Easter is March 27th!

Easter is Sunday, March 27th! Don’t forget the flowers! Your spring celebration is the perfect setting for beautiful flowers! You can also have a lovely floral gift delivered to your loved ones for Easter!

• A popular choice for Easter is the Easter lily. The Easter lily’s true name is Bermuda lily. For many, the beautiful trumpet-shaped white flowers symbolize purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life—the spiritual essence of Easter. Your local florist can even add a festive basket & bow to your Potted Easter Lily. They are great as gifts for mom or grandma, or to decorate your home or office. They are grown from bulbs, and can be transplanted into your home garden after the blooms have died off. Then, they will bloom in your flower garden every spring!
• As a sign of Spring, Tulips are in full bloom, making this a perfect time to send a beautiful vase of fresh colorful tulips as a gift! Many spring flowers are at their peak in the Spring. Your local florist can recommend the many colorful options available.
• Centerpieces are a wonderful choice for Easter Brunch or Dinner. Your local florist can create a custom centerpiece in any size, color or style you prefer. They make a great gift for a host/hostess and can also be delivered to your recipient with a personalized Easter message!
  Attending Easter Services this year? An elegant corsage or boutonnière’ will compliment your Easter attire!
• The Easter Cactus, otherwise known as Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri, is a beautiful spring blooming plant similar to the Thanksgiving or Christmas Cactus. The obvious difference is that the Thanksgiving & Christmas cactus usually blooms at Thanksgiving and Christmas and the Easter cactus usually blooms at Easter. The vivid blooms arrive every Easter and put on a spectacular show! What a fantastic Easter Gift for your loved ones!
• Finally, Easter Baskets aren’t just for kids! Send a delicious Gourmet Gift Basket or Fresh Fruit Basket to your loved ones for Easter. Gourmet Gift Baskets can contain many goodies; Jelly Beans, Chocolates, Cookies, Crackers, and other snack items. Beautifully designed Fresh Fruit Baskets offer a healthy option and can contain a variety of fresh citrus and other “in season” fruits. Your local florist can also create the “Ultimate” in Gift Baskets for young people! A Gift Basket full of Easter Chocolates, Jelly Beans and a Plush Easter Bunny anchoring a colorful balloon bouquet would delight any child this Easter!

Ask your local florist for details on flowers & gifts this Easter Holiday! Search our free national directory of real local florists. No Middleman, No Extra Fees! Order directly from the florist that will be designing & delivering your order! www.flowerpowernetwork.com

Win Flowers!

Hello everyone! This is your last chance to enter our February contest! One lucky winner will win a $50.00 fresh flower arrangement designed & delivered by a real local florist! You may enter once a day through Monday, February 28th. No purchase necessary! We love giving away flowers! Enter our contest here. Good Luck!

Check back for our next contest to be announced on March 1st.

Check your calendars...Do you know someone that has a birthday, anniversary or other special event coming up in March? Celebrate by sending them a beautiful floral arrangement, plant or gift basket. Search our free national directory to locate a real local florist to send your gift! By calling a local florist toll free & direct, you will get a better value!

FAQ of the week- Grower Direct Flowers?

Flower Power Network is happy to assist you with your floral questions. Occasionally, we will post these FAQ's to our blog and our website for your convenience. If you have a floral related question, feel free to email us by clicking here. We personally respond to every email. You can also reach us via our live chat. Access is in the sidebar under archives. Our question of the week is;

Q. I ordered flowers for my sister online through Proflowers.com. The picture of the flowers was impressive and the price was unbeatable! However, my sister got a box of flowers that were falling apart, and they looked nothing like the picture! Not to mention, they were not in a vase. They refunded my money, but the occasion had passed and I felt terrible about sending my sister these "flowers in a box". Do you have any advice to offer that will help me make sure the next time I order flowers, I know what I am getting?

A. This is a common misconception of "grower direct". The price is too good to pass up, but now you know why. When a flower is cut, water is essential for long lasting beauty. A fresh cut flower out of water is a flower dying. Gardeners have also developed techniques to further prolong the life of your flower arrangement. This step-by-step process has been adapted over the years to ensure your flowers last longer than just a couple of days. As growers began to focus on volume, florists evolved for care and handling of your flowers (i.e. processing and design.) “Grower Direct” flowers lack two important factors that improve the lifespan of your flower arrangement. The flowers are sent inside a box, often deprived of water for a period of up to 24 hours. They also bypass your local florist, whose skilled processing techniques ensure that your flowers will last longer. Presentation is the key when expressing your sentiments with flowers. Asking your recipient to arrange their own flowers from a box may not be the impression you are looking to make. A professional florist is your best bet for a beautifully designed arrangement of fresh flowers. You will always get a better value when dealing with a professional florist.


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St. Patrick's Day is March 17th!

