Speak Using The Language Of Flowers

By Forrest Jackson

Dating back to ancient times, flowers have been used as a gesture of kindness. We usually give them to those we love and care for. We gift flowers to show them how important they are, to show appreciation, to celebrate an occasion, or even to sympathize. What we don't know is that giving certain kinds of flowers, and even their colors, actually have definitions of their own.

Floriography: (Language Of Flowers)

During Renaissance and medieval times, flowers were often given moral meanings. This is evident in art where saints are often shown with flowers that symbolize the saints' virtues. In an edition of Sixteenth Century Journal, Liana DeGirolami Cheney said that "some of the Christian symbols for Virginity or Chastity are the white rose, the myrtle, a vessel or vase, the lily, and the unicorn."

Back in Victorian times, flowers were used initially to create or add emotion. The language of flowers, often called floriography, began being used as a discreet form of communication. During the 18th century, sending cyphered messages using flowers became popular. Based on Persian Salaam, a Turkish secret language of flowers, a coded flower arrangement was sent to show feelings of attraction, even love.

A book entirely about flower interpretations by Madame Charlotte de la Tour, "Le Language des Fleurs," dates back to 1819. Another book was written in 1884, titled "Language of Flowers" by Kate Greenaway, and it is still being used nowadays.

Japan also has a language of flowers, which they call "Hanakotoba." Greeting cards in Japan use the Hanakotoba code, and still use the flower-language in popular culture such as in films and animation, like the anime program "Wei Kreuz."

Popular Flower Meanings

Buy or borrow a flower dictionary to see the several meanings and interpretations of flowers. Some of the most well-known flowers and their interpretations are listed below:

Buttercup - riches Pink carnations - a woman's love Chrysanthemum - love in general Forget-me-not - true love Lavender - devotion, distrust Purple lilac - first emotion of love White lily - purity Peach blossom- long-life Red rose - true love Sunflower - pure and noble thoughts Yellow tulip - hopeless love - 32376

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How to Attract Wildlife to Your Flower Garden

By Pat Lowe

Organic gardens involve the use of all-natural compost, garden tools and pest deterrents. When you're flower gardening, you may want to consider creating an ecosystem where wildlife and other animals can thrive. Perhaps you enjoy the wonderment of walking through the garden and seeing ladybugs, praying mantises, dragonflies, hummingbirds and butterflies enjoying your natural creation as much as you do. Here are some gardening tips to create an enduring, wildlife-friendly garden.

If you are interested in creating a garden that will attract song birds, then you can incorporate a few special shrubs, annuals, perennials, native and cultivated plants to entice them to your yard. By growing plants from each group, you can supply fruits and seeds for every time of the year to keep the birds singing all year long. Be sure to include a bird bath and toss seeds around in the wintertime to keep your bird clan satisfied.

Furthermore, think about the fact that, as well as your flowers, birds like trees for protection, nesting and shelter from the weather. Frequently the trees even provide food like berries, sap and seeds. You can choose deciduous trees such as black walnut, red mulberry, dogwood, sassafras, American mountain ash, chestnut, and hazelnut, as well as coniferous trees including blue spruce, American holly, red cedar white cedar, Douglas fir, California juniper and ponderosa pine.

Flower gardening is an important source of food for sparrows, finches and other songbirds. You can try perennials like penstemon, tickseed, bee balm, goldenrod, cosmos, purple coneflower and four o' clocks, or you may try annuals like sunflowers, asters, bachelor's button, spider flower, snapdragons and cockscomb. Garden guides also recommend planting shrubs and vines where birds can hide from predators and seek out food. Some tasty plants (like cherries and raspberries) are preferable to our flying friends, but they're picked clean in a hurry. On the other hand, birds can be seen feasting all year long on elderberries, blackberries, huckleberries, chokecherries, bayberries, Oregon grapes, beauty-berries, silver-berries, blueberries, crab apples, cranberries and currants all year long.

