i want to plant some flowers in a small flowerbed on my patio that requires little maintenance, maybe some type of vine that grows fast and have pretty blooms, also part of the bed is in the shade and the other half gets sunshine, so maybe a plant that can grow anywhere.i would like something that do not grow tall someone suggested a ice plant, but i have not heard of that.
What is the best flowers for a small flower bed that require little maintenance?
Clematis is a beautiful vine that likes to have its feet in the shade and its face in the sun. Sounds perfect for your patio. Try to buy a two year old specimen, for blooms the first year and good cover. Jackmanii is a very reliable type of clematis that does well in most of the U.S. I am not sure where you are located.
If your bed is really small, think of it as a big window box, and dress it with plenty of thrillers (tall accents), fillers (light and airy plants in between your more architectural plants) and spillers (things that tumble over the sides, such as ivy, rock cress, sedum groundovers, etc. Put a trellis at the back so your clematis will have something to climb on, creating a nice backdrop for it all. Have fun and enjoy your garden.
Reply:Marigolds and petunias and impatients.
Reply:I love coleus...you can get them at any home depot/lowes...they are more decorative plants (diff. gorgeous, colorful leaves) but they are very low maintenance and I just love the way they look...
Good luck!
Reply:!!!!!!!crotons...u need no maintanence to grow crotons in tha garden
Reply:what about peautinas
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Wedding flowers?
I'm getting married in late October and I'm trying to decide what type of flowers I want. My colors are black and hot pink and white. Can you get any type of flower from a florist in fall or does it have to be in season? I was hoping for tulips.
Also, any ideas on any hot pink flowers that would look good in wedding bouquets?
Is the McCartney rose easy to get a hold of? Ever seen it in a florist shop?
Wedding flowers?
For a fall wedding tulips will not be available, or if they were they would be VERY expensive.
One of the greatest hot pink flowers is a stargazers lily. There are a lot of hot pink roses, the McCartney is a garden rose and hasn't been done as a florist rose.
White calla lilies are great.
Good luck!
Reply:I would talk to your florist she should be able to get you any flower you want. You could also use silk in your bridesmaids, and grooms men, and family members. and use fresh in your arrangement. Some good silks look as good as fresh. Your florist may even be able to help you there. Or check out books at the library for ideas, and hit up Hobby Lobby, Michael's or any stores like that, they usually have people that make up arrangements, and they could help you also. Never heard of a McCartney rose. Congrats by the way!
Reply:If you want tulips then you should get them I dont think you should have a problem getting them. I also recoment roses. They have different colors. congratualtions!
Reply:You can *usually* get any type of flower from an upper end florist. You will pay a premium for the tulips in fall though. They will have to import them. For a specific variety of rose I would think you would need to go to a high end florists who deals with specialty flowers. When I asked my florist for a specific rose variety they gave me the run around. They ended up dying white roses to the shade I wanted from the sterling rose and all was well!
Reply:pink lillies? or Gerberas? they7 both good!
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Also, any ideas on any hot pink flowers that would look good in wedding bouquets?
Is the McCartney rose easy to get a hold of? Ever seen it in a florist shop?
Wedding flowers?
For a fall wedding tulips will not be available, or if they were they would be VERY expensive.
One of the greatest hot pink flowers is a stargazers lily. There are a lot of hot pink roses, the McCartney is a garden rose and hasn't been done as a florist rose.
White calla lilies are great.
Good luck!
Reply:I would talk to your florist she should be able to get you any flower you want. You could also use silk in your bridesmaids, and grooms men, and family members. and use fresh in your arrangement. Some good silks look as good as fresh. Your florist may even be able to help you there. Or check out books at the library for ideas, and hit up Hobby Lobby, Michael's or any stores like that, they usually have people that make up arrangements, and they could help you also. Never heard of a McCartney rose. Congrats by the way!
Reply:If you want tulips then you should get them I dont think you should have a problem getting them. I also recoment roses. They have different colors. congratualtions!
Reply:You can *usually* get any type of flower from an upper end florist. You will pay a premium for the tulips in fall though. They will have to import them. For a specific variety of rose I would think you would need to go to a high end florists who deals with specialty flowers. When I asked my florist for a specific rose variety they gave me the run around. They ended up dying white roses to the shade I wanted from the sterling rose and all was well!
Reply:pink lillies? or Gerberas? they7 both good!
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Jasmine Flowers?
encounter some problem with the flowers.
during night time, the flowers blooms
around morning time the flowers dies off. isit normal?
Jasmine Flowers?
ummm that would be called night blooming jasmine
yup it is normal
Reply:Yes, some types do this.
We have Maid of Orleans jasmine and it blooms each day and falls off in the afternoon. You might want to check in with this type too.
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during night time, the flowers blooms
around morning time the flowers dies off. isit normal?
Jasmine Flowers?
ummm that would be called night blooming jasmine
yup it is normal
Reply:Yes, some types do this.
We have Maid of Orleans jasmine and it blooms each day and falls off in the afternoon. You might want to check in with this type too.
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Do you feel bad getting flowers? Read this analogy and answer please.?
I have always felt bad for flowers living and growing and then being cut to entertain my room for a week or so, and I am off to work, etc., and can't even enjoy them long. It is also an analogy of a painful time in my life.
The flower sprouts, it seems so shy.
The leaves expand beneath the light.
A new life born for future despair,
But no one claimed that life was fair.
A flower of innocence knows no fear -
but then, there is no innocence here.
The flower withers, its substance dries.
It bows its head and quietly dies.
So yeah, I have a dozen roses right now and their heads are bowing and it made me think of this which I wrote about 25 years ago . . . do YOU like getting flowers - or do you feel bad???
Do you feel bad getting flowers? Read this analogy and answer please.?
Yup love flowers. Everything dies - it's the nature of life. Do you eat meat? Wear leather shoes? chop trailing branches from trees? Swat flies?
You're not killing the plant and the flowers would have died in a few weeks anyway. Plants don't bloom all the year round and by cutting them off you're enabling the plant to grow stronger and healthier.
Reply:Wow~wonderful analogy. My inital answer to your question was "yes" I love getting flowers. However, after reading your telling words, I seem to feel a bit saddened by thoughts of receiving flowers. Granted, flowers are beautiful and should be enjoyed, just like people. They are going to die anyway at some point, so why not make someone happy while they are here?
Reply:geez! now im never gettin me or anyone flowers again!!!!!!!! lol! so sad!
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Reply:true if you think that way.
Reply:This is a great analogy. To understand anything with life we must first realize that all things must come to and end. It is an inevitable part of existence. So a flower that grows must someday lose its life for whatever the reason maybe. Every time a baby is born someone else has died. For flowers people give them not only as gifts but also as memorials i.e funerals. So life and death are a circular cycle of anything that lives. I wouldn't feel to bad if I were you, flowers must also die for other flowers to be born.
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The flower sprouts, it seems so shy.
The leaves expand beneath the light.
A new life born for future despair,
But no one claimed that life was fair.
A flower of innocence knows no fear -
but then, there is no innocence here.
The flower withers, its substance dries.
It bows its head and quietly dies.
So yeah, I have a dozen roses right now and their heads are bowing and it made me think of this which I wrote about 25 years ago . . . do YOU like getting flowers - or do you feel bad???
Do you feel bad getting flowers? Read this analogy and answer please.?
Yup love flowers. Everything dies - it's the nature of life. Do you eat meat? Wear leather shoes? chop trailing branches from trees? Swat flies?
You're not killing the plant and the flowers would have died in a few weeks anyway. Plants don't bloom all the year round and by cutting them off you're enabling the plant to grow stronger and healthier.
Reply:Wow~wonderful analogy. My inital answer to your question was "yes" I love getting flowers. However, after reading your telling words, I seem to feel a bit saddened by thoughts of receiving flowers. Granted, flowers are beautiful and should be enjoyed, just like people. They are going to die anyway at some point, so why not make someone happy while they are here?
Reply:geez! now im never gettin me or anyone flowers again!!!!!!!! lol! so sad!
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Reply:true if you think that way.
Reply:This is a great analogy. To understand anything with life we must first realize that all things must come to and end. It is an inevitable part of existence. So a flower that grows must someday lose its life for whatever the reason maybe. Every time a baby is born someone else has died. For flowers people give them not only as gifts but also as memorials i.e funerals. So life and death are a circular cycle of anything that lives. I wouldn't feel to bad if I were you, flowers must also die for other flowers to be born.
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What kind of flowers should i send?
my best friend's dad died last night and i want to send their family some flowers and a card. what kind of flowers should i send to them? its not for the funeral its just for kind of a "Still thinking of you" type of flowers. trying to kind of brighten the room or something like that. what is the best kind of flowers to send for that?
What kind of flowers should i send?
I would suggest a Peace Lily plant. I had only been on my current job 3 weeks when my father passed away. The whole office sent me that beautiful plant. Much nicer than cut flowers, those just die within a couple days.
I'm still with that office, it is going on 7 yrs come June. That plant reminds me of how wonderful they all are.
Reply:A life plant or small shrub that can be planted outside later. I sent an azalia plant to a friend when his mom died. His dad planted it outside about a week after the funeral. My dads family likes to do a tree for the yard, a memory tree. Whatever the family likes that is good for the area you live in.
Reply:i'm terribly sorry...that sucks!!!!
there really isn't a specific answer to that. it is really the opinion of the ones u give them to. ask them or pick ones that remind u/them about better times.
if u really have no idea then purchase peace lilies. they're really comforting.
Godspeed to u all
Reply:Blue rose.
It means, rare and unique. You maybe want your friend that he/she is unique in so many ways and for that will always be remembered. Moreover roses signify love and lot more love.
Reply:See source.
You will find some lovely arrangements and/or live plants delivered from local florists.
Reply:A florist can make up a small mixed arrangement of flowers for them.
If you go to the florist and tell them what you want to do then they should be able to help you pick out something.
Reply:I would try white roses. Also though another really unique thing you could do is if you have some pretty flowers at your house go cut some and dry them out. Then when there dried out tie them all together with a pretty ribbon and send those with a nice kind card.
Reply:call your local florist and ask the designer what THEY would send if they needed to send flowers out. They can best tell you which flowers are in stock that are the nicest and I can tell you from personal experience you will get the nicest arrangements when you let the designers do what they are best at...choosing flowers and combinations and creating arrangements that are as nice as possible :) If you have preferences for colors or containers, you can certainly request that, such as baskets or vases, bright colors or pastels. Tulips are great this time of year, as are lilies, daisies, roses, carnations, alstromeria, stock, snapdragons and waxflower. Good luck.
Reply:Alstroemeria are long lasting cut flowers, come in many colors and the cost is usually on the low end. The other name for these flowers is Pervuian lillies. Here in CA, they can be found at most markets, flower stands and florist. A good friend is born for a time of distress. Glad your there!!!
Reply:Tell the flower owner the situation, and they will be able to help you perfectly? Anything is a nice gesture!
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Reply:you should send something that the family likes, like anything that will seem comforting- you're a good friend in doing so ....I'm really sorry to hear that...best wishes to you all.
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What kind of flowers should i send?
I would suggest a Peace Lily plant. I had only been on my current job 3 weeks when my father passed away. The whole office sent me that beautiful plant. Much nicer than cut flowers, those just die within a couple days.
I'm still with that office, it is going on 7 yrs come June. That plant reminds me of how wonderful they all are.
Reply:A life plant or small shrub that can be planted outside later. I sent an azalia plant to a friend when his mom died. His dad planted it outside about a week after the funeral. My dads family likes to do a tree for the yard, a memory tree. Whatever the family likes that is good for the area you live in.
Reply:i'm terribly sorry...that sucks!!!!
there really isn't a specific answer to that. it is really the opinion of the ones u give them to. ask them or pick ones that remind u/them about better times.
if u really have no idea then purchase peace lilies. they're really comforting.
Godspeed to u all
Reply:Blue rose.
It means, rare and unique. You maybe want your friend that he/she is unique in so many ways and for that will always be remembered. Moreover roses signify love and lot more love.
Reply:See source.
You will find some lovely arrangements and/or live plants delivered from local florists.
Reply:A florist can make up a small mixed arrangement of flowers for them.
If you go to the florist and tell them what you want to do then they should be able to help you pick out something.
Reply:I would try white roses. Also though another really unique thing you could do is if you have some pretty flowers at your house go cut some and dry them out. Then when there dried out tie them all together with a pretty ribbon and send those with a nice kind card.
Reply:call your local florist and ask the designer what THEY would send if they needed to send flowers out. They can best tell you which flowers are in stock that are the nicest and I can tell you from personal experience you will get the nicest arrangements when you let the designers do what they are best at...choosing flowers and combinations and creating arrangements that are as nice as possible :) If you have preferences for colors or containers, you can certainly request that, such as baskets or vases, bright colors or pastels. Tulips are great this time of year, as are lilies, daisies, roses, carnations, alstromeria, stock, snapdragons and waxflower. Good luck.
Reply:Alstroemeria are long lasting cut flowers, come in many colors and the cost is usually on the low end. The other name for these flowers is Pervuian lillies. Here in CA, they can be found at most markets, flower stands and florist. A good friend is born for a time of distress. Glad your there!!!
Reply:Tell the flower owner the situation, and they will be able to help you perfectly? Anything is a nice gesture!
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Reply:you should send something that the family likes, like anything that will seem comforting- you're a good friend in doing so ....I'm really sorry to hear that...best wishes to you all.
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What flowers look great together and also can handle lots of sun?
The flower bed in the front of my house gets all the afternoon sun. Ever year I plant flowers and they never do good. So what flowers will look good together and will last with the sun?
What flowers look great together and also can handle lots of sun?
Just walk through the plant section and you see the problem all of us have to deal with
Which one will look best here or there
This is the fun of doing it so don't let us take your fun away by telling you what to plant
You will take pride in what you grow when you can tell all
You could say one day I thought I'd try this and just look at them
large Zinnias and they like it hot too.
NICE ain't they
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Reply:Make sure to buy plants for the "zone" you live in. Here's a link with that information, as well as plant groupings for different zones, sun, shade, etc. This company has already done the work for you so it's easy! There are taller plants for the back and heights of plants that tier lower toward the front of the flower bed. You'll also be able to see what plants flower and bloom and what plants are just great coloring foliage. Happy gardening!
Reply:Tall Annuals For Sun:
Canna lilies (a tender rhizome) are available with tropical-looking green, deep purple, or variegated foliage and large red, pink, yellow, or orange flowers. They are bold and dramatic especially when combined with dahlias.
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I like to use portulaca in spaces like you described. It has many beautiful colored flowers and requires little maintenance. It is drought tolerant and thrives in the sun. I included a link above to give you an idea of what it looks like...It is an annual, but mine reseeds itself and comes back every year.
Reply:blue salvia, alyssum, pink %26amp; white geraniums, pink celosia, cleome, and maybe a blush knock-out rose.
Mulch well - 2 - 3 inches, keeping the roots cool and moist is what helps the top of the plant survive the heat.
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What flowers look great together and also can handle lots of sun?
Just walk through the plant section and you see the problem all of us have to deal with
Which one will look best here or there
This is the fun of doing it so don't let us take your fun away by telling you what to plant
You will take pride in what you grow when you can tell all
You could say one day I thought I'd try this and just look at them
large Zinnias and they like it hot too.
NICE ain't they
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Reply:Make sure to buy plants for the "zone" you live in. Here's a link with that information, as well as plant groupings for different zones, sun, shade, etc. This company has already done the work for you so it's easy! There are taller plants for the back and heights of plants that tier lower toward the front of the flower bed. You'll also be able to see what plants flower and bloom and what plants are just great coloring foliage. Happy gardening!
Reply:Tall Annuals For Sun:
Canna lilies (a tender rhizome) are available with tropical-looking green, deep purple, or variegated foliage and large red, pink, yellow, or orange flowers. They are bold and dramatic especially when combined with dahlias.
Reply:http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consu...
I like to use portulaca in spaces like you described. It has many beautiful colored flowers and requires little maintenance. It is drought tolerant and thrives in the sun. I included a link above to give you an idea of what it looks like...It is an annual, but mine reseeds itself and comes back every year.
Reply:blue salvia, alyssum, pink %26amp; white geraniums, pink celosia, cleome, and maybe a blush knock-out rose.
Mulch well - 2 - 3 inches, keeping the roots cool and moist is what helps the top of the plant survive the heat.
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Edible flowers?
I once had fruit salad with flowers at a party and it was delish! I'd like to make that salad myself but what flowers do i use and where can i get them? and can i use the same flowers on regular green salads?
Edible flowers?
Edible flowers include:
Decorative Flowers: Carnation, chrysanthemum, daisy, daylily, fuchsia, geranium (scented), gladiolas, hibiscus, hollyhock, honeysuckle, Johnny-jump-up, lavender, lilac, marigold (taste first, some varieties are very bitter), nasturtium, pansy, pinks, rose, viola, and violet. The flowers of some bulbs, such as daffodils and tulips, may be toxic, and so it is best to avoid flowers from bulbs.
Fruit Blossoms: All blossoms of edible fruits. Orange, cherry, and strawberry blossoms are a special delicacy.
Herb Blossoms: Bee balm, borage, calendula, chamomile, chive, dandelion, dill, garlic, marjoram, mint, mustard flowers, oregano, rosemary, savory, and thyme.
Vegetable Blossoms: All blossoms of the cabbage, bean, and gourd families are edible.
from Rebecca Wood's The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia
There are many web sites that will ship over night small containers of mixed edible flowers. Use your favorite seach engine with the phrase "edible flowers". To many hits to cite and list.
