There are so many beautiful flowers available, yet the peony stands out. Many, when asked, will state that the peony is their favorite flower. I think size of the flower is appealing along with the combination of the very delicate yet plentiful petal c…
Author Archives: Flower Factor
15
Jun
Jun
Symbolic of warding off bad smells, disease and evil spirits, boutonnieres were worn at weddings, but also grew very popular during the 40’s in numerous movies seen on the suits of such famous gents as Cary Grant and Fred Astaire.
13
Jun
Jun
It’s summer! And time to get ready for our next VaseOff! Challenge. In April, we kicked off our first VaseOff! Challenge as part of a series of floral design challenges that give you the chance to see the artistry and talent that is in this great ind…
12
Jun
Jun
As Father’s Day approaches I wonder how we ever got to the point where we assumed a gift of flowers or plants is more for women? When you think about it, most growers, florists, designers and gardeners are men. And even more interestingly, many men…
A wonderful solution is a collective gift certificate to the local florist or nursery. A small contribution multiplied by several students adds up to a significant gift. If the teacher is a gardener, annuals, perennials or a small shrub can be planted …
A wonderful solution is a collective gift certificate to the local florist or nursery. A small contribution multiplied by several students adds up to a significant gift. If the teacher is a gardener, annuals, perennials or a small shrub can be planted …
An especially fun trend this year for those wishing to be noticed is those totally fab floral fascinators. The word fascinate is derived from Latin fascinare, “to bewitch or enchant.” A fascinator, for those of you who were living in a cave during Will…
I love to talk about annuals. They’re colorful and long lasting. I like to call them the “workhorses†of the flower garden. Planted after the last frost in your geographical area, they will give you joy all season while providing shades of every …
02
Jun
Jun
Our love affair with the rose goes back as far as 500 BC, when we began cultivating the beloved flower. The rose has been around for about 35 million years and grows naturally throughout North America. Many people lobbied for the native marigold to be …
30
May
May
We don’t often link to other blogs, as we prefer our own original content. But sometimes we see something that is just too inspiring not to share. Flowers used in any way, shape or form is always of interest to us (we’re “about flower…