Flowers For Birthday Are One Of The Best Presents

Flowers for Birthday are one of the best and original presents. People will be always glad to it such presents are always long-awaited and cheer up. In birthday, a bouquet, a composition, a basket can be not too magnificent. And a present for an anniversary is always a beautiful bouquet or, a more preferably flowers basket. Besides there can be not only flowers in the basket, but also fruits, a bottle of good wine, a box of chocolates.
But it is worth to remind that any bouquet presented with love even if it consists of only one carnation or spring tulip, sometimes means much more, than a huge smart bouquet which is difficult to keep in hands.If a girl is brunette – for her will suit red roses, large gladioluses, dahlias, bright orchids, and bright carnations. Bright red colors make the brunette even more attractive.If a girl is blonde – everything is absolutely on the contrary. To her will suit gentle-pink, white and light yellow colors. And it doesn’t matter what kind of flowers these are – whether roses, chrysanthemums, callas, lilies or orchids.
To red-haired girls will suit dark roses, violet and dark orchids, violets, hyacinths, gladioluses and many other flowers, especially of dark blue and violet color. And if there is a lot of green in the bouquet, than such bouquet will perfectly suit both a red-haired girl and a brown-haired girl. Though brown-haired girls usually like simple field or wild flowers.For any bouquet is extremely important a psychological implied sense of visually perceived general color scale: the prevalence of red tonality creates solemn, cheerful mood; white tonality creates – sensation of freshness and cleanliness; orange and yellow tonality – warmth and light; blue tonality – confidence.
Everybody knows that rose is a symbol of love and beauty. And do you know that the color of roses is very important too. And other flowers can tell a lot of interesting things.The rose origin doesn’t matter it is undoubtedly the most known symbol of beauty and love. Pay attention on the sense of roses color.So, red and white roses in one bouquet mean unity, pink mean grace and elegance, and yellow mean pleasure or pleasure of communication. It is possible to express your feelings and desires with the help of orange or coral roses. Dark red or claret roses will tell your beloved person that she is very beautiful. Pink roses mean hope and tenderness

A Flower Is Apart Of A Plant

A flower is a part of a plant that forms pollen or seeds or both. Only seed-bearing plants have true flowers. Other plants like the algae, fungi, and mosses have none. And, only those parts of a plant which have to do with the forming of seeds are parts of the flower.The bright colors, sweet smell, and nectar are necessary to attract insects. The insects are needed to help the flower make seeds that will grow into a new plant.A person, who thinks of a flower simply as something brightly colored which grows on a plant, may be led far astray. The brilliant scarlet poinsettia blossoms which one sees at Christmas are not true flowers, but simply brilliantly colored leaves which surround the small and dull flowers at the tip of the cluster. Similarly, the large creamy “petals” of the lovely dogwood “blossoms” that bloom in spring are not petals at all but simply brightly colored bracts surrounding the small inconspicuous flowers. In the callas that are used so much at Easter, the great white sheath is not a single flower but a bract or leaf which surrounds and protects a club-shaped mass on which many small flowers are tightly crowded together.Thus, many of the bright, showy parts of plants which are commonly called “flowers” are not true flowers in the strict sense. On the other hand, there are many true flowers which are seldom noticed at all, or if they are, not considered as flowers. For example, the bearded tufts at the tips of grasses, the heads of cattails, the unripe ears of corn and the small tassels that somewhat resemble certain caterpillars and hang from birches and alders early in spring, are all clusters” of real flowers.The flower is a branch with very special kinds of leaves. The outermost ones are called sepals. They are usually green; sometimes they are separate one from another, sometimes they are not separate and form a cup. When the flower buds are small, they serve as a protective covering. All together, they are known as the calyx. Next inside the sepals are the petals, known all together as the corolla. The petals may be separate from one another, as in the buttercup, or they may be partially united, as in the tomato, or form a broad flaring trumpet, as in the petunia. Petals are the brightest parts of most flowers. The most important parts, however, are not the brightly colored petals, but the pistils and stamens. Many flowers contain both—the pistil or pistils in the center, surrounded by the stamens. Pistils are often greenish in color. In an enlarged part at the lower end of the pistil (the ovary) are the ovules. In the sweet pea the ovary is long and hairy; in it are ten or more ovules arranged in two rows. Each ovule may grow into a seed. The most important part of an ovule is a tiny egg cell, which can be seen only under a microscope. From this egg cell a new plant may grow.

