by Heidi | Aug 9, 2020 | Articles, Flower Arranging, Flower Care, Parties and Events
Have you ever attended a dinner party and the table centerpiece was so strongly scented that every dish tasted like the flowers, or worse – the party guests got sick by the strong scents of gardenias or lilies in a small or hot room? Most flowers have a smell. It...
by Heidi | May 20, 2020 | Articles, Flower Care, History of Flowers, Holidays
A brief History of Memorial Day and Flowers “May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.” Sgt. Major Bill Paxton It is believed that Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) was chose as May 30, 1868, because flowers would be...
by Heidi | Jan 20, 2019 | Articles, Flower Care, Preserving Flowers
Sparkling sunshine. Pretty blossoms. Evergreen leaves. Fresh zephyr. All these and more, aptly describe Spring approaching. Far from the knowledge of many, such month makes the desert region look stunning. It is there that bright color abounds with the sprouting of...
by Heidi | Mar 22, 2018 | Articles, Flower Arranging, Flower Care
Would you like to learn how to create an arrangement of your own? Well now you can! Here is a brief tutorial on Flower Arranging that can help even the novice designer feel like they know what they are doing: Start with a Single Flower A single flower is a beautiful...
by Heidi | Jan 18, 2017 | Articles, Flower Care
How to Lengthen the Life of Your Arrangement Two of the top questions most people ask when purchasing flowers are “How do I take care of them?” and “How long will they last?” Whether it’s a single bud, a small bunch or an abundant...