Varieties of Poinsettias for Christmas
Karen Florists, big box stores, and grocery stores offer a huge array of poinsettias every year but most of the ones you see are red, cream, or pink. Go to a…
Royal Wedding Bouquets
With the announcement of the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton everyone began to speculate on the date of the wedding, where it will be held, and who will…
How to Make a Thanksgiving Table Arrangement
When Thanksgiving rolls around I am often able to collect a considerable amount of foliage and other plant material from the garden to make an arrangement. I always have grasses…
How to Make a Basket Arrangement of Roses
At certain times of the growing season you may have an abundance of roses and what better way to enjoy them than to make a simple basket arrangement that you…
Olympic Bouquets of the Past
admin To most people watching the Olympic Games, the bouquet of flowers that the medalists receive is of little interest. To me, they are one of the most interesting aspects of…
The Story of the Olympic Bouquet, Vancouver, 2010
When the winners are given their medals at the Olympic Games, do you look at the bouquets? I do. Every medallist gets one and this year at the winter games…
How to Care for a Bouquet of Flowers
A beautiful bouquet of flowers can brighten even the grayest days. Whether you buy a bouquet for yourself or receive one in celebration of Valentines Day, your birthday, anniversary, or…
How to Buy Flowers for Valentines Day
A bouquet of flowers on Valentines Day is a wonderful way to please the special person in your life but flowers at Valentines Day are expensive. I offer these tips…
The Meaning of Roses
When Valentine’s Day comes you may be giving or receiving roses; both the color and the number of flowers in the bouquet may have a meaning so you might like…
How to Make your Christmas Tree Last Longer
If you bought a cut tree this year for Christmas you probably want it to look its best for the entire season. Even though the tree has lost its roots,…