20 May 2012
This video will show you how to make a simple fruit bouquet! This makes a great easy gift and a fabulous centerpiece! I made this for under $10 with plenty of fruit left over! HOLLAAAA!!!
Stop by my blog for more tips! http://divascancook.blogspot.com/2010/03/edible-fruit-bouquet.html
Duration : 0:5:52
20 May 2012
http://www.russwholesaleflowers.com Welcome back to Russ on Flowers. Today, Russ Phillip and Donna Theimer (Professor T) show how easy it is to make a corsage and boutonneiere.
Using carnations, mums, daisies, a little “bling-bling” and simple tools and accesssories, you will be on your way to creating professional pieces.
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Duration : 0:9:57
18 May 2012
Colour
Red: love. They can also carry connotations of respect, and a promise of courage for trials to be faced in the future.
Pink: admiration and love in its earliest stages. A very pale pink, particularly in a carnation, can mean sympathy, whereas the darker shades tend to imply gracefulness and the admission that one has ‘fallen in love.’
Yellow: joy. They can also mean a generally happy, excitable person who is well-loved, although some books record this rose as a rose of unsteady affections.
White: innocence. They are also associated with humility, awe of the lover, a respect for the purity of the lover and is also a rose of secrecy and silently recognised affection (they could therefore be used as anonymous deliveries to an office or workplace).
Orange: enthusiasm and lust for life. An energetic or eccentric lover would probably appreciate the vibrant colours, as this is the sort of personality denoted by the shade.
Dark red or burgundy: passion and recognition of intensity and beauty.
Personal Attachments
Some flowers that should not be given to a lover unless there is a personal attachment to the species:
Begonia: ‘Be careful of my affections’
Purple Carnation: Capriciousness
Striped Carnation: a refusal of a lover’s attentions
Yellow Carnation: rejection
Cyclamen: goodbye forever
Geranium: ‘I am making a mistake’
Hydrangea: heartlessness
Larkspur (pink): fickleness
Lotus: an estranged lover
Marigold: Jealousy, grief
Snapdragon: an admission of deceit
Size and Number of Roses
Rosebuds are generally given to younger, or more innocent lovers. They can also be used as the first confession of love, although white rosebuds indicate an affection that the suitor cannot declare openly because the lover is too young or innocent.
A single rose indicates the simple message ‘I love you.’
A bunch of roses represents gratitude or great admiration for the recipient.
Two roses with their stems twisted together suggest engagement; this symbol was sometimes used as a subtle hint before a proposal of marriage.
A thornless rose indicates love at first sight.
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17 May 2012
www.Russwholesaleflowers.com. Ever wonder what the meaning is behind different flowers. Let Russ help you with all the flower questions you have.
Duration : 0:1:51
I am going to visit my friend who was in a coma, in the hospital tomorrow and I want to bring her some flowers that have meaning.
Pear Blossom is Health and Hope. Peony is Healing, Life & Happy Marriage. Yarrow is just for Healing. Fennel is for Strength. Gladiolus is for Strength Of Character.
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Absinth/Wormwood: Separation and Torment of Love
Acacia: Platonic Love, concealed love
Aconite/Monkshood: Misanthropy and Poisonous Words
Adams’s Needle: A Friend in Need
Adonis: Recollection of Life’s Pleasure
Almond: Virginity and Fruitfulness
Almond Blossom: Hope and Watchfulness
Aloe: Wisdom and Integrity
Allspice: Compassion
Alyssum (sweet): Worth beyond beauty
Amaranth: Fidelity
Amaranth, Globe: Unchangeable
Amaryllis: Pastoral Poetry, Pride
Ambrosia: Your Love is reciprocated
Anemone: Refusal and Abandonment, Forsaken
Apple: Symbol of Perpetual Concord
Apricot Blossom: Timid Love
Abor Vitae: True Friendship
Arbutus: Thee only do I Love
Artemesia: Symbol of Dignity
Asphodel: Languor and Regret
Aster: Daintiness, Symbol of Love
Azalea: Fragile and Ephemeral Passion
Baby’s Breath: Happiness
Bay Wreath: Reward of Merit
Begonia: "Beware! I am fanciful!"
