http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/ Your personal florist | All about flowers, gardening, plants, arrangements, flower shops Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:44:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-49044 ?? » How to Make a Fresh Bouquet for Happy Events Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:29:40 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-49044 [...] Bring those flowers close to you * Keep them into water and, while are you using them, maintain the flower up, thus the hydration process will deploy. * Is easier for you to make the bouquet in the left hand [...] [...] Bring those flowers close to you * Keep them into water and, while are you using them, maintain the flower up, thus the hydration process will deploy. * Is easier for you to make the bouquet in the left hand [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-49010 Bulbs for fall planting | Flowers Growing Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:07:06 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-49010 [...] Grape Hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum). These quaint, clustered blooms are a spring delight. If left undisturbed, grape hyacinths will multiply over the years to form a glorious thick mat of foliage and flower. It flowers from March and into April. [...] [...] Grape Hyacinths (Muscari armeniacum). These quaint, clustered blooms are a spring delight. If left undisturbed, grape hyacinths will multiply over the years to form a glorious thick mat of foliage and flower. It flowers from March and into April. [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48996 Ikebana flower arrangement with freesias | Flowers Growing Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:30:13 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48996 [...] the floral foam in the glass and water it. Then stick the freesias after you’ve broken the leaves and lateral stems and cut their stems in a sharp angle under [...] [...] the floral foam in the glass and water it. Then stick the freesias after you’ve broken the leaves and lateral stems and cut their stems in a sharp angle under [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48983 Spring-flowering Crocus | Flowers Growing Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:35:05 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48983 [...] Speaking about bulbs planting, we reminded you of Crocus, a special innocent flower, with a variety of color, from white, to purple flowers. Very special is yellow Crocus, most used in bouquets and flower arrangements. You can read the references of Crocus as a cut flower, if you want to gladden your house with Crocus cut flowers. [...] [...] Speaking about bulbs planting, we reminded you of Crocus, a special innocent flower, with a variety of color, from white, to purple flowers. Very special is yellow Crocus, most used in bouquets and flower arrangements. You can read the references of Crocus as a cut flower, if you want to gladden your house with Crocus cut flowers. [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48980 Tall ornamental onions (Allium) | Flowers Growing Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:32:15 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48980 [...] cernauum “Hidcote” with pink or purple-flowering perennials such as iris, lavender, salvia, peony, hardy geranium and ornamental grasses such as blue oat grass, blue fescue and fountain [...] [...] cernauum “Hidcote” with pink or purple-flowering perennials such as iris, lavender, salvia, peony, hardy geranium and ornamental grasses such as blue oat grass, blue fescue and fountain [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48919 Roses - the garden treasure | Flowers Growing Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:38:16 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48919 [...] when planting and a little more when blooming, for help them to resist more. If you decide to plant roses in your home garden, first of all you have to establish the soil acidity level, because the roses [...] [...] when planting and a little more when blooming, for help them to resist more. If you decide to plant roses in your home garden, first of all you have to establish the soil acidity level, because the roses [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48917 IRIS | Flowers Growing Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:12:48 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48917 [...] Irises include some of the easiest and most attractive marginal pond plants, the majority of which can also be grown in damp borders that don’t dry out. They come in all shades and mixes of blue, purple and white, including double-flowered varieties. Some of the most dramatic are the modern Japanese hybrids that have extremely complicated markings. They tend to be vigorous and are easy to propagate by division in early spring (instead of the more usual August). [...] [...] Irises include some of the easiest and most attractive marginal pond plants, the majority of which can also be grown in damp borders that don’t dry out. They come in all shades and mixes of blue, purple and white, including double-flowered varieties. Some of the most dramatic are the modern Japanese hybrids that have extremely complicated markings. They tend to be vigorous and are easy to propagate by division in early spring (instead of the more usual