tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49850123581258074182024-03-05T05:55:51.136-08:00Canada Floral Delivery BlogEverything about flowers and fun tricks and tips for doing flower designs and understanding flower meanings. Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-27657351985521358842013-04-22T15:10:00.001-07:002013-04-22T15:10:09.578-07:00How to make Floral Water<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: #1f6397; font-size: 16.0pt; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;">Making
Floral Water</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">With
the arrival of winter and the temporary disappearance of the garden, it is
still possible to revitalize your home with floral fragrance and beauty. Of
course, as anyone knows, fresh cut bouquets will certainly enhance the memory
of spring; but there is also another way. For over 5000 years, distillate
waters (hydrosols), the most famous being rose water (in which history records
both Cleopatra and Marie Antoinette bathed) have served to soothe the souls of
those who embrace them as part of their routines. These sweet fragranced waters
are simple to prepare and far less expensive than if purchased online, and the
benefit of making your own floral waters is that you can create a unique
signature scent to suit your own tastes. There are many ways to make floral
waters, but here are two of the simplest:</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">1) Making floral water with fresh flower petals</span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Distilled
water;</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Alcohol;</span></div>
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several pretty glass bottles.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">In
a large glass bowl, mix the distilled water and alcohol in equal parts and set
aside. Pour a cup of fresh flower petals into the second bowl; thoroughly mix
the distilled water and alcohol, then pour it over the petals until they are
completely covered. Set the bowl in a warm room and allow it to sit untouched
for seven to ten days; this will permit the petal fragrance to completely
infuse the water and alcohol. Once you have reached the end of the waiting
period, use the muslin cloth to assiduously strain the floral water, and pour
it into the decorative glass bottles. Store the floral water in the
refrigerator in order to maintain the shelf life for eight months to a year. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">2) Making floral water with essential oils</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Essential
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Distilled
water;</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Vitamin
E oil;</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">and
several decorative glass bottles.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Using
essential oils in place of petals allows you to produce the floral water
without the seven to ten day wait! All you need to do is stop by your local
Edmonton health food or holistic medicine store and select the floral essential
oils which speak to your soul. Of course, the various scents have many
different properties, so you can choose according to how you intend to use
them. Examples of the ways essential oils affect our senses in aromatherapy
are: Blue cypress is for balance, Lavender for relaxation, Myrhh for meditation
and prayer, Peppermint is refreshing and Rose is soothing, and there are many
more. If you wish, you can experiment by mixing two or more essential oils to
create an exclusive fragrance.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Once
you’ve selected your favourite essential oils, take the glass measuring cup and
fill it with distilled water. Thoroughly mix fifteen drops of essential oil and
two drops of Vitamin E oil (a natural preservative). Then pour into the glass
bottles and store in your refrigerator; every so often you will also want to
agitate the floral waters in order to disperse the fragrance. Always shake well
before every use as the oils will settle when sitting idle.</span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">Making use of floral water</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;"></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black;">There
are many ways to use your floral waters and you might be surprised at how
easily they replace a common, chemical laden everyday household product – the
air freshener. How does this work? Simply pour your floral water into a spray bottle;
you will immediately notice how much more natural and refreshing it is than the
ones you buy in the store, and it is also much better for your health. You can
even use it as a fabric freshener, for bedding, your sofa, clothes and
lingerie, or use it to add that close-your-eyes-and-sigh-with-delight scent to
any room by spraying it in the air. Floral waters bring spring to your home no
matter what time of year! Share the love and give a few bottles as presents to
friends and family. These rich, splendid fragrances are well worth the little
time out of your day it takes to make them, and they will surely bring a sense
of well being and floral communion to everyone, for, as Heinrich Heine said,
“Perfumes are the feelings of flowers.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Brought to you by a Mater <a href="http://www.canadafloraldelivery.com/" target="_blank">Florist in Edmonton</a>.</span></span></div>
Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-88098988170138035922013-04-20T11:13:00.002-07:002013-04-20T11:13:58.910-07:00How To Make Your Own Terrarium<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Terrariums are very popular and they are a great way to bring plant life indoors that will flourish for months on end. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>You Will Need:</u></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Glass containers without lids</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gravel, pebbles, marbles or stones</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Terrarium plants</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sterile potting mix </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Moss (optional)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Decorative elements (optional)</span></span> </li>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>Selecting Your Container</u> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">For your terrarium, look for a jar or container with a mouth wide enough for your hand to fit through easily. While
it is possible to use something with a small opening, it is much easier
to add plants if your container has a wider mouth.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">If you are using a larger container, you will have a greater choice of types and size plants
you can use as well as the option of fitting in decorative elements,
such as shells, figurines or ornaments.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><u>Selecting Your Plants</u></span> </span></span> <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When choosing terrarium plants, make sure they are small enough to fit
in your container, preferably without touching the sides or crowding. You'll also
want to buy plants that don’t mind a humid environment.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The following are very popular and have proven to be some of the best terrarium plants: </span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Artillery Fern</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Aluminum Plant</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Polka Dot Plant or Hypoestes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Peperomia</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Button Fern</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Creeping Fig or Ficus Primula </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Dracaena </span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>Preparing The Container</u></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Your container will not have drainage holes in the bottom so you’ll
want to create a place for extra water to go that keeps it away from
your plants’ roots.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Put at
least 2” layer of stones in the bottom, for more shallow containers, you can get away with 1" of stones or pebbles. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With a large spoon or small shovel, add sterile potting mix on
top of your stones or pebbles. Add as much potting mix as you can - at least a
couple of inches. You will want to make sure your plants will fit into
your terrarium, so you might have to hold your plants up
to measure as you add soil.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">At this point it’s important to think about the design of your
terrarium. You
probably want to put your tallest plant in back, or in the middle. You
can also contour your soil so that it mounds and sinks to create depth and texture. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u>Planting </u></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Remove your plants from their pots. You may find that they are root bound, in which case you will want to tease the roots apart, even cutting some off. By cutting off some of the roots, called root pruning,
you will also retard your plant’s growth, which is usually a good thing
when growing plants in the confines of a terrarium. You'll also want to
take off any excess soil as well.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Some plants can be separated by gently pulling them apart. If you’re
not sure, look at the base of the plant; there may be several small
plants grouped tightly together even though it just looks like one
plant. This can come in handy if the plant looks too big once you've
