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Barbara's Ezine
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Barbara's Custom Floral & Gifts, Inc.
Your Local, Friendly Florist
303-693-3840
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What are You Going
To Give Her for
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day comes before we're ever prepared. So frequently we run to the corner market to pick up a bouquet.
This year is a really good year to look ahead, since we're all on tight budgets. We've prepared a list of flowers that are perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Red Tulips. Arranged in a vase, run $59.00. Mixed red and white tulips arranged are $65.00.
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Stargazer Lilies. Start at $10.00/stem
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Anthirium. $36.00/vase minimum. This includes 3 red, heart-shaped anthirium, beargrass and a secondary green .
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Mixed bouquets. Start at $35.00
Whatever you choose, she will know how much you care.
Call us at 303-693-3840 to place your order. We'd be happy to give you additional ideas.
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Home Trends
Just because the economy has taken a downturn doesn't mean that we still don't want to keep our homes comfy and inviting. However, we may be looking for more inexpensive, simple solutions to perk up our living space. Flowers are the latest and greatest trend in jazzing up living space and enhancing the mood and personality of every room in the house.
Whether you live in a studio apartment or four/six bedroom home, the personal touches you add to your home make it uniquely yours. Whatever your style, flowers are the perfect way to add beauty and warmth, and create a space that reflects your personality .
Here are some examples of how you can achieve different looks using flowers:
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For a soft, natural look, you could use loose, wispy arrangements of single-or-multi-colored flowers placed in a glass bowl or vase.
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For a calming effect, you might try blues in every hue, reflecting the natural blues of the sea, space and sky.
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Bold and bright colors with deep pigment saturation such as bright orange, hot red and lemon yellow have also enjoyed popularity in the home as a dramatic and feisty highlights.
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Bring the outdoors in by mixing flowers with seasonal vegetation such as grasses or branches. To keep a natural look, ask us to use a clay pot or a woven basket as the container.
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To fill a space, you might try tall, full blooming shrub or tree branches placed in an urn on a pedestal, with lots of flowing greens. |
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Care of Your Holiday Poinsettias
Here are some common questions people ask when caring for their holiday poinsettias:
1. Will my poinsettia rebloom next year?
In the fall when temperatures get below 45 degrees for an extended period, bring your poinsettia indoors. Poinsettias need short days and long nights to bloom. To iniate blooming, you must expose the plant to 14 hrs of uninterrupted darkness (no cheating, even a small amount of light will break the cycle) followed by 10 hrs of bright light for a period of 8-10 weeks starting late September. Keep it in a room that you don't use in the evening or place it in a black plastic bag or a box. (Don't forget to take it out during the day.)
2. What does it mean if my poinsettia's leaves turn yellow and drop off?
The problem could have started when you bought the plant. If it was very wet, chances are that whoever cared for it, overwatered it causing root rot problems. The plant may recover depending on how extensive the damage is to the roots.
3. Can I prune my poinsettia?
The best time to prune your poinsettias is in the spring (May) when the plant is ready to move outdoors. You can cut the stems by half or cut back the old stems 4-6 inches above the soil line to simulate new growth. Fertilize lightly once a month with a 20-20-20 during the growing period. Also, to control the height, pinch back in early July and August to get more branching.
4. Can I save a stem that has broken off my plant?
No, there's nothing you can do to save it. Prune it off so that the wound can heal.
Reprinted from http://hortchat.com
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Bridal Consultations
Receive a free hour wedding floral consultation through the months of January - April. We will be happy to meet with the bride, family and friends at the wedding venue during the week and weekends. We also have many wedding services that we can recommend.
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Order your Valentine's Day flowers early to get the best flowers and service.
Mention reading this ezine, and receive 10% OFF any floral or gift order.
If we can answer any questions, just give us a call at 303-693-3840.
Happy Valentines Day to All,
Barbara Setliffe
Barbara's Custom Floral & Gifts, Inc. |
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