week of valentines day

QuestionHello, and thank you for your insight and knowledge in the floral business, in advance. This will be my first valentines day in business and am uncertain as to how many dozen roses I should buy. I am one of

Saddle arrangement

QuestionI would like to make a saddle arrangement using red and white poinsettias and would like to add other flowers, so could you tell me what type and color flowers and greens I could use to make this look beauti

tall centerpieces for wedding

QuestionQUESTION: I have (10) 24 Eiffel tower vases. want to place 2 dozen silk flowers (roses)and greenery in each for table centerpiece how can I make this happen. ANSWER: I am not sure how you want the final des

Cascading Bouquet

QuestionI would love to make a cascading bouquet using only wire and not a foam bouquet holder. Are you able to provide me with instructions? Thanks AnswerYou could certainly do a cascade in a hand tied fashion b

Rectangular arrangement

QuestionId like to make an arrangement of roses in a rectangular container. Ive seen this is someones home but Im not sure how short to cut the stems of the roses. The container is about 18x6x2. I will b

Number of flowers to use

Question Orchid Centerpiece I am making tall centerpieces with a 24 x 5 pilsner trumpet vase using dendrobium orchids. How many stems of dendrobiums should I use to get the look in the attached picture? I am plannin

Ranunculus and....

QuestionDear Gina, I LOVE ranunculus and I am planning the flowers for my May 2010 wedding in Florida. I want to have a full bouquet of white ranunculus, with maybe a little greenery throughout. My qu

Large glass cangleholder with arrangement on top

Question Candle Holder Hello!! Im making the centerpieces for my wedding and Im using a 22 heavy glass candle holder with a 3 inch opening (the largest one in the pic attached). I want to do a large round arrangemen

tall clear vases

QuestionI saw a demonsration on a very tall bronze urn type arrangement that I loved. The designer used an oasis wreath to give the illusion that there were flowers covering the whole top of the urn. Could I do the

Pillar, Tubular,Columnar Floral Design

QuestionCan you give me a definition, description for this style of arranging? AnswerBased on your verbiage... I would say Line Design. That being said, it could be a variety of other things, too. Youre

Peonies in bud vases

QuestionQUESTION: Hi-Can Sarah Bernhardt Peonies support the weight of their blooms when cut and placed in vases? I plan to DIY the centerpieces/table flowers for my wedding in May 2010. I am ordering 200 wholesale

silk flower arrangement for wedding

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Gina, I am making 10 flower arrangements for my granddaughters wedding. I am using white and yellow silk flowers. The bud vales are 9 tall and the mouths are 1 to 2 wide. Could please give me so

Tulip in vase

QuestionHow to keep Tulip stay longer and bloom at the vase. Should I cut off leaves to reduce water vapor. AnswerTulips are very cool in so much as they are the only flower to keep growing even when cut and in the

easter arrangement for grave

Questionhello. my grandmother passed away this past september. easter is sunday and i want to create an arrangement for her grave . but somehow incorporate her 8 great grandchildren (their names, hand prints ect.) p

apples in cylinder vase

QuestionWe are trying to use 30 cylinder vases for steps at an outdoor wedding and want to put river rocks, apples, and apple pieces and cannot get the apples to sink. Is there a trick or solution to use in vases? W

Hydrangeas in Oasis

QuestionOn average ,how long can large headed, six inch stemmed ,cut Hydrangeas last in an oasis after being conditioned? Is their any other tip for longevity other than the boiling water trick? AnswerThese guys ar

Floral Arrangement in Phoenix Heat

QuestionHello, I came home from work today to see a UPS note on my door that they attempted delivery of a package from 1-800-FLOWERS but since I wasnt home they brought it to my apartment complex office. Sinc

Hand Tied Bouquets

QuestionIve never created a hand-tied wedding bouquet so Im a little afraid that Ill do something wrong. Do you have any tips that I should be aware of when creating such a bouquet? Ill be using Amelia roses,

art deco centerpieces

QuestionWhat would you consider a good wedding centerpiece for a July wedding with an art deco theme using callalilies? AnswerI would began by looking at a reasonable retail store for vases that have character. I l

floral centre piece with hydrangeas

QuestionQUESTION: will the small clusters of hydrangeas wilt if i separate the stems from the main stem and put them in to a wet foam wedding arrangement??? ANSWER: Yes, as a rule the florets dont hold up once sepa