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Fresh air, clean water, tall trees offering shade, beautiful grasses blowing in the wind and fresh flowers dotting the landscape – what wonderful gifts the earth provides.

As responsible citizens we all need to think about our part in protecting mother earth. Each day, take time to reflect and respect, recycle, conserve and appreciate all that we have been given.

Gift giving should reflect the same sustainable attitudes we use in our every day lives. What better earth conscious gift than fresh flowers? When choosing, think seasonal flower varieties and pick a wonderful, recyclable container. Your florist can help you choose the perfect “green” floral gift.

The arrangement pictured features a paper-pulp container made of recycled paper and is itself recyclable. The wheat grass and flowers are “Organic” and compostable; straight from the farm, to the Florist, and to you, all with love and care for our Mother Earth.

It’s hard to believe that 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz. It seems as though it was only yesterday. What a grand old movie! My favorite part is the transition from traditional black and white to the amazing Technicolor delight of Munchkin land. Wow! Color in all its glory.

Recreate the wonder of the rainbow and the colors glistening in the sunlight with flowers. A scattering of glass cubes filled with colorful foam and coordinating flowers.

“Somewhere over the rainbow way up high

There’s a land that I’ve heard of once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue

And the dreams that you dare to dream

Really do come true”

Yellow, orange, green, purple and blue… a floral rainbow, just for you.

“April showers bring May flowers,
That is what they say.
But if all the showers turned to flowers,
We’d have quite a colorful day!

There’d be bluebells and cockleshells,
Tulips red and green,
Daffodils and Chinese squill,
The brightest you’ve ever seen.”

Chinese squill… What is that? It’s nothing more than common grape hyacinth.  What an interesting name – Squill. You may know the grape hyacinth as Scilla.  Now, you can also dazzle your friends with another name, Chinese Squill.

The lingering April showers have brought many flowers to your Flora2000 florist.  Drop by and find Chinese squill, daffodils and lilies (oh, the bright colors) and tulips, too. Spring time brings so many fabulous flowers to the market place. It is hard to choose. All these bright blooms make the rainy days a little brighter!

At last, spring has arrived. The change of seasons brings new delights each and every day. I walk through the neighborhoods and find crocus, daffodils, tiny little snow drops, flowering plum, quince and tulips (just starting to bud). What a grand time of the year to be alive. Listen close and you can almost hear the grass grow. Ok, that may be an exaggeration but be sure to listen to the singing birds. Winter is over and the return migration is underway. Last week I saw my first humming bird – what a surprise that was.

Bring the season indoors with a bright blooming plant from Flora2000. Have your florist add a few pussy willow branches and a springtime bird or two. Listen close and you may hear the bird sing….if not, sing a little song yourself, “Plenty of sunshine coming my way. Me oh my, what a beautiful day”.

Are you ready for the Easter Parade? Easter means new white patent leather shoes, a flower dress and matching hat. A traditional New York City Easter morning meant a trip to church and then joining the Easter Parade. Made popular by the song written by Irving Berlin, The Easter Parade is a festive Walkabout in New York City, starting at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and meandering down Fifth Avenue.

“In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You’ll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.
I’ll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I’ll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade.
On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you’ll find that you’re in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl I’m taking to the Easter Parade.”

Hats of all shapes and sizes are back in style. Look around and find the perfect bonnet for yourself. Add a few fresh blooms and you are ready for your own Easter Parade. For a whimsical touch, add a butterfly accent. Soon, you’ll be singing…. “I’m the grandest lady in the Easter Parade”

Where does a flower arrangement begin and end? That is the eternal question. Or, it is at least the question of the day when you create a containerless arrangement. What am I talking about? Containerless designs are flowers in floral enhanced vessels. The vases are covered with foliage or the floral foam is wrapped in leaves. Sometimes the container is concealed with branches. Simply put, containerless designs are flowers in an organic vessel. What could be more eco-conscious and creative as well? The next time you want a floral design that is guaranteed to get attention, check out Flora2000 for those special arrangements.

This year’s spring bride is choosing a sophisticated collection of flowers for her Bridal Bouquet. Softer pastels in the spring blue palette are the most popular hues. Bouquet styles are more traditional, but elegant and filled with blossoms.

Roses, the flower of love are still the bridal favorite. They now are available in many colors, tints and shades making it easy for the bride to find the perfect rose for her color palette. Orchids, especially Cymbidium and Dendrobium are a popular choice and add an exotic element to the bouquet. Hydrangea blossoms add the romance of the garden and continue the soft blue trend.

Mix and match flowers and colors, choosing your favorites to create the perfect eclectic bridal bouquet.

Spring is in the air and the buds are beginning to swell on the trees in my neighborhood. Now is the time to get a jump on spring by gathering an armful of your favorite branches. Forsythia, plum, cherry, almond, magnolia, azalea, lilies and tulips can be used to add vibrancy to your living room.

Give the branches / stems a fresh cut and set them in tall vases of warm water throughout the house. Be sure and change the water every three days and you will be rewarded with the opportunity of watching the tiny buds expand, and then explode into full colorful blossoms. For a whimsical touch, glue artificial butterflies to your branches. After all, if the forsythia is blooming the butterflies can’t be far behind.

March 20^th is the Spring Equinox, a moment in time when the sun is directly over the equator and length of the day and night is nearly equal at any point on earth.

For those of us in the northern latitudes this marks the beginning of spring and the warmer, sunnier days to follow. How Grand! I think it’s time for a party.

An equinox party should have a celestial theme. Planetary orbs of carnations in spring are perfect. Arrange them on a field of cut up carnations stems. Your guests will be amazed by the floral orbs. The drink of the evening is vodka martinis and for dessert, Moon Pies, of course.

Welcome back to our contest all you Flower Fans – Change the line

We must admit, some of the entries we received were extremely fascinating. To share knowledge is truly one of the noblest things anyone can do and we would like to thank everyone who participated in this contest.

But what must be done, must be done, and this is where we announce the 2 winners.

CONGRATULATIONS –

1) Oscar

2) P.G. Samulenas

You have each won an extravagant bouquet that we will deliver to your special someone, absolutely free of charge. Your Promotion Code for your FREE purchase will be emailed to you.

To everyone else, you have our promise of more exciting contests in the future.

Keep coming back to Flora2000 – where the Flowers never end!