St. Patrick’s Day is Thursday, March 17th! Celebrate this Irish holiday with a gift from your local florist! Here we will discuss the many options available for your St. Patty’s holiday celebration or to send as a gift! Many florists will have green dyed flowers for St. Patty’s Day. Carnations and Daisies are often the best choices for dyed cut flowers due to their hardiness. There are also a few flowers that are available in green naturally. Consider the following floral creations for your St. Patrick's Day celebration!

St. Patty’s Day Floral Basket, Vase or Centerpiece~ A festive basket, vase or centerpiece of fresh spring blooms will add the perfect touch to your St. Patty’s celebration. Green & white and other complimentary flowers with a lush greenery filler can brighten any home or office! If dyed flowers aren’t your forte’, consider white Lily’s, green Bells of Ireland (very appropriate) and white Tulips or Roses.

Plants~ Green or Blooming Plants create a functional everlasting display. Placed in a white or green basket with a festive St. Patty’s theme bow, and O’ what a lovely gift to send to your loved ones!

Gourmet Gift Baskets~ A delicious basket O’Treats will thrill your loved ones this holiday season! Consider sending an Irish Themed Gift Basket overflowing with cookies, crackers, cheeses, Irish coffees, Irish teas and candies.

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Special Event Floral

When you are in charge of organizing a “Special Event”, you want to make a good impression. Don’t forget the flowers to make your event memorable. Your local florist offers a wide variety of floral décor for any event!

Flowers can add a special touch to many events including;

~Conventions & Trade Shows ~Corporate & Private Celebrations ~Fundraisers ~Graduations ~Reunions ~School Functions (including dances) ~Open House (Corporate or Residential) ~Banquets ~Mitzvahs ~Seasonal Home & Office ~Anniversary Parties ~Weddings & Receptions ~Baby Showers ~Bridal Showers ~Birthday Parties ~Church Functions

Some of the many floral designs used for special events include;

Centerpieces- Your local florist can assist you with centerpieces with or without candles. Be sure to have an accurate table count. It will also help your florist customize your floral centerpieces if you know the size and shape of the table. Centerpieces can add beautiful color to your special event. At the end of your event you can even hold a drawing for the centerpieces or give them away.

Structure Floral Design- (for banister railings, doorways, stages, fireplace, etc.) Flowers can be designed to compliment any structure for your special event. If possible your florist may like to visit your event venue to take measurements and make the appropriate recommendations for floral designs customized for structures.

High Style Floral Designs- These unique designs can be in vases, urns or other special containers. They are commonly used on Foyer Tables, Pedestals, Stages and Head Tables for dramatic effect. A high style floral arrangement is blooming modern art, impressive for any special event.

Another creative idea is to have corsages and/or boutonnières made for your guests of honor, hosts and speakers. They will compliment the other flowers at your event, and double as a token of appreciation for your distinguished guests. Call a local florist today for details.

Sweet Magnolia's

Flower Power Network welcomes Sweet Magnolia's to our network! Sweet Magnolia's in Beaumont, Texas provides fresh flowers & gifts for all occasions! They also provide delivery to Port Arthur, Port Neches and Vidor in the fabulous state of Texas! We are proud to have them in our community! To read more about Sweet Magnolia's or to place an order, click here. To locate a real local florist anywhere in the nation visit www.flowerpowernetwork.com. By calling a florist direct & toll free, you get a better value! No Middleman, No Extra Fees!

Win Flowers!

Win A Fresh Flower Arrangement designed & delivered by a Real Local Florist! ($50.00 value) No Purchase Necessary! Remember, you can enter once a day! Read the rules and enter our contest here. Good Luck to all of you!

Tropical Flowers

When your event or occasion calls for the unique, consider a Tropical Flower Arrangement! Ideal for Birthday and Anniversary celebrations! Tropical flowers are known for their vivid colors and unique textures. Your local florist can provide you with the many options available for your tropical floral gift! To locate a florist, Click Here.

Wedding Flowers 101

A Bridal Stem Bouquet and a Toss Bouquet (click to enlarge, See the details!)

Your getting married? Congratulations! Your flowers are an important detail of your wedding day. The fragrance, color and style of your flowers can make your "Special Day" unique and memorable. We know that you have a lot of planning ahead of you in preparing for your wedding. We hope to make selecting your flowers a little easier. Please keep in mind, you can not get bouquets like the ones shown above at a grocery store! These were designed by professional florists using premium flowers and they took skilled hands several hours to create them! For professional designs and quality, always work with a full service professional florist.

More often than not the selection process of your wedding flowers will begin with a discussion of the Bride’s bouquet. You will have a choice of several basic styles. These are cascade, crescent, contemporary, nosegay, hand tied bouquet and arm or presentation style. You can better prepare for your first meeting with your florist if you bring the following;

• A list of those in your wedding party that will need flowers.