Flowers Can Be Used As Gifts For Any Occasion

A flower can mean many things depending on the type and color of the flower you choose. Flowers can be used as gifts for any occasion and are something that nobody will ever get tired of receiving. Flowers can be used on birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and even on funerals. The best Canada flower shops have information on every type of flower and can help you pick out the suitable one as per the occasion. Increasing technology and new inventions have led to a great ease in online services which many of us do not even know about. You can flowers delivered to any corner of the country from the best Canada flower shops with same day delivery through online flower services. These websites guarantee that their flowers will be fresh, fertile and fragrant upon delivery. In addition, these websites have a variety of options at reasonable prices for you to choose from and provide secure payment options. Online florists are also available to help you out with your selection. ‘I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck’ is a very famous quote said by Emma Goldman and shows how much people adore to have flowers and how much meaning they have. Flowers are available in a variety of colors and each color has its own meaning, take a look at some of them below: Red- love, beauty, courage, respect White- purity, innocence, silence, humility Pink- appreciation, admiration, happiness, grace, joy Yellow- friendship, gladness Orange- Desire, enthusiasm There are a number of other colors available at all Canada flower shops which have other meanings as well. In addition, the each type of flower has its own meaning and symbol. For example, forget me not flowers represent memory, daffodils show regard, jasmines represent amiability, tiger lilies represent prosperity and sunflowers represent prosperity. Similarly, there are a number of other flowers which represent different meanings. The number of flowers you send also have meaning for example; two roses together mean engagement or marriage, a single rose means ‘I still love you,’ twelve roses mean gratitude, twenty-five roses mean congratulations and fifty roses mean unconditional love. This was just a little information about flowers and there is a lot more like each state having its own flower and each month having its own flower. Flowers have great meaning and can be used to express words and feelings that you have towards another. Even if you are oceans apart and miles away flowers are a gift that will bring you together and show how much you care. You do not need an occasion to send flowers, they can be sent out of remembrance for another as well. By visiting any Canada flowers shop you can take a look at the variety of flowers they have available. Each florist has their own arrangements and on holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas special arrangements are made according to the occasion. To add to their beauty florists wrap them in ribbons or colorful papers, place them in a beautiful vase or decorate them uniquely in a basket. Pick out the ones you love and let your flowers speak for you.

basket of flowers

Most florists offer a range of flowers in a selection of decorative arrangements. For instance, there is always the choice of colourful bouquets of flowers, aquapacks and modern and traditional flower arrangements in a selection of stylish vases and other receptacles. Another option for floral arrangements is the flower basket.

Flower baskets consist of an assortment of flowers and decorative flourishes, which are arranged and presented in a basket container. The basket of flowers is made by placing specially chosen flower stems into a foam base, one which has been especially made for flower arranging. This foam is then in turn shaped and altered to fit inside the basket. In order to keep the flowers as fresh as possible for the longest possible time, the flowers need watering by simply keeping the foam base moist.

Flowers in such a basket are usually highly decorative and since they are already arranged in their own woven container, they do not require an additional vase or jug. In a basket, flowers can be immediately placed on a surface and can create a visual impact without any supplementary decoration or tweaks. Generally the basket would have a wide base so that the flowers remain secure inside and there is little chance of the container wobbling or falling over if knocked or bumped.

Another advantage of the 'flowers in a basket' arrangement is that generally the baskets have a handle, which allows for the easy transportation of the flowers from the florists to the recipient - ideal if you have to take public transport when you want to present the gift yourself. Often, the baskets will be decorated with a selection of ribbons or foliage in order to enhance the appearance of the floral display.At Eflorists we have an outstanding selection of flowers in a range of arrangements including baskets and bouquets to suit all occasions and recipients.

What Can You Do To Plant A Flower Garden

What can be more beautiful that a colorful garden right at your doorstep? Looking at flowers in various stages of growth and bloom can be one of the most satisfying experiences of life. Apart from adding a visual appeal to your house, a flower garden can also add to its overall value in the real estate market. Then, you can also use the flowers grown therein inside the house, bringing the nature indoors as well. Are you now interested in knowing how to plant a flower garden? Go through the following lines and find all the help that you require.