tried it out in your terrarium.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Using a large spoon, or your fingers, dig a hole in the potting mix. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Place your plant in the hole and gently pat the soil around it, making sure it is level and the roots are sufficiently covered.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Adding Decor </u></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once your plants are in place, you may want to create a trail of pebbles, some decorative moss, or even a little garden gnome. This is the part where you get creative, and make your terrarium unique to your taste.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just ensure that your decorative items do not overwhelm the plants, or do not block them too much from growth or light.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><u>Caring For Your Terrarium </u></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Using a spray bottle or watering can, water your terrarium. You don’t want it to be soaking
wet, just damp. You can also use the spray bottle to clean off any dirt
that has clung to the glass sides of your container.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Never use glass cleaner on the inside of a planted terrarium, as it could make your plants sick and they may die. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Caring for your terrarium is easy. Check every couple of weeks to see
if your terrarium needs water. Feel the soil to see if it is dry and
add water if it is.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pull off any leaves that show signs of yellowing or damage and prune plants if they grow too large.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Don’t fertilize your terrarium because you don’t want to encourage growth. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And last but not least, enjoy your terrarium! Place it any room where you need a fresh reminder of nature. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></span>Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-68524418289316615432013-03-04T21:56:00.002-08:002013-03-04T21:56:40.039-08:00Floral Symbols & The Zodiac Signs<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple;"><u>Capricorn</u></span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">Dec 21st - Jan 19th</span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">The Chrysanthemum</span></h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">Often called "mums", the chrysanthemum was first discovered in China, it can be found as a large inspiration in Asian art. Although the chrysanthemum has many meanings within different cultures, the primary meaning and symbolism behind this beautiful flower is <i><b>Truth.</b></i></span></div>
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February 14 millions of people worldwide will flock to the shops to buy
Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved ones, shower them with flowers and
spend a romantic evening together. Flowers are the most popular choice
for a Valentine’s Day gift for many reasons; they symbolize beauty and
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history, giving some thought to the flower you choose this year is not
only fun, but lets your significant other know that you care enough about them to
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is more than one history of the origins of Valentine’s Day. The
difficulty is that there have been several saints named Valentine, it
is hard to pinpoint exactly which Saint the holiday takes it traditions
from. The most popular story lends itself to a St Valentine of Roman
times. When marriage was banned, Emperor Claudius II deemed it as
distracting to young soldiers, Valentine married lovers in secret.
Jailed and eventually executed for his acts, Valentine’s last act was to
leave a letter and a red rose for his secret love, the jailer’s
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ordering your flowers online. Carnations represent longing and
heartache, if you’re missing a long distance love then having a
beautiful bunch delivered to their door is a great way to let them know
that they are in your thoughts. The iris stands for friendship and
wisdom, if you have a friend and you would like them to know you care
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<span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Like many holidays, Valentine’s Day is one that we honor the
traditions we have learned and observed over time. Although there are
many versions on the origins of Valentine’s Day, the same themes
continue appearing. Love, courage and dedication shine through every
tale of Valentine’s Day. This year when you give your own valentine a
gift, let the true nature of the spirit of Valentine ring true. Give
gifts with true thought behind them; shower them with flowers, write
love letters and treasure every moment you can with the one you love. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When Christmas </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">comes around, we all look to get the largest and fullest tree to decorate. However, the decorations are ultimately what makes a Christmas tree look fantastic. Here's how to decorate it in a way that looks elegant and professional.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Look at the shape of your tree</strong>.</span> When buying a real tree, make sure you see the tree out of its netting. Look for a full tree with evenly spaced branches and a symmetric, tapered shape. Get a tree that still has the tips of its branches intact. A sheared tree is cheaper, but it looks less natural and will have more loose needles, which may cause a mess.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Get a Christmas tree stand</strong>.</span> You want to select one with the deepest water reservoir you can find. Make sure the tree is securely wedged into position and only add water after the tree is in place. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Decide on a color scheme</strong>.</span> Common color schemes for Christmas include all green, red and gold or red and silver. The color scheme you choose should also complement the color scheme in the room that your tree will be in, such as your front room or living room. You can also consider using non-traditional ornament colors to give your tree an updated look.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Decide on a theme for your tree</strong>.</span> This could include something such as angels, nutcrackers or snowflakes. However, this part is of course optional.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Buy coordinating lights</strong>.</span> Make sure that do not play music or flash. </span></span><ul>
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<li><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you use tinsel, use sparingly and add each strand separately, making sure each hangs straight down. You could also try metal or glass icicles instead of tinsel. </span><div class="clearall">
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Finish off your tree with a bow or topper</strong>.</span> Make a bow using three different ribbons. When you have made as many loops as you want, tie it off with a chenille stem or a piece of wire. Fluff out your bow by adding streamers to it and tie your bow on to the tree using the chenile stem. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Make the most of your best pieces</strong>.</span> To really make a statement about your Christmas tree, start with the most important ornaments by hanging the largest ones first, spacing them evenly apart. You will then want to fill in the spaces with any medium and small sizes to balance the overall look of the tree.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><strong>Don’t forget to decorate the bottom of your tree</strong>.</span> You can add more depth by hanging ornaments closer to the trunk. Use an interesting variety since there are so many fabulous ornaments for sale now. Be sure to get include ornaments such as icicles, teardrops, squares, triangles. A little variety can really separate your tree from the rest. </span></span></li>
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Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-91670220641750585332012-11-28T22:41:00.000-08:002012-11-28T22:41:42.715-08:00Making a candy cane Christmas wreath<br />
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You will have visions of sugarplums dancing in your head when you make this sparkling holiday wreath. Assorted miniature fruit, berries, and mint candy canes glisten with a "candy coating" of diamond dust. This evergreen wreath will bring out the child in all of us. </div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What's more beautiful than a rose? A rose made of Duck Tape. There's no dirt and no thorns to deal with. Plus, you don't ever have to water it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take your straw and cover it in tape (lengthwise works the best). This step is completed best if you roll the straw across the tape, sticky-side up.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Repeating Steps 2-4 with strips of duct tape, loosely bind the strips around the center (these are your petals). Make sure to adhere the petals to the both straw and the center piece from Step 4. Continue until you've reached the desired size.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br />The warmth and spiritual symbolism provided by lovely and fragrant flowers help family and friends to grieve in comfort. Flowers add a delicate sense of beauty and refinement to the service and provide the bereaved with a sense of everlasting rest and beauty. When you send funeral flowers, you are not only expressing your love and support to the family, you are conveying your respect and admiration for the deceased as well. Funeral bouquets and arrangements can symbolize a variety of meanings and expressions, depending upon the types and colors of blooms used.