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How to Grow Hens and Chicks Plant
Today, March 19 is National Poultry Day! While some people may be celebrating this holiday by cooking delicious chicken and turkey recipes, vegetarians can plant a hens and chicks plant! Hens and chicks (sempervivum) is a perennial succulent native to … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Gardening Tips
Tagged Garden, Hen and chicks, houseleeks, plant, Sempervivum, semps, Succulent plant, succulents
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Bleeding Heart, Clerodendrum thomsoniae
This Flowering beauty, known commonly as ‘The Bleeding Heart Vine,’ is a member of the Verbenaceae plant family and is indigenous to the tropical regions of West Africa. Featuring white flowers that contain red lobed corollas that grow in cymes … Continue reading
Posted in Bleeding Heart Vine, Flower Varieties
Tagged bleeding heart vine, Clerodendrum, flower, Garden, plant, Vine
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Flowers & Science – The Latest Discoveries
Flower Evolution Flowers in Australia evolved their bright colours to attract native bees, according to new research that proves the flying insects are crucial to flower pollination around the world. Researchers already knew that flower colours in the Northern Hemisphere … Continue reading
Posted in Flowers in the News
Tagged corpse flower, flower evolution, flowers, plant, scientifc discoveries
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Mexican Beauty – The Dahlia
The Dahlia is named in honor of a Swedish botanist Anders Dahl and originates in Mexico. It was brought to Europe during the 18th century by Spanish explorers. There are approximately 30,000 species of Dahlias and 20,000 cultivars; which have … Continue reading
Posted in Dahlia, Flower Varieties
Tagged Bulb, Cut Flowers, Dahlia, floral, flower, flower varieties, flower variety, flowering plants, fresh flowers, plant, plants
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The Exotic Orchid
ORCHIDS (Orchidaceaea) Symbolizes refinement, thoughtfulness, mature charm and is a symbol of exotic beauty. With an estimated 25,000 different types existing naturally and more being discovered each year, Orchids are one of the largest flowering plant families. Although they are … Continue reading
Posted in Flower Varieties, Orchid
Tagged Cut Flowers, cymbidium, dendrobium, exotic, floral, flower, flower varieties, flower variety, flowering plants, flowers, fresh flowers, Orchid, Orchids, phalaenopsis, plant, plants
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Allium adds Pizazz!
Allium have unusual globe-like flowers that add a new dimension and profile to floral design work. The flowers are shiny stars that are grouped in round clusters or umbels at the end of a straight stem. The clusters can range … Continue reading
Posted in Allium, Flower Varieties
Tagged allium, Bulb, Cut Flowers, floral, flower, flower varieties, flower variety, flowering plants, flowers, fresh flowers, plant, plants
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Behind The Scenes: USDA Inspector Shares How Plants Went From Obama To Prince
Katie Hendrick, Society Of American Florists (SAF) , June 1, 2011 During his visit to the British royal family on May 24, President Obama brought a special gift: plants and seeds from the White House greenhouse and Monticello, presented in … Continue reading
Kalanchoe anyone?
KALANCHOE – Pronounced “collin-co-wee,” this plant genus from Madagascar includes 125 species ranging in height from a few centimeters to tree-sized. The popular indoor plant variety is generally 5-10cm tall and 5-10cm in diameter. Kalanchoe features a central cluster of … Continue reading
Posted in Flower Varieties, Kalanchoe
Tagged floral, flower, flower varieties, flower variety, flowering plants, flowers, fresh flowers, kalanchoe, plant, plants
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Plants & Flowers – Typical Defects, Bugs & Diseases
Whether you grow your own plants, or just like to purchase fresh flowers for your home, there are a few common defects and diseases that you should be watching for. Aphids: These pesty little bugs are familiar to most gardeners. … Continue reading
Hypericum, an Olympic Flower
On year after the Winter Olympics in Vancouver the hypericum, is still winning a gold metal in the floral community. The presentation bouquets were predominately green bouquets contain eye-catching green hypericum berries, delicate green spider mums and broad leaf greens. … Continue reading
