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Posted on July 19, 2010 with No Comments
The gerbera is a flower that is often overlooked. Its bright colours and open blooms just seem to exude happiness.
The gerbera is closely related to the sunflower and belongs to the same family. It is a very popular plant and is most often used as a garden plant or in cut flower arrangements.
After the rose, carnation, chrysanthemum and tulip the gerbera is the most popular plant in the world.
There are many gerbera arrangements availble at Flowers24hours.co.uk., to suite just about any taste or mood. This is a great flower to give in the summer as it will only improve an individual’s general mood, and it is quite hardy so it can withstand summer heat a little better than other flowers.
The soft tones of the Peaches bouquet is sure to fit any colour scheme, you can’t go wrong with this arrangement. If you are looking to give a gift to a younger recipient: My First Handbag, inludes a felt handbag with gliter flowers, as well as a comb and mirror set. To make a little girl feel a bit more grown up!
The bright variety of colours in Fresh as a Daisy, are sure to catch your recipients eye. The green foliage found in this arrangement only adds to the contrast of colours. For someone who likes simple beauty, Bliss is the perfect gift, this arrangement is really a focus on colour, including only gerberas.
Finally, one of my personal favourites is the Potted Gerbera arrangement. This bouquet really puts a focus on the flowers themselves. Hand-tied gerberas are placed in a simple tin bucket, they are sure to brighten up any spot you place them!
Sources:
http://simplylaur.blogspot.com/2010/06/gorgeous-gerberas.html
Posted on July 12, 2010 with No Comments
The notion of flowers blooming at night is not one that is new, yet it can seem entirely pointless at times. You come to wonder what purpose they can possibly serve by blooming so late.
But night-blooming flowers do really serve the purpose they have been given. They are not pollinated by bees, but by other nocturnal creatures.
In the modern world they might not be all that pointless after all, because many people work evenings or nights, and they might just need the refreshment of a night-blooming flower.
Not all night-blooming flowers actually bloom at night, some spread their flowers just a bit after sun-set.
One really great experiment would be to plant some night blooming flowers, to impress guests when summer garden parties extend into the night. Some night-blooming flowers are the moonflower vine, the evening primrose, Night Blooming Cereus, and — the name might deceive — daylilies.
White flowers also have a way of extending light long after the sun has set. They can be a great decoration for an outdoor setting, as they will stay visible much longer than a darker shade of flower.
The contrast of a white against green is really brought to focus in the Illusion arrangement. The flowers have been preserved so you can be sure they will stay beautiful, even in an outdoor area. This arrangement has added elegance and style.
Heavenly Fanfare also brings across the glowing beauty of white. Tall stalks of amaryllis stand in a beautiful vase, with ostrich feathers framing the arrangement for added touch of beauty.
Another great summer gift is the Stylish Flower Tray. This tray features pretty white rose and gerbera blooms, and could easily adorn the outdoor table-top of someone special!
Sources:
http://www.xomba.com/flowers_night
Posted on June 2, 2010 with 1 Comment
When I have a beautiful plant or bouquet of flowers, I am never really sure where to put them in the house, whether or not they will get too much or too little sunlight.
The east side of a house or apartment is ideal for flowers and plants, which do not require a lot of sunlight. Just because a flower does not require much light does not mean that it will not give you a beautiful and colourful display. With that being said, there are far more plants and flowers that require full sunlight to bloom at their best.
But this does not mean that city gardeners need to fall into despair, there are still many ways to keep your plants and flowers thriving and colourful, even if there is a limited amount of sunlight due to other buildings.
However, there are a few flowers and plants that need to be ruled out; you will definitely not be able to grow, roses, daisies or tomatoes.
It might take a bit of trial and error to figure out which plants do well without much sunlight, or with only morning light.
Other than their position in your home, plants that require little sunlight and those that require a lot, still need to be treated the same. It is a good idea to feed them weekly with plant feed or fertilizer. A certain level of moisture also needs to be maintained, but make sure never to go overboard.