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">The color of flowers you choose for a funeral flower arrangement can be just as important as the type of flowers incorporated into the bouquet. From the deepest red of a fragrant rose to the sunny yellow of a daffodil, each color offers a traditional story of symbolism to convey your respect, love, and admiration to the family, as well as to the departed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Red—Courage, beauty, and admiration are all sentiments that seem to be conveyed with red flowers. This deep and passionate color has long stood as a symbol of highly regarded love and respect.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Blue—Blue is most often associated with peacefulness and calm serenity. Funeral flower arrangements containing blue flowers symbolize openness and freedom from anxiety or worry.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pink—Typically associated with women, pink flowers can also serve as a token of respect in funeral bouquets for men. Pink symbolizes gentility, happiness, and grace. It is also a color often associated with youthful joy and innocence.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">White—White flowers offer feelings of simple beauty, peace, and reverence. Floral arrangements containing white flowers can convey modesty, elegance, and grace.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Yellow—Bright and beautiful yellow flowers often express a feeling of joy and friendship. Yellow flowers in a funeral bouquet can convey a message of new beginnings and joyful rest.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Orange—Orange flowers stand out to express warmth and compassion. This color is also a symbol of confidence and satisfaction. In funeral flower arrangements, orange flowers might be used to represent a life that was well-lived.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Green—Funeral flower arrangements often use greenery to convey a sense of closeness with nature. Foliage or green flowers represent renewal, optimism, and tranquility.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Purple—Purple flowers express pride, dignity, and respect. Purple has long been the color associated with royalty, conveying a feeling of admiration and nobility.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: #0b5394;">From deep red roses to delightfully beautiful irises and lilies, the types of flowers incorporated into funeral flower arrangements can be used to express certain sentiments or messages of hope, love and support. When you find it hard to express your feelings in words, a funeral arrangement filled with an assortment of beautiful blooms can help communicate your thoughts. While a large variety of flowers can be beautifully incorporated into a funeral bouquet, some of the more traditional funeral flowers include lilies, roses, carnations, gladiolus, and iris.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lilies—The lily is perhaps one of the most commonly used flower in funeral arrangements and bouquets. It is often seen as a symbol of restoration of the soul and quiet rest. White lilies are often used to express sympathy and convey a feeling of peace.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Roses—Roses are most often used in floral sprays and arrangements provided by the family to rest near the casket. Roses represent admiration, great love, grace, and respect.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Carnations—Carnations are also a very popular choice for funeral flower arrangements, as they convey a variety of meanings. A white carnation typically expresses remembrance, while red carnations evoke admiration and respect.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gladiolus—While perhaps not quite as popular as some other types of blooms, gladiolus can be a beautiful addition to a funeral bouquet. Gladiolus represent elegance, strength of character, integrity, and sincerity.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Iris—The iris conveys feelings of faith, wisdom, and fearless beauty. In Greek mythology, the goddess of the rainbow was named Iris. She was thought to be responsible for taking the souls of women across the rainbow to the Elysian Fields in death. The iris is often seen as a symbol of deep respect and admiration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: #351c75;">While certain colors and types of flowers can be used to express your sentiments and feelings, it is not necessary to use only specific kinds of flowers in funeral bouquets and arrangements. If you happen to know the favorite flower or color of the departed, a floral arrangement using those flowers can convey a beautiful sentiment of remembrance and respect. When words just simply don’t seem to be enough, a beautiful flower arrangement can help you express a sentiment of love.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The carnation is one of January's flowers. The color of the carnation is said to determine the meaning of the individual flower. White carnations are associated with purity, love, and luck. Pink carnations are a symbol of femininity and motherly love. Striped or purple carnations are rarely associated with the birth flowers because purple is linked to impulsive behavior and striped carnations are linked to regret.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The snowdrop is the less common alternate January birth flower. Interestingly, a substance in the snowdrop is used in Alzheimer's treatments.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enduring faith and wisdom are represented by the iris for those born in February. Irises also come in a variety of colors, but less emphasis is placed on individual meaning for each color.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Daffodils are an ideal birth flower due to their association with beginnings. In some cultures, the additional meaning of rebirth also adds to the daffodil's symbolism.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The meaning of the hawthorn, another May birth flower, is attributed to the flower's natural uses. Animals and insects feed on various parts of the flower, which reflects sustenance. Substances derived from the plant have been used to treat illnesses related to the heart, reflecting good health and endurance.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The beautiful gladiola symbolizes infatuation. The additional meanings of strength and integrity are also associated with this bold flower, which derives its name from the Latin word for "sword."</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The poppy, a resilient flower that is also an August birth flower, stands for fertility, eternal life, and lasting beauty. These flowers are a favorite for everyday occurrences and memorials.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Strength of body, mind, and spirit are linked to the aster. Some cultures have also used the aster to recognize a fallen soldier's bravery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Sending flowers to cheer someone up when they are depressed, ill or lonely has long been a traditional form of expressing care and concern. Senior citizens perhaps fall into the category of depressed individuals more than any other group of people. Elderly individuals often develop a form of depression connected with memory loss, lack of socialization, illness and other common factors of growing older. Friends and family members of senior citizens often will send flowers to their loved one in an effort to ease their anxiety and unhappiness. Or sometimes just to brighten their day. It wasn’t until recently that researchers at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Rutgers</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place> discovered exactly how much of an effect sending flowers can actually have on senior citizens.</span> </span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Approximately 100 seniors were selected to participate in the flower study. In an effort to eliminate inadequate results, the participants were not told of the initial reason for the research. The seniors selected for the study were only informed that a research experiment was being conducted for which they had been selected to participate. The recipients of the flowers were simply told that the bouquets served as a thank you for participating in the study. A series of interviews were conducted throughout the study in order to evaluate the overall health, mood and satisfaction level of the participants. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The initial interview was used to gather baseline information about each individual. Subsequent interviews measured the changes in mood and behavior of the seniors. Once the series of interviews was completed, the participants were asked questions regarding their memory of the flowers they received, their daily social lives and current events. The participants of the study were divided into 4 groups:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Researchers carefully evaluated the changes in behavior and mood of the participants in conjunction with how often and at what point the participants received flowers during the course of the study. The results concluded that receiving flowers no only decreases depression in seniors, but also has the ability to improve the memory and encourage social interaction!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Seniors who participated in the study showed a marked display of increased satisfaction and happiness when flowers were received. In addition, a substantial percentage of participants exhibited a significant improvement in personal memory and social interaction after they receive flowers. Many of them began to include a larger number of social contacts in their daily lives and demonstrated an overall satisfaction and happiness.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It’s a tried-and-true way to keep roses and other cut flowers fresh
longer: Put a crushed aspirin in the water before adding your flowers.
