Thursday, July 16, 2009
Get $5 Dollars off Flowers $5 Dollar Flower Coupon
Usaflorist is offering a coupon for $5 Dollars off your order, This is a super great flower discount. If you have ordered from usaflorist before then you would know that they are a reputable florist. They are offering this exclusive $5 dollar off flower coupon right here. Click on any of the links for $5 dollar off florist coupons.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Featuring SeaBreeze Organic Flowers
Today I have found another organic flower and organic fruit and gourmet florist, they are called Flowers by the sea and they are located in Elk CA
Flowers by the Sea is dedicated to growing and shipping cool growing orchids, using state-of-the-art Biodynamic production methods that are both technologically advanced and environmentally sound. Seabreeze's Signature Bouquets come in 2 sizes, Medium & Extra Large Bouquets
The concept of CSA at Seabreeze Organic Farm seeks to benefit both parties. The mild San Diego climate, affords the ability to produce a wide range of products, specializing in vegetables (especially the greens), flowers, some fruit (trees mature more each year), herbs, and a small well-tended flock of chickens and ducks. Year round. We strive to purchase from organic growers (locally first) for a wider selection of products for our Green Store.
Check out http://www.seabreezed.com/ for more information about organic flower delivery and organic gourmet or fruit delivery, or organic gift delivery.
Flowers by the Sea is dedicated to growing and shipping cool growing orchids, using state-of-the-art Biodynamic production methods that are both technologically advanced and environmentally sound. Seabreeze's Signature Bouquets come in 2 sizes, Medium & Extra Large Bouquets
The concept of CSA at Seabreeze Organic Farm seeks to benefit both parties. The mild San Diego climate, affords the ability to produce a wide range of products, specializing in vegetables (especially the greens), flowers, some fruit (trees mature more each year), herbs, and a small well-tended flock of chickens and ducks. Year round. We strive to purchase from organic growers (locally first) for a wider selection of products for our Green Store.
Check out http://www.seabreezed.com/ for more information about organic flower delivery and organic gourmet or fruit delivery, or organic gift delivery.
Using Colors to Express Emotions in Flowers
Once the saga of love begins there is something that is universal to all love stories, those tender little things to express your love and romance flower all your emotions related to love. They have their very own language, with no words, and lots of emotions. You meet that special girl and want to tell her about how you feel just grab a bunch to gift her and you wont need words. That’s the power of the flowers. Ever since love has been there the flowers have gone along, as an ambassador of love. Inherently the trend was about the men gifting flowers to ladies but then of late you can find it going the other way too.
The varied colors, fragrances, shapes and sizes complemented with the tenderness and freshness have left the receiver elated, unless one is allergic to flowers. The beauty of flowers has always mesmerized people and more so the ladies. Of ages only flowers have been known as the alphabets and words of the language of love.
When one goes to the local florist he is well assisted by the florist in deciding what type of flowers and what color would be ideal for a particular occasion. But with the emerging trend of sending flowers online one is at a disadvantage. So here is some information love and romance flower especially for the lover, on how to use the magic of flowers to make your love bloom. Firstly the colors of flowers should be one of the deciding factors, to scan what all goes into your bouquet and what does not. Red flowers: A red flower is undoubtedly the ultimate one to convey ones intense and passionate feeling of love. These flowers have a real fast action and have always been accepted as being synonym with love and romance flower. They are not just magnificent but impulsive too. Pink flowers: Want to make a slow beginning or want to give your old relation a fresh new start say it with pink. The colour
is symbolic of fun, friendship, emotional maturity and the sweetness of youth. White flowers: If you want to say that your love is true, or you are looking for some peace in your relationship after an upheaval choose the white ones. But be careful not to go in for varieties which are more ideal for deaths and funerals like white lilies. Yellow flowers: Want to express warm friendly feeling; yellow flowers are the ideal ones, known to represent optimism, hope and happiness. Blue flowers: Got to tell her you have the confidence to provide her with security, and will be honest to her, blue flowers is just eh right choice to make it happen. Orange flowers: Its honeymoon time grab for the orange bunch, for it represents lust. So once you are decided on what colors express it best for you, its time to see what flowers can compliment it best. Roses: that’s the one, every lovers favorite, and the universally acclaimed flower of love. If its time to propose then nothing can be more trustworthy than a big bunch of bright red roses. As said the red ones stand for passion and desire. The white are to express innocence and purity, the pale pink for grace and happiness, want to express thanks to have found each other use dark pink roses.