Planting Flower Gardens

Supplies Needed
•Paper
•Pencil
•Flower seeds
•Spade, Hoe or Tiller
•Gloves
•Knee Pads (optional)
•Water
•Fertilizer
Instructions
•First of all, you need to select the location for your flower garden. While doing the same, you will have to keep the type of flowers to be grown in mind. For instance, some flowers prefer to receive full sun, while others grow better in shade. It is best to grow plants that go well with the overall climate of the region you live in as well as the type of soil it has.
•Next, you need to decide on the exact type of flowers that you want to have, in a flower garden. You might go for perennials only or just annuals or a mixture of the two. Here, your personal preferences will also come into play, as to whether you like the ones that are colorful to look at or those that give off heavenly fragrance.
•Prepare a rough drawing of the flower garden, as you intend it to be. Make sure to incorporate any large structures, trees or other items in it, which you want to be a part of the garden. You don't need to be very accurate. The drawing is intended to serve as a rough draft of the flower garden, helping you envision the overall look.
•Now, you have to pinpoint the exact location of individual flower seeds. In this context, you need to select the best spot for each flower, depending on its needs and requirements. As a general rule, tall flowers provide a backdrop for smaller flowers and exotic flowers go well with simple ones. Make sure not to plant tall or spreading flowers too close to small ones.
•Have a look at the soil that is present in your garden, in order to analyze how rich it is. In case you feel that the soil is poor in terms of nutrients, you will have to use the right amount of fertilizers to make it ready for planting the flower seeds. If the area is already planted, you will need to remove grass, weeds or unwanted flowers, using spade, hoe or tiller.
•By now, you have decided the site of your garden as well as location of individual flowers and also prepared the soil. This is the time to purchase flower seeds from the local nursery. The amount of seeds that you buy will depend upon the amount of different flower plants you want and the size of your garden.
•Keeping in mind the directions given on the seed packet, you will now plant the flower seeds. Usually, annuals are sown in the spring season, while perennials can be planted in the winter (for spring germination). As for the depth at which the seeds should be planted, the best time to fertilize them as well as watering them, refer to the seed packet.
•You will have to water and feed your flower garden throughout the season. Make sure to weed the garden as well, to make sure that they have no competition for water and nutrients. Once the flowers have been established, you will have to deadhead the spent blossoms, to stimulate new growth. Also remember to remove overgrowth and avoid crowding.

Travel With Yellow Flowers Mark The Way

Let's climb Arabia Mountain today!

We went on a climb/walk up Arabia Mountain this past weekend. There were stone cairns to mark the way, but the yellow daisies which bloom at the mountain were charmingly lining the pathway up the mountain. These little flowers also bloom at Stone Mountain, and they are even called Stone Mountain Yellow Daisies or Confederate Daisies, but that is according to the dictionary, I have only ever heard them called Yellow Daisies. This is the astonishing thing: they only grow within a 60 mile radius of Stone Mountain. I wonder if that figure is correct today and perhaps that radius might now be smaller.

The wonderful thing is that these flowers are at their peak at the first of September. So we were happily surprised by the abundance of these lovely flowers on our walk .  They may not have been at their best, but oh, it was a pleasure to see them. Arabia Mountain has just in the past few years been completely transformed by new walking and bike trails around the mountain. There is another mountain close by, Panola Mountain, and both of these were heavily quarried for the lovely granite. Stone Mountain is just north of these mountains, about seven or eight miles away. Arabia Mountain is part of what is a National Heritage Area and will eventually link up to the thousands of acres at the Monastery.   (I have written an earlier post about the Monastery here in Rockdale County.)

The elevation of Arabia Mountain is 948 feet above sea level.  Not as high as  Stone Mountain (which is 1,686 feet) but enough to get you away from the madding crowd. We only saw a few people and other than that, we were completely alone.   Lovely.

These last few photos are of the boardwalk that skirts around the base of the mountain and then the trail continues across the road and goes on for miles and miles.   The yellow daisies were so beautiful.  I hope someday that yellow flowers will mark your way.

Plant Flowers in Autumn

In most countries, spring and early summer are the normal flowering times for the majority of plants and for good reason too. How else would they be able to fit the time in to produce their fruiting bodies and seeds in time for autumn? Why autumn? Well, many of the seeds from cooler, temperate regions require a dormancy period before germination can occur. This dormancy period is usually broken by a period of cold weather, followed by warmer, wetter weather ensuring that germination occurs at the most suitable time. This enables the juvenile plants to make use of the longer warmer days for effective photosynthesis and gives them an entire year to grow, store energy as carbohydrates, and prepare for the following onset of winter.