Bindweed: Coquette and Busybody
Bittersweet: Truth
Blackthorn/Sloe: Difficulty and Austerity
Blue Bell: Delicacy and Humility
Bouquet of Withered Flowers: Rejected love
Burdock: Importunity and Boredom
Buttercup: Childishness
Cactus: Bravery and Endurance
Camellia: Excellence and Steadfastness
Camellia, red: You’re a flame in my heart
Camellia, white: You’re adorable
Camomile: Initiative and Ingenuity
Candytuft: Indifference
Canterbury Bell: Constancy and Warning
Cardinal Flower: Distinction and Splendor
Carnation: Fascination
Carnation, Pink: Emblem of Mother’s Day, I will never forget you
Carnation, Purple: Antipathy and Capriciousness
Carnation, Red: Admiration, my heart aches for you
Carnation, Striped: No, Sorry, I cannot be with you
Carnation, White: Pure Love, Sweet Love, Innocence
Carnation, Yellow: Disdain and Rejection
Cedar Leaf: "I live for thee"
Chestnut: Independence and Injustice
China Aster: Jealousy and After-thought
Chrysanthemum: You are a wonderful friend
Chrysanthemum, Red: I love you
Chrysanthemum, White: Truth
Chrysanthemum, Yellow: Slighted Love
Cinnamon: Love and Beauty
Clematis: Artifice and Ingenuity
Clove: Dignity and Restraint
Clover: Fertility and Domestic Virtue
Clover, Four leafed: Symbol Of Good Luck
Clover, Five leafed: Symbol Of Bad Luck
Cockscomb/Celosia: Silliness or Foppery
Coltsfoot: Maternal Love and Care
Columbine: Cuckoldry and Deserted Love
Convolvulus: Humble Perseverance
Coreopsis: Always cheerful
Cornflower: Delicacy
Crane’s-bill/Wild Geranium: Constancy and Availability
Crocus: Youthful Gladness, Attachment, Cheerfulness
Crown Imperial: Majesty and Power
Cyclamen: Resignation & Goodbye
Daffodil: Emblem of Annunciation/Regard, Unrequited love
Dahlia: Good Taste
Daisy: Gentleness, Innocence, Loyal love
Dandelion: Oracle of Time and Love, Faithfulness, Happiness
Day Lily/Hemerocallis: Emblem Of The Mother
Delphinium: Airy
Dogwood: Durability
Edelweiss: Daring & Noble Courage
Eglantine: Spring & Poetry
Elderberry Blossom: Humility and Kindness
Everlasting: Constancy
Fennel: Strength
Fern: Sincerity, Magic, Fascination, Confidence, Shelter
Fir: Time & Evaluation
Forget-me-not: Faithful Love, Memories
Forsynthia: Anticipation
Fuchsia: Amiability
Gardenia: "I love you in secret"
Geranium, Oak-leaf: Friendship
Geranium, Rose: Preference
Gillyflower, Pink: Bonds Of Affection
Gladiolus: Strength Of Character, I am really sincere
Gloxinia: Love at first sight
Goldenrod: Treasure And Good Fortune
Heather, Purple: Admiration, Beauty and Solitude
Heather, Pink: "Good Luck"
Heather, White: Protection From Danger
Heliotrope: Devotion, Eternal Love
Hibiscus: Delicate Beauty
Holly: Foresight
Hollyhock: Ambition and Liberality
Honeysuckle: Sweetness Of Disposition
Hyacinth: Games & Sports
Hyacinth, purple: I am sorry, Please forgive me, Sorrow
Hyacinth, white: Loveliness, I will pray for you
Hyacinth, yellow: Jealousy
Hydrangea : Vanity, Thank you for understanding, Frigidity
Iris: Faith, Wisdom, Valor, Your Friendship means so much to me
Ivy: Friendship, Wedded love, Fidelity, Friendship, Affection
Jasmine, Red: Folly and Glee
Jasmine, White: Amiability and Cheerfulness
Jasmine, Yellow: Timidity and Modesty
Jonquil: Violent Sympathy and Desire, Love me, Affection returned
Lady’s Slipper: Capricious Beauty
Larkspur: Open Heart
Laurel: Success and Renown
Lavender: Constancy
Lilac, Mauve: "Do You Still Love Me"
Lilac, Pink: Youth and Acceptance
Lilac, White: "My First Dream Of Love"
Lily, Calla: Majestic Beauty
Lily, Day: Coquetry
Lily, Orange: Hatred and Disdain, Wealth, Pride
Lily, White: Majesty and Purity, Virginity
Lily-Of-The-Valley: Purity and Humility, Sweetness
Lotus: Mystery and Truth
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15 May 2012
Ever wonder what some flowers mean??? Here a video that may help you with that 
I was taught when I was little, I’ve decided 2 share the info, LMAO!!! Anyway, now when you buy flowers 4 someone you may think twice b4 doing it.
