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Welcome to the Flower Newsletter (12/31/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: Florist4Us.com.

Flower News

Irises
By Guest:My irises are blooming, but I find that so many have turned “white”.
What has happened to the color?
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Sir/Madam, We do not know the exact reason, but we have seen that iris flowers change or mutate from one color to another, after a period of time, the pollen from other flowers will make the Iris flowers different. Extreme weather changes also effect the color change.But bearded Irises do not change the color, even when extreme weather changes. (More)

Cosmo seeds
By Guest:My son planted cosmo seeds in a small 4″ clay pot. I wanted to plant them in my garden, any suggestions when I should do this.
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Sir/Madam,I think the cosmos seedlings when are more than 8 inches in height , can be transplanted to other place for growth. (More)

Floralite
By Cheryl:I want to pick fresh flowers and put on tables. should i pick friday morning, put in floralite and keep cool or will they be wilty? just do sat morning and no florallite for that evening?
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Cheryl,You can pluck the flowers the day before the wedding, and place the flowers in the vase with the flower food. This helps the flowers to remain fresh the next morning. (More)

California Gears Up for Annual Rose Parade
A colorful New Year’s Day traditionIn California, preparations are underway for the annual Rose Parade, a colorful New Year’s Day tradition. Volunteers are working around the clock to decorate parade floats with flowers, plants and other organic materials.Hundreds of thousands of people will line the streets of Pasadena to see the flower-covered floats, marching bands and equestrian units. (More)

Flower Articles

Conserving Water With Your Landscape Irrigation System
Many people are concerned with the overuse and waste of water. This has been a hot topic for years. There are water restrictions in many parts of the U.S. during times of drought. Regardless of restrictions, the need to water your landscape and/or garden is still a must. (More)

Tips to Improve Passive Greenhouse Heating With Heat Sinks
Passive heating is one of two greenhouse heating methods, the other one being the active method. The main difference between the two is on the power source. Where passive heating relies on the power of the sun, active heating depends on the power of electricity to generate heat. (More)

Pruning Grapes the Right Way
What does pruning grapes the right way mean? It covers all questions as to why pruning is required, the best seasons to prune, why is it necessary to increase the bud count and more. (More)

Tips on How to Grow Grapes
How to grow grapes will walk you through 6 important tips on how to grow grapes. Each of the grape growing tips is simple yet profound. Make sure you read through them carefully and think over what’s being said. (More)

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Dear Florist4Us.com Readers,

Welcome to the Flower Newsletter (12/23/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: Florist4Us.com.

Flower News

Hyacinth plant
By Cindy:How to care for Hyacinth plant?
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Cindy,After the Hyacinth completes its blooms that is when early summer comes, hyacinths should be set out in the garden to bloom again another year.After the plants are finished flowering in spring, cut back flower stalks but allow the leaves to die back naturally, hiding the unsightly foliage with annual or perennial plantings.An annual application of compost should provide adequate nutrients.Flower size may decline in subsequent years, so some gardeners treat Hyacinths as annuals and plant fresh bulbs each fall. (More)

Plant some flowers for Spring
By Jennifer:what type of flowers to plant in Spring time with less place consumption and low maintainance?
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Jennifer,Blazing starsHostasPeoniesBlack Eyed susansYarrowCampanulaPolemonuim (Blue Pearl)Blue Sea HollyDelphinium (Butterfly Blue)
Penstemon (Blue Buckle)These are some of the perennials which needs low maintainance. (More)

Master gardeners training to teach about horticultural topics Jan. 27-March 24, 2010
Growing flowers and vegetables, house plant careThe Sandusky/Ottawa County Master Gardeners are accepting applications for master gardener training, which will begin Jan. 27 and continue every Wednesday through March 24. Training hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (More)

Green gifts blooming popular this year
Strong growth in the nursery and cut flower sectorsGreen gifts are proving popular this festive season with Queensland?s lifestyle horticulture industry reporting strong growth in the nursery and cut flower sectors.According to a survey commissioned by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), the industry outlook for early 2010 has been buoyed by domestic and interstate trade. (More)

Flower Articles

Gardening – Another Five Tips
A garden is a great place for people of all ages. I think that it is important for children to become interested in the garden from an early age so that they will know something about flowers, insects and soil, even if their school and working lives leave them too busy in later years to take advantage of a garden. An academic child will get precious little time to spend outside when he or she is in school and few adults in their twenties, thirties and forties can find the time. Childhood memories of a garden will be useful then. (More)

A Few Benefits From Growing Your Own Vegetable Garden
Eating fresh vegetables that just came out of the garden are actually better for you than those purchased in a grocery store. This is true because many vegetables loose some of their vitamins and minerals after they are picked and have been stored for a few days. (More)

