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Sending Flowers - A Gift Givers Guide

By giving flowers to a special friend, relative, spouse, neighbor, co-worker or yourself - research (conducted at Retgers University) has proved that the presence of flowers has an immediate impact on happiness and increases life satisfaction and enjoyment. In fact 88% of people agree that a gift of flowers changes your mood for the better (Society of American Florists).

Often the best reason to send a gift of flowers is Just Because. When it comes to gift giving, carefully selecting the varieties and colors you send will result in thoughtful, customized gifts people appreciate and like to receive. With the hundreds of sizes, shapes and colors flowers come in, flower arrangements are one of the easiest gifts to customize.

Floral arrangements, plants, flower bouquets and gift baskets can be delivered for all occasions such as Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, anniversaries, birthday, get well, sympathy, funeral, weddings and any other occasions.

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Flower Care Tips

Flowers: How to lengthen the life of your flower arrangement
A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet.
Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive. The Society of American Florist provides these tips for longer-lasting, more vibrant flowers:

For floral arrangements:
Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing a flower food provided by the florist. Flower food makes flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with either a pint or a quart of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.

If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution. Keep flowers in a cool place (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate). Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.

For loose bunches or boxed flowers:
Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower food solution. Don't forget how important it is to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Fill a clean deep vase with water and add a flower food from your florist. Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial microbial growth that may limit water uptake by the flower. Re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Place the flowers in the vase solution you have prepared.

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Sending Gift Baskets - A Gift Givers Guide

Gift baskets are a very popular gift item for any individual and for any occasion. We offer a wide variety of gift baskets that can suit any occasion.

Gift baskets can be given for many occasions such as: anniversary and wedding gifts, birthday gifts, business and corporate gifts, congratulations and get well gifts, new baby gift baskets, and thank you gifts to name a few.

We offer a wide range of gift baskets that range from gourmet food gift baskets, to newborn baby gift baskets, to thank you gift baskets and birthday gift baskets and much more for all of your gift giving needs.

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Poinsettia Care Tips

Poinsettias are one of the longest lasting blooming plants available to consumers.

Choosing the perfect poinsettia:

1. Pick a plant with small, tightly clustered buds in the center.
2. Look for crisp, bright, undamaged foliage.
3. Avoid plants displayed in drafty or crowded areas.

To keep the poinsettia blooming:

1. When the surface is dry to the touch, water thoroughly. Discard excess water in the saucer.
2. To prolong color, keep a temperature range of 60 degrees for the night and 72 degrees for the day. High humidity is preferable.
3. Place plants away from hot or cold drafts, and protect them from cold winds.

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Poinsettia Toxicity Myth

The poinsettia is the most widely tested consumer plant on the market today, proving the myth about the popular holiday plant to be false:

• Scientific research from the Ohio State University has proved the poinsettia to be non toxic to both humans and pets. All parts of the plant were tested, including the leaves and sap.
  
• According to poisindex, the national information center for poison control centers, a child would have to ingest 500 -600 leaves in order to exceed the experimental doses that found no toxicity.
  
• A study by Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University found that out of 22,793 reported poinsettia exposures there was essentially no toxicity significance of any kind. The study used national data collected by the American Association of Poison Control.

As with any non food product, however, the poinsettia is not meant to be eaten and can cause varying degrees of discomfort, therefore, the plant should be kept out of the reach of young children and curious pets.

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Balloon Bouquets

Balloon bouquets are great for any special occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries, new baby, retirements, new home, graduations, promotions, and just because.

Colourful balloon bouquets will brighten anyone's day and make them smile! A wide selection of bouquets are available that can include flowers and teddy bears and gift baskets.

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Mother's Day History

The first celebrations of Mother's Day can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, who worshiped mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele. During the 1600s in England a special day was set apart as Mothering Day, a day of taking small cakes and trinkets to mothers.

In the U.S. the idea for Mother's Day has been credited to Anna Jarvis. The first Mother's Day observance was a church service held at her request on May 10, 1908. Because of her mother's fondness for them, Miss Jarvis wore a carnation to that first service. She went on to play an active role in encouraging the government to establish a national holiday to honor mothers everywhere. By 1911 Mother's Day was being celebrated throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, South America, China, Japan and Africa.

On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as National Mother's Day and asked all Americans to offer their respect and love for mothers publicly.

Mother's Day is a holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. It is a day when children honor their mothers with cards, gifts and flowers. There are several options of flower gift giving for Mother's Day. A wide range of floral products are available for gift giving. They range from Mother's Day flower arrangements, hand tied flower bouquets, roses, planter baskets and candy baskets to name a few.

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