I read a book called Flower Confidential and it helped me broaden my understanding of the floral biz. The most interesting takeaways for me were: At some point I will go visit the flower Auction in Alsameer outside of Amsterdam. Huge pallets of flowers are bid on, bought and shipped around the world from here.…
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In March I found myself in a Cuban floral market. On the street in Havana, Cuban florists hand making bouquets for customers to come by and purchase. Enjoying designing in the sunshine, two paused briefly to let me snap a photo! The national flower of Cuba is the Mariposa, pictured below. The delicate flower grows…
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“Intense love does not measure, it just gives” -Mother Theresa Roses and Lillies, Lillies and Roses Often thought of as romantic, sensual flowers, roses and lilies also are symbols of fertility. No wonder, as romance may lead to a union, a may lead to the desire to procreate and a family may follow. February is…
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Carnations are the official flower of January! Some fun facts about carnations: come in many colors to brighten the day with wonderful fluffy textures long lasting and fragrant a symbol of love and romance pink means like red means LOVE cultivated for over 2000 years worn by ancient Greeks in a garland for coronations official…
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