• A list of what flowers you will want at the ceremony.

• A list of what flowers will be needed at the reception, including table count, size and shape.

• Color/fabric swatches and pictures of your dress and bridesmaids dresses, if you have them.

• Feel free to also bring pictures of flowers that you like.

Click here to read the rest of this article on Wedding Flowers

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today is the day! Happy Valentine's Day from Flower Power Network! Local florists will be very busy today, so be sure to pick up your flowers early! If you have any questions about selecting flowers for Valentine's Day, feel free to contact us via our live chat (in the side bar, under archives) or by email at info@flowerpowernetwork.com. We hope you and your sweetheart have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Flower Buyers...

Thanks to the Associated Press, consumers are now finding out what retail florists have known all along. Calling a wire service or other third party order taker is no longer necessary when sending flowers across the country. In fact, when ordering your flowers through ANY Middleman, the value of your order is compromised. You may have read this recent article in your local paper. It was picked up by newspapers all over the nation! We are pleased that the AP is shining a light on this important topic during this busy floral holiday! So if you are wondering why your less than impressive Valentine’s Day flowers you sent were so expensive, consider this; When you call a middleman and place a $60.00 order, they retain a percentage of that, simply for calling the order out to a florist. The florist gets the order from the middleman at a value of $43.00. After delivery fees are deducted, your floral order has an approximate value of $35.00. You paid $60.00! Didn’t get what you ordered? That is because the “call centers” have no idea what the florists have in stock! By calling a florist directly, you know what is available for your floral gift. Was your order delivered late or not at all? Mistakes are all too common when placing an order through a third party. When you area talking with the florist that will be designing & delivering your floral order, you can discuss every detail of your order to your satisfaction. So remember, only a real local florist can provide you with professional customer service and a better value for your floral gift! You can avoid the middleman, search our FREE directory of real local florists at www.flowerpowernetwork.com.

Valentine's Day is tomorrow!

Valentine's Day is tomorrow! Don't forget the flowers! Nothing says "I Love You" like a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers for your Valentine! To locate a real local florist, search our FREE directory at www.flowerpowernetwork.com. If you have questions about selecting or sending flowers, feel free to contact us via our new Live Chat (in sidebar, under "Archives"). A special "Thank you" to Blogexplosion visitors, as we reached our 1000 visitors mark yesterday!

Valentine's Day Centerpiece

Do you have a romantic dinner planned for your Valentine? Consider a beautiful Valentine's Day Centerpiece for your dinner table. This centerpiece was built around a fragrant aromatherapy candle. Note the special silver rose box containing a special token of love. Your local florist can provide a special floral gift for your special Valentine. www.flowerpowernetwork.com is your FREE national directory of real local florists. Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Introducing Live Chat!

Flower Power Network is happy to introduce Live Chat! Have a question about selecting or sending flowers? We are here for your questions and now offer FREE live chat. In the sidebar (under "archives") you will see a button that says "Click Here to Chat With Us" Simply click there to connect to us live. Here is a shortcut to our new feature...

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We look forward to hearing from you!
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Welcome Stems A Flower Shop

Flower Power Network would like to welcome Stems A Flower Shop to our network of florists. Stems A Flower Shop is located in Evergreen, Colorado. They also provide delivery to Bergen Park, Golden and Conifer, Colorado. Stems is known for its abundant assortment of fresh cut flowers. Flowers are hand-selected from the markets, chosen specifically for freshness, vibrancy in color and quality of the blooms. Click here for further information about Stems A Flower Shop or visit www.flowerpowernetwork.com to find a local florist anywhere in the nation. No Middleman, No Extra Fees!

Pink Roses

Today, we say "Think Pink!" It is a beautiful color adored by many, and very appropriate for your Valentine! Folklore says pink roses stand for gratitude & admiration. There are many hues of pink roses available from the lightest pale pink to a dark, almost red pink. Ask your local florist for details. You can locate a real local florist at www.flowerpowernetwork.com

Blog of the Day....

Thank you "Blog of the Day!"

Flower Power Network will be featured as the Blog of the Day on February 14, Valentine's Day! We are honored to be recognized by the fine folks at "Blog of the Day" and couldn't be happier! Thanks Everybody!

Countdown to Valentine's Day!

With Valentine's Day drawing closer...we hope you are all planning a wonderful surprise for your Valentine! Don't forget the flowers! Here are some shortcuts to assist you in choosing your Valentine's Day Flowers!

Flower Power Network- FREE Online Directory of REAL local florists. By calling a local florist directly, you get a better value! No Middleman, No Extra Fees.

Valentine's Day- Some helpful tips about selecting Valentine's Day Flowers.

Flower Picture Guide- A colorful picture guide with names and pictures of popular flowers commonly used in fresh flower arrangements.