Other household items that you can put in the water to extend the life
of your flower arrangements include: a multivitamin, a teaspoon of
sugar, a pinch of salt and baking soda, and even a copper penny. Also,
don’t forget to change the vase water every few days.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Freshly cut flowers will stay fresh longer if you add 1/4 teaspoon
bleach per quart (1 liter) of vase water. Another popular recipe calls
for 3 drops bleach and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 quart (1 liter) water. This
will also keep the water from getting cloudy and inhibit the growth of
bacteria.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Your posies and other cut flowers will stay fresh longer if you add a copper penny and a cube of sugar to the vase water.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Just as it preserves your hairstyle, a spritz of hair spray can
preserve your cut flowers. Stand a foot away from the bouquet and give
them a quick spray, just on the undersides of the leaves and petals.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Don’t throw away those last drops of soda. Pour about 1/4 cup into
the water in a vase full of cut flowers. The sugar in the soda will make
the blossoms last longer. <em>Note:</em> If you have a clear vase and want the water to remain clear, use a clear soda, like Sprite or 7-Up.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Make your own preservative to keep cut flowers fresh longer. Dissolve
3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons white vinegar per quart (liter)
of warm water. When you fill the vase, make sure the cut stems are
covered by 3-4 inches (7-10 centimeters) of the prepared water. The
sugar nourishes the plants, while the vinegar inhibits bacterial growth.
You’ll be surprised how long the arrangement stays fresh!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>Vinegar</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Everyone likes to keep cut flowers around as long as possible, and
there are several good methods. One way is to mix 2 tablespoons apple
cider vinegar and 2 tablespoons sugar with the vase water before adding
the flowers. Be sure to change the water (with more vinegar and sugar,
of course) every few days to enhance your flowers’ longevity.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The secret to keeping cut flowers looking good as long as possible is
to minimize the growth of bacteria in the water and to provide
nourishment to replace what the flower would have gotten had it not been
cut. Add a few drops of vodka (or any clear spirit) to the vase water
for antibacterial action along with 1 teaspoon sugar. Change the water
every other day, refreshing the vodka and sugar each time.</span></span>Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-38268598495982646942012-10-12T23:11:00.005-07:002012-10-12T23:11:55.490-07:00The Significance Of Easter Lilies And Other Blooms<h4 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Early springtime sunshine often
brings with it the glorious fragrance and beauty of nature blossoming
upon the world. For centuries, we have associated certain types of
flowers with specific meanings and values. We often use flowers as a way
to express a particular sentiment of emotion. Easter Lilies and other
spring flowers carry with them a significant meaning. Most often, the
meaning associated with each flower is embedded in the history, legends,
and characteristic qualities of the particular bloom.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The magnificent white lily known
as the Easter Lily has long stood as a symbol of purity, hope, innocence
and peace. Also called the Bermuda lily, the Trumpet lily, and Jacob’s
Tears, the Easter lily is a biblical flower commonly associated with the resurrection of Christ.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Christian tradition, the Easter
lily signifies rebirth and a new beginning. It is said that beautiful
white lilies sprang up in the
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Jesus wept in the last hours before he was betrayed by Judas. Another
legend claims that the white lilies grew from the repentant tears shed
by Eve upon her departure from
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The lily is mentioned frequently
throughout the bible and serves today as a beautiful reminder of the
significance of the Easter season. Easter lilies grace homes and
churches each spring as a symbol of purity, joy, hope and life.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>The Crocus</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This isn’t found as a cut flower typically, but I had to mention it as it such a magnificent symbol of spring in
Edmonton. Often the first flower to appear each spring, written documentation of the crocus dates back as far as 1500 years before
Christ. Highly valued in ancient times for its medicinal and herbal
properties, the crocus was widely used in a number of ancient festivals
and celebrations as a symbol of love and youthful joy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Legends circling this early spring
flower include that of a young and noble shepherd boy named Crocus who
fell deeply in love with a sprightly nymph by the name of Smilax.
According to this legend, the Gods were so deeply touched by Crocus’
love that they granted him immortal life in the form of a flower.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Another legend tells of the Roman
Physician, Valentinus, who was jailed and sentenced to death for
practicing Christianity. The blind daughter of the jailer was a patient
of the physician. Just before being executed on February 14, 250AD,
Valentinus handed the girl a note. Knowing of the healing properties of
the flower, Valentinus wrapped a bright yellow Crocus in the message.
