http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog Flowers & Plant Advice from Professional Florists - Vogue Flowers Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:18:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Men love flowers and plants! For the man in your life, consider sending these flowers for Valentine's Day: Red Ginger and red anthuriums pair wonderfully together Bromeliads have a sense of "cool" that is comfortable for any man to receive A flowering plant, such as red tulips or an azalea A bright and bold ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/sending-flowers-to-men.html Red roses symbolize passionate love and are the top gift for Valentine's Day.  OTHER POPULAR VALENTINE'S DAY FLOWERS this year will be: Colored roses other than red are popular.  Ask Vogue Flowers for some unusual varieties that can really make an impression; there are so many fabulous choices that will impress ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/valentines-day-flower-ideas.html For those who, given the economy, may not be able to go away for the night or weekend this Valentine's Day, florists can play an important role in helping romantics be creative. If you can't actually go to a desired destination, why not create it at home? Flowers can take you ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/creating-a-valentine-destination-with-flowers.html Hate to see your beautiful floral arrangements wilt? Here are a few simple tips that will help you prolong the life of your floral bouquets! 1. Bacteria can clog flower stems and prevent water and nutrient circulation, so be sure to use clean containers. Vases should be washed and rinsed with a ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/extending-the-vase-life-of-your-cut-flowers.html Looking for a holiday centerpiece for your Christmas or everyday table that has a personal touch? Take a look at our tips below for ideas on creating your own holiday centerpiece, you’ll be amazed by how quick and easy you can do it! · Autumn or Winter Rose Centerpiece Purchase a ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/create-your-own-holiday-centerpieces.html Do you have a flower arrangement that you'd like to keep forever? Maybe one with sentimental value? At our Hanover farm we dry everything from hydrangeas to pussywillows to sorghum. Take a look below to find out how to dry your flowers and enjoy them year after year! There are 3 ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/how-to-dry-flowers.html Fall is the perfect time for harvesting the summers' bounty. Our farm in Hanover County is ready to harvest with some the seasons most beautiful and popular flowers and ornamentals. For weddings we have Hydrangeas in all shades of cream and sage green. The boldest fall bloomers are Celosia or ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/fall-flowers-ornamentals.html When it comes to great summer flowers, just about anybody can go to the store and buy some that are ready to be displayed in their house, but there's a certain satisfaction that comes from planting and raising your own flowers for the summer season. Here are a handful ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/five-great-tips-to-growing-your-own-fresh-flowers-this-summer.html On Mother’s Day, sending flowers is one of the best ways to show your love to all the special mothers in your life. Sorting through the endless array of flowers to match the endless array of personalities your mothers possess makes finding the perfect flowers quite a challenge. From the ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/finding-the-perfect-flowers-for-mother%e2%80%99s-day.html Here at Vogue Flowers, we've added a new page featuring free flower graphics that are great for anybody looking to comment on a photo that they like with more than just words. Featuring more than a dozen graphics to choose from, our graphics are easy to use. To add one ... http://www.vogueflowers.com/blog/free-flower-graphics.html