August). [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48882 Rose Diseases | Flowers Growing Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:40:18 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48882 [...] types of roses vary greatly in their resistance to diseases and the maintenance they require. To grow roses successfully, you must select varieties that require an amount of care equal to that which you are [...] [...] types of roses vary greatly in their resistance to diseases and the maintenance they require. To grow roses successfully, you must select varieties that require an amount of care equal to that which you are [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48756 Easy to Grow Orchids - Phalaenopsis | Flowers Growing Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:35:22 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48756 [...] plant will probably produce a lateral spike with more flowers from this node. Phals make excellent cut flowers also, lasting up to one week in water. Phals are low-light plants (1000-1,500 foot candles). Phals [...] [...] plant will probably produce a lateral spike with more flowers from this node. Phals make excellent cut flowers also, lasting up to one week in water. Phals are low-light plants (1000-1,500 foot candles). Phals [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-48754 The Care and Handling of Cut FLowers | Flowers Growing Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:22:14 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-48754 [...] most cut flowers are currently imported from out-of-state producers, Oklahoma growers can substantially contribute [...] [...] most cut flowers are currently imported from out-of-state producers, Oklahoma growers can substantially contribute [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-46757 Flowers Growing » Blog Archive » The benefits of white and yellow water lilies Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:02:34 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-46757 [...] Related to medicinal and useful plants, we want to present you the benefits of the White water lily (Nymphaea alba L.) and of the Yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea). Both of water lily species above are perennial aquatic plants, growing in ponds or stagnant waters with 1.5-2 m deepness (if it’s about white water lily) or 3m, for yellow water lily. Water lilies are rooted in substratum and their flowers and leaves float on the water surface. [...] [...] Related to medicinal and useful plants, we want to present you the benefits of the White water lily (Nymphaea alba L.) and of the Yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea). Both of water lily species above are perennial aquatic plants, growing in ponds or stagnant waters with 1.5-2 m deepness (if it’s about white water lily) or 3m, for yellow water lily. Water lilies are rooted in substratum and their flowers and leaves float on the water surface. [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-592 Flowers Growing » Blog Archive » Anthurium Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:48:58 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-592 [...] Anthurium grows in many forms, mostly evergreen, bushy or climbing epiphytes with relatively few roots. They occur also as terrestrials or lithophytes. Some are only found in association with arboreal ant colonies or growing on rocks in midstream (such as A. amnicola). [...] [...] Anthurium grows in many forms, mostly evergreen, bushy or climbing epiphytes with relatively few roots. They occur also as terrestrials or lithophytes. Some are only found in association with arboreal ant colonies or growing on rocks in midstream (such as A. amnicola). [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-591 Flowers Growing » Blog Archive » Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:48:40 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-591 [...] Anthurium grows in many forms, mostly evergreen, bushy or climbing epiphytes with relatively few roots. They occur also as terrestrials or lithophytes. Some are only found in association with arboreal ant colonies or growing on rocks in midstream (such as A. amnicola). [...] [...] Anthurium grows in many forms, mostly evergreen, bushy or climbing epiphytes with relatively few roots. They occur also as terrestrials or lithophytes. Some are only found in association with arboreal ant colonies or growing on rocks in midstream (such as A. amnicola). [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Flowers Growing » Blog Archive » Flower’s symbolism | White Flowers Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:11:46 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-42 [...] White – is a clean relaxing color. The white flower suggests moral purity, perfection, innocence, satisfaction and respect too. By offering white flowers, you’ll transmit feelings like: “I thank you”, “With respect and affection”, “Forgive me”, “You are a real mother/sister/brother”. The lily, for example, is representing the best all we said. A Greece legend says that the white lily is the symbol of innocence, of that who doesn’t know what the danger is. Also in the westerly folklore there is a word saying that, on the tomb of those convicted for a crime that they didn’t commit, the white lily is growing without being planted. In America, there always is the white lily on the Easter table, in the floral arrangements for the church. As a contrast, we must tell