Tag Archives: Vase

What’s Blooming?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by JanV

Tweet 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 … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by JanV

Tweet Viking Poms These delightful mini sunflowers are the perfect accent for Thanksgiving arrangements. Cornucopias in two sizes, table centerpieces with candles and vase flowers as the perfect hostess gift are available.  Order today for delivery before Thanksgiving.  507-259-9506

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What’s Blooming!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by JanV

Tweet Leucadendron Nothing says Fall like the leucadendron. This showy shrub has 80 species, all with interesting characteristics. Some are stark and dramatic, others are slender stemmed and bushy.  The most common being Safari Sunset.  Although these fun, dramatic flowers require … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by JanV

Tweet    This week’s featured flower is the snapdragon.  This old-fashioned flower has had a comeback in the last few years.  Always a sign of a summer garden. This column flower has colors ranging  from white to dark burgundy with varigated varieties … Continue reading →

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What’s blooming

Posted on May 10, 2011 by JanV

Tweet This week’s featured flower is the carnation. OK, so not the most amazing bloom, but it is a long lasting vase flower that has a slight fragrance. It comes in  many colors and is hard to beat as a … Continue reading →

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What’s Blooming

Posted on April 12, 2011 by JanV

Tweet  This week’s featured flower is the tulip.  This beautiful little bloomer is a delight in a mixed bouquet or with other tulips of the same color. This is the only flower that continues to grow after being cut and … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week

Posted on March 22, 2011 by JanV

Tweet   When cutting spring bulbs from your garden, especially daffodils, keep them seperated from other flowers for 6-8 hours.  Daffodils emit a harmful sap that can destroy other flowers in your arrangement. To be completely safe, keep these cheerful … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week

Posted on March 15, 2011 by JanV

Tweet        Not just for St. St Patricks Day Buy seasonal flowers and boughs grown locally. Recycle vases, clean out cupboards and donate to flower shop or nonprofits. Consider using a vase you have for your next professional design. Plant cut … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week

Posted on February 12, 2011 by JanV

Tweet How to make those floral arrangements last! Upon receipt, check water level, add warm water with preservative solution as needed.  Keep water level high in vase. Foam should be kept saturated.  Display in cool location, away from direct sunlight.  Add … Continue reading →

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