If you're flower gardening to attract butterflies, then you will need a place for the insects to gather water, to seek solace from the sun and predators, as well as sources to breed and feed. With the exception of monarchs and other migrators, butterflies generally don't like to migrate too far from what they need, so if your yard has it all, you're likely to keep these beautiful insects around. Garden supplies stores online sometimes sell butterflies from farms that you can let loose in your backyard once it's all set up to jumpstart the process. - 32376

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Inexpensive Gift Ideas For Gardeners And Decorators

By Chris Channing

Keeping a garden takes time and patience. Some don't realize it's an actual hobby and not just the average chore of a home owner. If you know someone that takes great pride in their garden, start looking at gifts that you can buy them for the Winter holidays. Most are inexpensive and you can be as creative as you need.

Even an expert in gardening techniques has room to expand his or her knowledge. New techniques and information comes out every year, as well as products and advice columns. Likewise, it would be a thoughtful gift to give a gardener a publication subscription to a magazine, or to buy a book. You will find that you will rarely spend over $30, even for a magazine subscription that lasts 12 months from the point of subscription.

Since a gardening hobbyist can have tastes hard to gauge, a gift certificate is a gift that allows them to find something they want or need without requiring guess work. Gift certificates are less personalized, of course, but they also lead to a higher satisfaction in gifts. If you aren't sure what to get that special someone, a gift certificate never fails.

The garden of the one receiving your gift is more than a show of one's interest- it's also a relaxing place where one can sit in peace. You can bolster the peaceful environment by purchasing garden art, statues, and even small things such as wind chimes. Bringing life to the garden with visuals and sound can create an entirely new experience for the recipient.

The most obvious choice of presents for a gardener would be seeds, bulbs, and plants to be repotted. Any garden center near you would have a nice selection, but if you can find a neighbor or even if you have your own garden you can save money on the gift. A personalized gift is a nice touch, but you can get the same effect by getting the same thing from the store and presenting it in an arrangement. Costs are usually fairly affordable for the average plant.

Small gift baskets of related items such as organic produce, gardening tools, and such are also appreciated by gardeners. Gift baskets can also include other fun items, such as candy or small gifts, so that the gardener can appreciate more than just his or her hobby. Decorate the gift basket accordingly- perhaps a Winter theme for the holidays or a Spring theme for an Easter gift.

Closing Comments

Gardening gifts are easy to find, and cheap to buy. The local gardening store or home improvement store should have everything you need to get started in finding a gift for a friend or family member. Internet retailers also have gift baskets ready to be shipped. - 32376

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What Herb Garden Plants Are Right For You

By Tony Stevens

Plants generally are grouped as annuals, perennials and biennials as far as growth cycles are concerned. This difference is visible in herb species as well. Knowing about the growth cycles of the herbs you wish to grow will be very helpful to let you plan appropriate care for your herb garden plants. This is a brief overview of those types of herb garden plants.

Examples of annuals are basil, cilantro and summer savory. Annuals do not survive a frost. Their growth term is less than a year, and they must be replanted every year. Perennials will return on a yearly basis, surviving freezing temperatures. Good examples of these are sage and winter savory. The groups known as biennials are plants that have only foliage their first growing season, but in their second season have flowers and seeds, then die. Parsley, caraway, and angelica are examples of biennials, and they do best when the seeds are sown in late spring directly into the garden plot. Soil should be well tilled and broken into a fine texture. The seeds are fine and should be placed in trenches or rows that are not too deep. Cover lightly with soil and firm it down. One method of gaining control of spacing of the seeds is to combine them with sand. If you cover the seed bed with wet burlap or paper it is a great way to keep the soil moist enough for germination.