Dandelion – A Different Approach
I chose this title simply because most of us see the dandelion as a noxious weed. When you think beyond and read more about the dandelion, you’ll find that this non-cultivated herb is very valuable and appreciated in a herbalist’s world. Not only the dandelion, but many other herbs which are considered “weeds” have their utilitarian value in our everyday lives. (More)

Send Beautiful Flower Bouquet to Your Loved Ones
Sending flower bouquet to your loved ones on various occasions such as Valentines Day, Mother’s Day, and Rose Day etc. can serve as an excellent gift as a reminder of the love and affection. Flowers c… (More)

The Best Way to Grow a Flowering Plant Indoors
An organic garden doesn’t have to be only outdoors or only for fruits, vegetables and herbs. These days, you can find more and more indoor gardeners growing flowers organically. If the thought of gr… (More)

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Dear Florist4Us.com Readers,

Welcome to the Flower Newsletter (12/16/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: Florist4Us.com.

Flower News

Lilly indoors
By Kris:I started a Lilly indoors here in Saskatchewan, and my dog knocked over the pot and severed the new growth. Any way to encourage growth from the damaged bulb?
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Kris,If it is possible, remove the damaged parts of the bulb and plant them. If it works and grows , then fine. Otherwise add some light fertilizer to the plant. (More)

Da Lat Flower Festival Jan 1-4, 2010
Flower FestivalThe programme, which will be held from December 15, 2009 to 15 January, 2010, aims to promote a good image for Da Lat ? to attract tourists to the Da Lat Flower Festival, taking place from January 1-4, 2010. (More)

Flower exporters set their sights on Japanese market
Kenyan flower exportersKenyan flower exporters are battling to shake off the European stranglehold as they renew their campaign for a bigger share of the Japanese market.European middlemen, mainly from the Netherlands, have traditionally branded and marketed Kenyan fresh produce in the international markets in their own names. (More)

Recovery bud still to bloom for India’s rose growers
FloricultureWeak consumer sentiment in global markets
, notably Europe, continues to dampen hopes of a recovery for India’s rose growers. Thanks to the relatively small-sized floriculture operations in the country, the 50-day period beginning Christmas and ending with Valentine?s Day is traditionally the peak period for Indian floriculture. This period accounts for close to 40% to 45% of India’s fresh/cut flower exports. (More)

Flower Articles

Caring For Your Rose Garden
Taking care of your roses isn’t always a straight forward task. You need to be able to identify what is happening to your roses and how to react to the situation. (More)

Growing Chives in the Comfort of Your Home
Chives, a herb commonly used for culinary and therapeutic purposes first became famous in Asian countries. As time passes however, the wonders of this herb started to become famous in some parts of Europe as well. Chives are a member of the onion and garlic family. Along the line, chives are the smallest in size yet have the finest flavor and aromas when used in cooking. This low profile herb can be grown all year round and is always available in the market. (More)

Are Organic Nutrients the Way to Go in Your Hydroponic Garden?
Should you be using hydroponic organic nutrients? The subject of using organic plant nutrients when it comes to growing hydroponic plants is a bone of contention among those who garden using this method. Are organic nutrients better, worse, or does it even matter if one uses them or not? (More)

Introduction to Keeping Your Herb Garden Plants Healthy
A main concern amongst many novice and experienced gardeners is keeping and maintaining healthy herb garden plants. In this article I will outline some common problems encountered when cultivating an herb garden and some basic principles for you to apply that will assist you in overcoming those challenges. Although cultivating an herb garden is much easier to manage and care for verses other plants and vegetable, they are not set and grow which is a large misconception. (More)

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Dear Florist4Us.com Readers,

Welcome to the Flower Newsletter (12/8/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: Florist4Us.com.

Flower News

Mini park for orchids in Shah Alam expected to be ready next year
Promoting OrchidsSHAH Alam, which is synanomous with orchids, will have its own mini park dedicated to the flowers.Shah Alam has been promoting orchids for quite a while but it is not enough to have the flower to decorate homes and offices.Besides, next year will be Visit Selangor Year 2010, and various activities are being planned in conjunction with this. (More)

Yayoi Kusama Exhibits At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 05 December – 30 May 2010
Flowers That Bloom At MidnightThe world famous Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will present “Yayoi Kusama at Fairchild” as part of its annual visual art program.exhibiting works from the exuberant new sculptural ensemble “Flowers That Bloom At Midnight” (2009), a group of her classic “Pumpkins” (More)