The varied colors, fragrances, shapes and sizes complemented with the tenderness and freshness have left the receiver elated, unless one is allergic to flowers. The beauty of flowers has always mesmerized people and more so the ladies. Of ages only flowers have been known as the alphabets and words of the language of love.
When one goes to the local florist he is well assisted by the florist in deciding what type of flowers and what color would be ideal for a particular occasion. But with the emerging trend of sending flowers online one is at a disadvantage. So here is some information love and romance flower especially for the lover, on how to use the magic of flowers to make your love bloom. Firstly the colors of flowers should be one of the deciding factors, to scan what all goes into your bouquet and what does not. Red flowers: A red flower is undoubtedly the ultimate one to convey ones intense and passionate feeling of love. These flowers have a real fast action and have always been accepted as being synonym with love and romance flower. They are not just magnificent but impulsive too. Pink flowers: Want to make a slow beginning or want to give your old relation a fresh new start say it with pink. The colour
is symbolic of fun, friendship, emotional maturity and the sweetness of youth. White flowers: If you want to say that your love is true, or you are looking for some peace in your relationship after an upheaval choose the white ones. But be careful not to go in for varieties which are more ideal for deaths and funerals like white lilies. Yellow flowers: Want to express warm friendly feeling; yellow flowers are the ideal ones, known to represent optimism, hope and happiness. Blue flowers: Got to tell her you have the confidence to provide her with security, and will be honest to her, blue flowers is just eh right choice to make it happen. Orange flowers: Its honeymoon time grab for the orange bunch, for it represents lust. So once you are decided on what colors express it best for you, its time to see what flowers can compliment it best. Roses: that’s the one, every lovers favorite, and the universally acclaimed flower of love. If its time to propose then nothing can be more trustworthy than a big bunch of bright red roses. As said the red ones stand for passion and desire. The white are to express innocence and purity, the pale pink for grace and happiness, want to express thanks to have found each other use dark pink roses.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Save money - Create your own Wedding Flowers
If you are adventurous and creative you might want to consider making your own wedding flowers. This can save hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars .
You will learn how to make a stylish ‘hand-tied’ bridal bouquet using roses – including step-by-step photographs and instruction.
How to create an elegant arm bouquet of calla lilies – and the correct way to hold it.
The easy way to produce perfect orchid and rose wedding boutonnieres (buttonholes) for the groom and the groomsmen.
How to pin your boutonnieres for maximum effect.
Six simple designs for wedding table centrepieces – these are quick and easy to assemble but look stunning - Just learning how to do this could save you hundreds.
Ideas for creating bridesmaids bouquets that they will remember forever.
Professional tips for transforming ordinary arrangements into pieces that look like a designer florist created them.
Make no mistake, this guide has been written by a much sought-after professional florist. In fact her services are currently booked up many months in advance.
If you are searching the Net for information on wedding flowers, there is one thing you should know. Most of the stuff that you read is written by journalists, copywriters and marketers – they wouldn’t know how to arrange a bunch of flowers if their life depended on it. If you want real-world advice on how to create memorable flower arrangements, listen to someone who has been doing it successfully for years.
There is Nothing Out There That's Like This
The Best Investment is an Investment in Yourself
If you have a big budget you can go to a florist and easily spend thousands on flowers for your wedding. But now there is an alternative if you don’t have that kind of budget.
You can get the skills and tips that you need to quickly and easily create your own wedding flowers, by ordering the ebook “Create Your Own Wedding Flowers”
Click here to learn more about making your own wedding flowers and wedding ceremony flowers
Click Here!
You will learn how to make a stylish ‘hand-tied’ bridal bouquet using roses – including step-by-step photographs and instruction.
How to create an elegant arm bouquet of calla lilies – and the correct way to hold it.
The easy way to produce perfect orchid and rose wedding boutonnieres (buttonholes) for the groom and the groomsmen.