To categorize herbs, think of the uses to which they will be put. Most commonly thought of are the culinary herbs, that is, herbs used in cooking. Begin by using small quantities of herbs. Add more if you need to. Try these herbs, but start slowly, because they are quite strong. Herbs like chives and thyme, or basil, sage and savory should be added a little at a time Aromatic herbs are known for having good fragrance, either in their foliage or flowers. Some plants in this category are lovage, mint, and rosemary. Use aromatic herbs for perfumes, toilet water, and scents in other forms. Pick stems of aromatics and arrange them in bottles and vases throughout the house. For a fresh clean scent in your home arrange natural plants in bottles or vases.

Growing herbs for their visual properties is also a reason to grow herb garden plants. Chicory have light or brightly coloured flowers, valerian have whitish or light coloured flowers. Also lavender has a soft purple coloured flower. These are just an example of a few plants with great dec orative beauty.

Herbs do not have just single purposes. They can be placed in many categories by their use. Mint is a good example of that, as it is used in cooking, tea, and medicine. It will help with pest control as well. Study to learn about the different types of herbs and you will be able to decide which ones you want to grow. - 32376

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Different Kinds Of Canadian Flowers

By Adriana Noton

Canadian Flowers are found on the sides of country roads and in meadows as well. They are all very beautiful and are definite things to snap a picture of in its natural environment.

In Saskatchewan the West Red Lily can be located and was named the flower of this county around the 1940's. These beauties are found in meadows and smaller forest lands. They carry a vibrant red color to them and a flickering of gold within their centers.

Spread over the miles between Quebec and British Columbia you will spy dazzling Wild Roses. These are found in many lovely colors and are mostly seen in roadsides and forests naturally.

Did you know that instead of a country flower the Canadians use the brilliance of the Maple Leaf to signify their country and it adorns everything from flags, hats, shirts and even tags for cars.

On the quaint island of Prince Edwards Lady's Slippers are in no small supply as they flourish all over especially in the shades of trees and forests. These look like little slippers a elegant doll or lady would wear for a night out on the town in all thier fancy dress.

From the end of March through to May the lovely Pacific Dogwoods are in their full radiant blooming seasons. These are worth stopping to admire if you chance one while out on your daily journey.

In Nova Scotia you will see Mayflowers. These can also be found growing wildly among the North American Eastern Coastlines. The Mayflowers were named as spring's first blooming flower by settlers in early America.

White Trilliums decorate most of Ontario in their vibrant looks. The spring flowers are more at home in the forests than in open areas. They carry only 3 of the flowers as well as the leaves that is why they came up with calling them Trilliums.

Vivid Blue Flags grow predominantly in Quebec. Since the year of 1936 these flowers have been planted and now naturally grow throughout Quebec's provinces. They are really a sight to admire.

Purple Violet's of New Brunswick are similar to the ones in the states. They are very small and a deep rich purple or rich dark blue color. These love wet lands and forests for their growth.

The Fire weed is an extraordinary flowering plant as it grows where land as been ravaged by fire the best. It is a lot taller than most flowers and of course in fiery red and darker pink in color. These also love to grow on the sides of the motor ways and in meadows and fields throughout the Yukon Territory. It is nice to know that out of devastation beauty can flourish too.

A truly unique and interesting plant called the Pitcher Plant can be found growing in Labrador and Newfoundland. This flower can actually water itself. Water fills the top like a water pitcher would and then as water and some insects are trapped within the plants holding area they digest them for nutrients and food.

Beautiful and magical flowering varieties are around us wherever we may go. Getting to see them first hand as in these Canadian flowers is a true treat and well worth a planned vacation to spy them in their best months. The Earth is full of wonderful surprises around every corner. Whether it be a first blooming tree or a little birds nest just hatching chicks. - 32376

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Send San Diego Birthday Gift Baskets Delivered

By Sam Andreas

The best way to express important emotions like love and gratitude without using words is by giving . Getting flowers guarantees a very significant and sweet experience for the recipient, particularly when they are surprised by the gift. Californians have no problem choosing flower arrangements for the special people in their life thanks to the many . These florist shops let many women experience a touching gift from flowers San Diego.