When the girl opened the note, her sight was restored and she red the
words, “From your Valentine”</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The daffodil is also commonly
referred to as the narcissus. It serves as the symbolic flower for the
American Cancer Society, representing hope, bravery and new beginnings.
As one of the early flowers of spring, the daffodil beautifully withstands
the strong winds and storms of the season. Its sturdy and strong stem
holds up through the harsh winds of spring, supporting the bright and
vibrant petals of the flower.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">According to ancient legend, the
daffodil, or narcissus, also can serve as a symbol of unrequited love,
vanity and egotism. Greek Mythology tells of a love-stricken wood nymph
named Echo who fell hopelessly in love with a young man by the name of
Narcissus. The young man was so self-consumed with his own beauty and
vanity that he carelessly tossed aside Echo’s attentions. The Gods were
angered by Narcissus’ actions and placed a curse upon him causing the
young man to fall in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. As
he stayed beside his reflection, yearning for his unrequited love, he
slowly was turned into a beautiful flower, destined to stare at his
reflection forever.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>Tulips</strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Tulips
are seen as a symbol of perfect love, imagination, and wistfulness.
Various colors of tulips often carry various meanings. Red tulips are
often seen as representing perfect and irresistible love. Yellow tulips
signify hopeless love, white tulips symbolize forgiveness, and purple tulips denote royalty and nobility.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />Turkish legend tells of a young prince by
the name of Farhad who fell desperately in love with the beautiful
maiden, Shirin. When Farhad received word that Shirin had been killed,
he was so overcome with grief that he rode his horse over the edge of a
cliff. Legend claims that a red tulip grew from each droplet of blood. </span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><br />The tulip is also the flower of the 11</span>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 7pt;">th</span>
wedding anniversary. The velvety dark center of the flower is said to
symbolize the heart of a passionate lover. In addition to its many other
meanings, the tulip also represents grace and elegance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>Iris </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The
beautiful and elegant iris serves as a symbol of wisdom, faith, and
valor. It is said that the flower received its name from the Greek
goddess of the rainbow. Iris relayed messages from the eye of Heaven to
the earth. She also carried the
duty of leading the souls of women to the Elysian Fields when they
died. Men often planted a single iris on the graves of their beloved as a
symbol of their respect. </span></span></div>
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English royalty as a symbol of God’s blessing upon the throne. Legend
claims that an angel awarded
Clovis, king of the Franks,
with a golden iris upon his conversion to Christianity. The flower
became a symbol of purity, light, and perfection. </span></span>
Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-66094352856969501112012-10-05T22:26:00.001-07:002012-10-05T22:26:15.163-07:00Making A Cornucopia<h4>
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Thanksgiving offers you the opportunity to make a flower arrangement in a
container that is unique to the holiday, a cornucopia. The word comes
from the Latin words cornus (horn) and copia (supply, abundance) so it
is literally a “horn of plenty” and should be filled to overflowing with
foliage, flowers, and/or fruits and vegetables. The key to making a
pleasing arrangement in a cornucopia is capturing the look and feel of
abundance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>Materials and Supplies:</strong></span></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong><em>Cornucopia: </em></strong> made of wicker, twigs, or any
other material that will accommodate a flower arrangement. A variety of
these are available in craft stores (and second hand stores)</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><em><strong>Water tight container:</strong></em> should fit
partially into the cornucopia and will accommodate a piece of floral
foam. I used a utility florist container but you could also use any
plastic tub such as the one that contain cottage cheese or margarine.
You will probably have to cut them down by an inch.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong><em>Floral foam:</em></strong> enough to fit snuggly into container; usually about ½ block.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><em><strong>Foliage:</strong></em> at least 3 different kinds of
greens that provide contrast in texture and color. Some foliage may
come with the flowers you buy, but your garden and house plants may be
able to provide all that you need. Some possibilities are boxwood,
eucalyptus, privet, rosemary, fern, Indian hawthorn, nandina, clethyra,
euonymus, acuba and oak (red or arrange).</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong><em>Flowers in fall colors:</em></strong> my mixed bouquet
from the supermarket had mums, sunflowers, mini carnations and statice.
I added some black eyed Susan’s from my garden.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><em><strong>Fruits:</strong></em> includes berries, miniature
cattails, grasses, Italian wheat, lotus pods and rose hips that look
good with the flowers, as well as mini pumpkins, grapes, apples, and
pears that can be used alone without flowers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong><em>Florist wire:</em></strong> about 18” or enough to anchor container to cornucopia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><em><strong>Florist picks:</strong></em> (optional) to secure fruits and berries into foam.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong><em>Florist tape:</em></strong> (optional) to secure foam in container.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>Directions:</strong></span></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>1.</strong> Soak the foam in tepid water until saturated.
Don’t hurry this process by pushing the foam down into the water as you
will create air pockets that will not supply the plant stems with water.
Just let the foam sink on its own as it fills with water.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>2.</strong> Meanwhile, using the florist wire, secure the
container into the cornucopia so that you have as much of the foam
sticking out of the cornucopia as possible. Drilling small holes in the
container will greatly facilitate this process, which is the hardest
thing about this whole arrangement.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>3.</strong> Cut the saturated foam slightly larger than the
container so that it will fit very snuggly and you won’t have to tape it
in. Make sure the foam stands at least 1-2” higher than the edge of
the container.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>4.</strong> Add the foliage. start with the long, finer textured
foliage and set the outer limits of the height and length of your
arrangement. Make sure that some of the long stems are set into the
upper part of the foam and extend downward onto the table surface. If
you have Italian wheat, mini cattails, or other tall material, add it to
the upper and/or lower foliage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>5.</strong> Fill in with shorter sprigs of greenery. Don’t try to completely cover the foam.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>6.</strong> You will be adding flowers and other material that
will cover it. Put smaller flowers like pompom mums high up and further
out front. Put the large flowers towards the center. Be sure to turn
your arrangement as you work so you don’t leave any parts bare.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>7.</strong> Add berries to small areas between flowers. If
the berry stems are too short, wire them to florist picks. If you have
no picks you can fashion some from twigs just make sure that you cut the
end of each twig so that it is square in cross section. If you don’t
do this the twig may turn in the foam, digging a hole in the foam and
changing the position of the berries. Fruits (and vegetables) can be
added by sticking one end of the fruit or vegetable and the other in the
foam.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>8.</strong> Add water to the container. Do this every day as
the flowers and foliage will use a large amount of water and the
container and foam do not hold nearly enough to keep the flowers fresh.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>9.</strong> Place the arrangement in a cool dark place like a
garage until the big event. This will keep them looking their best.