that the white is the mourning color in the Extreme Orient and also the white lily is dedicated to the dead people glorification. By offering white lilies, you’ll show her your sincere love, full of respect and devotion. She’ll feel like unique, special from all other women. They can be offered on the wedding occasion, meaning good wishes for the happy couple. The lily-of-the-valley is considered a flower for luck, it means a truly encouragement for those who need it. As a love flower, you’ll accompany their offering with a promise for happiness, respect, loyalty. The lily-of-the-valley signifies the friendship-love. You can offer such a flower after a love fight or separation to be forgiven and for happiness recovering. Depending of its color, the lilac is the flower that celebrates the youth. Therefore it became the flower of the old people who want to live again. The white lilac decorates the outside weddings or parties arrangements. Is also considered the family flower, because its resistance and longevity. Offer one or some white peonies to the person you love for prove your care and protection. The white chrysanthemums have different meanings in accordance with the different countries. In Romania, for example, such flower is brought on the burials. On the other hand, in America it suggests luck and support for they who receive it. The perfect flower for your parents is white dahlia that means love and appreciation too. The white carnation is the flower of the purity and innocence, but in the other mean of the white flowers. It represents the keeping in memory with good feelings, after a separation. In West, it’s a special gift for those who graduated. If you offer to your darling white tulip’s bouquet, it means the happiness for being together and the love without monotony. [...] [...] White – is a clean relaxing color. The white flower suggests moral purity, perfection, innocence, satisfaction and respect too. By offering white flowers, you’ll transmit feelings like: “I thank you”, “With respect and affection”, “Forgive me”, “You are a real mother/sister/brother”. The lily, for example, is representing the best all we said. A Greece legend says that the white lily is the symbol of innocence, of that who doesn’t know what the danger is. Also in the westerly folklore there is a word saying that, on the tomb of those convicted for a crime that they didn’t commit, the white lily is growing without being planted. In America, there always is the white lily on the Easter table, in the floral arrangements for the church. As a contrast, we must tell that the white is the mourning color in the Extreme Orient and also the white lily is dedicated to the dead people glorification. By offering white lilies, you’ll show her your sincere love, full of respect and devotion. She’ll feel like unique, special from all other women. They can be offered on the wedding occasion, meaning good wishes for the happy couple. The lily-of-the-valley is considered a flower for luck, it means a truly encouragement for those who need it. As a love flower, you’ll accompany their offering with a promise for happiness, respect, loyalty. The lily-of-the-valley signifies the friendship-love. You can offer such a flower after a love fight or separation to be forgiven and for happiness recovering. Depending of its color, the lilac is the flower that celebrates the youth. Therefore it became the flower of the old people who want to live again. The white lilac decorates the outside weddings or parties arrangements. Is also considered the family flower, because its resistance and longevity. Offer one or some white peonies to the person you love for prove your care and protection. The white chrysanthemums have different meanings in accordance with the different countries. In Romania, for example, such flower is brought on the burials. On the other hand, in America it suggests luck and support for they who receive it. The perfect flower for your parents is white dahlia that means love and appreciation too. The white carnation is the flower of the purity and innocence, but in the other mean of the white flowers. It represents the keeping in memory with good feelings, after a separation. In West, it’s a special gift for those who graduated. If you offer to your darling white tulip’s bouquet, it means the happiness for being together and the love without monotony. [...]

]]> http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Flowers Growing » Blog Archive » How to prolong the cut flowers life? Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:23:01 +0000 http://www.flowersgrowing.com/the-cut-flowers-tips-and-tricks-for-them-to-resist-more/#comment-33 [...] This is generally possible using the flower nutrition, as liquid or granules, (the flower nutrition’s dissolution has to be made into another vase, not directly into flower vase, in warm water) and, on the other hand, using the chemical solutions to destroy the bacteria that is speeding up the putrefaction process.There are several techniques of keeping the cut flower’s life: [...] [...] This is generally possible using the flower nutrition, as liquid or granules, (the flower nutrition’s dissolution has to be made into another vase, not directly into flower vase, in warm water) and, on the other hand, using the chemical solutions to destroy the bacteria that is speeding up the putrefaction process.There are several techniques of keeping the cut flower’s life: [...]

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