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Father! – to God himself we cannot give a holier name. ~William Wordsworth A time to honour paternal bonds and fatherhood, Father’s Day now includes all father figures, such as uncles, big brothers, fathers-in-law and step-dads. While ‘honouring thy father’ has been a part of every culture around the globe, the modern Father’s Day owes […]

Pink and white blooms combine for a delightfully feminine bridal bouquet. The sweet fragrance of stephanotis and the romantic flower of love, roses combined with contemporary favorites, calla lilies and lisianthus. Enhanced with wax flower, babies breath and pearls- this bouquet is sure to be known as the “bride’s favorite”. Does is look like something […]

Purple without a doubt is “THE” color for 2010 weddings. Lavender, eggplant, violet… purple and all its variations, is one fabulous flower color. It’s not often a trendy color is so easily co-ordinated within the world of flowers. Have you seen the new Cool Water rose? It is the perfect hue for a purple wedding. […]

Wow! It is amazing, the new and wonderful type of roses that can be found at Flora2000. Fabulous large blooms with petal counts beyond belief! One of my new favorites is the Cherry Brandy. How to describe it…. Kind of orange, kind of bronze and a touch of hot pink – you have to see […]

“I love coffee, I love tea, I love the Coffee Break rose and it loves me Coffee and tea and the rose and me…” OK, so I took a few liberties with the Manhattan Transfer lyrics but I can promise, we’ll all be singing the praises of this new rose aptly named, “Coffee Break”. This […]

Update the classic vase design by thinking inside the box – or cube… yes, the glass cube vase adds a sophisticated touch to the traditional vase bouquet. For ultimate style, pick a favorite color and gather a monochromatic collection of blooms. Jade green roses, hypericum berries, textural brezellia and mint green carnations make a bouquet […]

“Summertime and the livin’ is easy…. Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high….” The summer garden is full and lush… what, you don’t have a floral cutting garden? Me neither! Thank goodness for the local florist. I’m off to gather my favorite blooms and pretend they came from my garden. Yes, you can find […]

It’s almost picnic time! Yes, the outdoor dining season is just around the corner. Next time you head to a friend’s home for the back yard barbecue, don’t forget a unique and lovely hostess gift. Flora2000 can make up the perfect casual basket of flowers. Vibrant summer flowers – my favorites are lilies, asters and […]

There is something wonderful about presenting a loved one with a living, flowering plant, especially one as beautiful and exotic as an orchid. Indoor potted Dendrobium and Phalaenopsis orchid plants are surprisingly easy to care for and make memorable and unusual gifts. Contrary to popular belief, orchids are not difficult plants, nor will they need […]

Hand-tied bouquets, with flowers in long stemmed, circular clusters and long-tailed, swirling bows are back in vogue. The expert hands at Flora2000 bring you this style with a twist… of gossamer ribbons and floating underwater crystals. The aptly named Pocket of Posies features two mini- bouquets of satiny Lisianthus and light, crepy Statice. The focus […]