Flower shops always have a diverse collection of bouquet arrangements and themes for any occasion. Summer bouquets are one of the most remarkable, using brightly colored flowers that instantly uplift one's spirits. If you're looking for more subtlety, go for a bouquet that uses colors like purple or flowers such as tulips to represent the season's cool weather.

If you're not sure certain season themes will be enjoyed by the recipient, try remembering that person's favorite color. Ask the florist if there are bouquets that feature such a color complemented with more neutral shades. If you want to let that person feel special, pick their favorite flower/s or a flower shape that will appeal to their senses. Try out different florists to compare the choices you have for flowers San Diego.

For companies hosting special events, it's crucial for organizers to consult florists. With a florist, you'll have a wide range of ideas that will ensure memorable moments during the big event. Try using a diverse set of floral arrangements that can appeal to your guests' varied tastes.

Grand occasions like weddings entail more complicated floral arrangements. Detailed floral arrangements are needed in more elaborate occasions such as a wedding. To be sure every floral detail is perfect during your big day; look in different shops of flowers San Diego. Take note of important details like their delivery rates and schedules. Seek references and ask around if the company is reliable. By getting references and double checking the store's capabilities, you're one step closer to having your dream wedding.

The most convenient way of putting all the floral details together is having a San Diego flower delivery done online. You don't need to visit all the flower shops in San Diego to view the arrangement options. Use the websites' information to make a final decision on the bouquet or arrangement. Make sure to double check its quality at the store if it's nearby; if not, make sure the delivery service is reliable.

Flowers San Diego, 815 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 272-2447‎ - 32376

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Orchids - Everyone Loves Them

By David Adam

Everyone may have a favorite flower that holds special meaning, but orchids have long been a popular choice. Introduced to the Victorian society more than one hundred years ago, orchids are one of the most exquisite flowers available.

Orchids are available in four different varieties. Epiphytes - cling to the tree as they grow Lithophytes - known for growing on rocks. Saprophytes - grow in leaf litter. Terrestrials - grows in sand.Between these four categories, you will discover that there is an abundant number of distinct plants.

Orchid species that are native (not hybridized) naturally occur with over 20,000 known species. There may be more native plants that have not yet been discovered. When you count orchid flower hybrids, over 100,000 hybrids have been artificially created through cultivator plants.

Orchids often have the reputation for being difficult to grow, but this can be misleading. Some orchids do indeed require tender loving care. But many are very hardy. Some orchids prefer the high heat and humidity traditionally associated with this family of plants. But others will do just fine in cooler, dryer conditions. The range of light, temperature and growing conditions is another reflection of the variety of natural conditions in which they're found.

Natural areas where the orchid family genres are found include every continent except Antarctica, including Africa and South America. Orchids actually occur as wild flowers. Hawaii is sometimes referred to as "Orchid Island" due to the number of orchid species found on the islands.

They do require some care, of course. Like any living thing, they are subject to a number of pests and diseases. Spider mites, aphids and snails are common problems. Fungi and bacteria, along with several viruses, are known to attack orchids. But prevention and cure is not too difficult.

Techniques range from simple brushing or washing off the flowers and leaves to mild anti-bacterial compounds. Fungi can be treated by drying, anti-fungicides and other methods. Sometimes simple isolation is enough to prevent spreading and the plant will cure itself with a little pruning and proper watering and potting.

Caring for your orchid may be the easy part -sometimes the hardest part of orchard flower ownership is picking the perfect flower. The tremendous amount of choices in colors and shapes, and browsing through the orchid catalogs can overwhelm the senses. Don't give up on finding the perfect flower for your garden.

It doesn't matter what your taste in flowers is, what your decorating goal is, or how much of a green thumb you have. There is an orchid that will work for you. One thing that is certain is that you will be able to find the perfect plant to bring beauty to your home or green house. - 32376

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Orchids - Everyone Loves Them

By Dave Russ

Everyone may have a favorite flower that holds special meaning, but orchids have long been a popular choice. Introduced to the Victorian society more than one hundred years ago, orchids are one of the most exquisite flowers available.

