuses on family, community and culture. Flowers are the perfect decor for Kwanzaa celebrations. A florist can incorporate the symbols and colors of Kwanzaa into something not only beautiful, but illustrative of Kwanzaa principles. Learn more about celebrating Kwanzaa »
Just remember, when sending flowers always, always, always use a real local florist, especially during the holidays. Your local florist can take care of your flower order, no matter if you are sending flowers across town or across the nation.
You can very obviously see how close we are to winter through today’s Friday Recap. It’s almost split down the middle: half winter designs and half fall arrangements. Most people have started putting up their Christmas and holiday decor already, and the first day of winter isn’t even until December 21st! I don’t know about you, but I’ve got my tree up! Now, let’s get on with the pictures…
Holiday Bling by Crossroads Florist, Mahwah NJ
““Holiday Bling” Red satin covered cylinders are adorned with diamond wrap and hanging crystals and support arrangements of spider mums, lilies and ostrich feathers.”
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‘Holiday Delivery’ by The Lady Bug Studio, Olds AB CA
“‘Holiday Delivery’ Outdoor Planter”
Bring out the Yule Log… it’s time to celebrate the winter solstice! What? You don’t celebrate the winter solstice? You’re not alone. In our modern lives, we’ve moved past celebrating holidays that are closely attached to harvest time.
The Winter Solstice The Sun will appear at its lowest altitude above the horizon at noon and it is the shortest day and longest night of the year. After the solstice, the nights will become shorter and shorter as the warmth of the sun returns.
While this may not seem significant today, in the past it was of the utmost importance. People relied on the sun in every aspect of their lives. This holiday has been observed, in someway, by almost every culture in every part of the globe for as far back as we have recorded. You’ve heard of Stonehenge? It was created as a calendar to mark the summer and winter solstices.
(Do you know how your ancestors traditionally celebrated the solstice? Might be a fun project to look up!)
In more recent traditions, the winter solstice is celebrated much like Christmas. Homes were decorated with a Yule Tree (Christmas tree), Yule log, Yule wreath, boughs and garland and cozy fires. If it sounds a lot like Christmas, well, it’s probably where many of our holiday traditions come from.
Get back to your roots, check out this post for ideas on celebrating the winter solstice:
Holiday Celebrations Ideas From The Past: The Winter Solstice
Your local florists would love to help you create some very unique and festive decorations for your winter solstice celebration. Check out the article linked above for some very great ideas you can use in your own home to pay homage to your hard-working harvester ancestors.