Avoid placing the arrangement in sun light or near heating vents.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>10.</strong> Snip out dead flowers and leaves as they appear
to keep the arrangement looking nice. Some flowers, like mini
carnations will last over a week and can look very nice with the
greenery even when the other flowers have died and been removed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The cornucopia arrangement is basically one sided, or at most, two
sided, rather than round so it is best used on a side board or buffet
table rather than on the dinning room table.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Year</b></span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Flower</b></span><b></b></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Traditional</b></span></span></span> </h5>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><b> Modern</b></span></span></span></h5>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">1st</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Pansy</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Paper</span></span>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Clock</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">2nd </span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Cosmos</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Cotton</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> China</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">3rd</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Fuchsia</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Leather</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Crystal, Glass</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">4th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Geranium</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Books</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Electrical Appliances</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">5th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Daisy</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Wood</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Silverware</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">6th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Tulip</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Sugar, Candy</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Wood</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">7th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Jack-in-the-Pulpit</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Wool</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Copper Desk Sets</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">8th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Clematis</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Bronze, Pottery</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Linens, Laces</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">9th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Poppy</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Pottery, Willow</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Leather</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">10th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Daffodil</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Tin, Aluminum</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Diamond Jewelry</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">11th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Morning Glory</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Steel</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Fashion Jewelry</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">12th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Peony</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Silk, Linen </span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Pearls</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">13th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Hollyhock</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Lace</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Textiles </span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">14th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Dahlia</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Ivory</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Gold Jewelry</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">15th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Rose </span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Crystal </span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Watches</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">20th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Day Lily</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">China</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Platinum</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">25th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Iris</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Silver</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Sterling Silver</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">30th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Sweet Pea</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Pearl</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Diamond</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">35th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Tiger Lily</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Coral</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Jade</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">40th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Nasturtium</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Ruby</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Ruby</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">45th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Blue Rose</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Sapphire</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Sapphire</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">50th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Violet</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Gold</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Gold</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">55th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Gerbera Daisy</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Emerald</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Emerald</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">60th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Calla Lily</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"> Diamond</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Diamond</span></span></td></tr>
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<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">75th</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">White Rose</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"> Diamond</span></span></td>
<td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Multi - Diamond</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many of the floral teas taste great when mixed with black, green, oolong, or white tea. </span></span></span></div>
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phytochemicals such as vitamins, terpenoids and flavonoids.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Dandelion:</strong></span> Dandelion Tea have a diuretic nature and can
help reduce water retention and bloatedness. Dandelion tea can also help rheumatism and as it is a mild laxative,
it should not be drunk in large quantities.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Chamomile:</strong></span> Chamomile tea has a
very aromatic and fruity flavour. Chamomile is known for helping aid with toothaches, insomnia, it helps settles
digestion and can help reduce the swelling of skin irritations.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Rosehips:</strong></span> Rosehips contain Vitamin C which helps build
resistance to colds and flus especially for those living in cooler climates. The tanin content of rosehips help to
balance out the laxative content found in Vitamin C and hence can be enjoyed daily.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Chrysanthenum:</strong></span> Chrysanthenum tea is most popular in
East Asia. It is well-known for its cooling properties that help to decrease body heat and is recommended for those
with fever, sore throat, and other heat-related illnesses.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Rosebud:</strong></span> Rosebud tea has a very
sweet, floral aroma and a light, sweet taste. It is beneficial to the heart and brain. The essential oils in
rosebud tea can help aid circulation and enhance metabolism. Drink rosebud teas often for natural and glowing
complexions.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Elderflower:</strong></span> Elderflower tea has the
properties of expectorant, it helps clear catarrh and reduces fever by sweating. It makes a great thirst quenching
drink and it also have the benefit of warding off colds.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Lemon Balm:</strong></span> Lemon Balm tea act
as a relaxant, it help reduces the impact of stress and anxiety on the system. It is a pleasant summer tea and is
best brewed from fresh lemon balm leaves.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Jasmine:</strong></span> Jasmine tea is a drink that can be taken at
any time of the day and it goes well with food. Jasmine tea aids digestion, it has antibacterial properties, help
prevent heart disease and have anti aging component.</span></span></div>
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has antispasmodic and digestive properties hence it is a great digestive drink to consume after a heavy meal.
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Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-72554090923098690842012-09-21T23:36:00.002-07:002012-09-21T23:36:10.400-07:00Selecting The Right Vase
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Flowers arranged in a vase simply look stunning and are known
to suit all types of rooms and decor. Whether it is a home, office,
mall, or a business establishment, vases with colorful flowers are a pleasant sight. There is a wide range of containers available in the floral business
and choosing one of them can be tricky. Whether you use
ordinary flowers or exotic flowers, it can completely change the look of the arrangement if
place them in the appropriate vase. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is a list of tips that shall help you with the selection of the right vase:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">a) The first thing that needs to be considered is the size. Vases are available in all sorts of different sizes. If you have few flowers, select a
small vase, whereas if a bunch of flowers need to be arranged that you
need to select a large flower vase with a wide opening.</span></span><br />
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the ideal height of a vase is half in length than that of flowers.
