It’s not too late to order flowers for Valentine’s Day. Calyx Flowers will be taking orders up until 2pm EST on Tuesday, February 13th. They offer a variety of floral bouquets and luxury gifts that are guaranteed to please any recipient and melt her heart. Whether you send her a bouquet of roses, or a… Read more »
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Red Roses, Pink Roses, Yellow Roses: The Symbolism of Colors
For as long as there has been the tradition of giving flowers to loved ones, there has been a belief that certain colors of flowers symbolize different meanings. During the Victorian Era, flowers were sent to convey secret messages of desire and admiration. Although modern technologies, like cell phones and computers, provide alternate means of… Read more »
Orchids
Orchids Most people are intimidated by the thought of owning and caring for an orchid because of their delicate and intricate appearance. Don’t be! Orchids are just like any other houseplant, all they need is water, light and a little TLC. About Orchids: Orchids are the largest group of flowering plants with around 30,000 species… Read more »
Combat Indoor Allergies
While we close up our homes to prepare for the cold winter months, we lock out fresh air, trapping in stale, polluted air. Rather than installing an expensive, and sometimes ineffective, air purifying system, simply place a few plants throughout your home. Plants produce oxygen, which is essential for humans and animals to survive. They… Read more »
Take Care Of The ‘Holidays Are Over’ Blahs
Now that the holidays are over and the clean-up has begun, your home is probably starting to feel a little stark. The christmas tree and festive decorations brightened the mood, but now that the decorations are back in the box and the tree has been taken down, the brightness and cheer has disappeared. Start new… Read more »
Christmas Flowers & Greens – After the Holidays, Now What?
Now that the holidays are over, here are a couple tips on what to do with those Christmas flowers and your Christmas tree, wreaths, garlands and other evergreen Christmas decorations. Five Things to Do with Your Christmas Tree, Wreaths and Garlands Sink it in a pond or stream. Submerged Christmas trees make great habitat for… Read more »
Valentine’s Flowers
Hanukkah and Christmas are now behind us. Thanks for reading and commenting on my recent posts about holiday flowers, crafts and decorating. I hope everyone enjoyed the very best and most relaxing holiday season. At Calyx Flowers we’ve assembled a nice collection of New Year’s flowers, plants, preserved floral arrangements and table centerpieces that make… Read more »
Orchid & Tropical Grow Lights
A reader recently told us about a line of grow lights designed especially for orchids. These Wonderlite orchid grow lights are wide spectrum bulbs designed for orchids and other tropical plants that tend to perform poorly in standard home or office environments. According to the manufacturer, its “spectral distribution” balances blue, red and far-red wavelengths… Read more »
How Flower Food Works
Some visitors to the blog have asked me why flower food keeps cut flowers fresher longer. This answer comes from Annie Bond, author of the book “Better Basics for the Home” (see link below): The little packet of flower food are bactericides that kill the bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. Here are tips of reaching this… Read more »
Flower Food Recipes: How to Make Your own Cut Flower Food
Cut-flower bouquets bought from a flower delivery website or from your local florist will usually have powdered “flower food” to extend the life of your bouquet. But for wildflowers or flowers gathered from your garden, if you don’t have store-bought flower food on hand, you can make your own. Warning: I have NOT tested these… Read more »
Tips On Ordering Flowers
1. Determine how much you want to spend. Finding the perfect bouquet does not mean that you have to empty your wallet. Sometimes, it’s the simple arrangements that grab the most attention. A small arrangement of tulips is appropriate for any occasion and will add a sweet touch of spring to any room. If expressing… Read more »
Make Your Own Gifts This Christmas Season
Sometimes it is more satisfying to give a gift that was crafted with your own hands rather than buying a manufactured item and trying to add a personal touch. You can create a few simple gifts that will be sure to impress with just a few supplies and a little of your time. You can… Read more »
Caring For Your Christmas Tree:
History Of The Christmas Tree The idea of placing a live tree in the home and decorating it has been around for years and practiced by many cultures. Over 1000 years ago, St. Boniface, a Christian missionary, came across a group of German Pagans worshipping an oak tree, claiming it was their deity. In anger,… Read more »
Decorate with Tropical Holiday Flowers
Tropical Holiday Flowers The temperature is dropping and the snow is falling. While mother nature prepares for winter by coating herself with a warm blanket of snow, we begin preparing our homes for the winter season as well. We stock our porches full of wood to feed the fire, we fill our linen closets with… Read more »
Keeping Christmas Garlands Fresh
If you live in a climate that is cold during the winter holiday season, and you decorate with garlands outside of your house, you have little to worry about – your Christmas garlands, Christmas wreaths and other seasonal evergreen decorations should remain fresh, green and fragrant. But if you bring garlands inside, heat and low… Read more »
Send Flowers with Meaning
Roses for Christmas, Birthday, or Bosses Day! A picture is worth a thousand words— but what does a flower have to say? Quite a lot, actually. You can add this message to your personalized Calyx Flowers card with your gift as a fun fact! Most people know the color of a rose can symbolize a… Read more »