Unfortunately this natural cycle of growth, flowering and seed production means that - for the ornamental gardener - gardens look a little worse for wear once the summer comes to an end, but with a little investigation there are plants from warmer climates that are ‘tricked’ into flowering at the wrong time of the year. This is because plants from warmer regions need certain triggers in order to initiate flowering. This can be day length, average day temperatures, average night temperatures, seasonal rainfall, light intensity, the list goes on.

 

In cooler regions many of these triggers occur much later on in the year which is why there warmer climate plants flower later in cooler climates. Unfortunately they tend not to be able to produce fruiting bodies or viable seed before the colder temperatures of winter arrive. This can make it more difficult for propagation but for most gardeners this isn’t a factor when they come to choose their late summer/autumn flowering plants.

The Wild Mini-Sunflowers

Considering there is/was a drought around these parts, I’ve recently observed wild over-grown bushes of mini-sunflowers just about everywhere. This can only indicate> the times we are living in aren’t as hopeless as they sometimes seem to be. Or that a few of Rick Perry’s prayers were answered? I’m sure flowers were in his prayers.

Needless to say wild-sunflowers are growing along sides of major roads, in big empty fields and lining a bike path I’m fond of taking. It is a nice sight, considering the wild-flowers that should have been (months prior) never bloomed to fruition. Here they are, now sprouting up after that last and brief rain.

Large sun flowers tend to grow vertically, but this wild mini-variety grows horizontally and all over the place. It is more like a hunched over and tangled web. Speckled with tiny yellow flowers weaved amongst the stems, it looks like a bush of weeds from a distance.. As soon as I spotted the bush below I knew that it could use some help by being pruned back. As well, it was slightly obstructing a walk-way. I thought some fall-trimming was in order.

One large stem yielded a nice wild arrangement. I decided to keep some of the dried pods (on the stem) in the medley and arranged the wild blooms in a vintage vase I dug up. I think the pods add a nice dimension and create a good balance in the arrangement between what is new and what is old. Balance is always the motive.

Master Gardeners: Specimen trees bring beauty and interest to garden

SPECIMEN TREES are incorporated in a garden because of their beautiful flowers, architectural shapes, ornamental bark, prolific perfume or outstanding foliage. Specimen trees also may be planted to commemorate important occasions — the birth of a child, a marriage, even a death. They are given pride of place, a special spot where the tree's attributes will be fully appreciated. The specimen tree should grab one's attention.

At the entrance to my property in Greece, I planted a species of Cassia tree that had been given to me by a friend. It was a living house-warming gift. My friend had dug out a shoot from her own tree, potted it and cared for it for several years, until it became a viable young tree. 

It is well-suited to the Mediterranean climate, although it does appreciate additional water during the summer, even after it is established. Its spectacular yellow blossoms and medium size make it an excellent specimen tree. Because I was able to plant it in an open space along the footpath leading to my house, it enjoys full sun and can be easily seen and appreciated. When I planted it, I enriched the soil with some humus I had taken from the base of my carob tree.

In Greece, the rich humus that develops at the base of carob trees is commonly used to amend garden soil. Carob trees grow well in Mediterranean climates, without requiring any additional water. They also can be considered specimen
trees, with their interesting carob pods. If properly pruned, they will provide comfortable year-round shade. On my property, the single carob tree provides a screen between my property and my neighbor's. Carob trees grow large and require a large garden space. Carob pods are edible — they taste similar to chocolate — and can be ground up and used as a chocolate substitute.


In my garden in Marin, we had a small, flowering cherry tree that provided a focal point in spring with its delicate blossoms. Sadly, after a hard winter, it died. Thinking about replacing it, I have considered planting a persimmon tree. As specimen trees, persimmons can be considered purely ornamental: in the fall they lose their leaves and the fruit remains hanging on the bare branches, looking like orange Christmas-tree ornaments.


However, if one consumes those orange globes, persimmons could accurately be considered fruit trees. I wait until persimmons are fully ripe, then scoop out the sweet pudding-like pulp and add it to my morning fruit juice drink. Alternatively, the pulp can be added to steamed puddings or breads.
In spring, the tree's foliage emerges pale green. In summer, the leaves become thick and leathery, providing excellent shade. Depending on where you plant a persimmon tree in the garden, it could be used to provide architectural interest, fruit, shade or all three.