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Reply:There are a number of edible flowers. But to be safe to eat, they must be grown with no pesticides that will reside in the flowers.
Flowers are best eaten fresh picked from your garden. Edible flowers include roses, dandelions, pansies and nasturtiums. Depending on where you live, there may be others. Your county agent can tell you about local flowers that are edible.
Reply:Go to a florist and they can help you out there are some that you definitely shoudl not eat because they are poisonous starting with any bulbed flower.
Reply:Pansies. they taste like bubblegum.
Reply:Only some species of flowers are edible, and then they need to be grown without pesticides and with appropriate soil preparations (remember the spinach problem). You can ask your green grocer to get them for you. Most do not have much flavor but nasturtiums are of culinary interest for their peppery flavor. You can use then in any preparation you want. Fruit salads, green salads, as garnish, whatever.
Reply:Upscale supermarkets sometimes carry mixed edible flowers in their specialty salad ingredients section.
You DON'T want flowers from a florist because they quite likely were sprayed or otherwise treated with pesticides or other harmful chemicals in order to help them be beautiful and last longer.
Many garden flowers are edible--just make sure no poisons are used on them . That would include pesticides and fungicides.
The flowers of herbs are edible including but not limited to: sage in all it's varieties, mint, basil, thyme, etc. The stronger the flavor of the herb the stronger the flower taste is likely to be. Nasturtiums have a spicy, peppery taste kind of like watercress, and you can grow them yourself. They are very attractive in shades of yellow, orange and rust. Their leaves are also edible and very attractive like tiny lily pads. Roses are edible and have a perfumy flavor, like their fragrance. You can also eat violets, pansies and the flowers of pineapple guavas. This list is not complete, but because there are a lot of flowers that are unsafe to eat don't just go around trying everything.
Here are excerpts from two websites and a third is referenced in "source":
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Edible Flowers
Common Name Botanical Name Comments
Angelica Angelica archangelica May be skin allergen to some individuals. Good with fish and the stems are especially popular candied. Tastes like: celery-flavored. More info here.
Anise Hyssop Agastache foeniculum Tastes like: sweet, anise-like, licorice
Apple Malus species Eat in moderation; may contain cyanide precursors. Tastes like: delicate floral flavor
Arugula Eruca vesicaria Tastes like: nutty, spicy, peppery flavor
Basil Ocimum basilicum Tastes like: different varieties have different milder flavors of the corresponding leaves. Tastes like: lemon, mint. More info here.
Bee Balm Monarda species Used in place of bergamot to make a tea with a flavor similar to Earl Grey Tea. More info here.
Borage Borago officinalis Taste like: light cucumber flavor. More info here.
Burnet Sanguisorba minor Tastes like: faint cucumber flavor, very mild. More info here.
Calendula* Calendula officinalis Tastes like: poor man's saffron, spicy, tangy, peppery, adds a golden hue to foods
Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus (aka Dianthus) Tastes like: spicy, peppery, clove-like
Chamomile* Chamaemelum nobile Tastes like: faint apple flavor, good as a tea
Chicory* Cichorium intybus Buds can be pickled.
Chives: Garden Allium schoenoprasum Tastes like: mild onion flavor. More info here.
Chives: Garlic Allium tuberosum Tastes like: garlicky flavor
Chrysanthemum: Garland* Chrysanthemum coronarium Tastes like: slight to bitter flavor, pungent
Citrus: Lemon Citrus limon Tastes like: waxy, pronounced flavor, use sparingly as an edible garnish, good for making citrus waters
Clover Trifolium species Raw flowerheads can be difficult to digest.
Coriander Coriander sativum Pungent. A prime ingredient in salsa and many Latino and Oriental dishes. Tastes like: Some palates detect a disagreeable soapy flavor while others adore it. More info here.
Cornflower* Centaurea cynaus (aka Bachelor's Buttons) Tastes like: sweet to spicy, clove-like
Dandelion* Taraxacum officinalis Tastes like: very young buds fried in butter taste similar to mushrooms. Makes a potent wine.
Day Lily Hemerocallis species Many Lilies (Lillium species) contain alkaloids and are NOT edible. Daylillies may act as a laxative. Tastes like: sweet, crunchy, like a crisp lettuce leaf, faintly like chestnuts or beans
Dill Anthum graveolens More info here.
English Daisy* Bellis perennis Tastes like: tangy, leafy
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Tastes like: sweet, licorice flavor. More info here.
Fuchsia Fuchsia X hybrida Tastes like: slightly acidic
Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides Tastes like: light, sweet flavor
Gladiolus* Gladiolus spp Tastes like: similar to lettuce
Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Tastes like: slightly acidic, boiled makes a nice beverage
Hollyhock Alcea rosea Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor
Honeysuckle: Japanese Lonicera japonica Berries are highly poisonous. Do not eat them!
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Should be avoided by pregnant women and by those with hypertension and epilepsy.
Impatiens Impatiens wallerana Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor
Jasmine: Arabian Jasminum sambac Tastes like: delicate sweet flavor, used for teas.
Johnny-Jump-Up Viola tricolor Contains saponins and may be toxic in large amounts. Tastes like: sweet to bland flavor
Lavender Lavendula species Lavender oil may be poisenous. More Info. Tastes like: floral, slightly perfumey flavor
Lemon Verbena Aloysia triphylla Tastes like: lemony flavor, usually steeped for tea
Lilac Syringa vulgaris Tastes like: lemony, floral, pungent
Mallow: Common Malva sylrestris Tastes like: sweet, delicate flavor
Marigold: Signet Tagetes tenuifolia (aka T. signata) Tastes like: spicy to bitter
Marjoram Origanum majorana More info here.
Mint Mentha species More info here.
Mustard Brassica species Eating in large amounts may cause red skin blotches. More info here.
Nasturium Tropaeolum majus Buds are often pickled and used like capers. Tastes like: sweet, mildly pungent, peppery flavor
Okra Abelmoschus aesculentus
(Hibiscus esculentus) Tastes like: similar to squash blossoms
Pansy Viola X wittrockiana Tastes like: very mild sweet to tart flavor
Pea Pisum species Flowering ornamental sweet peas are poisonous.
Pineapple Guava Feijoa sellowiana Tastes like: similar to the ripe fruit of the plant, flavorful
Primrose Primula vulgaris Birdseye Primrose (P. farinosa) causes contact dermatitis. Tastes like: bland to sweet flavor
Radish Raphanus sativus Tastes like: milder, sweeter version of the more familiar radish heat
Redbud Cercis canadensis Tastes like: mildly sweet
Rose Rosa rugosa or R. gallica officinalis Tastes like: sweet, aromatic flavor, stronger fragrance produces a stronger flavor. Be sure to remove the bitter white portion of the petals. Rose hips are also edible (see Rose Hips Recipes).
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Tastes like: pine-like, sweet, savory. More info here
Runner Bean Phaseolus coccineus Tastes like: nectar, bean-like
Safflower* Carthamus tinctorius Another "poor man's saffron" without the pungent aroma or strong flavor of the real thing
Sage Salvia officinalis Sage should not be eaten in large amounts over a long period of time. Tastes like: varies by type. More info here.
Savory: Summer Satureja hortensis More info here.
Scented Geranium Pelargonium species Citronella variety may not be edible. Tastes like: varies with differing varieties from lemon to mint. More info here.
Snapdragon Antirrhinum majus Tastes like: bland to bitter flavor
Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea Tastes like: a very mild garlic flavor
Squash Blossom Cucurbita pepo species (aka Zucchini Blossom) Tastes like: sweet, nectar flavor. More info here.
Sunflower* Helianthus annus Tastes like: leafy, slightly bitter. Lightly steam petals to lessen bitterness. Unopened flower buds can be steamed like artichokes.
Thyme Thymus vulgaris Tastes like: lemon, adds a nice light scent. More info here.
Tuberous Begonia Begonia X tuberosa ONLY HYBRIDs are edible. The flowers and stems contain oxalic acid and should not be consumed by individuals suffering from gout, kidneystones, or rheumatism. Further, the flower should be eaten in strick moderation. Tastes like: crisp, sour, lemony
Violet Viola species Tastes like: sweet, nectar
Yucca Yucca species Only the petals are edible. Other parts contain saponin, which is poisonous. Large amounts may be harmful. Tastes like: crunchy, fresh flavor
Flowers to Avoid Some flowers in particular to be avoided (but not a complete list) are: azalea, crocus, daffodil, foxglove, oleander, rhododendron, jack-in-the-pulpit, lily of the valley, and wisteria. See a more complete list.
*Only the petals of these composite flowers are edible. The pollen of composite flowers is highly allergenic and may cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Sufferers of asthma, ragweed, and hayfever should not consume composite flowers, and may have extreme allergies to ingesting any flowers at all.
Disclaimer: The author and Home Cooking Guide have thoroughly researched all the aforementioned edible flowers. However, individuals consuming the flowers, plants, or derivatives listed here do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the authors or Home Cooking can be held responsible for any adverse reaction to the flowers.
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Edible Flowers
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Cyndi Lauderdale, Extension Agent, Wilson County Center
Erv Evans, Extension Associate
Department of Horticultural Science
College of Agriculture %26amp; Life Sciences
North Carolina State University
Flowers have traditionally been used in many types of cooking: European, Asian, East Indian, Victorian English, and Middle Eastern. Early American settlers also used flowers as food. Today, there is a renewed interest in edible flowers for their taste, color, and fragrance. Edible flowers can be used fresh as a garnish or as an integral part of a dish, such as a salad. Squash flowers can be fried in light batter or cornmeal. Some flowers can be stuffed or used in stir-fry dishes. Edible flowers can be candied; frozen in ice cubes and added to beverages; made into jellies and jams; used to make teas or wines; minced and added to cheese spreads, herbal butters, pancakes, crepes, and waffles. Many flowers can be used to make vinegars for cooking, marinades, or dressings for salad. Herbal flowers normally have the same flavor as their leaves, with the exceptions of chamomile and lavender blossoms, where the flavor is usua
Reply:google has a sites on edible plants and flowers.
Reply:look up edible flowers. depending on where you live you may have a verity of them near you.
genealogy mormon
Edible flowers?
Edible flowers include:
Decorative Flowers: Carnation, chrysanthemum, daisy, daylily, fuchsia, geranium (scented), gladiolas, hibiscus, hollyhock, honeysuckle, Johnny-jump-up, lavender, lilac, marigold (taste first, some varieties are very bitter), nasturtium, pansy, pinks, rose, viola, and violet. The flowers of some bulbs, such as daffodils and tulips, may be toxic, and so it is best to avoid flowers from bulbs.
Fruit Blossoms: All blossoms of edible fruits. Orange, cherry, and strawberry blossoms are a special delicacy.
Herb Blossoms: Bee balm, borage, calendula, chamomile, chive, dandelion, dill, garlic, marjoram, mint, mustard flowers, oregano, rosemary, savory, and thyme.
Vegetable Blossoms: All blossoms of the cabbage, bean, and gourd families are edible.
from Rebecca Wood's The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia
There are many web sites that will ship over night small containers of mixed edible flowers. Use your favorite seach engine with the phrase "edible flowers". To many hits to cite and list.
Reply:dandylions
Reply:There are a number of edible flowers. But to be safe to eat, they must be grown with no pesticides that will reside in the flowers.
Flowers are best eaten fresh picked from your garden. Edible flowers include roses, dandelions, pansies and nasturtiums. Depending on where you live, there may be others. Your county agent can tell you about local flowers that are edible.
Reply:Go to a florist and they can help you out there are some that you definitely shoudl not eat because they are poisonous starting with any bulbed flower.
Reply:Pansies. they taste like bubblegum.
Reply:Only some species of flowers are edible, and then they need to be grown without pesticides and with appropriate soil preparations (remember the spinach problem). You can ask your green grocer to get them for you. Most do not have much flavor but nasturtiums are of culinary interest for their peppery flavor. You can use then in any preparation you want. Fruit salads, green salads, as garnish, whatever.
Reply:Upscale supermarkets sometimes carry mixed edible flowers in their specialty salad ingredients section.
You DON'T want flowers from a florist because they quite likely were sprayed or otherwise treated with pesticides or other harmful chemicals in order to help them be beautiful and last longer.
Many garden flowers are edible--just make sure no poisons are used on them . That would include pesticides and fungicides.
The flowers of herbs are edible including but not limited to: sage in all it's varieties, mint, basil, thyme, etc. The stronger the flavor of the herb the stronger the flower taste is likely to be. Nasturtiums have a spicy, peppery taste kind of like watercress, and you can grow them yourself. They are very attractive in shades of yellow, orange and rust. Their leaves are also edible and very attractive like tiny lily pads. Roses are edible and have a perfumy flavor, like their fragrance. You can also eat violets, pansies and the flowers of pineapple guavas. This list is not complete, but because there are a lot of flowers that are unsafe to eat don't just go around trying everything.
Here are excerpts from two websites and a third is referenced in "source":
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Edible Flowers
Common Name Botanical Name Comments
Angelica Angelica archangelica May be skin allergen to some individuals. Good with fish and the stems are especially popular candied. Tastes like: celery-flavored. More info here.
Anise Hyssop Agastache foeniculum Tastes like: sweet, anise-like, licorice
Apple Malus species Eat in moderation; may contain cyanide precursors. Tastes like: delicate floral flavor
Arugula Eruca vesicaria Tastes like: nutty, spicy, peppery flavor
Basil Ocimum basilicum Tastes like: different varieties have different milder flavors of the corresponding leaves. Tastes like: lemon, mint. More info here.
Bee Balm Monarda species Used in place of bergamot to make a tea with a flavor similar to Earl Grey Tea. More info here.
Borage Borago officinalis Taste like: light cucumber flavor. More info here.
Burnet Sanguisorba minor Tastes like: faint cucumber flavor, very mild. More info here.
Calendula* Calendula officinalis Tastes like: poor man's saffron, spicy, tangy, peppery, adds a golden hue to foods
Carnation Dianthus caryophyllus (aka Dianthus) Tastes like: spicy, peppery, clove-like
Chamomile* Chamaemelum nobile Tastes like: faint apple flavor, good as a tea
Chicory* Cichorium intybus Buds can be pickled.
Chives: Garden Allium schoenoprasum Tastes like: mild onion flavor. More info here.
Chives: Garlic Allium tuberosum Tastes like: garlicky flavor
Chrysanthemum: Garland* Chrysanthemum coronarium Tastes like: slight to bitter flavor, pungent
Citrus: Lemon Citrus limon Tastes like: waxy, pronounced flavor, use sparingly as an edible garnish, good for making citrus waters
Clover Trifolium species Raw flowerheads can be difficult to digest.
Coriander Coriander sativum Pungent. A prime ingredient in salsa and many Latino and Oriental dishes. Tastes like: Some palates detect a disagreeable soapy flavor while others adore it. More info here.
Cornflower* Centaurea cynaus (aka Bachelor's Buttons) Tastes like: sweet to spicy, clove-like
Dandelion* Taraxacum officinalis Tastes like: very young buds fried in butter taste similar to mushrooms. Makes a potent wine.
Day Lily Hemerocallis species Many Lilies (Lillium species) contain alkaloids and are NOT edible. Daylillies may act as a laxative. Tastes like: sweet, crunchy, like a crisp lettuce leaf, faintly like chestnuts or beans
Dill Anthum graveolens More info here.
English Daisy* Bellis perennis Tastes like: tangy, leafy
Fennel Foeniculum vulgare Tastes like: sweet, licorice flavor. More info here.
Fuchsia Fuchsia X hybrida Tastes like: slightly acidic
Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides Tastes like: light, sweet flavor
Gladiolus* Gladiolus spp Tastes like: similar to lettuce
Hibiscus Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Tastes like: slightly acidic, boiled makes a nice beverage
Hollyhock Alcea rosea Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor
Honeysuckle: Japanese Lonicera japonica Berries are highly poisonous. Do not eat them!
Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis Should be avoided by pregnant women and by those with hypertension and epilepsy.
Impatiens Impatiens wallerana Tastes like: very bland, nondescript flavor
Jasmine: Arabian Jasminum sambac Tastes like: delicate sweet flavor, used for teas.
Johnny-Jump-Up Viola tricolor Contains saponins and may be toxic in large amounts. Tastes like: sweet to bland flavor
Lavender Lavendula species Lavender oil may be poisenous. More Info. Tastes like: floral, slightly perfumey flavor
Lemon Verbena Aloysia triphylla Tastes like: lemony flavor, usually steeped for tea
Lilac Syringa vulgaris Tastes like: lemony, floral, pungent
Mallow: Common Malva sylrestris Tastes like: sweet, delicate flavor
Marigold: Signet Tagetes tenuifolia (aka T. signata) Tastes like: spicy to bitter
Marjoram Origanum majorana More info here.
Mint Mentha species More info here.
Mustard Brassica species Eating in large amounts may cause red skin blotches. More info here.
Nasturium Tropaeolum majus Buds are often pickled and used like capers. Tastes like: sweet, mildly pungent, peppery flavor
Okra Abelmoschus aesculentus
(Hibiscus esculentus) Tastes like: similar to squash blossoms
Pansy Viola X wittrockiana Tastes like: very mild sweet to tart flavor
Pea Pisum species Flowering ornamental sweet peas are poisonous.