The orchid flower comes in four main varieties or groups. The first is the epiphyte. This variety clings to trees in a vine form as it grows. The lithophytes are popular for growing on or rocks or in rock gardens. The saprophytes grow best in "leaf litter" - decomposing leaves. Terrestrials grow most commonly in sand, but there are other varieties of this plant available. These four groups offer a wide variety on the amount of distinct plants.

Orchid species that are native (not hybridized) naturally occur with over 20,000 known species. There may be more native plants that have not yet been discovered. When you count orchid flower hybrids, over 100,000 hybrids have been artificially created through cultivator plants.

Orchids have long had a reputation for being high maintenance and hard to grow. This isn't necessarily true. Some varieties do need more attention, but there are many varieties that are hardy. Some orchid varieties prefer heat and humidity that is the popular belief for this plant, but there are some that thrive in cool, dry conditions. The differences in light, temperature and the best growing condition is another example of the varieties of natural areas where they grow.

In those conditions we find genera that range from the lovely Phalaenopsis to the even lovelier Cymbidium and many others. There are orchids that hail from Africa and those native to South America. In fact, orchids occur in the wild on every continent (except Antarctica) and on many islands. Hawaii is an excellent example of the latter, sometimes called Orchid Island because of its numerous species.

Orchards do have some special needs as far as care. Like any other plant, they can be susceptible to pests and diseases. These can include things such as spider mites, aphids and snails. There are some orchid flower varieties more prone to fungal growth than other, but prevention is easy. If a problem does occur, it isn't the end of your plant - you can still treat it.

Techniques range from simple brushing or washing off the flowers and leaves to mild anti-bacterial compounds. Fungi can be treated by drying, anti-fungicides and other methods. Sometimes simple isolation is enough to prevent spreading and the plant will cure itself with a little pruning and proper watering and potting.

Caring for your orchid may be the easy part -sometimes the hardest part of orchard flower ownership is picking the perfect flower. The tremendous amount of choices in colors and shapes, and browsing through the orchid catalogs can overwhelm the senses. Don't give up on finding the perfect flower for your garden.

It doesn't matter what your taste in flowers is, what your decorating goal is, or how much of a green thumb you have. There is an orchid that will work for you. One thing that is certain is that you will be able to find the perfect plant to bring beauty to your home or green house. - 32376

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The Endless Orchid Variety

By David Cain

While you may already have a certain flower that attracts you, orchids offer a variety that appeals to anyone. For more than one hundred years since it's introduction to Victorian society, orchids have become one of the most exquisite choices in flowers available.

The orchid flower comes in four main varieties or groups. The first is the epiphyte. This variety clings to trees in a vine form as it grows. The lithophytes are popular for growing on or rocks or in rock gardens. The saprophytes grow best in "leaf litter" - decomposing leaves. Terrestrials grow most commonly in sand, but there are other varieties of this plant available. These four groups offer a wide variety on the amount of distinct plants.

There are over 20,000 known native orchid species, which means there are probably many more not yet discovered. But that's nothing compared to the over 100,000 hybrids that have been artificially created by clever cultivators. The past 100 years has been very busy for some.

Orchids have long had a reputation for being high maintenance and hard to grow. This isn't necessarily true. Some varieties do need more attention, but there are many varieties that are hardy. Some orchid varieties prefer heat and humidity that is the popular belief for this plant, but there are some that thrive in cool, dry conditions. The differences in light, temperature and the best growing condition is another example of the varieties of natural areas where they grow.

The orchid flower has roots in all the continents (except Antarctica), from Africa to South America. Many varieties of the orchard flower actually grow as indigenous wildflowers. The large number of orchids found in Hawaii has earned it the nickname "Orchid Island".

