How to Select and Care for the Beautiful Christmas Plant, Poinsettia
I wrote about the Poinsettia on the last posting and decided to continue writing on how to select and care for your Poinsettia. The Poinsettia, a traditional Christmas plant, will last through the...
View ArticleThe “Extra” Four Seasons
A flower arrangement consists of primary, secondary and filler flowers with extras which are optional decorations. Extras are decorations that can be incorporated into your flower arrangements due to...
View ArticlePink or Blue
During my childhood, I was fascinated to see a large colorful plant with round pink or blue flowers. I was too young to understand why most plants had pink flowers and I would see a blue flower every...
View ArticleWedding Reception Flower Arrangements
Simon and Vanessa's Wedding Reception Flower Arrangements I recently had the opportunity to design centerpieces for a beautiful wedding reception. The bride and groom requested for white or off-white...
View ArticleAdventure at the LA Flower Mart
A visit to the Los Angeles Flower District located in downtown Los Angeles is a must for all flower lovers. Fresh cut flowers, fillers, greenery and supplies are sold to florists, floral designers,...
View ArticleSunflower Floral Arrangement
Sunflower Floral Arrangement The sunflower is a native plant to Central America which requires full sun, fertile, moist, mulched and well-drained soil to grow well. While in the bud stage, the face...
View ArticleThe Chrysanthe”Mom”
My mom has a green thumb and grows beautiful chrysanthemum plants in her yard. Many years ago, I remember seeing her pinch the tips to encourage flower growth, staking and tying the plants up for...
View ArticleNarcissus and Daffodils
White Paper Narcissus Flowers Are narcissus and daffodils related? Yes, they are related. Narcissus is the Latin or botanical name and daffodil is the common name. The beautiful flowers symbolize...
View ArticleBELLS OF IRELAND
Bells of Ireland Flower Arrangement You would think with the name Bells of Ireland, the plant’s origin should be Ireland but in fact, Bells of Ireland originated from Belgium during the latter part of...
View ArticleAstromeria and Tulips
Astromeria and Tulips Floral Arrangement When do they bloom? Astromeria or the Peruvian lily blooms during late spring or early summer. Tulips are spring blooming.Perennials grown from bulbs What...
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