Pineapple Guava Feijoa sellowiana Tastes like: similar to the ripe fruit of the plant, flavorful
Primrose Primula vulgaris Birdseye Primrose (P. farinosa) causes contact dermatitis. Tastes like: bland to sweet flavor
Radish Raphanus sativus Tastes like: milder, sweeter version of the more familiar radish heat
Redbud Cercis canadensis Tastes like: mildly sweet
Rose Rosa rugosa or R. gallica officinalis Tastes like: sweet, aromatic flavor, stronger fragrance produces a stronger flavor. Be sure to remove the bitter white portion of the petals. Rose hips are also edible (see Rose Hips Recipes).
Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis Tastes like: pine-like, sweet, savory. More info here
Runner Bean Phaseolus coccineus Tastes like: nectar, bean-like
Safflower* Carthamus tinctorius Another "poor man's saffron" without the pungent aroma or strong flavor of the real thing
Sage Salvia officinalis Sage should not be eaten in large amounts over a long period of time. Tastes like: varies by type. More info here.
Savory: Summer Satureja hortensis More info here.
Scented Geranium Pelargonium species Citronella variety may not be edible. Tastes like: varies with differing varieties from lemon to mint. More info here.
Snapdragon Antirrhinum majus Tastes like: bland to bitter flavor
Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea Tastes like: a very mild garlic flavor
Squash Blossom Cucurbita pepo species (aka Zucchini Blossom) Tastes like: sweet, nectar flavor. More info here.
Sunflower* Helianthus annus Tastes like: leafy, slightly bitter. Lightly steam petals to lessen bitterness. Unopened flower buds can be steamed like artichokes.
Thyme Thymus vulgaris Tastes like: lemon, adds a nice light scent. More info here.
Tuberous Begonia Begonia X tuberosa ONLY HYBRIDs are edible. The flowers and stems contain oxalic acid and should not be consumed by individuals suffering from gout, kidneystones, or rheumatism. Further, the flower should be eaten in strick moderation. Tastes like: crisp, sour, lemony
Violet Viola species Tastes like: sweet, nectar
Yucca Yucca species Only the petals are edible. Other parts contain saponin, which is poisonous. Large amounts may be harmful. Tastes like: crunchy, fresh flavor
Flowers to Avoid Some flowers in particular to be avoided (but not a complete list) are: azalea, crocus, daffodil, foxglove, oleander, rhododendron, jack-in-the-pulpit, lily of the valley, and wisteria. See a more complete list.
*Only the petals of these composite flowers are edible. The pollen of composite flowers is highly allergenic and may cause reactions in sensitive individuals. Sufferers of asthma, ragweed, and hayfever should not consume composite flowers, and may have extreme allergies to ingesting any flowers at all.
Disclaimer: The author and Home Cooking Guide have thoroughly researched all the aforementioned edible flowers. However, individuals consuming the flowers, plants, or derivatives listed here do so entirely at their own risk. Neither the authors or Home Cooking can be held responsible for any adverse reaction to the flowers.
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Edible Flowers
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Cyndi Lauderdale, Extension Agent, Wilson County Center
Erv Evans, Extension Associate
Department of Horticultural Science
College of Agriculture %26amp; Life Sciences
North Carolina State University
Flowers have traditionally been used in many types of cooking: European, Asian, East Indian, Victorian English, and Middle Eastern. Early American settlers also used flowers as food. Today, there is a renewed interest in edible flowers for their taste, color, and fragrance. Edible flowers can be used fresh as a garnish or as an integral part of a dish, such as a salad. Squash flowers can be fried in light batter or cornmeal. Some flowers can be stuffed or used in stir-fry dishes. Edible flowers can be candied; frozen in ice cubes and added to beverages; made into jellies and jams; used to make teas or wines; minced and added to cheese spreads, herbal butters, pancakes, crepes, and waffles. Many flowers can be used to make vinegars for cooking, marinades, or dressings for salad. Herbal flowers normally have the same flavor as their leaves, with the exceptions of chamomile and lavender blossoms, where the flavor is usua
Reply:google has a sites on edible plants and flowers.
Reply:look up edible flowers. depending on where you live you may have a verity of them near you.
genealogy mormon
Names of Summer Flowers?
I need a lot of names of summer flowers
Please only give names that are nice (of summer flowers).
If you have nice names of winter flowers also, please also write them down, but remember to indicate that they are winter flowers. THANK YOU (:
Names of Summer Flowers?
Coreopsis-Heavens Gate-Pink-Ap-Jl
Coreopsis-Sweet Dreams-White w/red eye
My-Sept.
Coreopsis-Moonbeam-Lt. Yellow Jn-Oct
Tricyrtis x Amethystina Amethyst Toad Lily Ag-Oct
Tricyrtis x Gates of Heaven-ToadLily-Yellow-Oct
Anemone japonica-September Charm-Pink-Sept-nov
Veronica Sunny Border-Navy Blue-Ju-Oct
Veronica x Goodness Grows Navy Blue My-Oct
Veronica x Royal Candles-Navy Blue my-oct
Veronica Georgia Blue Blue-My-Oct
These are a few summer time flowers that I grow at the green house where I work, As for winter flowers north of Zone 7, you have Pansies, all colors and Violas all colors, some have cutesie names, my favorite pansy is Maxium Marina and I love the yellowDelight, Maxium Matrix Sunrise Yellow Pansie, you have Snapdragons, Dusty Miller, Parsley, Ornamental Kales, Cabages. Hope these were nice enought names for you!!!!!
Reply:Not sure what you meant about "nice."
Summer flowers
daisy, rose, petunia, lily, hyacinth, honeysuckle, morning glory, alyssum, begonia, cosmos, impatiens, rose of sharon, lilac, hydrangea, butterfly bush, aster, allium, penta, hibiscus, freesia, bleeding heart, peony, magnolia, pitcher plant, echinacea, brown-eyed susan, bluebells, gardenia, zinnia, wisteria, jasmine, thistle, bouganville, coxcomb
winter: pansy, hellebore,
That's fun
flower
Please only give names that are nice (of summer flowers).
If you have nice names of winter flowers also, please also write them down, but remember to indicate that they are winter flowers. THANK YOU (:
Names of Summer Flowers?
Coreopsis-Heavens Gate-Pink-Ap-Jl
Coreopsis-Sweet Dreams-White w/red eye
My-Sept.
Coreopsis-Moonbeam-Lt. Yellow Jn-Oct
Tricyrtis x Amethystina Amethyst Toad Lily Ag-Oct
Tricyrtis x Gates of Heaven-ToadLily-Yellow-Oct
Anemone japonica-September Charm-Pink-Sept-nov
Veronica Sunny Border-Navy Blue-Ju-Oct
Veronica x Goodness Grows Navy Blue My-Oct
Veronica x Royal Candles-Navy Blue my-oct
Veronica Georgia Blue Blue-My-Oct
These are a few summer time flowers that I grow at the green house where I work, As for winter flowers north of Zone 7, you have Pansies, all colors and Violas all colors, some have cutesie names, my favorite pansy is Maxium Marina and I love the yellowDelight, Maxium Matrix Sunrise Yellow Pansie, you have Snapdragons, Dusty Miller, Parsley, Ornamental Kales, Cabages. Hope these were nice enought names for you!!!!!
Reply:Not sure what you meant about "nice."
Summer flowers
daisy, rose, petunia, lily, hyacinth, honeysuckle, morning glory, alyssum, begonia, cosmos, impatiens, rose of sharon, lilac, hydrangea, butterfly bush, aster, allium, penta, hibiscus, freesia, bleeding heart, peony, magnolia, pitcher plant, echinacea, brown-eyed susan, bluebells, gardenia, zinnia, wisteria, jasmine, thistle, bouganville, coxcomb
winter: pansy, hellebore,
That's fun
flower
Local flowers in the Bahamas?
Hello - I've posted this question in Home %26amp; Garden also...
I'm getting married in the Bahamas next May, and would like to have local/native flowers for my bouquet, centerpieces and decorations. Does anyone know a few species that are readily found in the Bahamas?
Importing can be very expensive and I'm not much of a 'flower person' to begin with. I'm drawn to exotic looking flowers in vivid colors.
Local flowers in the Bahamas?
mmmmmmmmm...that is a great question. The only thing I could suggest is to call several local floral places and ask. I use to work at a floral store many years ago and I can give you the name. It is The Island Florist and the number is 242-341-4419. You can tell then Tishka recommend then to you. You can also try the Ministry of Tourism Wedding Programm as 242-326-5371 or fax at 242-356-0434. In addition the HELP LINE at 242-326-4357 between 9a-11pm daily. Good luck.
Reply:http://www.bahamasgo.com/nassauflorist.h...
Reply:Although The Bahamas are full of flowers, you have to be careful. Olanders are poisonous - (bad for young kids) - but can look nice; Hibiscus (pink, red, yellow and white) are difficult because they naturally close up and wilt in the afternoon - but for a morning wedding they would be nice; Bougainvilla (multi colours in large cascading bunches) and great and last a long time - but you wouldn't want them in a bridal bouquet because they have thorns; Yellow Elder are the national flower, but hard to get in quantities (they are yellow!); Poinciana is very nice (bright red), but you have to be a bit careful as it stains. Your best bet is probably to have a bridal bouquet of imported flowers with local flowers used in general decoration.
Reply:Yaoflowers.com,One of the best China online florists, is based on China mainland and have flower chain stores in most cities of china. We offer professional and faithful China flowers delivery and China gifts service in China. Yaoflowers delivery center can offer many kinds of China flowers, such as roses flower, lily, cream cake in Saint Valentine's Day, Christmas, Spring Festival (Chinese new year ), mother day, father day, mid-autumn festival, etc.
http://www.yaoflowers.com
genealogy mormon
I'm getting married in the Bahamas next May, and would like to have local/native flowers for my bouquet, centerpieces and decorations. Does anyone know a few species that are readily found in the Bahamas?
Importing can be very expensive and I'm not much of a 'flower person' to begin with. I'm drawn to exotic looking flowers in vivid colors.
Local flowers in the Bahamas?
mmmmmmmmm...that is a great question. The only thing I could suggest is to call several local floral places and ask. I use to work at a floral store many years ago and I can give you the name. It is The Island Florist and the number is 242-341-4419. You can tell then Tishka recommend then to you. You can also try the Ministry of Tourism Wedding Programm as 242-326-5371 or fax at 242-356-0434. In addition the HELP LINE at 242-326-4357 between 9a-11pm daily. Good luck.
Reply:http://www.bahamasgo.com/nassauflorist.h...
Reply:Although The Bahamas are full of flowers, you have to be careful. Olanders are poisonous - (bad for young kids) - but can look nice; Hibiscus (pink, red, yellow and white) are difficult because they naturally close up and wilt in the afternoon - but for a morning wedding they would be nice; Bougainvilla (multi colours in large cascading bunches) and great and last a long time - but you wouldn't want them in a bridal bouquet because they have thorns; Yellow Elder are the national flower, but hard to get in quantities (they are yellow!); Poinciana is very nice (bright red), but you have to be a bit careful as it stains. Your best bet is probably to have a bridal bouquet of imported flowers with local flowers used in general decoration.
Reply:Yaoflowers.com,One of the best China online florists, is based on China mainland and have flower chain stores in most cities of china. We offer professional and faithful China flowers delivery and China gifts service in China. Yaoflowers delivery center can offer many kinds of China flowers, such as roses flower, lily, cream cake in Saint Valentine's Day, Christmas, Spring Festival (Chinese new year ), mother day, father day, mid-autumn festival, etc.
http://www.yaoflowers.com
genealogy mormon
Gardening (flowers and plants)?
I am wanting to plant some flowers around my house one side of the house is wet and shady....other side is shade and dry and the other side is sunny...I have bushes in the front so flowers are not needed there...what kind of plants and flowers can I get that will work and bloom and be easy to take care of....
only serious answers please.
Gardening (flowers and plants)?
for the sunny, dry side try coneflowers..there are perennials and once established are drought hardy..just water a bit if it is very dry and they will bloom mid summer till frost..plus they come back bigger and better every year...there are several colors and flower types that have been created over the last few yrs and the newer the flower type the higher the price
for shade try ferns, begonias, bleeding heart, columbine and astibille just to name a few..also azalea's like shade with very little sun and moist ground
for dry shady areas try liriope aka monkey grass..very easy to take care of and each spring you just take the lawn
mower through and cut tops off...
read up on whatever flowers you choose..some will have to be lifted and stored in the fall in a cool dark place while others can be left in the ground..they will either reseed themselves or the plant will come back bigger and better
good luck and happy gardening
sorry couldnt be of more help but i have almost full sun to most areas except for a couple..one gets early morning sun and late evening sun..the other gets late evening sun
go into google and type in for instance-----plants for moist shady areas + your state??....for each search type in the areas you want to put plants and you will get many returns on the types of flowers recommended and also type in your state in each search...i did that for mine and there was a link especially for kentucky
Reply:Impatients are great for shade and any kind of soil. Water if needed, they will do really well and spread out some to fill in. Dianthus is a good one for sun. They will spread out and come back every year. You have to dead head them occasionally but will keep blooming pretty much all summer. Sweet william is the same. They usually come back as well. I know Hostas like shade or sun. They will grow in either. That's about all I know for shade. Anything pretty much will grow in sun. Good luck.
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Reply:I just want to find out how to get to this place www.GardenersChoice.com Can anyone tell me when they give me this address I can't get threw
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only serious answers please.
Gardening (flowers and plants)?
for the sunny, dry side try coneflowers..there are perennials and once established are drought hardy..just water a bit if it is very dry and they will bloom mid summer till frost..plus they come back bigger and better every year...there are several colors and flower types that have been created over the last few yrs and the newer the flower type the higher the price
for shade try ferns, begonias, bleeding heart, columbine and astibille just to name a few..also azalea's like shade with very little sun and moist ground
for dry shady areas try liriope aka monkey grass..very easy to take care of and each spring you just take the lawn
mower through and cut tops off...
read up on whatever flowers you choose..some will have to be lifted and stored in the fall in a cool dark place while others can be left in the ground..they will either reseed themselves or the plant will come back bigger and better
good luck and happy gardening
sorry couldnt be of more help but i have almost full sun to most areas except for a couple..one gets early morning sun and late evening sun..the other gets late evening sun
go into google and type in for instance-----plants for moist shady areas + your state??....for each search type in the areas you want to put plants and you will get many returns on the types of flowers recommended and also type in your state in each search...i did that for mine and there was a link especially for kentucky
Reply:Impatients are great for shade and any kind of soil. Water if needed, they will do really well and spread out some to fill in. Dianthus is a good one for sun. They will spread out and come back every year. You have to dead head them occasionally but will keep blooming pretty much all summer. Sweet william is the same. They usually come back as well. I know Hostas like shade or sun. They will grow in either. That's about all I know for shade. Anything pretty much will grow in sun. Good luck.
Reply:TULIPS,ROSES,DANDELIONS
Reply:I just want to find out how to get to this place www.GardenersChoice.com Can anyone tell me when they give me this address I can't get threw
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Do flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam?
Are there special flowers for specific holidays? When is it appropriate/inappropriate to send flowers to a family? Do flower arrangements ever decorate synagogues or mosques?
Do flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam?
Thank you for this question.
In the room in the Masjid (Mosque) where the prayers take place there are no flowers or decorations of any kind other than calligraphy from the Quran or perhaps calligraphy of the 99 names and such as that. But in the other rooms in a Masjid such as classrooms or offices or kitchens etc there is no reason why you cannot have flowers, plants, even tropical fish if you want. The tradition says that god loves beauty and we should notice and love it as well.
After the religion entered other countries and cultures there became significance to certain flowers. This is also a result of the beautiful poetry that uses flowers as metaphors for spirituality. For instance persian and turkish poetry uses the Rose and it's scent as a poetic image in many instances. So the Rose can symbolize the unfoldment of one's soul and the scent can symbolize that which is ineffable in the spirit of God.
Sending and recieving flowers is a most welcome action, but again, it is a cultural thing. In the US this is used both as a congratulations, or as a sympathy depending on the occasion. It is entirely appropriate.
And Allah Knows Best
Peace and Blessings,
Salim
Reply:Look it up on the internet.
Reply:No.
but in general, Islam loves beautiful things. flowers would obviously included in that.
Peace
Reply:no flowers in the mosques...
Reply:I am a Muslim.
As far as I know, flowers do not play any "role" in Islam.
There are no special flowers for specific holidays.
Flower arrangements are not used to decorate mosques.
There are no special occasions to send flowers to a family.
If one wants to send flowers or floral arrangements to anyone, they can do so at any time %26amp; do not have to wait for a specific occasion to do so.
Reply:muslims want to blow them up
Reply:not especially
Reply:i dont ever recall any in any instances...
Reply:I never seen any. But they like to kill sheep. Butcher and slaughter them in the name of God. Better to pick a flower!
Reply:i don't think flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam
Reply:well they are not used in masjids-mosques. but my husband gets me bouquets every now and then as i love flowers. flowers are beautiful and beauty should be appreciated. we dont have any rules to send people flowers, if u wish to u can send them, but not in masjids as far as i know.
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Do flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam?
Thank you for this question.
In the room in the Masjid (Mosque) where the prayers take place there are no flowers or decorations of any kind other than calligraphy from the Quran or perhaps calligraphy of the 99 names and such as that. But in the other rooms in a Masjid such as classrooms or offices or kitchens etc there is no reason why you cannot have flowers, plants, even tropical fish if you want. The tradition says that god loves beauty and we should notice and love it as well.
After the religion entered other countries and cultures there became significance to certain flowers. This is also a result of the beautiful poetry that uses flowers as metaphors for spirituality. For instance persian and turkish poetry uses the Rose and it's scent as a poetic image in many instances. So the Rose can symbolize the unfoldment of one's soul and the scent can symbolize that which is ineffable in the spirit of God.