They do require some care, of course. Like any living thing, they are subject to a number of pests and diseases. Spider mites, aphids and snails are common problems. Fungi and bacteria, along with several viruses, are known to attack orchids. But prevention and cure is not too difficult.

Techniques range from simple brushing or washing off the flowers and leaves to mild anti-bacterial compounds. Fungi can be treated by drying, anti-fungicides and other methods. Sometimes simple isolation is enough to prevent spreading and the plant will cure itself with a little pruning and proper watering and potting.

Choosing the right orchid is sometimes the most difficult part of caring for them. The wide range of shapes, colors and sizes can overwhelm the orchid lover's senses. Catalogs give choices with every imaginable option - leaves or none, growth height, mature flower size. Finding the perfect fit can be an adventure.

It doesn't matter what your taste in flowers is, what your decorating goal is, or how much of a green thumb you have. There is an orchid that will work for you. One thing that is certain is that you will be able to find the perfect plant to bring beauty to your home or green house. - 32376

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Orchids, Orchids, Orchids

By Dave Quaid

Everyone may have a favorite flower that holds special meaning, but orchids have long been a popular choice. Introduced to the Victorian society more than one hundred years ago, orchids are one of the most exquisite flowers available.

The orchid flower comes in four main varieties or groups. The first is the epiphyte. This variety clings to trees in a vine form as it grows. The lithophytes are popular for growing on or rocks or in rock gardens. The saprophytes grow best in "leaf litter" - decomposing leaves. Terrestrials grow most commonly in sand, but there are other varieties of this plant available. These four groups offer a wide variety on the amount of distinct plants.

There are over 20,000 known native orchid species, which means there are probably many more not yet discovered. But that's nothing compared to the over 100,000 hybrids that have been artificially created by clever cultivators. The past 100 years has been very busy for some.

Although orchids have a reputation for being temperamental and hard to grow, don't think this is necessarily true. While certain varieties are more high maintenance, many varieties are easy to grow and very hardy. Orchids have different temperature requirements, from hot and humid, to some that prefer cool, dry conditions. Differences in temperature and light requirements, as well as soil conditions, also effect they natural varieties that occur in certain areas.

In those conditions we find genera that range from the lovely Phalaenopsis to the even lovelier Cymbidium and many others. There are orchids that hail from Africa and those native to South America. In fact, orchids occur in the wild on every continent (except Antarctica) and on many islands. Hawaii is an excellent example of the latter, sometimes called Orchid Island because of its numerous species.

They do require some care, of course. Like any living thing, they are subject to a number of pests and diseases. Spider mites, aphids and snails are common problems. Fungi and bacteria, along with several viruses, are known to attack orchids. But prevention and cure is not too difficult.

Some techniques to use are simply brushing the leaves off and washing the flowers, to mild anti-bacterial compound products. Fungi is treatable by drying, an anti-fungicide, or other methods. Simple isolation will sometimes allow the plant to cure itself with a little pruning, while preventing the spread of the fungus.

Choosing the right orchid is sometimes the most difficult part of caring for them. The wide range of shapes, colors and sizes can overwhelm the orchid lover's senses. Catalogs give choices with every imaginable option - leaves or none, growth height, mature flower size. Finding the perfect fit can be an adventure.

No matter your taste, decorating desires or level of gardening expertise, there is an orchid just right for you. But one thing is very simple, indeed. Getting one that looks gorgeous in your home or greenhouse is the easiest thing in the world. - 32376

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When Does Flower Gifting Start

By Daniel Halliway

Down the ages, human feelings have found great expressions through the tradition of giving flowers or bouquets. People often go to a florist to buy flowers for all occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, to congratulate someone, to apologize, or just to make a person happy.