It may also provide a symbolic connection. While young, persimmons are bitter and inedible, but as they age, they become sweet and beneficial to mankind. In the famous painting by the 13th-century Chinese painter Mu Qi, "Six Persimmons," persimmons exemplify the progression from youth to age, as a symbol of the progression from bitterness to sweetness. As we age, we overcome rigidity and prejudice and attain compassion and sweetness.


My older daughter recently celebrated, somewhat reluctantly, her 30th birthday. She is in shock at being no longer in her 20s. My husband and I are in shock at having a 30-year-old daughter. How old does that make us?

Chrysanthemum show returns to Stilesboro

Fall typically personifies a season of change where all matter of foliage prepares for the coming winter.
But for one last time, before the frost begins to settle, flowers are in bloom for the 99th annual Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show.
This is the best time of year for the flower and members of the Stilesboro Improvement Club said they take advantage by putting them on display for the community to enjoy.
Several months of planning and dedication are invested by the club’s members to ensure that each show is unique and special.
From the pruning and watering to the design and set up, the chrysanthemum show is a labor of love for those who spend much of the year planning and preparing for it, said Stilesboro Improvement Club member Susiann Brock.
“Somehow it all comes together,” Brock said.

Brock said each year the group works to create a show that centers around a theme that best showcases the chrysanthemums.
All of the flowers in the show are grown by club members who take pride in their green thumb, Brock said.
“We get to work together with the satisfaction of seeing the room and how beautiful it looks,” Brock said.

From a “Gone with the Wind” theme to a show titled “At the Movies,” the Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show, which is the oldest in Georgia, brings more than the garden variety flower show.
This year’s theme is Horse and Buggy Days and the room will include decorations from a one-room school house and a vintage buggy sans horse.
“That is the unique thing about us” said Stilesboro Improvement Club member Ann Mascia. “Decorating the whole building is really what sets us apart.



Brock, who has been gardening since she was 7 years old, said there is some competition to create the most dazzling display for the show.
The flowers are judged and Brock said bragging rights go to the winner.
The show is held every year at the Stilesboro Academy and in addition to the flowers on display, food will be available for purchase in the Tea Room.


Dishes include Brunswick stew, chicken salad, homemade cakes and beverages.
Admission to the event, which will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., is $2 per person.
“All the money we do raise goes toward the restoration of the building,” Mascia said.

1-800-Flowers Blooms Again By Beautiful Flowers

1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS) operates as a retailer of gifts and flowers in the United States. FLWS offers floral arrangements, gift baskets, gourmet foods and a variety of other gifts for any occasion.
Despite its name, the company is not limited to selling its products through online sources. 1-800-Flowers.com also manages and franchises a chain of brick-and-mortar retail stores. FLWS is a small-cap stock, with a market capitalization of only $181 million.


Marc Gerstein, editor of Forbes Low-Priced Stock Report, recently added FLWS to his portfolio of 40 low-priced stocks alongside other notable brand names such as Sirius XM Radio (SIRI).


However, unlike Sirius–the home of Howard Stern’s radio show–which has much of its own market cornered, 1-800-Flowers.com faces stiff competition.The key, explains Gerstein, is that while FLWS must contend with online retail giants like Amazon.com (AMZN), “flowers and gifts, including

chocolates, cookies, etc. is FLWS’ specialty and although Amazon does it, FLWS does it better, and has a pretty strong and recognizable brand image in its own right.” Amazon works across a broad range of retail markets, whereas 1-800-Flowers understands its niche and has worked to further expand and define its place within it.

“The days when the company was all flowers are long gone. The 1-800-Flowers.com online store also accommodates 1-800baskets.com, Cheryl’s, Fannie May Fine Chocolates and The Popcorn Factory, all of which are visible from each of the Web sites,” says Gerstein. Each of these brands fit the mold of small gifts that are appropriate for a variety of occasions, and recipients. In addition to these brands, FLWS also has strategic partnerships with several other companies, including Yankee Candles. These collaborative efforts “further enhance the opportunities FLWS has to make contact with customers.”


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The most notable marketing efforts FLWS has made beyond its collaborations are within the online social networking world. Over the next decade Marc Gerstein believes that online retailing, which debuted in the late 1990s to early 2000s, will become further entrenched as “customers become more habituated to the variety of ways to transact business.” Expanded social-network and mobile device marketing, facebook and twitter advertising, as well as mobile app development should help 1-800-Flowers take advantage of this entrenchment.