August 25th Is National Kiss-and-Make-Up-Day. And let’s face it, we all have little spats from time to time. Whether you’ve had a fight or an argument with your spouse, family member or friend, Kiss-and-Make-Up-Day is the perfect time to work it out an…
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I just completed backpacking through Vermont. When I reached the VT-NH border, I completed the Appalachian Trail. I took many wildflower photos this past month, and have three that I cannot identify from my limited references. Please help me identify …
I don’t know about where you live, but here I can’t go 50 feet without spotting someone with a hair feather extension!? Not just teens either — kids, moms, grandmamas, even DOGS are getting hair feathers! It’s definitely the biggest new trend this ye…
Everyone has a favorite flower, and I admit that mine has a tendency to change with the season. Right now under summer skies, dahlias win my heart. Their luxurious waxy petals and luminous colors add so much to the garden, and they are a perfect choice…
Ask The Plant Expert: I bought an Avocado Tree a couple of months ago and planted it outside. My soil is a sandy soil, and I live in south Texas. The heat here has been horrendous! I made a Teepee with a screen around two sides to keep the western sun …
Ask The Plant Expert: I noticed my lucky bamboo that I've had for 3 months has a stalk top part thats brown. I don't know if it's slowly dying, or what I should do. Help? Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: Kylene, I don't…
Ask The Plant Expert: Can you ID this lily? It may be old plant – passed down thru several human generations. Plant is blooming now – three beautiful flowers in a pot here in Kentucky! Has abundant narrow leaves 1/4 inch wide. -DH Flower Sh…
Using apples, oranges and limes in floral design has become increasingly popular over the past few years, but now florists are finding new and innovative ways to use fruit like never before! At the recent Tennessee State Florist Convention, fruit and v…
Fall is around the corner, and save-the-date cards are flying all over our calendar. Here are five wedding ideas brides love this autumn: Harvest your Love Bring a little nature into your wedding. Incorporate pheasant feathers, wheat, berries, whate…
Ask The Plant Expert: I planted several Endless Summer hydrangea plants last summer. Most seem to be doing okay, but a few have a brown spot fungus (I think) on the leaves. How do I care for them? Second question: When should I place Aluminum on them t…