Duration : 0:3:40
When examining flowers in dreams, it’s important to note that many cultures use flowers as symbols of the unification and spirituality of the soul. Discover how different flowers have different meanings in dreams with help from a psychologist in this free video on dream interpretation.
Expert: Robert B. Hernandez
Contact: www.discoveringmyself.com
Bio: Robert B. Hernandez, PsyD, received his doctorate in clinical psychology in 2001.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:1:12
Flowers make the ideal gift for nearly every occasion. Whether someone has had a baby, celebrated a birthday or lost a loved one, flowers are the ideal gift. The vast range of colors and types that are available means you can literally find something for every occasion. People love to get flowers, too, so that makes them an even better gift. But how did we get started giving flowers?
In the Beginning
No one knows exactly who gave the first bunch of flowers, but it could easily go as far back as Adam and Eve! Toddlers automatically pick wildflowers to give to their mothers, drawn by the colors and prettiness.
We do know, however, that each culture has used flowers for different reasons. In Ancient Greece, flowers were considered to be property of the gods, making them very special. There are accounts of flowers being given as a gift for many thousands of years. The majority of these would have been flowers that where picked wild, plus a few from the garden.
The Language of Flowers
In Victorian times, flowers were used to express more than just admiration or love. Entire letters could be written with blossoms alone! Each flower has a specific meaning . . . though the exact meaning depends on a variety of factors, including color and size. For example, a red rose means “passion”, pink means “romance” and coral colored roses mean “friendship”.
Back in the day, people knew the meanings of all the most common flowers and this made each and every bouquet full of much more meaning. A young man might send a girl a bunch of wildflowers, but it would really be a message in disguise! Even today, some people enjoy learning the meaning of flowers and adding these special flowers to their bouquets. It really adds a whole other dimension to a simple bunch of mixed flowers.
This time period was definitely the most meaningful of all for flower giving. With the extra messages contained in bunches of flowers, it was one of the big gifts of the day.
Modern Flower Giving
Traditionally, men gave flowers to women, but now it`s quite acceptable to give a man a bouquet of more masculine blooms, too. Even children get into the act! Try giving a little girl a bunch of roses for her birthday and you`ll make her day.
These days, it`s quite common and acceptable to give flowers as gifts. We aren`t restricted to simply wild flowers or those available in the garden anymore, either. Now there are tropical blooms and more delicate varieties of flowers available year round. This makes giving flowers a more exciting experience.
With the ability to grow many flowers in hothouses right in country and also the ability to import those that don`t grow well in the greenhouses, your options at the florist are stunning. No longer are we restricted to daisies and roses. Now you can select a delicate orchid, bird of paradise or lily for that special someone. It really opens up the realm of possibilities, thanks to airplanes and special technology.
Another modern convenience is the internet, which lets anyone anywhere in the world buy flowers online and have them delivered to a specific destination. You could easily be in the US and have flowers delivered to your mother in Spain! This turns the art of giving flowers into something so easy to do that you don`t even have to leave your own home or office. Just find a good website and you can send flowers without ever having to set foot in a florist shop.
Amy Nut
Do you know any exceptions of insect pollinated flowers (meaning flowers that are generally pollinated by butterflies, or moths, or beetles, or even flies) that are not pollinated by bees? Because it seems that everywhere I go I see bees on practically every flower that I see…
Sure, there are many! Carrion Cactus emit smell of dead meat to attract flies as pollinators, as do many other plants. Others attract hummingbirds, etc. Wind does a good job for many plants. Huge trees often rely on wind for carrying pollen.
12 May 2012
Sandy from Afloral.com shows you how to make a beautiful fresh flower bouquet using roses.
Duration : 0:4:4