Groundhogs’ Day on February 2 means winter is half over. Whether the groundhog sees his shadow
or not, the calendar says there are really only six more weeks until spring is
officially here. Regardless, we
could still be in for some rough winter weather.
February is for lovers. So, cold or not, why not show someone
how much you care by sending a bouquet or floral arrangement this Valentine’s
Day - - or any other day this month?
Valentine’s Day ties with
Mother’s Day for the number one floral holiday. Although traditional, long stem roses are not the only way
to express love and friendship.
Sweetheart or miniature roses are slightly less expensive and are
available in the same range of colors – from red and pink to white and yellow,
even pale lavender and peach.
Proper care of those cut flowers will prolong their lives and your
enjoyment. Re-cut stem ends,
change the water and wash the vase every couple of days. Floral preservative is not just a
gimmick ,it really works. So use
what your florist provides.
If you want something
different, ask you florist to make an arrangement with a red and white color
scheme by mixing carnations and rose buds with tulips and baby breath. Another
alternative is to give your sweetheart a potted azalea or cyclamen. The possibilities are endless. Use your imagination. Your florist will be happy to work with
you.
Let us not forget the Orchid. Orchids come in all colors except blue,
and in all sorts of beautiful and bizarre shapes, and in a wide range of
sizes. In the natural world there
are more than 20,000 species of orchids growing in every type of habitat- from
tropical rain forest to the tundra and semi-arid desert – on every continent except
Antarctica.