Sending and recieving flowers is a most welcome action, but again, it is a cultural thing. In the US this is used both as a congratulations, or as a sympathy depending on the occasion. It is entirely appropriate.
And Allah Knows Best
Peace and Blessings,
Salim
Reply:Look it up on the internet.
Reply:No.
but in general, Islam loves beautiful things. flowers would obviously included in that.
Peace
Reply:no flowers in the mosques...
Reply:I am a Muslim.
As far as I know, flowers do not play any "role" in Islam.
There are no special flowers for specific holidays.
Flower arrangements are not used to decorate mosques.
There are no special occasions to send flowers to a family.
If one wants to send flowers or floral arrangements to anyone, they can do so at any time %26amp; do not have to wait for a specific occasion to do so.
Reply:muslims want to blow them up
Reply:not especially
Reply:i dont ever recall any in any instances...
Reply:I never seen any. But they like to kill sheep. Butcher and slaughter them in the name of God. Better to pick a flower!
Reply:i don't think flowers play any role in Judaism or Islam
Reply:well they are not used in masjids-mosques. but my husband gets me bouquets every now and then as i love flowers. flowers are beautiful and beauty should be appreciated. we dont have any rules to send people flowers, if u wish to u can send them, but not in masjids as far as i know.
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What kind of flowers are these ??
i went back home- in mississippi- a few days ago and i saw these really pretty flowers everywhere ! they were out front of fast food places and also in people's yards. they seem to be growing thick like a bush and they looked like marigold's but i think they had more petals in layers on the flower than marigold's do. they were red, orange, yellow, and i think pink. they were sooo beautiful. i am in the process of selling my home and thought those flowers would be a beautiful touch to my backyard !! i just need to know what type of flower they are before i can find them. if anyone knows please help ! any ideas where on the internet that i can find a pic of these to make sure ??
What kind of flowers are these ??
Lantana camara maybe?
http://fichas.infojardin.com/foto-arbust...
Reply:whew, so glad you found it!! Report It
Reply:My guess would also be something in the Chrysanthemum family (of which Marigolds are a part). Try checking out this website and seeing if that is what the plant is!
main site:
http://www.mums.org/
photos:
http://www.mums.org/photo_gallery/index....
If that isn't the plant, try either going to a nursery to see if you can locate the right plant, or get someone in Mississippi to take a photo and then take that to a nursery. It MUCH easier to have a photo, although I realize it isn't the easier thing to remember to do in the heat of the moment heh. Anyway, good luck!
Reply:Its really hard to make a positive identification but going by your description It sounds like Chrysanthemums to me.
Reply:Probably zinnias, Zinnia elegans Dreamland mix. A very popular landscape annual for homes and businesses. Comes in all colors of the rainbow.
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What kind of flowers are these ??
Lantana camara maybe?
http://fichas.infojardin.com/foto-arbust...
Reply:whew, so glad you found it!! Report It
Reply:My guess would also be something in the Chrysanthemum family (of which Marigolds are a part). Try checking out this website and seeing if that is what the plant is!
main site:
http://www.mums.org/
photos:
http://www.mums.org/photo_gallery/index....
If that isn't the plant, try either going to a nursery to see if you can locate the right plant, or get someone in Mississippi to take a photo and then take that to a nursery. It MUCH easier to have a photo, although I realize it isn't the easier thing to remember to do in the heat of the moment heh. Anyway, good luck!
Reply:Its really hard to make a positive identification but going by your description It sounds like Chrysanthemums to me.
Reply:Probably zinnias, Zinnia elegans Dreamland mix. A very popular landscape annual for homes and businesses. Comes in all colors of the rainbow.
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Wedding flowers?
I need suggestions on wedding flowers. I was trying to plan for an elegant but in my budget wedding. I am only having one bridesmaid, and possibly a matron of honor (if my sis who hasn't had a wedding chooses to participate). One groomsman poss best man. I don't know a flower girl or a ring bearer. The facilatator from my church wants me to have a flowre girl, ring bearer, and at least three ushers and three hostess. Now she has said I need corsages, boutineers (spelling) and I don't know how to budget for this. I don't know how much wrist corsages cost and boutineers and I can't afford to spend over a thousand dollars on florwers. Any ideas on how to cut florist cost. I was thinking of making at least the bridesmaid bouquet and my throwaway bouquet from Michaels but she my facilatator got a little racial and stated african americans buy their flowers making them is too cheap. Please help me. I am getting married in April 08
Wedding flowers?
Buy fresh flowers in Walmart and make them your self. Enroll the help of crafty relatives or friends.
or
Have silk flowers instead.
As far as the church attentdant, be honest and tell her that you are looking into a more simple affair and that you don't need all of that. It seems like your church "buddy" is trying to bully you into something completly unnecesary, how tacky is that?
You don't have to have a flower girl or ring bearer. They are out of style as a matter of fact.
You need a bouquet for you, one for your bridesmaid and MOH, and bouttonniers for the groom, groomsman, best man, mother of the bride and father of the bride, That's it.
I've never hear of corsages for attendants!!! Do what you can afford and don't let nobody twist your arm and intimidate you into getting additional and unnecesary expenses just because they need to feel superior giving you so called "advice".
Do not listen to her and stand up to her and tell then that you have other plans in mind and that it's ultimately YOUR choice what to do at your own wedding.
Good luck
Reply:First off, no one should be telling you what you have to have at your wedding. There is no such thing as a requirement to have wedding flowers etc. If I were you, I would switch the place you are getting married at because the facilitator sounds like a real doush bag.
On another note, if you would like to make your own bouquets, go to Jo Ann Fabrics. They have the best silks and they are always having sales. Just go with something basic like all roses or w/e and wrap them up in some nice ribbon. It doesn't have to be extravagent for it to look nice.
Reply:First off, check with some local florists. You should be able to do everything for WAY under 1K. Depending upon where you are, even check with Safeway. I think that it's really nice to have real flowers for a wedding, but not for the ignorant reason the woman gave you - but because a wedding is special.
You need a bouquet for yourself - can be a full bouquet of assorted, or just roses, or carnations, and a smaller one for your bridesmaid. For your groom, a boutonniere of a main flower, and a smaller one for the groomsman. Corsages for grandmas and grandpas, moms and dads. Corsages really don't cost a lot; it's best to keep them simple anyway. For the moms, maybe three sweetheart roses; for the guys, mini carns.
Good luck!
Reply:You don't have to go overboard....It is not up to the church facilitator to decide how many bridesmaids and groomsmen you have much less a flower girl and a ring bearer.
It is your wedding...it is totally up to you to decide. You just need to tell this lady that you will decide who you want in your wedding and that her job is to assist you in making it a beautiful ceremony.
Now the question...you can buy simple boutonnieres at your local florist for about $5 - $6/each. You can purchase a bouquet for $35 - $50. I just got married in November and purchased a simple bouquet with 3 carnations for $12 or so. Just go to the florist and tell them what you a looking for. You can choose flowers that don't cost an arm and a leg. Etiquette says that you should provide a corsage for the mother's of the bride/groom and the grandmothers (if any) and that the groom, best man and groomsmen should have boutonnieres along with the fathers and grandfathers. You could have the maid of honor and/or bridesmaids carry a single calla lily tied with a bow/ribbon. It should cost you less than $10. You also need a flower arrangement for the church...either 1 big one or 2 small ones....This could be transported to the reception hall by a friend that you designate to double as a centerpiece for the reception table. All in all you should be able to come out less than $300...Believe me, it doesn't have to cost a fortune. You can do this! Congrats!
Reply:well, if you don't want ushers and flower girls and all don't have them, thats the first way to cut costs! If you are just getting bouquets and bouts and corsages for that many people, it should cost no where near a grand, I have just done that and have way more attendants than you and my bill is around 600.
If you are looking to do floral decorations with it, use things like colums with ferns and greenery on top and drape them with pretty sheer fabric, this goes a long way, for a lot less money that lots of floral arrrangements.
to cut costs, avoid calla lilies is the first thing $8-12 a stem, no thanks! use things like roses, gerbera daisies, normal lillies, and greenery that aren't necessarily the cheapest flowers you can get, but they aren't the most expensive either, and they are bigger so they cover more area in a bouquet. Average bridal bouquet is around 150 in my area and bridesmaids around 40 a piece, but you can go smaller if needed
As far as the corsages and bouts, use things like shasta daisies or carnations instead of pricier flowers, they will still be pretty and will actually last a lot longer. price wise, if you go with a wrist corsage it will cost more, they are harder for florists to make so you pay for labor mostly, go with sholder corsages. At the florist I worked for, it was 7.50 per shoulder corsage and 18.50 for a wrist corsage, BIG difference! Bouts shouldn't be that expensive either, around $5 each!
I am basing these prices on Mississippi costs, so things may be more expensive in your area, but you should still be able to have beautiful flowers for that amount, let me know if you need anymore ideas, I have gobs of um!
Reply:That woman at your church should be ashamed of herself-what does being African American have to do with choosing flowers? That's moronic! You only need to have as many attendants as you wish to have--we aren't having ANY at all!
You can get fresh flowers for under $1000 if you want-a small wrist corsage shouldn't cost more than $25. Don't tell the florist its for a wedding-they automatically jack up the price the minute you say wedding.
Reply:No one should say things like that!! You will be about to find flowers for way under $1000.00 And don't go with the first quote you get. Plus you have plenty of time.
Reply:I would suggest getting a new wedding planner/facilitator. For her to tell you how many people to have and what items need to be purchased is just wrong.
Otherwise, put her in her place and say look, you are free to offer up suggestions, but I make the decisions. Based on my budget, we're not having ushers or hostesses.
Advise her that her racial comments will be brought to the attention of the church.
Reply:First, don't let ANYONE pressure you into something you don't want or can't afford. You don't HAVE to have three ushers, three attendants or anything else she suggested (is she paying for your wedding?). Second, cut floral cost by creating your own bouquet, boutonnieres and arrangement using silk vs. real flowers. Go to www.save-on-crafts.com they have really reasonable rates and great ideas and you have plenty of time to make things since you have over a year. Good luck.
Reply:You've got over a year to decide what flowers to have...you need help with that? Duh! Why do women complicate everything?
Reply:Congratulations!
I'm planning my own wedding and I'm making ALL of the floral arrangements, bouquets, corsages, etc. by myself. Here's the sites I'm buying my flowers from:
www.bigrose.com
www.fiftyflowers.com
BigRose actually has entire bridal kits where they make everything FOR YOU and their prices are VERY reasonable (range from $399 to $799). The largest package includes:
1 Bridal Bouquet (up to 50 stems)
1 Maid of Honor Bouquet (up to 18 stems)
4 Bridesmaid Bouquets (up to 12 stems)
1 Toss Away Bouquet (up to 12 stems)
2 Petit Hand-tied Mother's Bouquets (up to 8 stems)
16 Attendant Boutonnieres (up to 3 stems)
14 Centerpieces (No Vases Included) (up to 24 stems)
3 Rose Petal (Boxes)
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Reply:I got all of my flowers off ebay for 200. I had 4 groomsmen and 4 bridesmaids, 3 flower girls. 4 set of parents and 2 sets of grandparents. I thought that was a really good deal and they really turned out nice.
Reply:I helped my friend plan her wedding and was in charge of the flowers (among many other things). I found that if you go to a wholesaler that you'll get the best price. I talked to some independent florist and looked at their books and prices and they seemed pretty good. Then i asked where they got their flowers from and it was a local wholesaler. So i cut out the middle man and went strait to them. They were way more affordable.
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Wedding flowers?
Buy fresh flowers in Walmart and make them your self. Enroll the help of crafty relatives or friends.
or
Have silk flowers instead.
As far as the church attentdant, be honest and tell her that you are looking into a more simple affair and that you don't need all of that. It seems like your church "buddy" is trying to bully you into something completly unnecesary, how tacky is that?
You don't have to have a flower girl or ring bearer. They are out of style as a matter of fact.
You need a bouquet for you, one for your bridesmaid and MOH, and bouttonniers for the groom, groomsman, best man, mother of the bride and father of the bride, That's it.
I've never hear of corsages for attendants!!! Do what you can afford and don't let nobody twist your arm and intimidate you into getting additional and unnecesary expenses just because they need to feel superior giving you so called "advice".
Do not listen to her and stand up to her and tell then that you have other plans in mind and that it's ultimately YOUR choice what to do at your own wedding.
Good luck
Reply:First off, no one should be telling you what you have to have at your wedding. There is no such thing as a requirement to have wedding flowers etc. If I were you, I would switch the place you are getting married at because the facilitator sounds like a real doush bag.
On another note, if you would like to make your own bouquets, go to Jo Ann Fabrics. They have the best silks and they are always having sales. Just go with something basic like all roses or w/e and wrap them up in some nice ribbon. It doesn't have to be extravagent for it to look nice.
Reply:First off, check with some local florists. You should be able to do everything for WAY under 1K. Depending upon where you are, even check with Safeway. I think that it's really nice to have real flowers for a wedding, but not for the ignorant reason the woman gave you - but because a wedding is special.
You need a bouquet for yourself - can be a full bouquet of assorted, or just roses, or carnations, and a smaller one for your bridesmaid. For your groom, a boutonniere of a main flower, and a smaller one for the groomsman. Corsages for grandmas and grandpas, moms and dads. Corsages really don't cost a lot; it's best to keep them simple anyway. For the moms, maybe three sweetheart roses; for the guys, mini carns.
Good luck!
Reply:You don't have to go overboard....It is not up to the church facilitator to decide how many bridesmaids and groomsmen you have much less a flower girl and a ring bearer.
It is your wedding...it is totally up to you to decide. You just need to tell this lady that you will decide who you want in your wedding and that her job is to assist you in making it a beautiful ceremony.
Now the question...you can buy simple boutonnieres at your local florist for about $5 - $6/each. You can purchase a bouquet for $35 - $50. I just got married in November and purchased a simple bouquet with 3 carnations for $12 or so. Just go to the florist and tell them what you a looking for. You can choose flowers that don't cost an arm and a leg. Etiquette says that you should provide a corsage for the mother's of the bride/groom and the grandmothers (if any) and that the groom, best man and groomsmen should have boutonnieres along with the fathers and grandfathers. You could have the maid of honor and/or bridesmaids carry a single calla lily tied with a bow/ribbon. It should cost you less than $10. You also need a flower arrangement for the church...either 1 big one or 2 small ones....This could be transported to the reception hall by a friend that you designate to double as a centerpiece for the reception table. All in all you should be able to come out less than $300...Believe me, it doesn't have to cost a fortune. You can do this! Congrats!
Reply:well, if you don't want ushers and flower girls and all don't have them, thats the first way to cut costs! If you are just getting bouquets and bouts and corsages for that many people, it should cost no where near a grand, I have just done that and have way more attendants than you and my bill is around 600.
If you are looking to do floral decorations with it, use things like colums with ferns and greenery on top and drape them with pretty sheer fabric, this goes a long way, for a lot less money that lots of floral arrrangements.
to cut costs, avoid calla lilies is the first thing $8-12 a stem, no thanks! use things like roses, gerbera daisies, normal lillies, and greenery that aren't necessarily the cheapest flowers you can get, but they aren't the most expensive either, and they are bigger so they cover more area in a bouquet. Average bridal bouquet is around 150 in my area and bridesmaids around 40 a piece, but you can go smaller if needed
As far as the corsages and bouts, use things like shasta daisies or carnations instead of pricier flowers, they will still be pretty and will actually last a lot longer. price wise, if you go with a wrist corsage it will cost more, they are harder for florists to make so you pay for labor mostly, go with sholder corsages. At the florist I worked for, it was 7.50 per shoulder corsage and 18.50 for a wrist corsage, BIG difference! Bouts shouldn't be that expensive either, around $5 each!
I am basing these prices on Mississippi costs, so things may be more expensive in your area, but you should still be able to have beautiful flowers for that amount, let me know if you need anymore ideas, I have gobs of um!
Reply:That woman at your church should be ashamed of herself-what does being African American have to do with choosing flowers? That's moronic! You only need to have as many attendants as you wish to have--we aren't having ANY at all!
You can get fresh flowers for under $1000 if you want-a small wrist corsage shouldn't cost more than $25. Don't tell the florist its for a wedding-they automatically jack up the price the minute you say wedding.
Reply:No one should say things like that!! You will be about to find flowers for way under $1000.00 And don't go with the first quote you get. Plus you have plenty of time.
Reply:I would suggest getting a new wedding planner/facilitator. For her to tell you how many people to have and what items need to be purchased is just wrong.
Otherwise, put her in her place and say look, you are free to offer up suggestions, but I make the decisions. Based on my budget, we're not having ushers or hostesses.
Advise her that her racial comments will be brought to the attention of the church.
Reply:First, don't let ANYONE pressure you into something you don't want or can't afford. You don't HAVE to have three ushers, three attendants or anything else she suggested (is she paying for your wedding?). Second, cut floral cost by creating your own bouquet, boutonnieres and arrangement using silk vs. real flowers. Go to www.save-on-crafts.com they have really reasonable rates and great ideas and you have plenty of time to make things since you have over a year. Good luck.
Reply:You've got over a year to decide what flowers to have...you need help with that? Duh! Why do women complicate everything?
Reply:Congratulations!
