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Philippa Craddock offers beautifully packaged indoor and outdoor plants

Philippa Craddock offers high-end, desirable indoor and outdoor plants, beautifully packaged and delivered within two days throughout the UK by courier. The current collection includes striking orange trees, classic white and red scented roses, the brilliantly named red lips and fiery chillies. The collections are inspired by seasonal trends and the plants are cultivated by combining the best of modern growing and organic techniques. Prices ra... [more]

Houseplants make the perfect gift as they are natural, long lasting and beautiful

Over the years, it can be difficult to know what to get for the number one lady in your life on her special day, Mother’s Day – but you can never go wrong with gorgeous cut flowers and potted plants. Add a personalised touch, and you have an even more thoughtful, memorable gift. Lisianthus posy Although they are available all year round, delicate pastel Lisianthus are a perfect Mother’s Day gift for a small gesture (or small person to give... [more]

The Obsession Roses and Champagne presentation set is a luxury Valentine gift to remember

Flying Flowers’ Valentines Flowers selection has set a new standard of luxury gift for lovers this year with the Obsession Roses and Champagne presentation set. Arguably one of the most luxurious bouquets available, the signature Obsession bouquet of roses was selected especially for Valentine’s Day 2010 and features thirty-six tall stems of the finest grade Grand Prix and Red Naomi roses, presented with fronds of fresh green Hypericum Berries... [more]

Be remembered every year with the Pink Bulb Range blooms

de Jager has put together the gift that goes on giving: a specially designed summer bulbs 'Pink Bulb Box' that will also benefit de Jager's chosen charity - Breast Cancer Campaign. So, forget the bouquet for Mothers’ Day or Easter. “Because bulbs flower year in year out, these gift packs mean that you will be remembered every year they bloom,” says de Jager’s owner, George Clowes. “Not only will you be giving a superb gift but you will be help... [more]

Go even greener this Christmas

Consumers are a lot more green aware this year with several of their Christmas tree gifts ranges selling out in early December. The company is hoping that UK consumers make further steps to save the planet such as recycling their wrapping paper and of course buying a living tree. Founder and Director of Tree2mydoor, Gareth Mitchell said: “We’re not asking for Santa to go back to his green suit but we would like people to think about the planet... [more]

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Flower Cart becomes part of people's lives (The Record and Herald News)
The Flower Cart, located at 13-20 River Road in Fair Lawn, has provided quality floral and gift items for more than 30 years. The business offers plants, fruit baskets, gift baskets, baby gifts, candy, greeting cards, home decor, collectibles, scented candles, silk flowers, stuffed animals and more.

Sisters pollinate Piedmont with love of flowers (The Montclarion)
When Chi Wooldridge's mother died a year ago, the Piedmont native and veteran Children's Hospital administrator needed a friend she could trust. She called on Valerie Lee Ow, whose family has been making flower arrangements for Wooldridge for decades.

Weddings Say 'I do' To The Environment (Forbes)
Something green? More couples are adding environmentally sound options to their wedding plans.

Tributes for March 18 (Greeley Tribune)
Christine Bartko July 20, 1968-March 10, 2010 Age: 41 Residence: Greeley Christine Bartko, 41, of Greeley, passed away March 10, 2010, at her home in Greeley. She was born on July 20, 1968, in Kansas City, Kan., to Thomas and Mary Ann Kane. Christine was best known for her work in the gypsy horse industry. Her knowledge and experience was instrumental in establishing the gypsy horse as a ...

Turning Green With Literacy (New York Times)
Why celebrate the Irish? Because they saved Western civilization’s books.

Bloomers Florist still blooming after 24 years (Star Beacon)
Growing up in Pierpont Township, Gary Chabola, loved working in the family vegetable and flower gardens, but never imagined himself becoming a florist.

In Berks shops, shamrocks stir little interest (Reading Eagle)
Where has all the clover gone? Where have all the shamrocks gone?

Mother’s Day Africa plants (Bury Times)
TANZANIA-bound sisters Sophie and Madeleine Royle will set up shop in the Mill Gate this Saturday and Sunday to help fund their trip.

Marion Labanz was coy about her age, but not her love (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Marion C. Labanz's life revolved around her family, church and children. And not just her own children.

Southern Wax Myrtle makes a fine screen (The Lafayette Daily Advertiser)
QUESTION: We have a fence between our back yard and our neighbors. We would like to plant something to hide the fence (a regular cyclone fence) and about two feet above it. What would be good for that and that grows fast (we are too old to wait too long) and will provide coverage for the fence and above? It is in an area that receives several hours of sun a day and the drainage is not great.