Florence florist closes after more than 70 years
Florence Dawn Hilliard’s voice catches, her eyes redden and well with tears and her shoulders sag at the thought of closing the doors to Bill’s Florist, a business that has anchored the landscape on Hermitage Drive near Braly Stadium in Florence for more than 70 years. (More)

Flower Articles

Garden Statuary Fountains
Statuary fountains gives enhancement to your lifeless garden. It is often use to assign a theme into your garden. The decoration of the exterior part of your house is as important as decorating your interiors. Decorating the outer part of your home can be very exciting. You would want to always be there to feel the warmth of the air whenever you’re there. (More)

Preparing For Back Yard Fun and Gardening Season
Spring has sprung and it’s time to start thinking about getting your back yard ready for outdoor gardening and summer fun. Here are a few pointers to help you get ready. (More)

Indoor Garden Guide
A garden is a plot of land, normally outside the house, that is adorned by shrubs and flowering plants. It makes the outside of homes presentable, if not very dainty. Remarkably, it can also up the aesthetics of your home’s interior. The indoor garden is styled to add natural elegance to interior design. A well arranged garden will make pleasant impressions in your home, making it a pristine place that you would certainly love. (More)

Online Flower Shop For OFWs
Ever wanted to send some flowers as gifts to the Philippines while working abroad? Well, because of today’s trends as well as numerous innovative technologies, people from all around the world cou… (More)

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Dear Florist4Us.com Readers,

Welcome to the Flower Newsletter (12/1/2009). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: Florist4Us.com.

Flower News

Pansies Perennial
By Pat:Are Pansies Perennial?
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Pat,Pansies are annuals.
An Annual is a plant that completes its entire life cycle within one year is called an annual. Popular spring-planted annuals are impatiens, pansies, petunias, begonias, geraniums and marigolds. Most flowers referred to as annuals are those we plant after the last frost in the spring, and live until the frost kills them in fall. This might seem like a short life, but on the upside, annuals bloom continuously, so although it’s a short life, it’s a good one!A Perennial lives and flower year after year.A Perennial plant typically, die back (or hibernate) over the winter, but grow and flower as temperatures rise in spring. Most perennials bloom during a certain time of the season- varying from spring to fall. Some perennials like Shasta daisies love sun, whereas Astilbes, Ferns, and Hostas like shade, and Lamium prefers partial shade. (More)

potted flower
By Alicia Smith :I was given a potted flower as a gift, but there is not a card that tells me the name and how to care for it. It has small yellow flowers in bunches and large, thick, waxy leaves. If anyone knows what flower this is please let me know. I cannot find it online.
Answer By The Flower Expert:Dear Alicia Smith ,Probably the potted plant gifted to you might be any variety of gingers.As gingers have large waxy leaves with yellow flowers. (More)

First Flower Festival to be held in Old Havana Dec 9 -13, 2009
Soroa Orchid GardenThe orchid which is the queen of flowers willb the focus in the event. Cuban orchids and paintings inspired in the queen of the vegetable kingdom will stand out in the first festival dedicated to the flower, to be held in Old Havana, from December 9 through 13.The festival will show about 25 thousand species of orchids in the planet, surrounded by exhibitions of live and painted specimens of the aristocratic flower. (More)

Hawaii flower, produce farmers getting federal help because of volcanic emissions
Hawaii flowerThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated the Big Island a primary natural disaster area because of losses farmers suffered from volcanic emissions this year.Hawaii farmers get federal help after emissions. The action makes qualified farm operators eligible for low-interest emergency loans. (More)

Flower Articles

Gardening – 5 Top Tips
Gardening is very popular with those in retirement. It covers all those bases, does not have to be expensive, although you can spend as much as you want, it gives you plenty of exercise, involves a considerable amount of planning, enhances the appearance and therefore the value of your property and you can sell any excess produce. (More)

Growing Potted Herbs
An indoor herb garden takes many forms, and growing herbs in pots is just one of many options available to a natural herb enthusiast. Potted herbs are easy to maintain and typically require less maintenance than herb gardens grown outdoors. A decorative hanging basket or window box can also be an attractive addition to your indoor environments. Let’s take a closer look at some of the aspects involved with growing potted herbs. (More)

Winter Indoor Herb Gardening – Understanding the Process of Growing Indoor Herbs
There are many herbs you can grow in your home – even during winter months! Winter indoor herb gardening does require some work, but it’s nothing you shouldn’t be able to handle. Even with limited gardening experience, you should be able to grow herbs in your home or office without any problems. Some of the easiest plants to start with include: rosemary, thyme, mint, basil, and thyme. They can all be grown organically all year round. (More)

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