I'm planning my own wedding and I'm making ALL of the floral arrangements, bouquets, corsages, etc. by myself. Here's the sites I'm buying my flowers from:
www.bigrose.com
www.fiftyflowers.com
BigRose actually has entire bridal kits where they make everything FOR YOU and their prices are VERY reasonable (range from $399 to $799). The largest package includes:
1 Bridal Bouquet (up to 50 stems)
1 Maid of Honor Bouquet (up to 18 stems)
4 Bridesmaid Bouquets (up to 12 stems)
1 Toss Away Bouquet (up to 12 stems)
2 Petit Hand-tied Mother's Bouquets (up to 8 stems)
16 Attendant Boutonnieres (up to 3 stems)
14 Centerpieces (No Vases Included) (up to 24 stems)
3 Rose Petal (Boxes)
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Reply:I got all of my flowers off ebay for 200. I had 4 groomsmen and 4 bridesmaids, 3 flower girls. 4 set of parents and 2 sets of grandparents. I thought that was a really good deal and they really turned out nice.
Reply:I helped my friend plan her wedding and was in charge of the flowers (among many other things). I found that if you go to a wholesaler that you'll get the best price. I talked to some independent florist and looked at their books and prices and they seemed pretty good. Then i asked where they got their flowers from and it was a local wholesaler. So i cut out the middle man and went strait to them. They were way more affordable.
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Birth flowers, birth stones...Ect...?
Why is it that I find several for each month...
Im looking for Feb and May. Ive found Feb flowers to be Violet or Primrose. May floweres to be Lilly of the Valley, Hawthron, Sunflower, Thrush...
And thier colors are Amethyst and Emerald...These are my kids birth months. Im thinking of getting a tattoo of thier flowers..Or two flowers one of each of their stone color...Several sites give me different info..So which do I stick with?
Birth flowers, birth stones...Ect...?
May is Emerald and Lily of the Valley... I'm a May baby... WOOT taurus.
Reply:I would get ...
violet and Lilly of the Valley and on both sides of the flowers I would get their stones. If you're not an artist, have one draw it for you and I think you'll like the way it comes out.
super nanny
Im looking for Feb and May. Ive found Feb flowers to be Violet or Primrose. May floweres to be Lilly of the Valley, Hawthron, Sunflower, Thrush...
And thier colors are Amethyst and Emerald...These are my kids birth months. Im thinking of getting a tattoo of thier flowers..Or two flowers one of each of their stone color...Several sites give me different info..So which do I stick with?
Birth flowers, birth stones...Ect...?
May is Emerald and Lily of the Valley... I'm a May baby... WOOT taurus.
Reply:I would get ...
violet and Lilly of the Valley and on both sides of the flowers I would get their stones. If you're not an artist, have one draw it for you and I think you'll like the way it comes out.
super nanny
Anonymous Flowers !!!?
I wanna send flowers to someone I admire and she's living in the UK. I have a credit card but every site I checked would send details of the person who is sending the flowers. Does anybody know of a site where I can remain anonymous and still send the flowers.
Anonymous Flowers !!!?
I don't know which sites you are visiting, but I have done this before. Usually if you find a local store to the person who delivers, you can give them your credit card info over the phone, and they usually will help you out by not telling the person that you sent them. You will have to give your name to the store, but they will not give it to the person receiving the flowers. I hope this helps.
Reply:mail them with no return adress on the box
Reply:Why in the world is it so important to remain anonymous??? Why not send it with a friendly greeting that is non committal. Big deal--some flowers---I doubt if anyone would spend a lot of time trying to figure out the riddle. Either send them or you don't....A brief letter describing your intentions would be the honorable thing to do---and it would be VERY appreciated
Reply:call the people who operate the sites and ask them.
They will probably do it for you since you are going to pay anyway.
Let me know how it goes and whether it works!
skin disease
Anonymous Flowers !!!?
I don't know which sites you are visiting, but I have done this before. Usually if you find a local store to the person who delivers, you can give them your credit card info over the phone, and they usually will help you out by not telling the person that you sent them. You will have to give your name to the store, but they will not give it to the person receiving the flowers. I hope this helps.
Reply:mail them with no return adress on the box
Reply:Why in the world is it so important to remain anonymous??? Why not send it with a friendly greeting that is non committal. Big deal--some flowers---I doubt if anyone would spend a lot of time trying to figure out the riddle. Either send them or you don't....A brief letter describing your intentions would be the honorable thing to do---and it would be VERY appreciated
Reply:call the people who operate the sites and ask them.
They will probably do it for you since you are going to pay anyway.
Let me know how it goes and whether it works!
skin disease
Nighttime Flowers?
Hello. I would like to know what kind of flowers would be able to survive in a world without any sun. I'm an author and would like to know. The environment would have no sun, moderate rain, and temperature ranging from forty degrees to seventy-five degrees. If there are any types of flowers that actually exist that would survive in such an environment, I would like to know. If not, I would like to know what the flowers in such an environment would be like.
Nighttime Flowers?
Indian pipes are a non-chlorophytic plant that parasitize certain fungi. The only problem is, those fungi are the kind that have symbiotic relations with living trees. So it still comes back to sunlight.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_pipe...
You could probably take some literal license and have some indian pipes that feed on non-tree dependant fungi.
Then there's these guys, which are not plants, but aso survive independant of chlorophyll
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_tube_...
but aside from them and some bacteria that live deep underground and around volcanic vents, all other life ultimately derive their energy from chlorophyll/sunlight.
Reply:Dodder (Cuscuta species) and Boomrape (Orobanch species) have no chlorophyll so they dont need sun but there is another problem here!... they are parasites of other plants... so if there is no sunshine, there would be no green plants OR parasite plants!!!... You are an author... use your imagination and create a new plant (for example Orobanche vampirica!) that sucks blood!!!...
Reply:Some flowers open at night, but the rest of the plant requires sun. Night blooming jasmine, evening primrose and others open at night to be pollinated by moths and bats.
Reply:Some slimes and molds can grow with the conditions you describe.
But to have flowers
(by that i guess you mean flowering plants)
you need sunlight in our world.
Are you writing fiction?
If so, you have free range
to invent a flowering plant to fit your need.
nanny
Nighttime Flowers?
Indian pipes are a non-chlorophytic plant that parasitize certain fungi. The only problem is, those fungi are the kind that have symbiotic relations with living trees. So it still comes back to sunlight.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_pipe...
You could probably take some literal license and have some indian pipes that feed on non-tree dependant fungi.
Then there's these guys, which are not plants, but aso survive independant of chlorophyll
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_tube_...
but aside from them and some bacteria that live deep underground and around volcanic vents, all other life ultimately derive their energy from chlorophyll/sunlight.
Reply:Dodder (Cuscuta species) and Boomrape (Orobanch species) have no chlorophyll so they dont need sun but there is another problem here!... they are parasites of other plants... so if there is no sunshine, there would be no green plants OR parasite plants!!!... You are an author... use your imagination and create a new plant (for example Orobanche vampirica!) that sucks blood!!!...
Reply:Some flowers open at night, but the rest of the plant requires sun. Night blooming jasmine, evening primrose and others open at night to be pollinated by moths and bats.
Reply:Some slimes and molds can grow with the conditions you describe.
But to have flowers
(by that i guess you mean flowering plants)
you need sunlight in our world.
Are you writing fiction?
If so, you have free range
to invent a flowering plant to fit your need.
nanny
Seasonal flowers in October for Wedding Bouquets and illustrations for invitation?
hallo, can you please tell me which plants are looking their best in october in the UK. My friend is getting married and would like to have seasonal flowers with the theme runnign through to the illustrations on her invitations and the colour of the table cloths etc etc.
Which flowers/plants woud look good - a selection of flowers, foliage and berries, and which would also be nice to draw?
thanks!
Seasonal flowers in October for Wedding Bouquets and illustrations for invitation?
Hey I Googled Fall Flowers and a site came up for wedding flowers,give it a try.Make it more white than the yellows and oranges.Maybe as accents.The tables need to be white for everyone.Then put candles with flowers around it.Make sure the head table stands out.Tell her best wishes....
Reply:Fall leaves, mums, any kind of fall berries. The oranges, rusts, burgundys and dark yellow colors of the fall season all blend together beautifully. I have even done fall flower arrangements using dried wheat stalks for height and color.
Shoes
Which flowers/plants woud look good - a selection of flowers, foliage and berries, and which would also be nice to draw?
thanks!
Seasonal flowers in October for Wedding Bouquets and illustrations for invitation?
Hey I Googled Fall Flowers and a site came up for wedding flowers,give it a try.Make it more white than the yellows and oranges.Maybe as accents.The tables need to be white for everyone.Then put candles with flowers around it.Make sure the head table stands out.Tell her best wishes....
Reply:Fall leaves, mums, any kind of fall berries. The oranges, rusts, burgundys and dark yellow colors of the fall season all blend together beautifully. I have even done fall flower arrangements using dried wheat stalks for height and color.
Shoes
Sending flowers: by UPS... will that mess up the flowers?
Ok sending GF flowers through ftd and it says shipping through UPS. Will that mess up the flowers? whats the deal?
thanks peace
Sending flowers: by UPS... will that mess up the flowers?
I use to work for the florist and when you send flowers through FTD the flowers are sent to a local florist and they get the arrangement put together and either they send out the flowers through their local delivery or through a shipping company that does same day deliveries. There is no need to worry that they flowers will get messed up. That or you call a local florist and make the arrangements directly with them. This will save you a bit of $$ from not having to pay a fee for the FTD service.
Reply:i work for FedEx and we ship flowers everyday trust me Ur flowers will be safe. As long as they put it in a secure package don't worry she will love the flowers when she sees it.
loan
thanks peace
Sending flowers: by UPS... will that mess up the flowers?
I use to work for the florist and when you send flowers through FTD the flowers are sent to a local florist and they get the arrangement put together and either they send out the flowers through their local delivery or through a shipping company that does same day deliveries. There is no need to worry that they flowers will get messed up. That or you call a local florist and make the arrangements directly with them. This will save you a bit of $$ from not having to pay a fee for the FTD service.
Reply:i work for FedEx and we ship flowers everyday trust me Ur flowers will be safe. As long as they put it in a secure package don't worry she will love the flowers when she sees it.
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What flowers look best submerged in water?
i'm looking to decorate my reception tables with tall vases full of water and flowers completely submerged, blooms and all. what flowers would hold up best? my wedding's in october, if that helps, and i'm looking for flowers with reds, oranges, or yellows. any help would be great. thanks!
What flowers look best submerged in water?
I had a friend who submerged roses at her wedding reception. They were beautiful. There were little bubbles on the roses that just made them look stunning.
Reply:Flowers with thick petals that hold their shape. Orchids, lillies, etc
Reply:Depending on how big the vases are, I would suggest tiger lilies (needs a fairly large vase), Gerbera daisies (also a large vase) or alstromeria, which now comes in a variety of colors, including orange (a medium-sized vase would do).
Reply:Orchids, lillies and tulips. Here's one of our centerpeices. I wanted to use tulips because they looked so good in my practice centerpeice, but when I went to buy the flowers, they didn't have any white tulips, so we used orchids.
http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/list...
Reply:calla or asiatic lilly would look very nice. Maybe even some purple or red orchids.
Reply:Try a few lotus flowers. Anyway they grow underwater and blossom out of the water
god i love these flowers, hope you will love them too, Happy wedding!
Reply:Orchids...hands down.
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What flowers look best submerged in water?
I had a friend who submerged roses at her wedding reception. They were beautiful. There were little bubbles on the roses that just made them look stunning.
Reply:Flowers with thick petals that hold their shape. Orchids, lillies, etc
Reply:Depending on how big the vases are, I would suggest tiger lilies (needs a fairly large vase), Gerbera daisies (also a large vase) or alstromeria, which now comes in a variety of colors, including orange (a medium-sized vase would do).
Reply:Orchids, lillies and tulips. Here's one of our centerpeices. I wanted to use tulips because they looked so good in my practice centerpeice, but when I went to buy the flowers, they didn't have any white tulips, so we used orchids.
http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/list...
Reply:calla or asiatic lilly would look very nice. Maybe even some purple or red orchids.
Reply:Try a few lotus flowers. Anyway they grow underwater and blossom out of the water
god i love these flowers, hope you will love them too, Happy wedding!
Reply:Orchids...hands down.
puppy teeth
Sending flowers in the Phils ?
I have a friend who lives in Quezon City and I want to surprise her with flowers on her birthday in September. I noticed on the Manila Times website that there are different companies like "Mahal Gift" and "Gifts2Pinas" that deliver flowers and gifts to places around Metro Manila. Can I trust sending flowers by one of these companies ?? Just because I live in Canada, but I want her to have a nice surprise on her B-Day. What do you think ??? I don't to use this company if there products are in bad condition or stuff like that.
Sending flowers in the Phils ?
My overseas friends use PinasGift.com all the time, you can definitely trust them. I've received quite a number of gifts purchased from their website. Here is their website:
Reply:Consider a mixed bouquet of daisies, lilies and wild flowers. This mixed bouquet is appropriate no matter what the occasion. Perfect for the "New" relationships. It simply lets that special someone know that you are thinking of them. A local florist can deliver the flowers to your recipient with a message card.
Someone need a pick me up-
A basket of Flowers or a flowering plant with a teddy bear is just the right touch to brighten someone's day! Perfect for someone who is having a bad day or doesn't feel well.
True Love-
Roses can represent many things. Red Roses have been long known for their association with LOVE. But don't feel confined to just red! If you know she likes pink, then send her 1 dozen pink roses. For special occasions, such as Birthday, Valentine's Day or Anniversary, make more of an impression by sending a spectacular 2 or 3 dozen roses in a vase. To be unique, send 2 or 3 dozen of a more rare flower, like calla lilies:) WOW! Add balloons and a bear for a real surprise!
When in doubt?
Ask the florist. They are the experts! Tell the florist what kind of personality your recipient has. Maybe even what colors they like. With your sentiment in mind, they can recommend the perfect arrangement. Read more tips : http://online-articles.org/relationships...
Include a Message?
Always include a message with your flowers. Even if it is simply, "From, John" or "Love, Phil ". It can be very frustrating to some people to receive a gift without knowledge of who sent it. Simple sentiments like?.. "Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you today" or " Thank you for being you" are appropriate. Of course, If the gift is being sent for a particular occasion, mention that. For example, "Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Woman- With Love, John ". Perfect! Simple and Sweet!
Add something special-
Florists often have many things that can be added to your floral arrangement to make it extra special. Plush Animals, Mylar and Latex Balloons and Chocolates are just a few of the items that can compliment your floral gift!
Timing-
Remember to order early before busy holidays, especially Valentine's Day! Most florists suggest ordering a week before if possible. This will ensure a better selection of flowers and timely delivery to your recipient.
Finally,
Don't order your flowers through a call center! These companies charge you a fee to process your order. Even if they tell you that they don't charge you fees, they will absorb a portion of your money, and then pass the order on to a local florist at a decreased value! Make sure you order your floral gift directly from a real local florist in the town you are sending them to. No Middleman, No Extra Fees! This will ensure that you get the best value %26amp; service! Your floral gift will be beautifully designed for presentation. Very impressive! Read more tips : http://online-articles.org/relationships...
Reply:try filgifts.com and myAyala.com. give them a call if your indoubt..
Reply:I suggest that you check with your local florist in Canada. Usually florists have some international organization, I forgot the name, in sending flowers worldwide...instead of going through those cheap advertised flower shops....Price may be steep but the quality of the flowers and the arrangement are good..not to mention the delivery. There are several flower shops here in the Philippines that are member of that florist organization like Beecheaves, Holland Tulips, Rustan's Flower Shop, etc. Hope it helps and good luck...
Reply:http://www.filipinaflowers.com/
http://www.phgifts.com
and many more
Reply:There is always risk but i suggest that you ask for photos of actual flowers delivered and a picture of your friend accepting the flower. I got one friend who used to deliver flowers in the Philippines being order from various countries and she does take pictures to prove the delivery.
Reebok
Sending flowers in the Phils ?
My overseas friends use PinasGift.com all the time, you can definitely trust them. I've received quite a number of gifts purchased from their website. Here is their website:
Reply:Consider a mixed bouquet of daisies, lilies and wild flowers. This mixed bouquet is appropriate no matter what the occasion. Perfect for the "New" relationships. It simply lets that special someone know that you are thinking of them. A local florist can deliver the flowers to your recipient with a message card.
Someone need a pick me up-
A basket of Flowers or a flowering plant with a teddy bear is just the right touch to brighten someone's day! Perfect for someone who is having a bad day or doesn't feel well.
True Love-
Roses can represent many things. Red Roses have been long known for their association with LOVE. But don't feel confined to just red! If you know she likes pink, then send her 1 dozen pink roses. For special occasions, such as Birthday, Valentine's Day or Anniversary, make more of an impression by sending a spectacular 2 or 3 dozen roses in a vase. To be unique, send 2 or 3 dozen of a more rare flower, like calla lilies:) WOW! Add balloons and a bear for a real surprise!
When in doubt?
Ask the florist. They are the experts! Tell the florist what kind of personality your recipient has. Maybe even what colors they like. With your sentiment in mind, they can recommend the perfect arrangement. Read more tips : http://online-articles.org/relationships...
Include a Message?
Always include a message with your flowers. Even if it is simply, "From, John" or "Love, Phil ". It can be very frustrating to some people to receive a gift without knowledge of who sent it. Simple sentiments like?.. "Just wanted you to know I am thinking about you today" or " Thank you for being you" are appropriate. Of course, If the gift is being sent for a particular occasion, mention that. For example, "Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Woman- With Love, John ". Perfect! Simple and Sweet!
