Safflower is typically one of those flowers that you don’t notice very quickly, but as you pay attention to the smaller details of the bouquet or arrangement, you see how fun and unique they are. Don’t recognize the Safflower in the shown bouquet? Look for the small, light orange, prickly-looking puffballs. Do you see them … Continued
While putting your flower arrangement in water is the only thing that you would normally think you had to do, they aren’t going to last very long that way. Knowing how to care for flowers can help prevent your flowers from wilting so soon, and allow you to enjoy your arrangement for much longer. Today … Continued
Viking Poms are small, yellow daisies that are members of the Chrysanthemum family. They look like tiny sunflowers, which makes makes them perfect for fall. They are bright, warm, fun, and are fairly simple while still adding an eye-catching element to the arrangement that they’re in. Like most daisies, Viking Poms symbolize purity and … Continued
While the first flowers that come to mind when wedding planning are bouquets, the centerpieces at your reception are just as important. They really showcase the theme of your wedding, and bring everything together. Not to mention, they are usually the first things that your guests notice when arriving at your reception. Centerpieces … Continued
Gerbera Daisies, along with Roses, Tulips, Chrysanthemums, and Carnations, is one of the five most used cut flowers in the world. They can be paired beautifully with other flowers, and add more fullness to an arrangement. To the right, they are paired with Roses, Tulips, and Coffee Berry (which was our last Flower of the … Continued
This week’s flower is one that is very popular during the Fall and Winter months, the Coffee Berry. While the plant that the Coffee Berry comes from (Rhamnus Californica) has flowers, the part of the plant that is used in floral arrangements is oddly, not an actual flower, but the fruit of the plant. … Continued
February is here so that means we need to talk about Valentines Day! The one thing I am sure you all know is the price of roses go way up!! The old supply and demand thing. We will have a beautiful selection of all sizes and colors of roses to please every eye and budget. We will … Continued
It could be said that one of the highest states of evolution in the natural world is when an organism can develop mutually beneficial, or SYMBIOTIC, relationships with surrounding organisms. “As each new kingdom of life came about, the ecosystem on Earth became more complex and the bionic components became more interactive. Symbiosis, in a broad … Continued
One of everyone’s favorite aspects of the oncoming autumn season is the distinct new colors and plants it brings. As we watch the environment shift into its gorgeous harvest attire, here are some interesting facts about the special fall related crops: Chrysanthemums -Normally nicknamed ‘mums,’ are perennials that begin showing in flower shops and floral … Continued
While flowers uplift us in everyday life, they also have inspired many powerful works of art. Here are a few examples of some of the best films in which flowers play a central role: White Oleander is a beautiful drama starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Alison Lohman, Renee Zellweger, and Robin Wright based on the novel by Janet Fitch. … Continued
