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Okay, I know what you’re thinking, “Flowers for Dad? Really?” But what you probably don’t know is that back in earlier times wearing flowers was a traditional way of celebrating Father’s Day; thanks to Mrs. John B. Dodd who suggested the holiday in 1909! Mrs. Dodd favored the red rose to honor a father still [...]
As Memorial Day creeps towards us, we all have to prepare for all of those summer holidays, pool parties, and barbeques with family and friends. Although your garden may be in full bloom, don’t forget to incorporate flowers in your decorations, both inside and out!
Make your summer barbeque more memorable with floral arrangements on the [...]
Every first Sunday in May we celebrate a day for those special people in our lives that willingly do our dirty laundry, make us chicken soup when we’re sick, and basically keep our lives in order (even after we leave the nest). That’s right, your Mom.
This year, instead of giving her the traditional gift of [...]
Here in the Northeast, we had unusually warm weather this fall. My geraniums lasted longer than usual, and my potted chrysanthemums looked great. But now that Thanksgiving is over, and my mums are looking tired, it’s time to switch seasons and decorate for Christmas. With the variety of evergreens available in the wholesale flower [...]
Red and green are long-recognized symbols of the Christmas season, and white, of course, for its winter feel. There is no shortage of these colors in the flower world. Red and white carnations, fragrant red and white roses, and a wide variety of greens are all popular for traditional Christmas flower arrangements.
But there [...]
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is an eight-night celebration marked by gatherings of family and friends to join in the lighting of the Menorah. The traditional color scheme for Hanukkah is blue, silver, and white. Even though there are not an abundance of blues and silvers in the flower spectrum, you still have [...]
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring the African heritage and culture, culminating with a feast and gift-giving. The traditional colors of Kwanzaa are green, red and black. Decorations for Kwanzaa celebrations embrace African roots and traditions through the use of natural materials, fruits and vegetables.
To create a flower arrangement reminiscent of Kwanzaa, step away from [...]
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