Grower Direct Flowers- Asking your Valentine to arrange their own flowers from a box may not be the impression you are trying to make! Read this important article!

If you have questions about flowers, feel free to send us a message! We personally answer every email! Have a great day!

Your Friends at Flower Power Network!

Romantic Quotations

One Week until Valentine's Day!

Sometimes it is hard to find the right words to express your feelings. If you are at a loss for words, maybe these romantic quotations can inspire you! Include a sweet message with the flowers for your Special Valentine! Enjoy!

• If there ever comes a day When can’t be together keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.~ Winnie the Pooh
• The greatest thing you ever learn is just to love and be loved in return. --Nat King Cole
• Nothing takes the taste out of peanut butter quite like unrequited love. --Charlie Brown
• Where there is great love, there are always miracles. --Willa Cather (1876-1947)
• Love is like a bed of roses, there are many thorns. The path to true happiness lies in learning to avoid the thorns, while enjoying the roses. --Lillian Carol Russell
• Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be. - Robert Browning
• "If I know what love is, it is because of you." - Herman Hesse
• "Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale." - anonymous quotation
• "You’re nothing short of my everything." - Ralph Block
• "Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me." - Sarah Bernhardt
• My love for you is a journey; Starting at forever, And ending at never. ~ by Anonymous ~
• "If could reach up and hold a star for everytime you made me smile, I would have the whole evening sky in the palm of my hand." ~Unknown
• To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. ----- David Viscott
• If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I’d walk through a garden forever. ~Author Unknown
• "We are each of us angels with only one wing. And we can only fly embracing each other"------ Luciano De Crescenzo
• "As I gaze upon your beauty, I think to myself, never have I seen an angel fly so low..."~Anonymous
• "When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew." William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet
• "Real love stories never have endings." ----- Richard Bach
• A thousand angels dance around you. - Savage Garden, I Knew I Loved You
• Better than I was, more than I am. And all of this happened by taking your hand. - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, "It’s Your Love" (song)
• All the love that history knows, is said to be in every rose.- Anonymous
• My best chosen friend, companion, guide, to walk through life, Linked hand-in-hand, two equal, loving friends, true husband and true wife. -----Sir Charles Gavan Duffy (1816-1903)
• Love and magic have a great deal in common. They enrich the soul, delight the heart. And they both take practice.-- Nora Roberts
• I would fly you to the moon and back if you’ll be . . . if you’ll be my baby. ~ From a song by Savage Garden ~
• Life began after I fell in love with you. -Unknown
• Within you I lose myself. Without you I find myself wanting to become lost again. ---Unknown
• Everyone believes in something eternal, for me, it is my love for you. ---Unknown
• With love and patience, nothing is impossible---Daisaku Ikeda

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Red Roses For Love....

There are many different variations of what each color of rose symbolizes. Some of the more common associations are listed below. You may find other lists that suggest different meanings for each color. This is because there is no "Definitive" list for rose color meanings. This guide is merely to suggest appropriate colors for certain occasions/expressions.

Red Roses- Love, Respect, Courage
Yellow Roses- Joy, Gladness, Freedom, Friendship
Pink/Peach Roses- Gratitude, Admiration, Sympathy
White Roses- Reverence, Purity, Innocence, Secrecy
Coral/Orange Roses- Fascination, Enthusiasm, Desire
Lavender Roses- Enchantment
Red and White Roses- Unity
Red, Pink & White Roses- Trinity

More importantly, roses, or any other flowers for that matter, also hold the meaning we give them and the feeling with which they are given. That is what makes them special. So with your sentiment, any flowers will send the message that you are thinking of the recipient regardless of their color.

For more helpful articles on flowers or to locate a real local florist to send flowers check out our site at www.flowerpowernetwork.com!

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FAQ

Question of the week;

Q. I want to send my Mom flowers for Valentine's Day. She has been a single mom for many years, and because she is not dating anyone, I would like to get her something for Valentine's Day. What can I send to my Mom other than roses?

A. There are many options available for you! Don't fear the roses just because the gift is for your Mother! You could send a 1 or 2 dozen of all white, all pink or all yellow roses. You can also send a mixed vase arrangement with a variety of beautiful flowers. If you know she likes a particular color, you can mention that to your florist. As the photos above show, mixing many types of flowers and colors can create an impressive display. Your local florist can attach a message card from you to the floral arrangement. She will be touched that you thought of her this Valentine's Day!

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Win A Fresh Flower Arrangement Designed & Delivered by a REAL Local Florist!

Our new contest has begun! Enter to win a Fresh Flower Arrangement designed & delivered by a real local florist ($50.00 value!) You can enter once daily through February 28, 2005. Contest is open to US Residents, 18+. Winner will be selected on March 1, 2005. Click here to win beautiful flowers from a local florist! Good Luck!