If you are planning to give a friend or a loved one the gift of a potted plant or flower, don’t be shy to give them a few tips on how to take care of the plant afterwards! Flowers24hours.co.uk, can have your gift delivered anywhere in the UK and same-day in London. There are a variety of potted plants to choose from anything from Cactus, Exotic Plants, Green Plants, Orchid Plants, Planted Arrangements, Seasonal Plants and Single Plants.
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http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=140011&catid=188
Posted on May 17, 2010 with 2 Comments
We all love flowers to some extent, some of us more than others. But there are few of who could call ourselves “a lunatic on bulbs,“ as poet Emily Dickinson once did. It was not a rarity to see her out in the garden at night, which raised the eyebrows of more than one neighbour.
As a tribute to her love of flowers the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, is soon to open a new exhibit, “Emily Dickinson’s Garden: The Poetry of Flowers.” This exhibit is to combine the two major aspects of her life, a love of horticulture and poetry. Dickinson’s garden was a major inspiration to her poetry and in this exhibit flowers will be scattered with her poetry.
With some research an creativity her garden in Amherst Massachusetts, has been recreated. Dickinson truly related to her flowers, she often called herself Daisy, which she felt to be a representation of innocence. While she felt that other flowers like roses and jasmine were a reminder of friends she felt attached to.
You can show your love of flowers or an attachment to a special person with a bouquet of flowers, and you can simply add one Dickinson’s poems to the card to make the gift more special.
Flowers24hours.co.uk., has a number of beautiful bouquets, with cards included so you can get your message across. One great arrangement is the Edwardian Bouquet, which is a beautiful assortment of the mix of beautiful foliage and blossoms, will take you back to days long gone. The floral card included could be a great place to include some heartfelt poetry.
Another beautiful and soft arrangement is the Cream Blush, the light colours can fit any home, with a floral card included. The Rose Fountain, as its name suggests, is a fountain of beautiful roses and calla lilies, it is breath of freshness, ideal for getting your message across.
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Sources:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/30/arts/design/30dickinson.html
Posted on March 8, 2010 with No Comments
Valentine’s Day arrived as quickly as it passed by. Few of us can say that this special day was not refreshing, especially at this time of year, when the days are just short of drab. So you have eaten all the chocolates and your flowers have wilted, what to do now?
This is not the time to give up on flowers, keep bringing the blooms indoors! There is nothing more pleasant than having flowers bloom indoors. The amaryllis is a dependable flower and it produces the best flowers at this time of year, even if they do not last all that long.
Orchids do fairly well in the winter, this is another flower that does not bloom all that often. When they do spread their petals the flowers are nothing short of a piece of art. If you are looking for something that will bloom for a longer period of time then this is the flowers to choose.
Of course, not all of us have the green thumb or time to have these flowers blooming in the next couple of weeks. Buying flowers is a great mood-boosting investment. It is best to have your flowers purchased on a warm day, Flowers24hours.co.uk, can have the flowers delivered to your front step on the day you wish. So when the weather is a bit milder, you can make your decision on exactly which blooms you would like to have brightening up your dining table!
Posted on November 27, 2009 with 1 Comment
As we all know fuel prices are up, along with concern for the environment. Just about any company doing deliveries with motor-vehicles, is having to look for solutions in terms of efficiency and reduced fuel emissions, in kind of bid to kill two birds with one stone.
Postcode Anywhere, recently revealed a new product, the Route Optimiser. This is a service that can be found on the internet, which through algorithms allows businesses to plan the best possible route for their vehicles. This program provides digital maps, dynamic navigation content and solutions for specific locations. The information is delivered from Postcode Anywhere to customers.
You might ask, what exactly does this have to do with flowers, plants and gifts? Well, it has taken a fair amount of innovation on behalf of this company to allow for the efficient delivery provided.
The process started about four years ago, when the mastermind behind Flower24Hours, Todd Todic, made a call, with his idea to Postcode Anywhere. He was looking for someone to help him develop a solution for optimizing delivery routes.
