Molly’s Wedding

Posted on May 15, 2012 by JanV

Dreams Fulfilled 

This beautiful bouquet can only be described as distinguished.  Not only was it large in size, but the red Freedom Roses, dark red Black Bacara roses, red sweet william and red hypericum with seeded euchalyptus was a stand out because only the bride and groom had red. The glimmering stem wrap of rhinestones made this bouquet one of a kind for a great lady.

The bridesmaid’s bouquets were white roses, white sweetheart and white spray roses with black feathers and a little bling.  Add stem wrap of black and white print and once again our bride had a distintive design with a lot of style. What a class act!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Don’t Forget Mom!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by JanV

You Can’t Go Wrong With Flowers!

What woman doesn’t like flowers?  Flowers make people happy! If you are looking for a new twist, try personalizing your arrangement or finding the meaning behind flowers that you want to give.  Another way to her heart is to send her favorite color or flower.  If all this seems to impractical, there are outdoor planters available to choose from. Patio pots, or hanging baskets with a wide variety of bloomers that will last all Summer long.  Let the beauty of flowers speak for you, call today to have your flowers delivered in the Rochester, MN. area.  507-259-9506

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Should I Repot that Houseplant?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by JanV

Spring is the perfect time of year to repot your houseplants, but first learn these tips to determine if they need to be rep0tted.  Some plants can go years without putting them in new soil and enlarging the pot.

  • Little or no new growth which occurs when roots become crowded. When plants are painfully rootboun, they may continue to produce new leaves, but they are small compared to the older ones.
  • Roots are sneaking out of the pot.  This may happen through the drainage holes or by pushing the plant upward.  At this time, you may notice unusual yellowing of older leaves. Check the plant by pulling it out of pot to check because yellowing is also a symptom of too little fertilizer.
  • Plant frequently falls over. This is because it has become top-heavy with foliage.  If this occurs, transplant into a heavier pot or prune the plant.
  • Plant is cronically thirsty. This happens even when it is regularly watered. This is caused by a overgrown root system.
  • Salt deposits have form on the rim of the pot and surface of the soil.
  • Check plants yearly for signs that they are in need of repotting

 

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Patio Pot Class

Posted on April 30, 2012 by JanV

Summer Class Schedule

Make this delightful 12″ patio pot or a hanging basket with many varieties of plants and colors available.  No mess on the garage floor, no worries about how much to purchase and what to do with leftovers. You will design your own pot and take it home with you.  Get a group together and make it a party.

Dates for classes are:

  • Monday, May 14, 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday May 15, 6:30 pm. 
  • Bring an empty 12″ outdoor pot or hanging basket ……..$35.00
  • With 12″ pot provided………………………………………………….$40.00
  • Custom made pots and baskets available.
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Mother’s Day Children’s Design Class

Posted on April 24, 2012 by JanV

 

Kids love making things for their mothers. Here is an opportunity to let them try their creative side with the design class with children in mind.  Kids will love making the daisy arrangement with fresh flowers or the patio pot with summer annuals. All supplies included. Age appropriate for 4-10 years of age. Sign up by calling 507-259-9506.  Class time is Saturday May 12, 2012 -1:00  & 3:00 pm.

  1. Daisy Arrangement  $15.00
  2. Patio Pot    $20.00  
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What’s Blooming?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by JanV

Tulips

This week’s featured flower is the tulip. What a joy it is to see this delightful flower appear in the garden each spring.

  •  In order to do this you need to plant the bulbs in the fall of the year as they need to go through a winter of dormant time to energize the bulb. 
  • When cutting tulips from your garden, take a bucket with you with cool water.  Place stems in the water and store them in a cool place for at least 2 hours.
  • There is no need to place floral preservative with your tulips as they are normally not ethylene sensitive.
  • Do not mix them with daffodils because daffodils exude a mucilage that is harmful to tulips. 
  • Remember that tulips are the only flower that will grow after being cut, so take this into consideration when arranging flowers in a vase. 
  • Allow the foliage part of your tulips to die back naturally so the energy will be forced back into the bulb for next year.
  • Plant a few new bulbs in your beds every fall to replace the bulbs that will not develope. 
  • Call today for a fresh tulip bouquet. 507-259-9506
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Tip of the Week

Posted on April 9, 2012 by JanV

Caring for your Easter Lily

The pure white blossoms of the Easter lily signify the sacred side of spring, and they are one of the most popular of all blooming houseplants. Unbelieveably, they do not naturally bloom in spring, but rather in the summer.  Greenhouse growers coax them into bloom at exactly the right time by using elaborate temperatue, light, and water regimens.

When you get the plant home, remove any plastic or foil wrapping that blocks drainage holes. Water as needed to keep the pot moist, and keep the plant in a cool room. When the blossoms open all the way, snip out the anthers to prolong the flowers life and prevent the scattering of pollen. 

After the blooms fade you can plant your lily outdoors, just cut it back to within 3-4 inches of the base and plant in the garden.  After a year of adjustment, your lily should bloom the following summer in zone 5 area. 

From : The Complete Houseplant Survival Guide

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Sarah’s Bouquet

Posted on April 3, 2012 by JanV

 

 Theme Weddings

Fun, Unique, Original. These are some of the words to describe Sarah’s March 17, 2012 wedding bouquet. But let’s not forget beautiful.

Because St. Patrick’s Day is special for this bride and groom and because March 17 fell on a Saturday this year, everything came together for this special couple.

White roses, white spray roses, white lizianthus, white stock, white freesia with green paper shamrocks combine to make this a perfect bouquet for this lucky bride. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tip of the Week!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by JanV

Can I Plant Summer Annuals and 2 Other Questions for this Strange Spring

1. Is ok plant annuals?  I am very anxious also, but will resist the urge to plant any summer plants until the 3rd week of May, and then only after reviewing the long range forcast for probability of frost. The UMN.EdU web site lists the normal average freeze to be May 6, with a 50% possibility of a frost occuring after this date.

2.  What can I plant?  My suggestion is pansies. These delightful happy-faced charmers are starting to appear in the area, they should satisfy the need for color in small areas for a few weeks. Order a bulb garden for an indoor burst of Spring. Fresh flowers are always a sure way to get through the next few weeks.

3. What will happen to my perrenials? Most of the plants will survive a freeze, blooms or buds may take a hit.  If this should happen,  cut the plant back to encourage more growth.  Summer bloomers should be ok, but a few of the early bloomers could have a set back.

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Tip of the Week

Posted on March 19, 2012 by JanV

Can I Use Last Year’s Seed Packets?

The question has come up wheather it is ok to use last year’s seed packets for this years planting.1

From my experience a seed packet that has a notice stating  ”Packed for 2011  Sell by 12/11″  will have optimum seed germination if used in the year it was packaged for.  You can however:

  1. Plant the seeds and see what happens, recommended only if a 50% germination rate is what you can live with.
  2. Throw away the seeds and purchase only the amount that you will plant this year.
  3. Place a few seeds in a moist paper towel for 5-10 days, keep moist and covered. This elementry science experiment will show you the the persentage of germination. Then you can decide if your germination ratio is satifactory for the work you will be doing.

I would not reccomend planting seeds marked for sale prior to 2011 packaged year without first doing the previous experiment.

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