I live on a Caribbean island. I'd like to put in a cut flower garden so I can do flower arrangements. Right now I have a lot of bird of paradise flowers, but I'm looking for some variety. I'd like to order some seeds from the US, and pick up whatever I can find locally. But I'm not sure what holds over well in a vase.
Cut flower garden- which plants grow best in the tropics?
I live on Maui, and Gingers, red, pink, and blue, do excellent here, and when I cut them the flowers will last a week or two. Try gingers, of course birds, orchids grow great here,just to name a few, but the best one is the ginger plant. I love those big red flowers. Also haleconia's grow excellent, and make beautiful flower arrangements.
Reply:send me some seeds
Reply:I am not knowledgable about tropical soils, temps, etc.; but if I lived in the tropics I would get some zinnia (annual) seeds %26amp; pot them up . I think zinnias are one of the best cut flower for a vase %26amp; come in many varieties, colors, shapes %26amp; sizes. The only thing lacking with this flower is it has no scent, so I don't know if you are looking for just color , but these would do well %26amp; are fairly easy to grow, have very sturdy stems %26amp; long lasting blooms.
Monday, May 11, 2009
My boss got a beautiful flower arrangement the other day, but it's loaded with lilies and I am allergic.?
What is a nice way to ask her to get rid of it without offending her? Or should I just tough it out? HELP!
My boss got a beautiful flower arrangement the other day, but it's loaded with lilies and I am allergic.?
I think lilies tend to last pretty long after they've been picked, not like roses which only last a week, so if you're going to tough it out, you'll be toughing it for a couple weeks. Maybe you should try over-the-counter allergy medication first, and if it doesn't help, just ask your boss to move it. She shouldn't be too offended if you explain why.
Reply:tell her about your allergy. ask her if she can move them somewhere else or take them home. if you keep sneezing all day that will be disruptive to your work.
Reply:You can actually remove the parts that are causing your allergies. It's usually the pollen that's bothersome. It grows on the anthers. Dampen a tissue with water and use it to pinch the anthers and pull the pollen off (be careful not to get the pollen on you -- it sticks and it stains clothing). Here is a great diagram of the parts of a lily. Good luck!
Reply:just tell her about your allergies. she should understand
Reply:It might be sensible to avoid that flower arrangement or at least to take sick leave before you ruin yourself and your work performances in front of her.
Reply:I'd suggest taking allergy pills for a few days if you have any. If not, I'm sure she wouldn't be offended if you just tell her that you're allergic, since you're not really saying anything bad about her as a person. I'd understand if someone (might I mention) *politely asked* me to move a plant or take a pet outside because that person's allergic.
Reply:Can the arrangement be moved to a location where the flowers won't bother you?
If not, tell your boss that you're allergic and maybe she can take the flowers home where she can enjoy them without any trouble.
Reply:I think Shibi's suggestion is very sensible.
Reply:Stay away from the flowers.
Reply:Thank him for the gift. Next time when you get to talk to him tell him that you are grateful for the gift but that you are allergic to that kind of flower.
Reply:she shouldn't have to get rid of the flower arrangement just because your allergic to it, you should take an allergy med that doesn't make you sleepy. as for your boss you would offend her afterall the flowers were given to her and she is your boss, your not the boss of her.
My boss got a beautiful flower arrangement the other day, but it's loaded with lilies and I am allergic.?
I think lilies tend to last pretty long after they've been picked, not like roses which only last a week, so if you're going to tough it out, you'll be toughing it for a couple weeks. Maybe you should try over-the-counter allergy medication first, and if it doesn't help, just ask your boss to move it. She shouldn't be too offended if you explain why.
Reply:tell her about your allergy. ask her if she can move them somewhere else or take them home. if you keep sneezing all day that will be disruptive to your work.
Reply:You can actually remove the parts that are causing your allergies. It's usually the pollen that's bothersome. It grows on the anthers. Dampen a tissue with water and use it to pinch the anthers and pull the pollen off (be careful not to get the pollen on you -- it sticks and it stains clothing). Here is a great diagram of the parts of a lily. Good luck!
Reply:just tell her about your allergies. she should understand
Reply:It might be sensible to avoid that flower arrangement or at least to take sick leave before you ruin yourself and your work performances in front of her.
Reply:I'd suggest taking allergy pills for a few days if you have any. If not, I'm sure she wouldn't be offended if you just tell her that you're allergic, since you're not really saying anything bad about her as a person. I'd understand if someone (might I mention) *politely asked* me to move a plant or take a pet outside because that person's allergic.
Reply:Can the arrangement be moved to a location where the flowers won't bother you?
If not, tell your boss that you're allergic and maybe she can take the flowers home where she can enjoy them without any trouble.
Reply:I think Shibi's suggestion is very sensible.
Reply:Stay away from the flowers.
Reply:Thank him for the gift. Next time when you get to talk to him tell him that you are grateful for the gift but that you are allergic to that kind of flower.
Reply:she shouldn't have to get rid of the flower arrangement just because your allergic to it, you should take an allergy med that doesn't make you sleepy. as for your boss you would offend her afterall the flowers were given to her and she is your boss, your not the boss of her.
Can u give me information on types of flowers in India and different types of flower arranements in India?
The art and beauty of flower arrangement in India.Types of flowers in India.Flower arrangement in different regions of India.Flower arrangements for festivals and other occassions in India.