Postcode Anywhere did not show any interest at the time and sent him on his way. As a result, Todd had to work out something on his own. In only three months he was successful in putting together his own routemaking technology, which is still used by the company today!
Not long after Todd had put together his software, he was on the receiving end of a phone call from Postcode Anywhere. They let him know that after his bid for developing a partnership with them, five other companies called with the same idea.
It took them a little while to catch up with us, but three years after our début, they have finally launched their in collaboration with AA. All in all, things have turned out well, our company has been able to provide the most efficient flower delivery possible for a few years now, and it is becoming apparent that businesses all over the country are becoming more environmentally conscious.
Posted on November 11, 2009 with 1 Comment
Flowers Engineered to Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
Flowers certainly do a lot to make our surroundings as pleasant as possible, but could they could be helping us work toward reducing carbon emissions.
Two new types of flowers have been genetically engineered by Toyota, one deriving from the cherry sage and the other gardenia plants. The Toyota Prius plant in Toyota City, Japan, is notorious for its high carbon emissions and these flowers are able to remove nitrogen oxides and heat from the atmosphere thereby offsetting carbon dioxide (C02) emissions.
The Prius has been market as a green car, but has received a lot of criticism for not being as clean as has been advertised, as manufacturing and production emissions create a lot of pollution.
Solar panels have been added to several buildings at the plant, low-grown lawns are being used to help reduce watering and moving. Along with the development of these environment-cleaning flowers 50,000 trees were planted two years ago in another attempt to reduce the carbon footprint created by the company.
Sources:
http://www.greenmuze.com/climate/cars/1774-toyota-creates-gm-flowers-.html
Posted on August 13, 2009 with No Comments
Facebook is slowly starting to emerge as a powerful platform — a testament to this statement is the fact that 1-800-Flowers.com has opened an e-commerce store on its Facebook page.
1-800-Flowers.com has always been a step ahead. This company started selling flowers on the internet in 1992, which is quite an accomplishment, considering the fact that this form of technology was not all that developed at that time.
Becoming a fan of this Facebook Page comes with the extra benefit of getting a discount, so if you really love flowers then it is a good idea to have a look at this page…
[Via: Washington Post]
Posted on April 22, 2008 with No Comments
Flowers are most likely to put a smile on any mother’s face; however the decision on which flowers to choose can be mind boggling.
It is now the season for buying bouquets especially with mother’s day just around the corner. For those who are completely lost as to which blooms they should choose, flowerpossibilities.com is where they can turn for advice. This site is a great resource for getting yourself educated on flowers. There are many flower varieties on this site, possibly allowing you to find your mother’s particular favorite. There are also recipes for designing bouquets. Bridget Behe, the Flower Doctor is also available to answer any of your questions about flowers.
According to Dr. Behe, “Everyone loves flowers, even if they don’t know the names of the various varieties, once you learn about flowers, you grow to appreciate and love them even more.”
Some of the favorite flower varieties are: roses, lilies, alstroemeria, and carnations.
This year’s creative idea is to get a mug with your picture printed on it, and a special message to your mother. Of course, the mug is to be filled with her favorite flowers.
Posted on April 5, 2008 with 1 Comment
You can express many emotions by sending flowers to those you love, or those who are important to you. The Colours you choose play an important role in expressing the emotion you are wishing to show. It is especially important to send fresh flowers to show you care. To find the best variety and service Buy Flowers Online is the best place to go.
In order to deliver the perfect flowers Buy Flowers Online has the use of 30,000 florists locally. All of these florists are in association with the company. As a result Buy Flowers Online is able to deliver flowers the same day they are ordered, anywhere in the U.S. and Canada. The company has a catalogue of flower arrangements on the internet, from which you can choose flower for any occasion, and with much greater ease.
There are flowers for just about any occasion you can think of, and to make finding exactly the right flower easier, the site is organized according to product, sentiment or occasion.
These flowers are a great way of expressing your sentiments or brightening up a room for you special occasions, like birthdays and housewarmings. With the help of Buy Flowers Online the perfect flowers are just a click away!
[Via: Fox Business]