Add something special-
Florists often have many things that can be added to your floral arrangement to make it extra special. Plush Animals, Mylar and Latex Balloons and Chocolates are just a few of the items that can compliment your floral gift!
Timing-
Remember to order early before busy holidays, especially Valentine's Day! Most florists suggest ordering a week before if possible. This will ensure a better selection of flowers and timely delivery to your recipient.
Finally,
Don't order your flowers through a call center! These companies charge you a fee to process your order. Even if they tell you that they don't charge you fees, they will absorb a portion of your money, and then pass the order on to a local florist at a decreased value! Make sure you order your floral gift directly from a real local florist in the town you are sending them to. No Middleman, No Extra Fees! This will ensure that you get the best value %26amp; service! Your floral gift will be beautifully designed for presentation. Very impressive! Read more tips : http://online-articles.org/relationships...
Reply:try filgifts.com and myAyala.com. give them a call if your indoubt..
Reply:I suggest that you check with your local florist in Canada. Usually florists have some international organization, I forgot the name, in sending flowers worldwide...instead of going through those cheap advertised flower shops....Price may be steep but the quality of the flowers and the arrangement are good..not to mention the delivery. There are several flower shops here in the Philippines that are member of that florist organization like Beecheaves, Holland Tulips, Rustan's Flower Shop, etc. Hope it helps and good luck...
Reply:http://www.filipinaflowers.com/
http://www.phgifts.com
and many more
Reply:There is always risk but i suggest that you ask for photos of actual flowers delivered and a picture of your friend accepting the flower. I got one friend who used to deliver flowers in the Philippines being order from various countries and she does take pictures to prove the delivery.
Reebok
Cheap wedding spring flowers?
What kind of flowers are great spring flowers that would go with a cheap/low key wedding. I only need flowers for myself. I hardly know anything about flowers. p.s. i bought a white sundress for my wedding dress and i'm wearing pearls.
thank you
Cheap wedding spring flowers?
Nowadays, most things are available year round at fairly consistent prices except for a few flowers.
Cheaper flowers are...
regular daisies
chrysanthemums
carnations
Reply:Well if you are going low key and dont want to spend a bunch you could always go to the grocery store and get a couple of small bunches of mixed flower bouquets and clean them at the bottom cut them at an angel. Find some ribbon you like and hand wrap them tight. You can look at pictures of bouquets that are hand tied and get the idea! You dont have to pay an arm and a leg! Good luck! Remember the more creative you are the more your bouquet will reflect your own personal style! Craft stores are great places to pick up accents. It is for only one bouquet you can do as little or as much as you want!
Reply:You can always go with silk flowers, these are generally inexpensive and can be kept if you choose to. Also, the best option may be to go to a few of your local florists and ask them what naturally blooms (in your area) during the time of year that you are planning to marry as these will tend to be easiest to get and least expensive. If you want real flowers this is probably your best bet, go to multiple places though because they will quote you different prices. You should have an idea of how large of a bouquet you want, if you want a toss away bouquet so you can keep yours, if you have a specific color scheme for your wedding that you want to include (which may be done in a ribbon around the base of the bouquet), and what kind of a budget you have for flowers before you go. If you want more ideas, you can do a google image search for wedding bouquets and see a whole lot of them to give you ideas. Here is a website that has some I like, in different colors and sizes. If you find a picture of something you like, you should be able to get a florist to duplicate it or at least come close.
http://www.designerweddingflowers.com.au...
Reply:I agree with Bride2Be.... you can get some really nice flowers from grocery stores. I always buy my flowers at Wal-Mart, they are always very nice bouquets and they are very cheap. I honestly think they last longer then flowers from a floral shop. You could pick them up a day or two before your wedding and clean them up then tie a ribbon around them and you will be good to go!
Reply:Hydrangeas are absolutely lovely. They come in these big bunches for $6-$15. Most species come in white, but they also grow in colors of blue, purple, pink, and red.
Reply:I would gather a bouquet of wild flowers. They are in season and so not very expensive and would look gorgeous with a white sundress.
Reply:I would go some place and get one or 2 of your favorit flower and use that. Even if you use fake flowers.
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Cheap wedding spring flowers?
Nowadays, most things are available year round at fairly consistent prices except for a few flowers.
Cheaper flowers are...
regular daisies
chrysanthemums
carnations
Reply:Well if you are going low key and dont want to spend a bunch you could always go to the grocery store and get a couple of small bunches of mixed flower bouquets and clean them at the bottom cut them at an angel. Find some ribbon you like and hand wrap them tight. You can look at pictures of bouquets that are hand tied and get the idea! You dont have to pay an arm and a leg! Good luck! Remember the more creative you are the more your bouquet will reflect your own personal style! Craft stores are great places to pick up accents. It is for only one bouquet you can do as little or as much as you want!
Reply:You can always go with silk flowers, these are generally inexpensive and can be kept if you choose to. Also, the best option may be to go to a few of your local florists and ask them what naturally blooms (in your area) during the time of year that you are planning to marry as these will tend to be easiest to get and least expensive. If you want real flowers this is probably your best bet, go to multiple places though because they will quote you different prices. You should have an idea of how large of a bouquet you want, if you want a toss away bouquet so you can keep yours, if you have a specific color scheme for your wedding that you want to include (which may be done in a ribbon around the base of the bouquet), and what kind of a budget you have for flowers before you go. If you want more ideas, you can do a google image search for wedding bouquets and see a whole lot of them to give you ideas. Here is a website that has some I like, in different colors and sizes. If you find a picture of something you like, you should be able to get a florist to duplicate it or at least come close.
http://www.designerweddingflowers.com.au...
Reply:I agree with Bride2Be.... you can get some really nice flowers from grocery stores. I always buy my flowers at Wal-Mart, they are always very nice bouquets and they are very cheap. I honestly think they last longer then flowers from a floral shop. You could pick them up a day or two before your wedding and clean them up then tie a ribbon around them and you will be good to go!
Reply:Hydrangeas are absolutely lovely. They come in these big bunches for $6-$15. Most species come in white, but they also grow in colors of blue, purple, pink, and red.
Reply:I would gather a bouquet of wild flowers. They are in season and so not very expensive and would look gorgeous with a white sundress.
Reply:I would go some place and get one or 2 of your favorit flower and use that. Even if you use fake flowers.
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Planting Flowers on top of septic lid.?
I have a 6x4 septic lid that is flush with the ground I am planning to plant flowers on top of. I plan on covering the lid with soil and planting herbaceous flowers on top, since nothing else is safe to plat near a septic. If this works, how thick should I make the soil and will the flowers be able to survive? I figure annuals may, but will it be enough for perennials?
Planting Flowers on top of septic lid.?
Depending on the flowers, you should be fine with 4-6" of soil- just as if you are planting in a pot or planter box.
Downside: hope you don't have to access the septic!
Reply:My wife did a raised bed on our lid and mid summer Murphy's Law struck and it needed cleaning. The guy from the septic company was great. Instead of tearing up the garden looking for the access cover he lifted the entire lid, garden and all. I built it with 2X10's and 8 inches of soil was plenty for the annuals she planted. We never tried perennials but the annuals got a great start every year because of the heat generated in the tank.. RScott
Reply:I have 4-6" of soil on top of my septic tank cover with some 'weedy' perennials planted. I don't mind digging up the plants when the septic tank needs to be pumped.
It is not a big job to remove that little soil. I do have to water extra well there when there is a drought.
Reply:Are you sure you want to do that? Your septic system will need cleaned out periodically. Burrying the access cover to it could either mean a lot of work for you digging it out or a lot of added expense when it needs cleaned out. Your tank should be cleaned every 3 to 5 years. Check out this link for more information about septic tanks:
http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9401...
Reply:i would try about a foot or so 12 inches just to be safe =)
Reply:6 inches of top soil should be enough and it will work for both
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Planting Flowers on top of septic lid.?
Depending on the flowers, you should be fine with 4-6" of soil- just as if you are planting in a pot or planter box.
Downside: hope you don't have to access the septic!
Reply:My wife did a raised bed on our lid and mid summer Murphy's Law struck and it needed cleaning. The guy from the septic company was great. Instead of tearing up the garden looking for the access cover he lifted the entire lid, garden and all. I built it with 2X10's and 8 inches of soil was plenty for the annuals she planted. We never tried perennials but the annuals got a great start every year because of the heat generated in the tank.. RScott
Reply:I have 4-6" of soil on top of my septic tank cover with some 'weedy' perennials planted. I don't mind digging up the plants when the septic tank needs to be pumped.
It is not a big job to remove that little soil. I do have to water extra well there when there is a drought.
Reply:Are you sure you want to do that? Your septic system will need cleaned out periodically. Burrying the access cover to it could either mean a lot of work for you digging it out or a lot of added expense when it needs cleaned out. Your tank should be cleaned every 3 to 5 years. Check out this link for more information about septic tanks:
http://www.montana.edu/wwwpb/pubs/mt9401...
Reply:i would try about a foot or so 12 inches just to be safe =)
Reply:6 inches of top soil should be enough and it will work for both
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Wedding flowers?
Ok, i'm getting married next year and i've just been doing some research so far, i want frangipani (Plumeria) for my wedding flowers, but i can't seem to find a florist that sell real flowers, they are all silk frangipanis, are they difficult to sell as real flowers?
Wedding flowers?
The problem with having frangipanis in wedding bouquets is that these flowers are not naturally long stemmed, they have very short stems. This means to put them in a bouquet, the florist would have to attach wire stems to all flowers to bunch them all together. Because of all the work involved in this, some florists may not want to offer them as wedding flowers as they may not want to do the work required.
Look for silk ones on eBay:
http://search.ebay.com/silk-frangipani_W...
Reply:yes they probably are because the silk ones make money but the real ones lose money... u get my drift? wedding planners want a product that can last for a while so they can reuse them over and over... real flowers are paid for once and then they get throwned out and die...
Reply:seriosuly those trees are so common. If you dont feel up to asking someone who owns a tree if you can have some of their flowers (most people would be more than happy to help you, even if they dont know you!) then you could always buy your own tree :o) I did that for my lilys %26amp; not only were they beautiful fresh flowers but they cost me next to nothing!
Reply:Where are you from. These flowers grow in Australia...
http://www.wholesalefrangipanis.com/
Reply:try shipping to America i bet they probably have them
Reply:I have a frangipanni tree feel free to come by and steal some but im in perth western australia
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Wedding flowers?
The problem with having frangipanis in wedding bouquets is that these flowers are not naturally long stemmed, they have very short stems. This means to put them in a bouquet, the florist would have to attach wire stems to all flowers to bunch them all together. Because of all the work involved in this, some florists may not want to offer them as wedding flowers as they may not want to do the work required.
Look for silk ones on eBay:
http://search.ebay.com/silk-frangipani_W...
Reply:yes they probably are because the silk ones make money but the real ones lose money... u get my drift? wedding planners want a product that can last for a while so they can reuse them over and over... real flowers are paid for once and then they get throwned out and die...
Reply:seriosuly those trees are so common. If you dont feel up to asking someone who owns a tree if you can have some of their flowers (most people would be more than happy to help you, even if they dont know you!) then you could always buy your own tree :o) I did that for my lilys %26amp; not only were they beautiful fresh flowers but they cost me next to nothing!
Reply:Where are you from. These flowers grow in Australia...
http://www.wholesalefrangipanis.com/
Reply:try shipping to America i bet they probably have them
Reply:I have a frangipanni tree feel free to come by and steal some but im in perth western australia
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Which flowers to use?
I love the look of these floating candle/submerged flower centerpieces:
http://content.answers.com/main/content/...
I want to use silk flowers (preferably purple). Suggestions on which types of silk flowers would help me achieve this look?
Thanks!
Which flowers to use?
the flowers you see in the vases submerged are purple orchids. If you do a google search for orchid sprays you can buy REAL orchids from anywhere to 1.35-2.15 per stem. I wouldn't use silk... they don't look the same. Orchid's are awesome because they have a great vase life.. atleast 8 days. If you made your centerpieces yourself the flowers would cost 2-7 dollars per table plus the cost of candles/vase. Silk flowers would be more expensive, look less luxe, and lets face it... they just aren't as nice! Think about using regular flowers!
Reply:They are definitely purple orchids, thought the color is also called orchid! Silk flowers would work, though remember, after time in the water, they will saturate and eventually not look quite as nice -- they may even sink!! Many artificial flowers also come in a latex material. The material is thin and would still float, without the worry of saturation! Not only that, but they look wonderful and very real!
Reply:i think your best bet would be too talk to th people at the craft store and take a picture so they can tell you what would look best. one thing you might want to consider though is that silk flowers can sometimes be pricey if you only want a small amount of a certain kind you may be better off going with real flowers. just to to a grocery store that has flowers too and take the pic with ask them what type of flowers they are and how much they cost. then you can just pick up the flowers the day of or the day before and arrange them just like that.
Reply:this is the closest thing i could find!
http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
maybe this: http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
Reply:well the flowers are orchids.
silks... hmm try from save-on-crafts.com or afloral.com
i bought my flowers from afloral.com
great selection and cheap shipping
http://www.afloral.com/s.nl
Reply:Silk Mokara orchids...or dendrobium if you can't find Mokara.
I don't have links...sorry. You can google them, that's just what I would do.
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http://content.answers.com/main/content/...
I want to use silk flowers (preferably purple). Suggestions on which types of silk flowers would help me achieve this look?
Thanks!
Which flowers to use?
the flowers you see in the vases submerged are purple orchids. If you do a google search for orchid sprays you can buy REAL orchids from anywhere to 1.35-2.15 per stem. I wouldn't use silk... they don't look the same. Orchid's are awesome because they have a great vase life.. atleast 8 days. If you made your centerpieces yourself the flowers would cost 2-7 dollars per table plus the cost of candles/vase. Silk flowers would be more expensive, look less luxe, and lets face it... they just aren't as nice! Think about using regular flowers!
Reply:They are definitely purple orchids, thought the color is also called orchid! Silk flowers would work, though remember, after time in the water, they will saturate and eventually not look quite as nice -- they may even sink!! Many artificial flowers also come in a latex material. The material is thin and would still float, without the worry of saturation! Not only that, but they look wonderful and very real!
Reply:i think your best bet would be too talk to th people at the craft store and take a picture so they can tell you what would look best. one thing you might want to consider though is that silk flowers can sometimes be pricey if you only want a small amount of a certain kind you may be better off going with real flowers. just to to a grocery store that has flowers too and take the pic with ask them what type of flowers they are and how much they cost. then you can just pick up the flowers the day of or the day before and arrange them just like that.
Reply:this is the closest thing i could find!
http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
maybe this: http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...
Reply:well the flowers are orchids.
silks... hmm try from save-on-crafts.com or afloral.com
i bought my flowers from afloral.com
great selection and cheap shipping
http://www.afloral.com/s.nl
Reply:Silk Mokara orchids...or dendrobium if you can't find Mokara.
I don't have links...sorry. You can google them, that's just what I would do.
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What kind of flowers you would recommend for outside flowerbeds in the south?starting flower beds any tips?
I AM A NOVICE AT THIS. I am about begin planting flowers in the flower beds, but I am new at this so any tips would be great. Plus I live in a southern state so I need flowers who can handle the hot humid weather, and are not delicate I am new at this, but pretty and reasonable priced.Any tips from are welcomed?Thank you colorful Preferably perenials
What kind of flowers you would recommend for outside flowerbeds in the south?starting flower beds any tips?
mexican tupils, most of all cos they survive in harsh environnment and then they have beautiful flowers and you can choose how you want them to grow, you can leave it grow like a tree or you can crop it, if you need a hedge the you make a hedge with lots of em, another option would be the bugambiglia. both come in many colors
Reply:Everbloom Hydrangeas are great and will bloom all summer, even the normal hydrangeas are gorgeous and probable my favorite. Lantana - butterflies love, I'm a northern transplant myself and find that roses any kind are so easy to grow in the south! My MIL has Knock out roses, more shrub like, can use a hedge trimmer on them, but they bloom their hearts out and provide great color! Iris for spring blooms, plant just below surface, no need to bring in over winter. Gladiolous, day lillies do great. Penta, Russian Sage, Mexican Petunias, Purple Cone flowers, dianthithus, Verbena, Vinca (reseeds itself), Marigolds (reseed), coreopsis, my neighbor lady has beautiful hollyhocks. I have'nt had great success with petunias or geraniums, maybe it's my soil?? Looking for great prices? I love to go to a big nursery's, even lowe's and other places reduced their prices by 50% on perennials by mid to late summer trying to move them out. Even if you plant them in the fall the root system gets a great start and will be bigger and better come spring since th ground doesn't freeze!
Reply:Daylilies are one of the best perennials in my opinion. They are virtually maintenance free, love the sun, and are continuously in bloom. You can plant them kind of sparsely, because they are very prolific, but they look great in mass plantings. Another perennial I like is white ginger. They are beautiful, smell awesome and again are maintenance free, other than cutting them back in the winter. They look terrible when they are dying off in the winter, but after cutting back, they come back without a hitch. If you hurry, you can plant seeds and have color in a few weeks. Things like Cosmos (they get very tall) or Zinnias are quick to bloom.
I live in Louisiana and look for things that are drought tolerant.
Reply:petunias, marigolds rose bushes. go to walmart and just look around and when you go check and see if the ones you think are pretty are wilted and if they are they arnt going to be able to stand the heat but some if you water them enough they will be ok. but just take a stroll around the garden section in walmart. or you can go to home depot and they can help you pick the right kind.
