Archive for March, 2008
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A Flower You've Probably Never Heard of – The Feathery Cybister
For those who are bored with large tacky flowers, the Cybister amaryllis is a great flower to try planting in the garden. They look very unusual, and add a touch ...
Witch Hazel, the True Early Spring Flower
When we think of spring and flowers, the first thing that comes to mind are either tulips or daffodils. But, there is a flower which blooms much earlier, sometimes even ...
Preston Bayle, Most-Wanted Flower Arranger for Celebs, Picks Chickens as Current Theme
Have you ever wondered who could be the person behind the flower arrangements of the stars? Well, one of the most famous and sought after is Preston Bailey. He has ...
When flowers are not enough
Here at Flowers24hours.co.uk we have recently been adding to our portfolio of non-flower gifts. Not every present need be a floral one. Even those who do want to send a ...
A host of golden Daffodils (or Narcissus)
Not only should a good potted Narcissus be beautiful but also robust as the unpredictable spring weather can sometimes be quite turbulent. The Narcissus offers both beauty and strength. The ...
The Peace Lily is Office Plant of the year
Not just a Spathiphyllum but Office Plant of the Year
Last year the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) was voted the Office Plant of the Year in The Netherlands.
We are not ...
Stormy Weather
Last Monday afternoon we received a late order for three flower arrangements for a hospitality event at the Cheltenham race event on Tuesday. The flowers were to be in red ...
Meanings of colours
Flowers have been around as long as language, and people have been talking about them since early days. A whole area of flower meanings, superstitions and customs has grown up ...
Stars and Flowers
I get to meet all sorts of interesting people in my work as delivery driver for www.flowers24hours.co.uk . Today I delivered a beautiful vase of lilies to TV presenter Ulrika ...
International Women’s Day: 8th March
The first International Women’s Day was launched on 8 March 1911 in Copenhagen by Clara Zetkin of the Social Democratic Party in Germany. This followed many years of women’s ...