Lilies and daffodils have longer blooms, and hence they blend perfect
with a tall vase. On the other hand, for close cut flowers such as
daises and roses, a low, wide containers are best. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">c) Assure that the flower vase never overpowers the flowers. If they
are over decorated and too colorful then they would distract from the beauty of the flowers.</span></span><br />
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well as the room décor. They should also serve as decorative
items even when they are empty and on display.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">e) The place where the vase is going to be placed also plays a vital
role in the selection process. If the vases are to be placed on a shelf
or a table, it is recommended to select vases with wider bases so that
they do not topple over. If you want to place a vase outside the porch
then select a taller vase so that it is noticeable.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">f) Another factor that needs to be considered is the material of the
flower vase. Flower vases are available in an array of materials. Glass
flower vases can be expensive however they look stunning indoors. If you
are looking for cheaper options, then you should go for terracotta,
wooden or porcelain vases. </span></span><br />
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early spring to brighten it up as well as cheer its occupants. One way
is to fill your home with vases of fresh flowers so you can be reminded
of their beauty during the long winter months ahead. Another way is to
bring the smell of spring into your home with sweetly scented floral
waters. Although you can buy floral waters online, it’s quick and
inexpensive to make floral water of your own. This allows you to
customize the fragrance to suit your preferences as well as the
personality of your home. Here’s how to make floral water.</span></span></span></div>
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have access to fresh flower petals, you can use them to make flower
water with only a few simple supplies. To make floral water, mix
distilled water with alcohol in equal parts in a large glass bowl. In a
separate glass bowl, place a cup of fresh flower petals. After
thoroughly mixing the alcohol and distilled water, pour it over the
flower petals until they’re completely covered with the liquid. Place
the glass bowl in a warm place to allow the fragrance to permeate the
water/alcohol mixture. Allow it to remain undisturbed for seven to ten
days. At that time, strain it throughly a fine muslin cloth and pour
into pretty glass bottles. It’s best to keep the bottles refrigerated to
prolong the life of your flower water.</span></span></span></div>
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advantage to this method is you don’t have to wait for the petals to
steep in the water. Visit your local health food store and choose your
favorite floral essential oils. Keep in mind that floral fragrances may
have different properties. For example, lavender essential oil promotes
relaxation. Once you have the essential oils, fill a glass measuring cup
with distilled water. Carefully add fifteen drops of your chosen
fragrance oil and stir thoroughly. Add two drops of vitamin E oil to act
as a natural preservative. Place into glass bottles and store in the
refrigerator. Periodically, agitate the bottles to disperse the
fragrance and shake the bottle well before using. </span></span></span></div>
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that you have floral waters, what can you do with them? There are a
myriad of ways to add a touch of spring with these simple-to-make
fragrances. Pour floral water into a spray bottle and use it in place of
a commercial air freshener. It will smell sweeter and be far healthier
than the ones you buy in the store. Use it to spray your pillows or
sheets as well as your drawers to give them a fresh scent. Just a little
bit can add personality to a room. Keep a bottle handy and spray the
air when you want to get a whiff of floral. It’ll give you the little
lift you need until the snow melts and the beautiful springtime flowers
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Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-60916021094987167582012-09-14T22:48:00.003-07:002012-09-14T22:48:55.036-07:006 Indoor Plants That Love The Dark<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It was a long search that took me more than ten years. But finally I found it - the indoor house plant that will brighten
up the end of a corridor 5 meters from my front door. The Aspidistra,
commonly known as the Cast Iron plant, has graced the drawing rooms of
many an otherwise drab Victorian English manor, and now graces my
suburban Sydney brick home.</span>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Many gardening experts describe the Aspidistra
as one of the toughest and most adaptable house plants. Its long blades
of slender dark green or variegated dark green and white leaves shoot
straight out from the soil but in clumps and up to 75 cm in height and
15 cm wide.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is such a low maintenance plant much like
an even-tempered woman who does not need any fussing over but still
maintains its sweet nature. It needs very low light, average temperature
and humidity and just occasional watering.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><strong>Other plants that do not need much light</strong></span></div>
<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Low-light plants are usually defined as those
that can survive in 25 to 75 foot candles - that is, a spot that is 4 to
5 metres from a bright window, just enough light to read by
comfortably, but where artificial lighting switched on by day would give
a brightening effect.</span></span><br />
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local garden center nursery. In addition, five other plants that will
suit very low light situations are the following:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Aglonema (Chinese Evergreen) which are among
the few plants that prefer only moderate light and adapt well to low
light. It has large dark green oval then tapering leathery leaves later
developing a caney base.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Drachaena deremensis varieties (also know as
Happy or Fortune Plants) which are slender leafed and usually white
variegated. The Drachaena family are caney plants crested with
decorative rosettes of straplike foliage.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Holly fern which adapts to low light and
Boston fern a fishbone type of fern that will remain in low light for
many months but need a spell in brighter light to rejuvenate.</span></span><br />
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Tongue) which stands low to very bright light has waxy, erect straplike
leaves usually with cream-colored margins and an unusual banding of the
grey-green center.</span></span><br />
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plant that will brighten up that dark corner, why not try one of these
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Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-33603325987728301612012-09-12T23:27:00.000-07:002012-09-12T23:27:14.080-07:00Flowers For Thanksgiving<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In Canada and the United States, Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day was traditionally celebrated as a festival giving thanks to god for
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Although historically a religious holiday today
Thanksgiving is a secular holiday.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A favorite Thanksgiving holiday floral gift is
a cornucopia filled with a floral arrangement. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As you stroll through your garden admiring the delicate blossoms and bright blooms of spring, you envision a stunning
centerpiece for your dining room table. Believing you have gathered
exactly the flowers you need to create your fragrant masterpiece, you
arrange them artfully in an antique vase and step back to admire your
work. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Much to your dismay, half of them have
wilted within an hour. Not every flower that thrives outside can live in
a vase. Knowing what flowers to cut is the key to creating a striking
flower arrangement that will pour forth fragrant beauty for weeks to
come.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is important to know what flowers to
plant in your cutting flower garden and which ones to avoid clipping.
You should also be aware of your gardening zone and what flowers thrive
in your particular area. Below is just a sampling of flowers ideal for
cutting gardens in zones 3-4.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Anemone (Buttercup)--This showy flower
features large saucer-shaped blooms. It grows best in moist, sandy soil
and partial shade. </span></span></div>
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blossoms are delicate in appearance, but the plant is very hardy.