Some people think that this custom started way back during prehistoric times with archaeologists finding proof of its existence at ancient sites. Flowers have always assumed an important place in ancient Rome and Egypt and in the civilizations of ancient Greece and China whose legends and tales clearly exhibit this tradition. Gifting flowers was thought to be the most effective way to communicate one's thoughts in these cultures. The ancient Greeks even considered some flowers to be related to divinity.

The custom of gifting flowers passed down to the Middle Ages, with the French and the English holding the custom strong. The modern custom of giving a meaning to each flower is believed to have been brought to Europe after the French and the British witnessed it in Turkey.

The custom of flower gifting attained new heights in the Victorian era. As blatant expression of feelings was frowned upon during the Victorian era, the refined Victorians cultivated excellent restraint in language and they balanced this hold over the tongue by their gesture of gifting flowers to convey feelings.

The present rules of giving flowers or bouquets were formulated during this era. For example, a bouquet of red roses bought from a florist would evoke a rather hostile reaction form your beloved if you presented it to her upside down. The reason being that while red roses stand for love, giving them upside down exhibits resentment. In fact, a large number of books were written and circulated on the language of flowers in the'th century.

This custom has come down the ages, and today people across the world participate in the act of gifting flowers to communicate their emotions. In the modern age, the tradition of giving flowers or bouquets is rich in different connotations, and do's and don'ts concerning the propriety of the act have gained paramount importance. Giving a bouquet of red roses is considered to be an expression of love, while lilies are seen as symbolizing beauty and purity. On the other hand, a yellow rose depicts friendship while a single marigold symbolizes sorrow.

The histroy of giving flower continues as time goes by.There were times that a woman giving flower to a man is very inappropriate. Now it no longer registers as out of the ordinary. Virtual flowers and Internet florists allow new means to deliver virtual or true flowers anywhere in the earth. Technological and scientific advances allow for year-round blooms of each type of flower.

Once, only specific flowers could be found only in particular zones or terrains, which is no longer the case in this modern era of science and technology. If you are located in Singapore, then a visit to a Singapore flower shop will surely provide you with the choicest of flowers, both local as well as rare varieties, guaranteed to express your emotions to your dear ones in a beautiful manner. - 32376

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Guidelines On Buying Flowers

By Sharon King

Whether we give them as presents for special occasions or for showing our feelings towards people who matter to us most, flowers are always the first choice. However, due discretion and prudence should be exercised while selecting flowers, because they come in numerous varieties and have been associated with certain meanings to fit certain occasions.

If you have an idea of the taste of the person, who you are presenting the flowers to then your decision can be quite simple, but when you are doing this do not lose the sense of occasion. For instance, cheerful flowers like roses or daisies go well with a jovial occasion such as a wedding ceremony, a birthday or an anniversary. But when it is an occasion of grief, flowers like white carnations that appropriately express sadness and suffering must be selected.

If you are not acquainted with the recipient very well then it is always better to abide by conventional and safe options instead of being too adventurous. Here again, the occasion will determine which flower you can select. On successful completion of graduation, a person can be presented with a cluster of colourful lilies, while a newly married couple can be wished a happy married life by gifting seasonal flowers on the day of their marriage.

If you are confused about which flower to choose, you should ask a professional florist in a flower shop or an online florist to guide you in your choice. A florist having a large collection of flowers and a reputed brand name attached to his shop must be chosen if you seek good quality service. If you are based in Singapore then this should not be very difficult. Most commercial centres have a good Singapore flower shop, and the alternative of buying through the internet is also present for added convenience. A simple search on any search engine with the words 'florist Singapore' will yield a list of several flower shops based in Singapore.

When it is about getting access to a great variety of flowers, online shopping is undoubtedly preferable to walking into a regular flower shop. However, you must check some important factors like additional charges for sending the flowers and the time and date when they are going to be delivered. You must also ensure that the credit card data that you are providing is on a secure network and is not likely to be misused. Nevertheless, a lot of people prefer on the spot advice of a florist, which makes them reject the option of online shopping and go for a conventional flower shop instead. - 32376

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