How to pin your boutonnieres for maximum effect.
Six simple designs for wedding table centrepieces – these are quick and easy to assemble but look stunning - Just learning how to do this could save you hundreds.
Ideas for creating bridesmaids bouquets that they will remember forever.
Professional tips for transforming ordinary arrangements into pieces that look like a designer florist created them.
Make no mistake, this guide has been written by a much sought-after professional florist. In fact her services are currently booked up many months in advance.
If you are searching the Net for information on wedding flowers, there is one thing you should know. Most of the stuff that you read is written by journalists, copywriters and marketers – they wouldn’t know how to arrange a bunch of flowers if their life depended on it. If you want real-world advice on how to create memorable flower arrangements, listen to someone who has been doing it successfully for years.
There is Nothing Out There That's Like This
The Best Investment is an Investment in Yourself
If you have a big budget you can go to a florist and easily spend thousands on flowers for your wedding. But now there is an alternative if you don’t have that kind of budget.
You can get the skills and tips that you need to quickly and easily create your own wedding flowers, by ordering the ebook “Create Your Own Wedding Flowers”
Click here to learn more about making your own wedding flowers and wedding ceremony flowers
Click Here!
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Planning for Your Wedding Flowers
Planning a wedding can be a very stressful and hectic time. Planning for your wedding flowers doesnt have to be stressful though. With proper notes, clear lists of likes and dislikes and thoughtful organization, your wedding flower planning can be alot smoother and comfortable thank you may think. You may want to check out a service like Angies List - Planning the perfect wedding? Find the best local wedding services providers with unbiased reviews at Angie’s List - Check the list!
Here are some Helpful Floral tips on organizing your wedding flowers to make the process run more efficiently.
What do you need the flowers for -
How many arrangements/peieces do you need ?
Do you need Bouttioneeres ? Corsages ? How many do you need. Do you need tablecenters? How big and how many ? Do you need Pew Markers ? Do you need floral garlands or floral arches ? Do you need a toss away bouquet ? Many florist give a toss away bouquet free of charge as an incentive to book your wedding flowers with them.
Do you have a budget ? Do you have a certain price range you are aiming for ? Or is money not a concern. If you have a certain budget for your wedding flowers it is a good idea to speak with the florist and let them know that you would like to stay within a certain price range. Most florist will be happy to work with you in meeting your financial budget and will be realistic with you in what you can or can not afford based on your budget.
Here are some Helpful Floral tips on organizing your wedding flowers to make the process run more efficiently.
What do you need the flowers for -
How many arrangements/peieces do you need ?Do you need Bouttioneeres ? Corsages ? How many do you need. Do you need tablecenters? How big and how many ? Do you need Pew Markers ? Do you need floral garlands or floral arches ? Do you need a toss away bouquet ? Many florist give a toss away bouquet free of charge as an incentive to book your wedding flowers with them.
Do you have a budget ? Do you have a certain price range you are aiming for ? Or is money not a concern. If you have a certain budget for your wedding flowers it is a good idea to speak with the florist and let them know that you would like to stay within a certain price range. Most florist will be happy to work with you in meeting your financial budget and will be realistic with you in what you can or can not afford based on your budget.
What color tones do you want? It might be a good idea to look in some wedding magazines to find the color tones for your wedding flowers. Cut out samples, start a wedding flower diary or notebook and post samples and swatches, of magazine cut outs and materials so that you can bring it in for the florist to get a good creative image of what you want your wedding flowers to look like.
Do you have a theme or a certain style you want. ? Some people want to stick with a certain style , for example you may want the flowers to be country style, romantic style, modern style, simplistic style, chic and vibrant, or traditional etc.
Do you want to use your own vases/containers or do you want the florist to provide them. Many florist will provide on loan wedding containers for you . These vases/containers can be used for your wedding flowers on loan. They must be brought back and returned undamaged after the wedding. This can greatly reduce the cost and help you stick with your floral budget. Of course you would have to pay if any of the vases were broken or damaged.
Do you have a theme or a certain style you want. ? Some people want to stick with a certain style , for example you may want the flowers to be country style, romantic style, modern style, simplistic style, chic and vibrant, or traditional etc.