Reply:I love purple coneflowers and black eyed susans and they love the heat.
Reply:look for the flowers with (sow direct) on the packet and you cant go wrong
Reply:YUP
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What kind of flowers you would recommend for outside flowerbeds in the south?starting flower beds any tips?
mexican tupils, most of all cos they survive in harsh environnment and then they have beautiful flowers and you can choose how you want them to grow, you can leave it grow like a tree or you can crop it, if you need a hedge the you make a hedge with lots of em, another option would be the bugambiglia. both come in many colors
Reply:Everbloom Hydrangeas are great and will bloom all summer, even the normal hydrangeas are gorgeous and probable my favorite. Lantana - butterflies love, I'm a northern transplant myself and find that roses any kind are so easy to grow in the south! My MIL has Knock out roses, more shrub like, can use a hedge trimmer on them, but they bloom their hearts out and provide great color! Iris for spring blooms, plant just below surface, no need to bring in over winter. Gladiolous, day lillies do great. Penta, Russian Sage, Mexican Petunias, Purple Cone flowers, dianthithus, Verbena, Vinca (reseeds itself), Marigolds (reseed), coreopsis, my neighbor lady has beautiful hollyhocks. I have'nt had great success with petunias or geraniums, maybe it's my soil?? Looking for great prices? I love to go to a big nursery's, even lowe's and other places reduced their prices by 50% on perennials by mid to late summer trying to move them out. Even if you plant them in the fall the root system gets a great start and will be bigger and better come spring since th ground doesn't freeze!
Reply:Daylilies are one of the best perennials in my opinion. They are virtually maintenance free, love the sun, and are continuously in bloom. You can plant them kind of sparsely, because they are very prolific, but they look great in mass plantings. Another perennial I like is white ginger. They are beautiful, smell awesome and again are maintenance free, other than cutting them back in the winter. They look terrible when they are dying off in the winter, but after cutting back, they come back without a hitch. If you hurry, you can plant seeds and have color in a few weeks. Things like Cosmos (they get very tall) or Zinnias are quick to bloom.
I live in Louisiana and look for things that are drought tolerant.
Reply:petunias, marigolds rose bushes. go to walmart and just look around and when you go check and see if the ones you think are pretty are wilted and if they are they arnt going to be able to stand the heat but some if you water them enough they will be ok. but just take a stroll around the garden section in walmart. or you can go to home depot and they can help you pick the right kind.
Reply:I love purple coneflowers and black eyed susans and they love the heat.
Reply:look for the flowers with (sow direct) on the packet and you cant go wrong
Reply:YUP
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What flowers can I plant in southern Germany?
I recently moved to southern Germany and I want to plant some flowers on my balcony porch thing. My only problem is that I don't know what flowers I can grow in this climate at this time of year, nor can I find a website in English (since I don't speak/read German enough to make any sense of it) that helps me out.
So, what can I grow where I live? I would prefer to plant flowers, but I can go for herbs and other things like that too.
What flowers can I plant in southern Germany?
In southern Germany, you have to be careful , because we have very warm areas, but also colder spots near the alps or in wood/hill areas.
If your balcony is facing south, you might get problems with the intense sunlight in summer.
I'll list stuff that proved useful on my balcony last summer; they are all plants that will survive hot temperatures and occasional droughts:
- portulaca grandiflora
- lewisia cotyledon
- lavender
- rosemary
- genista
- olive tree
- dwarf pine trees
- succulents like sedum or sempervivum (you get them at any German garden centre)
This year I'm going to try Scaevola Aemula as well.
Reply:Hey funkymunkyninja,
You can plant what ever grows in zone 6 in the USA, and depending on your location in Southern Germany - maybe even zone 7. So, use the internet to find plants that tolerate those zones.
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So, what can I grow where I live? I would prefer to plant flowers, but I can go for herbs and other things like that too.
What flowers can I plant in southern Germany?
In southern Germany, you have to be careful , because we have very warm areas, but also colder spots near the alps or in wood/hill areas.
If your balcony is facing south, you might get problems with the intense sunlight in summer.
I'll list stuff that proved useful on my balcony last summer; they are all plants that will survive hot temperatures and occasional droughts:
- portulaca grandiflora
- lewisia cotyledon
- lavender
- rosemary
- genista
- olive tree
- dwarf pine trees
- succulents like sedum or sempervivum (you get them at any German garden centre)
This year I'm going to try Scaevola Aemula as well.
Reply:Hey funkymunkyninja,
You can plant what ever grows in zone 6 in the USA, and depending on your location in Southern Germany - maybe even zone 7. So, use the internet to find plants that tolerate those zones.
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Ordering Flowers: Poll?
Out of all the online flower shops example: Pro Flowers, FTD, 1800 Flowers? Which one have you used that you would recommend?
Ordering Flowers: Poll?
I used the 1800flowers and you know that service was pretty good to me. I would go there and they usually have what your looking for.
Reply:None of the above, they either ship the flowers and vase separate so that people have to put their own arrangements together, or totally rip you off. Get with local florist to connect with a florist wherever you want to send flowers too so that you know what you're getting.
The pictures on all of those sites are a joke. They show up half the size and sometimes the flowers are half dead or aren't the same as they tell you.
Reply:I order online thur,World Florist Association and have sent flowers to Mich.in the States and to Singapore overseas and have always had nothing but compliments on their same day delivery and the freshness. I highly recommend them to every one
Reply:FTD is the best of all time!
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Ordering Flowers: Poll?
I used the 1800flowers and you know that service was pretty good to me. I would go there and they usually have what your looking for.
Reply:None of the above, they either ship the flowers and vase separate so that people have to put their own arrangements together, or totally rip you off. Get with local florist to connect with a florist wherever you want to send flowers too so that you know what you're getting.
The pictures on all of those sites are a joke. They show up half the size and sometimes the flowers are half dead or aren't the same as they tell you.
Reply:I order online thur,World Florist Association and have sent flowers to Mich.in the States and to Singapore overseas and have always had nothing but compliments on their same day delivery and the freshness. I highly recommend them to every one
Reply:FTD is the best of all time!
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Fake flowers?
i found fake boutneirs or however you spell it for like $3 and some fake flowers and it wouldn't cost us really..has anyone carried fake flowers and had their girls carry fake flowers? would this be a bad idea. we are on a very tight budget! do we nessecarily have to get corsages for mothers and things?
Fake flowers?
I am going to be carrying fake flowers in my wedding, as well as my bridesmaids and groomsmen. I am going to be making a separate, smaller, bouquet to throw at the reception.
I opted for fake flowers because I don't want to chance anything going wrong with real ones. This way I can also keep my bouquet forever with the same vibrant look that it had the day I got married to my husband.
Reply:Depends on the quality of the fake flowers. My husband and I hired a friend of his parents to do the flowers for our wedding. We spent under three hundred dollars on silks. We got:
1 brides bouquet, 3 bridesmaids
1 groom %26amp; 3 groomsmen boutonnierres
2 mother corsages
4 grandmother corsages
2 father boutonnierres
3 grandfather boutonnierres
plus about 15 extra boutonnierres for the "special helpers" of the day
Very good price. Just shop around. If you're going to do them yourself, I suggest taking a lot of time and making sure they look very real. I still have my flowers, and they're beautiful!
Reply:Not only do you save on initial costs, but carrying fake flowers saves on preservation fees, too! (If you're into that sort of thing)
Fake boutonnieres mean that they won't squish so easily when hugging, etc, so there's another plus. I think as long as you get "high quality" fake flowers, it's not going to make too much of a difference - I would definitely say to carry fake flowers and put real ones out on tables if you're planning on mixing them; if not, I wouldn't worry about it too much!
It is customary to get corsages for the mothers/grandmothers, but not required. Even if you didn't get them corsages, perhaps think about presenting each of them with a single bloom?
Reply:A lot of girls here on the forums carry fake flowers. Chesney is doing it and her bouquet it gorgeous. See below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesneydevi...
I may have my girls carrying fake ivy and I may have them carry the real stuff. I haven't decided yet. Fake corsages? Hell yeah I would. No one is going to be rude enough to run up, take a close look at them and go, "OMG, they're fake!"
Our mothers are choosing to forgo a corsage. They're uncomfortable and ungainly. I'd leave that up to your mothers, ask them if they really wanted one or if they'd mind not having anything? Maybe get a flower or two for their hair, or a small brooch-like corsage?
EDIT: Sure, get an extra if you have the budget. A lot of brides want to keep their bouquet. Do it! My cousin threw her MOH's bouquet; her MOH didn't mind.
Reply:I'm getting fake flowers and I couldn't be more excited!
I found this site: www.afloral.com -- They have very budget-friendly and beautiful flowers as well as pre-made bouquets and supplies, it's awesome!
I'm getting all the flowers and centerpieces for my wedding for under $400.
And..... they will be ready to put out the day of--no fussing with putting flowers and bouquets together early in the morning :)
Reply:I don't see any problem with having fake flowers. If your doing some DIY in your wedding to cut costs, fake flowers are a lot easier to arrange than real flowers.
My grandmother is a florist and has done boquets with fake flowers and they've turned out beautiful and are usually much kinder on your wallet.
Anyone who says they look tacky obviously has never seen them done right. Some people can't even tell until they touch the darn things. It isn't tacky hun go for it!!
Be aware that there are some pricy fake flowers out there, so it really depends on which flowers you are looking for. I'd price compare if I were you to make sure you get the best deal possible.
Good Luck!!
Reply:Tight Budget?...what's that got to do with anything?....fake can be MORE expensive than real ones. Why not buy real flowers from a wholesale flower market (look in your phone book)...buy some wire and florist tape %26amp; ribbon (at your local fabric store --- ALL of it)...and MAKE YOUR OWN.
Fake flowers are usually HIDEOUS! I have a friend who puts them in her YARD when it's off season....off-season 'scrub' plants have a beauty of their own! Please don't insult yourself by using FAKE anything!
Reply:I'm using silk flowers because of allergies and they are cheaper. It will be fine. I understand the tight budget thing. Just a warning though some of the ritzy "daddy pays for everything" girls are going to tell you that fake flowers are tacky blah blah blah. But trust me i did mine and they look AMAZING. Just be creative and you'll have a gorgeous wedding. Good luck!!!
Reply:today's silk flowers are beautiful and if you can economize by using silks then do so! the cost of a simple carnation corsage should be under ten dollars for fresh flowers and cheaper for silk, and yes, your mums deserve to have a corsage! your dads should have boutonnieres as well. you can give them each one the same as the groom and groomsmen!
good luck and happy wedding!
Reply:I carried fake flowers, and my girls carried fake flowers. It turned out great, and I get to keep my bouquet forever! I did have corsages for the mothers, they were fake as well. Just make sure that your fake flowers don't look fake. You can get some very realistic ones.
Reply:I still have a bouquet from a friends wedding that is several years old it still looks great.
Nothing wrong at all with using artificial flowers. I plan on using them, they are not tacky.
They also arent made out of plastic material anymore. Some make you take a 2nd look and some look so real that you touch them to check. LOL
Reply:I was in an expensive wedding and they used fake flowers, it was fine and you got to keep them. If you need an excuse say that you are doing it for the environment somehow, as they can be reused...
Reply:I had fake flowers and I think it is a fine idea. Nothing wrong with that. A lot of gals have fake ones that are on a budget.
Etiquette wise it is important to get corsages for the Mother and Mother in law.
Reply:I did fake flowers and they looked great..all of my flowers were fake and they looked real. Just makes sure the flowers aren't cheesy fake..you can find great flowers at craft stores for cheap! Good Luck..
Reply:There's nothing wrong with fake flowers-they could actually have an advantage - they won't go droopy after a while, and you won't get crushed petals all over the floor.
Reply:I have decided to have fake flowers.a real bouquet will cost me 250usd but a fake will cost me 60 and some ov them look amazing plus whoever catches it can keep it as a reminder ov your big day
Reply:Im using silk flowers for everything even my bouquet, just pick the realest looking ones and ull be fine.I think silk flowers r great!!!
Reply:yes deffinetly agree with Bride2be above! SILK flowers would b beautiful i think, and you get to keep them forever............................
Reply:silk flower would be fine and a big cost cutter. no need in breaking the bank now, you are just beginning your lives together.
Reply:we used fake flowers on our wedding, it was all so pretty flowers. you don't really necessarily get corsages for your mothers.
Reply:silk flowers can look just as real as the actual thing so go ahead and use them.
Reply:my friend used fake flowers and they were petty. i still have them from when i was her bridesmaid
Reply:If you're having the wedding in a church, you might want to clear it first. I do know that in Catholic nuptual weddings (as well as funerals)... fake flowers are frowned upon. Not sure of other religious traditions.
Even if the marriage is a civil one, personally, I don't care for this trend of using silk flowers at weddings. Not because they look "tacky" but because there's just too much of the authentic being ignored in favor of so-called "perfection."
Wedding ceremonies are supposed to be the beginning of a new life, and things that symbolize that should be used. Hence the reason for using REAL flowers rather than artificial ones. Why would you want to symbolize this significant life event with artificial flowers? Is your love for your husband artificial? I would hope not.
Another good reason for using real flowers? so you can savor the scent of those flowers, remember the vibrant color and recall the feel of the softness of the petals... and then have those tactile memory of your wedding day. Call it sentimental, but it really does make a difference. Little things like that can mean a lot. I can still remember the pinkness of the carnations I had, despite the passage of 28 years.
As for the corsages for mothers, it's not necessary but it is still a nice, thoughtful gesture...a nice way of saying, I'm pleased our families are uniting...but there are other ways of doing that, too.
Like someone mentioned earlier, you really CAN find real flowers for less money than silk...you just have to shop around...
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I don't understand this disdainful attitude some here have for real flowers...or the women who prefer them! Talk about reverse snobbery. You don't have to be a "ritzy daddy pays for everything" kind of bride to have real flowers at your wedding...any more than you would need to have that in order to have any other nicety! EVERY bride regardless of her perceived socioeconomic class deserves something natural and beautiful and special on her wedding day.
Reply:I dont think it would look very elegant...sorry
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Fake flowers?
I am going to be carrying fake flowers in my wedding, as well as my bridesmaids and groomsmen. I am going to be making a separate, smaller, bouquet to throw at the reception.
I opted for fake flowers because I don't want to chance anything going wrong with real ones. This way I can also keep my bouquet forever with the same vibrant look that it had the day I got married to my husband.
Reply:Depends on the quality of the fake flowers. My husband and I hired a friend of his parents to do the flowers for our wedding. We spent under three hundred dollars on silks. We got:
1 brides bouquet, 3 bridesmaids
1 groom %26amp; 3 groomsmen boutonnierres
2 mother corsages
4 grandmother corsages
2 father boutonnierres
3 grandfather boutonnierres
plus about 15 extra boutonnierres for the "special helpers" of the day
Very good price. Just shop around. If you're going to do them yourself, I suggest taking a lot of time and making sure they look very real. I still have my flowers, and they're beautiful!
Reply:Not only do you save on initial costs, but carrying fake flowers saves on preservation fees, too! (If you're into that sort of thing)
Fake boutonnieres mean that they won't squish so easily when hugging, etc, so there's another plus. I think as long as you get "high quality" fake flowers, it's not going to make too much of a difference - I would definitely say to carry fake flowers and put real ones out on tables if you're planning on mixing them; if not, I wouldn't worry about it too much!
It is customary to get corsages for the mothers/grandmothers, but not required. Even if you didn't get them corsages, perhaps think about presenting each of them with a single bloom?
Reply:A lot of girls here on the forums carry fake flowers. Chesney is doing it and her bouquet it gorgeous. See below:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesneydevi...
I may have my girls carrying fake ivy and I may have them carry the real stuff. I haven't decided yet. Fake corsages? Hell yeah I would. No one is going to be rude enough to run up, take a close look at them and go, "OMG, they're fake!"
Our mothers are choosing to forgo a corsage. They're uncomfortable and ungainly. I'd leave that up to your mothers, ask them if they really wanted one or if they'd mind not having anything? Maybe get a flower or two for their hair, or a small brooch-like corsage?
EDIT: Sure, get an extra if you have the budget. A lot of brides want to keep their bouquet. Do it! My cousin threw her MOH's bouquet; her MOH didn't mind.
Reply:I'm getting fake flowers and I couldn't be more excited!
I found this site: www.afloral.com -- They have very budget-friendly and beautiful flowers as well as pre-made bouquets and supplies, it's awesome!
I'm getting all the flowers and centerpieces for my wedding for under $400.
And..... they will be ready to put out the day of--no fussing with putting flowers and bouquets together early in the morning :)
Reply:I don't see any problem with having fake flowers. If your doing some DIY in your wedding to cut costs, fake flowers are a lot easier to arrange than real flowers.
My grandmother is a florist and has done boquets with fake flowers and they've turned out beautiful and are usually much kinder on your wallet.
Anyone who says they look tacky obviously has never seen them done right. Some people can't even tell until they touch the darn things. It isn't tacky hun go for it!!
Be aware that there are some pricy fake flowers out there, so it really depends on which flowers you are looking for. I'd price compare if I were you to make sure you get the best deal possible.
Good Luck!!
Reply:Tight Budget?...what's that got to do with anything?....fake can be MORE expensive than real ones. Why not buy real flowers from a wholesale flower market (look in your phone book)...buy some wire and florist tape %26amp; ribbon (at your local fabric store --- ALL of it)...and MAKE YOUR OWN.