Columbine thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Coreopsis—The scalloped blossoms of the
Coreopsis make a splendid addition to any flower arrangement. The large,
bushy plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Delphinium (Larkspur)—This beauty features
tall staffs of spurred blooms. The plant grows best in moist soil with
full sun to light shade. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sweet William—fragrant clusters of
scalloped blossoms add a subtle touch of romance. Sweet William grows
best in well-drained soil and thrives in full sun.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Some other perennials to consider include
Chinese Lanterns, Foxglove, Gaillardia, Scabiosa, Veronica, and Yarrow.
Peonies are wonderful to cut, but be careful of those ants who love to
live inside peony blooms. I tend to leave those ones outside but if you
must have peonies and don’t want the ants, perhaps call your florist. We
tend to carry peonies regularly during the season!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Red Butterfly Milkweed—Clusters of fiery
red blossoms with golden crowns adorn this plant. The Red Butterfly
Milkweed prefers well-drained soil and full sun.</span></span></div>
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large fluffy plumes of ornamental blossoms. It enjoys moist, rich soil
and full to partial sun.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Forget-Me-Not—The clusters of small blue
blossoms with yellow centers are ideal for flower arrangements.
Forget-Me-Nots prefer rich, moist soil and full sun.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Reseda (Mignonette)—The Reseda produces
dense spikes of small blossoms. It boasts a spicy sweet fragrance and
thrives in rich soil. This flower prefers full sun or partial shade.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Painted Tongue—The trumpet-shaped blossoms
of this striking beauty make it a splendid addition to bouquets and
arrangements. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil and full sun.</span></span></div>
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Ireland, Calendula, Bachelors’ Button, Cosmos, Salvia, Statice, Sweet
Pea, and Verbena. </span></span></div>
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those with sturdy stems and long lifespans. While a large variety of
beautifully bright and fragrant flowers are ideal for cutting, some
flowers simply are not meant to be clipped. Flowers with weak stems,
such as poppies and pansies, will wilt quickly once they are cut off
from their root systems. Additionally, flowers with short bloom times
are better left flourishing in their natural environment. These would
include lilacs, canna lilies, and daylilies. The daylily comes by its
name honestly, as the delightful flowers only last a single day. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Even if your cutting garden blossoms forth with multitudes of brilliant blooms, you need to know how to properly cut your flowers to get the most life out of them. Timing is everything. The best time to cut flowers is in the
early morning or evening. Stems should be cut at an angle with a
non-serrated blade to expose the surface area of the stem. Cut flowers
should immediately be placed in lukewarm water. Remove any leaves below
the water line. Do not cut the thorns on roses. Removing the thorns
causes roses to wilt faster.</span></span></div>
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fragrant in the morning, as they have stored nourishment through the
night. Cutting flowers in the early morning hours is likely to produce a
more fragrant bouquet.</span></span></div>
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in and outside the house than keep these ones in mind! </span></span></div>
Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-10219021830943205212012-09-08T11:24:00.000-07:002012-09-08T11:24:00.400-07:00Beginners Guide to Home Composting<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Composting your kitchen and garden waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of in your rubbish bin. By composting your waste you can generate a free source of rich compost to help improve your garden, and also help to reduce global warming in the process.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When sent to landfill organic waste is compressed under tonnes and tonnes of other waste types. The organic waste therefore does not have enough access to air, which restricts the waste from being able to decompose properly. Instead of decomposing, methane gas is produced which contributes to global warming.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The first step to start composting at home is to get a compost bin. You can either purchase a compost bin or you can make your own. Compost bins can be bought from the majority of garden centres. The government funded Recycle Now Home Composting Campaign also sells discounted compost bins.</span></div>
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Canada Floral Deliveryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10621213580446391328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4985012358125807418.post-30560470420143780582012-09-05T21:31:00.001-07:002012-09-05T21:31:30.500-07:00Pointsettias<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Poinsettias are of course an important and honored symbol of the Christmas season, but with the right care and planning these beautiful flowers can last far beyond the holiday and bloom again the following year.<span> </span>Poinsettias
are among the most beautiful of all indoor flowers, and although the
most common color is still red these stunning flowers now come in a
variety of pinks, whites, peaches, yellows and even blues.<span> </span>In
addition to the traditional solid colored flowers, today poinsettias
are available in a variety of speckled, marbled, and flecked varieties
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poinsettia is actually native to Mexico, where they grow wild as a
perennial shrub, sometimes reaching ten feet or more in height.<span> </span>Poinsettias
are an important commercial crop wherever they are grown, and millions
of these colorful flowers change hands every time the winter holidays
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of the most enduring myths surrounding the poinsettia is that it is a
poisonous plant, but in fact a recent study has found that these plants
are not toxic to either humans or pets.<span> </span>It is a good idea,
however, to keep these beautiful flowers out of the reach of pets, both
for the protection of the pet and the protection of the poinsettia.<span> </span>Although the flowers and leaves of the poinsettia are not toxic, their ingestion could cause stomach upset, especially in cats.<span> </span>Poinsettias are indeed beautiful to look at, but they are not a food source for Fluffy or Fido.
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poinsettias are so beautiful, and such an important part of the holiday
season, it is important to choose the right variety, and to ensure that
the plants chosen are healthy enough to last throughout the entire
Christmas season.<span> </span>It is important to look for a poinsettia
which shows strong coloration throughout the branches, along with lots
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the poinsettia has been brought home, it should be placed in a location
with plenty of indirect sunlight and a moderate temperature.<span> </span>The soil should be lightly to moderately moist, and over watering should be avoided.<span> </span>In fact, over watering and high temperature are among the most common causes of problems with poinsettias.<span> </span>It
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important to wait until it has completely finished blooming, then cut
the plant back and keep it in a cool and dark location.<span> </span>When properly cared for, many poinsettias will bloom again with the approach of the winter season. </span></span></span></div>
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