Do you want to use your own vases/containers or do you want the florist to provide them. Many florist will provide on loan wedding containers for you . These vases/containers can be used for your wedding flowers on loan. They must be brought back and returned undamaged after the wedding. This can greatly reduce the cost and help you stick with your floral budget. Of course you would have to pay if any of the vases were broken or damaged.
Time and Location
Before calling your florist you should have the date , time and location ready.
You need to know where and when you want your flowers delivered. What time can the flowers arrive or do you want to pick up your wedding flowers on your own.
Many florist offer one free wedding delivery as an incentive to book your wedding with them.
Before calling your florist you should have the date , time and location ready.
You need to know where and when you want your flowers delivered. What time can the flowers arrive or do you want to pick up your wedding flowers on your own.
Many florist offer one free wedding delivery as an incentive to book your wedding with them.
Availablility - Depending on the season and the location of your wedding certain flowers may or may not be readily available. If you are picky on the type of flower you must speak with you florist to find out if the flower can be guaranteed. It is a good idea to ask your florist about substitutions. You should find out what a good subsitute would be for that particular flower or if there are similar looking flowers that can be used in case that flower is not available.Choosing your florist - You may be frightful of choosing a florist, many brides have hard horror stories of wedding flowers gone bad. But have no fear - flowerdeliveryexpress is here - You may want to go with a florist network like flowerdelivery express. They have network of over 75000 florists . They will help you find a reputable wedding florist in your area.
These are just a few tips to help you get started on planning your wedding flowers (with our without a budget)
By folling the tips above you will be able to streamline your wedding flower experience and make it easier on yourself and your florist when you have clear ideas and directions for your wedding flowers.
Friday, July 10, 2009
CARING FOR YOUR BOUQUET
Cut Flowers
Whether cut flowers are grown in a home garden or in a greenhouse by commercial experts, their care is a science.
To keep cut flowers beautiful longer; remember that they have been removed from their source of water, the root system, and will wilt quickly if not placed in water. Cut stems should be placed in water immediately, as air will rapidly move into the water-conducting tissues and plug the cells. This is why the cut flower that has been out of water more than a few minutes should have a small portion of the lower stem cut off so that water will move up freely when it is returned to water. Cuts can be made under-water to assure no air enters the stem.
A cut flower also has been removed from a major source of food—the leaves on the plant to which it was attached. Although the leaves on the flowering stem make food, once indoors they are in a reduced light situation and this limits available carbohydrates.
Use a Preservative
Commercial preservatives will increase the life of cut flowers and should always be used. (Adding aspirin, wine, or pennies to cut flowers WILL NOT help to keep them fresh longer. Do not attempt a home brew concoction.) A floral preservative is a complex mixture of sucrose (sugar); acidifier, an inhibitor of microorganisms; and a respiratory inhibitor. Sucrose serves as a source of energy to make up for the loss of the functioning leaves and insures continued development and longevity of the flower.
An acidifier makes the pH of the water more near the acid pH of the cell sap. Most water supplies are alkaline and can reduce the life of cut flowers. The acidifier also stabilizes the pigment and the color of the flower. This is why red roses turn "blue" when placed in water without a preservative or acidifier.
A microorganism growth inhibitor is perhaps the most important part of a floral preservative. Bacteria and fungi are everywhere and are ready to enter the cut surface of the stem and multiply. Prior to actual decay symptoms, cells of the water-transporting tissues can become blocked with microorganisms, inhibiting water uptake.
To aid the floral preservative in slowing down microorganisms, always clean the vase or container. Also remove all leaves below the water surface, as they soon deteriorate. Water and water uptake are major factors in keeping cut flowers fresh.
A process called "hardening" ensures maximum water uptake. It simply means placing the freshly cut stem in 110° F (43.5° C) water (plus preservative). Place in a cool location for an hour or two. Maximum water uptake is attained because water molecules move rapidly at 110° F (kinetic energy) and quickly move up the stems. Flowers at cool temperatures lose less water. In this one brief period while the water is cooling, freshly harvested stems, leaves, and flowers take up almost as much water as in the balance of their life.