Fake flowers are usually HIDEOUS! I have a friend who puts them in her YARD when it's off season....off-season 'scrub' plants have a beauty of their own! Please don't insult yourself by using FAKE anything!
Reply:I'm using silk flowers because of allergies and they are cheaper. It will be fine. I understand the tight budget thing. Just a warning though some of the ritzy "daddy pays for everything" girls are going to tell you that fake flowers are tacky blah blah blah. But trust me i did mine and they look AMAZING. Just be creative and you'll have a gorgeous wedding. Good luck!!!
Reply:today's silk flowers are beautiful and if you can economize by using silks then do so! the cost of a simple carnation corsage should be under ten dollars for fresh flowers and cheaper for silk, and yes, your mums deserve to have a corsage! your dads should have boutonnieres as well. you can give them each one the same as the groom and groomsmen!
good luck and happy wedding!
Reply:I carried fake flowers, and my girls carried fake flowers. It turned out great, and I get to keep my bouquet forever! I did have corsages for the mothers, they were fake as well. Just make sure that your fake flowers don't look fake. You can get some very realistic ones.
Reply:I still have a bouquet from a friends wedding that is several years old it still looks great.
Nothing wrong at all with using artificial flowers. I plan on using them, they are not tacky.
They also arent made out of plastic material anymore. Some make you take a 2nd look and some look so real that you touch them to check. LOL
Reply:I was in an expensive wedding and they used fake flowers, it was fine and you got to keep them. If you need an excuse say that you are doing it for the environment somehow, as they can be reused...
Reply:I had fake flowers and I think it is a fine idea. Nothing wrong with that. A lot of gals have fake ones that are on a budget.
Etiquette wise it is important to get corsages for the Mother and Mother in law.
Reply:I did fake flowers and they looked great..all of my flowers were fake and they looked real. Just makes sure the flowers aren't cheesy fake..you can find great flowers at craft stores for cheap! Good Luck..
Reply:There's nothing wrong with fake flowers-they could actually have an advantage - they won't go droopy after a while, and you won't get crushed petals all over the floor.
Reply:I have decided to have fake flowers.a real bouquet will cost me 250usd but a fake will cost me 60 and some ov them look amazing plus whoever catches it can keep it as a reminder ov your big day
Reply:Im using silk flowers for everything even my bouquet, just pick the realest looking ones and ull be fine.I think silk flowers r great!!!
Reply:yes deffinetly agree with Bride2be above! SILK flowers would b beautiful i think, and you get to keep them forever............................
Reply:silk flower would be fine and a big cost cutter. no need in breaking the bank now, you are just beginning your lives together.
Reply:we used fake flowers on our wedding, it was all so pretty flowers. you don't really necessarily get corsages for your mothers.
Reply:silk flowers can look just as real as the actual thing so go ahead and use them.
Reply:my friend used fake flowers and they were petty. i still have them from when i was her bridesmaid
Reply:If you're having the wedding in a church, you might want to clear it first. I do know that in Catholic nuptual weddings (as well as funerals)... fake flowers are frowned upon. Not sure of other religious traditions.
Even if the marriage is a civil one, personally, I don't care for this trend of using silk flowers at weddings. Not because they look "tacky" but because there's just too much of the authentic being ignored in favor of so-called "perfection."
Wedding ceremonies are supposed to be the beginning of a new life, and things that symbolize that should be used. Hence the reason for using REAL flowers rather than artificial ones. Why would you want to symbolize this significant life event with artificial flowers? Is your love for your husband artificial? I would hope not.
Another good reason for using real flowers? so you can savor the scent of those flowers, remember the vibrant color and recall the feel of the softness of the petals... and then have those tactile memory of your wedding day. Call it sentimental, but it really does make a difference. Little things like that can mean a lot. I can still remember the pinkness of the carnations I had, despite the passage of 28 years.
As for the corsages for mothers, it's not necessary but it is still a nice, thoughtful gesture...a nice way of saying, I'm pleased our families are uniting...but there are other ways of doing that, too.
Like someone mentioned earlier, you really CAN find real flowers for less money than silk...you just have to shop around...
EDIT
I don't understand this disdainful attitude some here have for real flowers...or the women who prefer them! Talk about reverse snobbery. You don't have to be a "ritzy daddy pays for everything" kind of bride to have real flowers at your wedding...any more than you would need to have that in order to have any other nicety! EVERY bride regardless of her perceived socioeconomic class deserves something natural and beautiful and special on her wedding day.
Reply:I dont think it would look very elegant...sorry
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What flowers open at 3:00?
"Carl Linnaeus, the eighteenth-century botanist, even invented a floral clock. Noting that petals open and close at the same time each day (because they're synchronized to how much light they receive), he arranged flowers in sequence, using the movement of petals to tell time." --Diane Ackerman.
Does anyone know of any books that can tell me what time of day certain flowers open and/or close?
Does anyone know of any flowers that open at 3:00 in the afternoon? This need not be exactly to the minute!
Thanks in advance.
What flowers open at 3:00?
Linnaeus did actually work out a clock based upon flowers to tell time, he used flowers with fixed opening times that are independent of the weather. He called these aequinoctales rather than meteorici because they respond meteorological conditions.
"Horologium florae"
The scarlet pimpernel opens its flower at 8:00 AM and closes it at 2:00 PM.
The dandelion opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. The morning glory opens at 10:00 and closes at dusk.
The water lily opens at noon and closes at 2:00 PM.
Hawkbit, a dandelion look-a-like, closes at 3PM
Goatsbeard opens at noon and closes at 6:00 pm.
California poppy opens at 1:00 PM and closes at dusk. Chicory opens at 2:00 PM and closes at 5:00 PM with white waterlilies.
Four-o'clock opens at 4:00 PM
Evening primrose %26amp; moonflowers opens at 6:00 PM.
Plant list
http://ces.iisc.ernet.in/hpg/envis/doc28...
http://www.dewsworld.com/FHowToMakeAFlow...
Reply:Four O' Clocks open in late afternoon and remain open during the evening.
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Does anyone know of any books that can tell me what time of day certain flowers open and/or close?
Does anyone know of any flowers that open at 3:00 in the afternoon? This need not be exactly to the minute!
Thanks in advance.
What flowers open at 3:00?
Linnaeus did actually work out a clock based upon flowers to tell time, he used flowers with fixed opening times that are independent of the weather. He called these aequinoctales rather than meteorici because they respond meteorological conditions.
"Horologium florae"
The scarlet pimpernel opens its flower at 8:00 AM and closes it at 2:00 PM.
The dandelion opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM. The morning glory opens at 10:00 and closes at dusk.
The water lily opens at noon and closes at 2:00 PM.
Hawkbit, a dandelion look-a-like, closes at 3PM
Goatsbeard opens at noon and closes at 6:00 pm.
California poppy opens at 1:00 PM and closes at dusk. Chicory opens at 2:00 PM and closes at 5:00 PM with white waterlilies.
Four-o'clock opens at 4:00 PM
Evening primrose %26amp; moonflowers opens at 6:00 PM.
Plant list
http://ces.iisc.ernet.in/hpg/envis/doc28...
http://www.dewsworld.com/FHowToMakeAFlow...
Reply:Four O' Clocks open in late afternoon and remain open during the evening.
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What sort of flowers are these?
Can you please check out this link:
http://www.marketfresh.com.au/flowers/2_...
and tell me the name of the flowers that she's holding?
I know they're a lily of some sort but don't know the name of them. I want to find out if they're available between feb and april in victoria...
What sort of flowers are these?
Hi Snoopy, There is a weird problem with your link. The first time I clicked it there were only ads and no person holding flowers. However, I tried it again and there she was. She is definitely holding Calla Lilies which do actually grow from rhizomes, but are commonly called bulbs. Not that it really matters, I just wanted to clear it up.
From an article on the history of the calla lily:
"Calla Lilies grow well in Clark County gardens and are a perennial growing from fleshy roots called rhizomes, which we call bulbs."
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/history_call...
Also, according to this site, they sell calla lilies between Oct. and June.
Reply:Those are calla lillies; they grow from rhizomes. I have never grown them myself; I do know that they can be cultivated in very hot areas, and yet survive very cold temperatures to come up again in the fall. Check with a nursery near you to find out if they can be planted and maintained relatively easily in your area.
Reply:Callas are grown from bulbs, sorry Dances, I grow them.
Reply:Arum lily
Reply:Calla lilies (not true lilies) aren't unusual or exotic, they are a florist staple and they should be available year 'round from any decent United States florist. I don't know how florists do business in your country, but here florists really work to have them. The blooms keep really well, so even if your florist needs to import them from China or India, they should still be relatively inexpensive.
The ones I've grown myself bloom from late spring until mid summer, so February sounds possible but April sounds rather late if you are planning on growing them yourself. If you are planning on planting them to harvest for a wedding, keep in mind it takes several years for them to get to size and it will be hard to get them with stems as long as the picture you see without doing a bit of coddling. There are many modern dwarf varieties out there so you will need to be sure you've got the original tall ones. They will bloom first year, but not heavily, so if you will want lots of them, you will need to plant many plants.
Reply:The flowers WHO is holding?
I'm pretty good at identifying... but your webpage reference has no picture of a female holding flowers!
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http://www.marketfresh.com.au/flowers/2_...
and tell me the name of the flowers that she's holding?
I know they're a lily of some sort but don't know the name of them. I want to find out if they're available between feb and april in victoria...
What sort of flowers are these?
Hi Snoopy, There is a weird problem with your link. The first time I clicked it there were only ads and no person holding flowers. However, I tried it again and there she was. She is definitely holding Calla Lilies which do actually grow from rhizomes, but are commonly called bulbs. Not that it really matters, I just wanted to clear it up.
From an article on the history of the calla lily:
"Calla Lilies grow well in Clark County gardens and are a perennial growing from fleshy roots called rhizomes, which we call bulbs."
http://www.flowersbulbs.com/history_call...
Also, according to this site, they sell calla lilies between Oct. and June.
Reply:Those are calla lillies; they grow from rhizomes. I have never grown them myself; I do know that they can be cultivated in very hot areas, and yet survive very cold temperatures to come up again in the fall. Check with a nursery near you to find out if they can be planted and maintained relatively easily in your area.
Reply:Callas are grown from bulbs, sorry Dances, I grow them.
Reply:Arum lily
Reply:Calla lilies (not true lilies) aren't unusual or exotic, they are a florist staple and they should be available year 'round from any decent United States florist. I don't know how florists do business in your country, but here florists really work to have them. The blooms keep really well, so even if your florist needs to import them from China or India, they should still be relatively inexpensive.
The ones I've grown myself bloom from late spring until mid summer, so February sounds possible but April sounds rather late if you are planning on growing them yourself. If you are planning on planting them to harvest for a wedding, keep in mind it takes several years for them to get to size and it will be hard to get them with stems as long as the picture you see without doing a bit of coddling. There are many modern dwarf varieties out there so you will need to be sure you've got the original tall ones. They will bloom first year, but not heavily, so if you will want lots of them, you will need to plant many plants.
Reply:The flowers WHO is holding?
I'm pretty good at identifying... but your webpage reference has no picture of a female holding flowers!
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How do i find/order flowers that have a nice smell? (i.e. NOT GREENHOUSE OR HOTHOUSE flowers)?
i want to order flowers for my mom. She doesn't like flowers when they come from a green house or hothouse b/c she says they don't have any smell.
How do i go about finding flowers that DON'T come from those places?
what search term do i use? is there a word for flowers that aren't grown in hothouses or greenhouses? like "fresh" or "organic"?
im pretty sure that those are NOT the right terms to use in my search. id appreciate any idea as to what word i might enter into the query of a search engine.
thanks~
How do i find/order flowers that have a nice smell? (i.e. NOT GREENHOUSE OR HOTHOUSE flowers)?
Yellow flowers will generally have more fragrance that other colors.
Freesia is a cut flower smells good wherever it is grown.
lavender plants and rosemary are nice.
Yellow primroses, stargazer lilies and hyacinth are fragrant.
If you live in the same area as mom just shop with your nose.
If you get roses yellow spray type roses one of the more fragrant types.
Many commercially grown plants and flowers are not as fragrant as garden types.
But she may not want you to buy her flowers at all.
A gardenia blossom smells great, you could have one delivered to her and she could float it in a rose bowl.
Good luck..
I am a former florist.
Reply:White freesias smell devine and look very pretty as well.
I find whole food markets have cheap organic flowers year round
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Reply:LOTS OF LUCK!!! The flowers we get now are all imported from warmer, sunnier climes or grown in greenhouses/hothouses.
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How do i go about finding flowers that DON'T come from those places?
what search term do i use? is there a word for flowers that aren't grown in hothouses or greenhouses? like "fresh" or "organic"?
im pretty sure that those are NOT the right terms to use in my search. id appreciate any idea as to what word i might enter into the query of a search engine.
thanks~
How do i find/order flowers that have a nice smell? (i.e. NOT GREENHOUSE OR HOTHOUSE flowers)?
Yellow flowers will generally have more fragrance that other colors.
Freesia is a cut flower smells good wherever it is grown.
lavender plants and rosemary are nice.
Yellow primroses, stargazer lilies and hyacinth are fragrant.
If you live in the same area as mom just shop with your nose.
If you get roses yellow spray type roses one of the more fragrant types.
Many commercially grown plants and flowers are not as fragrant as garden types.
But she may not want you to buy her flowers at all.
A gardenia blossom smells great, you could have one delivered to her and she could float it in a rose bowl.
Good luck..
I am a former florist.
Reply:White freesias smell devine and look very pretty as well.
I find whole food markets have cheap organic flowers year round
images.jupiterimages.com/.../93/62/232...
Reply:LOTS OF LUCK!!! The flowers we get now are all imported from warmer, sunnier climes or grown in greenhouses/hothouses.
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Which flowers would go best with a bronze bridemaid dress with a creme sash?
Here is the dress this will help:http://www.alexiadesigns.com/main/index....
All blue:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Blue and instead of white: It would be white to match the sash:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Or blue and yellow:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Which flowers would go best with a bronze bridemaid dress with a creme sash?
red roses would be perfect with all those colors!!! if you try to be matchy-matchy, something will look off.
by the way, nice dress choice :)
Reply:http://images.google.com/images?sourceid...
I think calililies would look beautiful with the cream sash!!
Reply:My favorite bouquet is the 3rd one, but I don't think the yellow will look good with the dress. So I would pick the second one.
Reply:Burnt orange, golds and yellows -
http://www.kremp.com/index.cfm/fuseactio...
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Reply:I'd go with the blue and white.
Reply:I think the blue and white would compliment the dress quite nicely. All blue I think would make it look too dark the white flowers add a nice lightness to the dress. I hope this helps. :0)
Reply:DEF THE SECOND. GREAT BOUQUET!
Reply:How many times are you going to ask this question, lol! Honestly, just go to the florist and see the one who does weddings. They are professionals and will make it beautiful for you. They may even suggest other colours that you never considered but make more sense. I had my heart set on really bright pink, green and white for my flowers but this week when I had the meeting with the florist she suggested different colours and I couldn't be happier with the outcome!
Sahara Roses: Kind of an off white or beige rose
Leonis Roses: Kind of a Terra-cotta colour but nicer
White Calla Lilies
Green Berries and greenery
My bridesmaids are in Latte which is quite close to the bronze you have selected and would be gorgeous with bouquets similar to mine.
Reply:white roses!!!
Reply:I would do Blood Red Roses
Reply:The dress is beautiful (your bridesmaids must be thrilled!!)but none of these choices offset the bronze nicely (sorry). I would instead choose a small bouquet of all white, pale yellow, or a mix of the two.
Congrats on the upcoming wedding!
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All blue:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Blue and instead of white: It would be white to match the sash:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Or blue and yellow:
http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/themes/r...
Which flowers would go best with a bronze bridemaid dress with a creme sash?
red roses would be perfect with all those colors!!! if you try to be matchy-matchy, something will look off.
by the way, nice dress choice :)
Reply:http://images.google.com/images?sourceid...
I think calililies would look beautiful with the cream sash!!
Reply:My favorite bouquet is the 3rd one, but I don't think the yellow will look good with the dress. So I would pick the second one.
Reply:Burnt orange, golds and yellows -
http://www.kremp.com/index.cfm/fuseactio...
http://www.kremp.com/index.cfm/fuseactio...
http://www.kremp.com/index.cfm/fuseactio...
http://www.kremp.com/index.cfm/fuseactio...
Reply:I'd go with the blue and white.
Reply:I think the blue and white would compliment the dress quite nicely. All blue I think would make it look too dark the white flowers add a nice lightness to the dress. I hope this helps. :0)
Reply:DEF THE SECOND. GREAT BOUQUET!
Reply:How many times are you going to ask this question, lol! Honestly, just go to the florist and see the one who does weddings. They are professionals and will make it beautiful for you. They may even suggest other colours that you never considered but make more sense. I had my heart set on really bright pink, green and white for my flowers but this week when I had the meeting with the florist she suggested different colours and I couldn't be happier with the outcome!
Sahara Roses: Kind of an off white or beige rose
Leonis Roses: Kind of a Terra-cotta colour but nicer
White Calla Lilies
Green Berries and greenery
My bridesmaids are in Latte which is quite close to the bronze you have selected and would be gorgeous with bouquets similar to mine.
Reply:white roses!!!
Reply:I would do Blood Red Roses
Reply:The dress is beautiful (your bridesmaids must be thrilled!!)but none of these choices offset the bronze nicely (sorry). I would instead choose a small bouquet of all white, pale yellow, or a mix of the two.
Congrats on the upcoming wedding!
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