Can u give me information on types of flowers in India and different types of flower arranements in India?
Get Britannica encyclopedia of india n a CD
Can u give me information on types of flowers in India and different types of flower arranements in India?
Get Britannica encyclopedia of india n a CD
What is the appropriate flower arrangement for grandchild to grandmother?
what ever grandmas favorite flowers are. i like wild flowers over roses any day
What is the appropriate flower arrangement for grandchild to grandmother?
Don't give her a flower arrangement, give her a nice plant. Or a rubber tree perhaps. Or try my source. My mom absolutely loved my birthday gift this year...
Reply:I think anything would be appropriate and loved by a grandmother from a grandchild... just find something nice and she'll love it!
Reply:assorted wild flowers. and dont bother with any kind of arangement... grandmas would appreciate their grandkids givignt them flowers. even if its just a single bud.lol.^_^
Reply:lilys
Reply:Gerba daisys- they are bright and fun!
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What is the appropriate flower arrangement for grandchild to grandmother?
Don't give her a flower arrangement, give her a nice plant. Or a rubber tree perhaps. Or try my source. My mom absolutely loved my birthday gift this year...
Reply:I think anything would be appropriate and loved by a grandmother from a grandchild... just find something nice and she'll love it!
Reply:assorted wild flowers. and dont bother with any kind of arangement... grandmas would appreciate their grandkids givignt them flowers. even if its just a single bud.lol.^_^
Reply:lilys
Reply:Gerba daisys- they are bright and fun!
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We need European specialist for dried flower arrangement in a newly built palace in Dubai. We need your help.
Try posting and ad or searching ad's on the link I've provided. Just look for your country.
Is there a website that shows some ideas for wedding flower arrangements I can look at?
I am getting married in august and I would like to make my own arrangements with silk flowers and I need some idea's. It is a long way off but I would like to start looking.
Is there a website that shows some ideas for wedding flower arrangements I can look at?
The simplist way is toy do a Search on Google or Yahoo in the images section. Type in wedding bouquets, wedding flowers, wedding centerpieces, etc and you are sure to find ones you like. You'll even find links to the web pages the images came from! Good Luck!
Reply:For ideas/pictures of all kinds of things for your wedding (flowers, cakes, dresses), try www.theknot.com or www.weddingchannel.com to name a couple and see what you can mimic with silk from those. Or another good idea is to go to google and type in "silk wedding flower arrangements" or variations of that (maybe mentioning colors you want to use), hit search and then click on the "images" button at the top left of the screen to get lots of great ideas. It helped me :)
Reply:Yes!!! Simply use Google and type in "wedding bouqets" and you will get TONS of sites with pictues and how-to's.
Simply use the internet to do your research! If you happen to live by a Michael's craft store, I know they have "lessons" where the whole bridal party can go in and they will help you make the arrangements! (I used to work at Michael's).
Good luck!
Reply:http://www.wedideas.com/index.htm
http://www.elegantbridalbouquets.com/def...
Is there a website that shows some ideas for wedding flower arrangements I can look at?
The simplist way is toy do a Search on Google or Yahoo in the images section. Type in wedding bouquets, wedding flowers, wedding centerpieces, etc and you are sure to find ones you like. You'll even find links to the web pages the images came from! Good Luck!
Reply:For ideas/pictures of all kinds of things for your wedding (flowers, cakes, dresses), try www.theknot.com or www.weddingchannel.com to name a couple and see what you can mimic with silk from those. Or another good idea is to go to google and type in "silk wedding flower arrangements" or variations of that (maybe mentioning colors you want to use), hit search and then click on the "images" button at the top left of the screen to get lots of great ideas. It helped me :)
Reply:Yes!!! Simply use Google and type in "wedding bouqets" and you will get TONS of sites with pictues and how-to's.
Simply use the internet to do your research! If you happen to live by a Michael's craft store, I know they have "lessons" where the whole bridal party can go in and they will help you make the arrangements! (I used to work at Michael's).
Good luck!
Reply:http://www.wedideas.com/index.htm
http://www.elegantbridalbouquets.com/def...
Which cut flowers make the best, long-lasting fresh flower arrangements?
I live in North Carolina, if that matters. Looking for an arrangement that has height and is aromatic, if possible.
Which cut flowers make the best, long-lasting fresh flower arrangements?
Carnations and mums last the longest of the easy to obtain cut flowers. Sprays of orchids are long lasting too. Blue iris and lilies are the shortest lived. You can extend the life of flowers in a vase by keeping them as cool as possible and recutting the stems and changing the water every day.
Reply:I really like freesias. The stems are very elegant and usually look great in a tall vase. They are a relatively long lasting cut flower...about ten days ( to two weeks if kept cooler). Buy them in bud for best results. They are beautifully fragrant, but subtle enough that most men don't complain!
Which cut flowers make the best, long-lasting fresh flower arrangements?
Carnations and mums last the longest of the easy to obtain cut flowers. Sprays of orchids are long lasting too. Blue iris and lilies are the shortest lived. You can extend the life of flowers in a vase by keeping them as cool as possible and recutting the stems and changing the water every day.
Reply:I really like freesias. The stems are very elegant and usually look great in a tall vase. They are a relatively long lasting cut flower...about ten days ( to two weeks if kept cooler). Buy them in bud for best results. They are beautifully fragrant, but subtle enough that most men don't complain!
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