Other Tips for Long-Lasting Cut Flowers
Check the water level of the container or vase daily and add water plus preservative when needed.
Keep flowers away from hot or cold air drafts and hot spots (radiators, direct heat, or television sets).
While both drafts and hot spots increase water loss, hot spots reduce a flower's life by speeding transpiration (water loss) and respiration (use of stored food such as sugars) and increasing development (rate of petal unfolding).
When away from home, move the flowers into the refrigerator or the coldest (above 35° F/1.5° C) spot in the house. Again, this will slow down water loss, respiration, and development.
Never store fruit and flowers together. Apples produce ethylene gas, a hormone that causes senescence, or aging, in flowers.
In summary, to keep cut flowers longer:
Recut the stems and remove excess foliage.
Harden the flowers by setting them in warm water in a cool place.
Use a floral preservative.
Keep them cool and avoid drafts, hot spots, and television sets.
Use a clean vase or container and check the water level daily.
Whether cut flowers are grown in a home garden or in a greenhouse by commercial experts, their care is a science.
To keep cut flowers beautiful longer; remember that they have been removed from their source of water, the root system, and will wilt quickly if not placed in water. Cut stems should be placed in water immediately, as air will rapidly move into the water-conducting tissues and plug the cells. This is why the cut flower that has been out of water more than a few minutes should have a small portion of the lower stem cut off so that water will move up freely when it is returned to water. Cuts can be made under-water to assure no air enters the stem.
A cut flower also has been removed from a major source of food—the leaves on the plant to which it was attached. Although the leaves on the flowering stem make food, once indoors they are in a reduced light situation and this limits available carbohydrates.
Use a Preservative
Commercial preservatives will increase the life of cut flowers and should always be used. (Adding aspirin, wine, or pennies to cut flowers WILL NOT help to keep them fresh longer. Do not attempt a home brew concoction.) A floral preservative is a complex mixture of sucrose (sugar); acidifier, an inhibitor of microorganisms; and a respiratory inhibitor. Sucrose serves as a source of energy to make up for the loss of the functioning leaves and insures continued development and longevity of the flower.
An acidifier makes the pH of the water more near the acid pH of the cell sap. Most water supplies are alkaline and can reduce the life of cut flowers. The acidifier also stabilizes the pigment and the color of the flower. This is why red roses turn "blue" when placed in water without a preservative or acidifier.
A microorganism growth inhibitor is perhaps the most important part of a floral preservative. Bacteria and fungi are everywhere and are ready to enter the cut surface of the stem and multiply. Prior to actual decay symptoms, cells of the water-transporting tissues can become blocked with microorganisms, inhibiting water uptake.
To aid the floral preservative in slowing down microorganisms, always clean the vase or container. Also remove all leaves below the water surface, as they soon deteriorate. Water and water uptake are major factors in keeping cut flowers fresh.
A process called "hardening" ensures maximum water uptake. It simply means placing the freshly cut stem in 110° F (43.5° C) water (plus preservative). Place in a cool location for an hour or two. Maximum water uptake is attained because water molecules move rapidly at 110° F (kinetic energy) and quickly move up the stems. Flowers at cool temperatures lose less water. In this one brief period while the water is cooling, freshly harvested stems, leaves, and flowers take up almost as much water as in the balance of their life.
Other Tips for Long-Lasting Cut Flowers
Check the water level of the container or vase daily and add water plus preservative when needed.
Keep flowers away from hot or cold air drafts and hot spots (radiators, direct heat, or television sets).
While both drafts and hot spots increase water loss, hot spots reduce a flower's life by speeding transpiration (water loss) and respiration (use of stored food such as sugars) and increasing development (rate of petal unfolding).
When away from home, move the flowers into the refrigerator or the coldest (above 35° F/1.5° C) spot in the house. Again, this will slow down water loss, respiration, and development.
Never store fruit and flowers together. Apples produce ethylene gas, a hormone that causes senescence, or aging, in flowers.
In summary, to keep cut flowers longer:
Recut the stems and remove excess foliage.
Harden the flowers by setting them in warm water in a cool place.
Use a floral preservative.
Keep them cool and avoid drafts, hot spots, and television sets.
Use a clean vase or container and check the water level daily.
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