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	<title>Flowers24Hours UK : Online Florist Blog &#187; Gifting</title>
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		<title>Can&#8217;t Wait for Spring!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ana</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some who can hardly wait for spring to begin. One way to catch the first glimpses of spring is to take a trip to Cotswold in March.

 The area will be flooded with visitors on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd by nature enthusiasts. For two days the village of Kempley and the surrounding area will be celebrating the daffodil, a well-known favourite for spring.

 Walks will be organised for visitors that will follow the trail of daffodils growing in the region. There will also be buses organised for those who are not feeling all that energetic, which will also present a tour of the daffodil filled fields.

 This tour can truly be seen as a special experience as this is one of the only places in Britain, where such a large number of wild daffodils can be found.

 This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the old railway, Daffodil Line, which has now become a trail popular among walkers who visit the region.

 If you can't make it out to Kempley that weekend then have some narcissus sent to your home, or to the home of someone special. This flower has is very similar in appearance, with its cheerful yellow colouring as the daffodil. Flowers24hours.co.uk, can help even the busiest person experience the beauty of spring.]]></description>
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		<title>A Bit of Paradise in London</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ana</dc:creator>
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If you are looking for gift ideas, these drab winter days are unlikely to give you much inspiration. But this is the time of year when you can never go wrong with giving tropical flowers like the bird-of-paradise. If you live in London, Flowers24hours.co.uk, can help you with getting this flower just anywhere in the city the same day you order it. This type of gift can really be a quick pick-me-up, for just about any occasion.

 

The bird-of-paradise is a very popular flower and often used in arrangements. It is deserving of this popularity as it is truly eye-catching with its vivid colours. As it is a tropical plant it is only kept indoors in the North. In South Africa, the home of this flower, it is known as the crane plant, and truly holds some resemblance to the bird.

 

This is an excellent flower for gift giving as it lasts a fairly long time in flower arrangements, with minimal care.

 

If you want an arrangement that is artistic and modern, possibly for an office or business, the Anubis arrangement is an excellent choice. The simple yet eye-catching arrangement is sure to impress.

 

The Birds-of-Paradise, arrangement adheres to its name. This arrangement really focuses on the flower itself, several stalks are beautifully arranged in a sleek vase. This is a great way of giving the gift of the tropics, it is an arrangement that can give warmth to the home or the office.

 

Another great arrangement to show off the flower itself is the Birds of Paradise arrangement, which really shows how the flowers can look like birds in flight. The simple vase provided shows of the plant in all its beauty.

 

If you want to give someone a gift with style and simplicity, there is no better gift than the Exotic Love arrangement. Stunning greenery is hand picked by florists, to show off and act as a contrast to this tropical flower. The vase is beautifully hand-wrapped bringing the best out of this bloom.

 

The contrasting purples, greens and oranges of the Strelitzia arrangement, are sure to leave an impression and heat up the room.

 

Once the flower has been delivered it should be kept in a warm and well-lit place, to make sure that it lasts as long as possible. All of the previously mentioned arrangements are available for flower delivery in London, and can be delivered the same day you order them. If you can send someone to warm tropical beaches, why not send a bit of the exotic to them?]]></description>
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		<title>Most popular plant &#8211; 2nd year running!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Flower News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flowers Uk Online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flowers for the home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Flowers24Hours Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gifting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[orchids051
According to the Flowers and Plants Association, the phalaenopsis orchid has found its way into the hearts of the British as it has been the favourite plant in the nation for the second year in a row.

Thirty years ago, the spider plant was a hit, twenty years ago the parlour palm was a favourite and the chrysanthemum held first place in the previous decade. Now, a majority of homes in the UK decorate their window sills with this popular plant.

This flower is more commonly known as the moth orchid, supermarkets and high street stores are reflecting this trend showing a considerable increase in sales.

"The reason for the increase is because of changes in growing techniques and breeding, which mean commercially grown phalaenopsis have not been difficult to grow in the UK, and so in turn are now less expensive to buy and more readily available in retailers. Previously orchids were only available through more specialist suppliers or retailers, but they are now far more available,“ said the spokeswoman for FPA, Sarah Holland.

This flower first made its way to the British Isles about 300 years ago, among the cargo of church missionaries and explorers. Collectors and the rich were the first to own and care for this plant. South America, the West Indies and Japan are the natural habitat of this flower, where they grow in trees.

Whether or not you are keen to follow trends, this is a beautiful flower but it is meant for the patient caretaker only as it does require special attention.


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		<title>Toyota&#039;s Giant Flowers on Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:46:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
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Los Angeles artists and Toyota have teamed up to work on a functional art project. They have designed large, colourful flowers that provide free Wi-Fi and power outlets in public places.
Along with the creation of this flower, a new company called Poetic Kinetics has been created, with the help of Patrick Shearn and Cynthia Washburn. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Floral Homemade Gift Boxes, From the Heart</title>
		<link>http://www.flowers24hours.co.uk/blog/gifting/floral-homemade-gift-boxes-from-the-heart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us have been worrying about gift ideas for some time now, as pockets are getting emptier and emptier. But what has been forgotten is that homemade gifts or gift wrapping often hit a heart-string with most people, and they cost very little.
Using dried flowers and herbs to make gifts is a wonderful and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Loving Flowers the Way Monet Did</title>
		<link>http://www.flowers24hours.co.uk/blog/general/loving-flowers-the-way-monet-did/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:54:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flowers always bring life to a garden, but what can make it more special are gifts and ornaments from friends and family.
Colleen Smith, gardening expert, treasures a Christmas gift from her neighbors/friends Lee and Darrell the most. When he saw the ornament pictured above at a gift shop, Darrell immediately thought of Colleen saying, &#8220;That [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Mom&#039;s Bouquet Special</title>
		<link>http://www.flowers24hours.co.uk/blog/advice/making-moms-bouquet-special/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 14:01:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advice]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gifting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mother's Day]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The simple fact that they are so pleasing to the senses is what makes flowers such a popular gift for Mother&#8217;s Day. There is nothing more pleasing than a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
For an eco-friendly mom, there is no other option in terms of gifts that can be greener. Even the woman who has everything [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Planting Together for Mother&#039;s Day</title>
		<link>http://www.flowers24hours.co.uk/blog/gifting/planting-together-for-mothers-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 14:12:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother&#8217;s Day is getting closer and closer, yet you probably have no idea what to get for her special day. Most Moms will say that they do not want anything, but this is what mothers do in almost any situation. Even though economic times are bad there is a long list of things you can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yummy Edible Flowers for Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.flowers24hours.co.uk/blog/gifting/yummy-edible-flowers-for-mom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 19:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gifting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flowers are at the top of the list in terms of traditional Mother&#8217;s Day gifts, this year you can change this tradition by getting Mom edible flowers.
Cookies by Design founder, Gwen Willhite says, &#8220;We&#8217;ve taken flowers to a new level. Each edible floral arrangement, made of freshly baked cookies, is hand-crafted by our cookie decorators. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Send a Message in a Flower</title>
		<link>http://www.flowers24hours.co.uk/blog/gifting/send-a-message-in-a-flower/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sergio</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the simplest gifts for anyone&#8217;s special lady is the red rose, but now a new and patented innovation is bringing a fresh twist to this classic.
It is also bringing new business opportunities to Jeff Bell of Ann Arbor, who was the brains behind this idea. He is to face his first sales this [...]]]></description>
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