Wedding Centre Table Decorations

QuestionHi there Trish I am doing my daughters wedding flowers for the reception tables in 5 weeks time. She is having large glass conical vases on the tables approx 36 inches in height. She wants to hav

a tubular design

Questionwhat are some examples of a tubular design, according to NGC Handbook rules? Answer anthuriumgerberas A tubular design has cylinders as the theme,using tubes and cylindrical forms with the plant materials.Y

Insects in flowers

QuestionHi Im not sure whether this quite falls under your area of expertise, but I can ask and you can say no.... I love to bring flowers in from the garden, but too many uninvited insects wander out hours--somet

Hello Kitty Flower Arrangement

Question Triangle Flower My friends birthday is coming up and she really likes hello kitty and flowers, so i am planning on making her a hello kitty flower arrangement. The only problem is that i looked up he

hydrangeas and water pics

QuestionHey! Were picking hydrangeas the day before my daughters wedding next week. After picking well put them immediately into warm water. After an hour or 2 wed like to put them into the larger size w

calla lilly ,rose, hydrangea Wedding

QuestionWedding colors -Navy (spray paint )/white /purple /silver A 15 large vase for bar/cake area - how many Jumbo hydrangea should I use - just around the neck? right - with large callas spraying out at the top i

mechanics of arranging

QuestionIm making an altar floral piece and have large sunflowers as the focus, but several larges ones droop due to weight. Is there a technique for stiffening the stem to hold the flower head more upright? The arr

hydrangea and rose centerpiece

QuestionHi! I have a 24 inch tall pilsner vase with a 4 inch diameter at the top. I want to submerge crystals and a dendrobium orchid and top the vase with hydrangeas and roses. I am having a hard time figuring out

floral paint

QuestionQUESTION: My daughter wants tall glass cylinders with hot pink cymbidium orchids suspended in water gel beads as her wedding center pieces. We experimented with the Design Master paint last evening, since cy

floral

QuestionHi, Where can I get information about floral arrangement, floriculture. Thank you. AnswerYou might try community colleges,garden clubs, or adult education courses. Watch for international flower shows..the

arrangement

QuestionI would like to make an arrangement using 3 flowers, some greenery and a small vase.The vase is about 6 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches wide at the widest point. How tall should the arrangement be, measure fro

lining mason jar with sliced limes or lemons for July wedding

Questionwill a mason jar make this difficult or impossible for some reason? Could I fill the jars with acrylic raindrops first and then slide lemon or lime slices down the sides? If not what do you recommend as the

Flower ID

Question Flower I didnt see where to attach a photo the first time. The flower is located in Florida. AnswerThose are New Guinea impatiens. It is a hybrid with larger flowers and leaves than traditional imp

More photos for flower ID

Question Flower Flower Here are a few more photos. Another expert says its definitely a hibiscus. Thanks so much for your help. AnswerYou may want to refer to internet images if you are still unsure

Tomato Cage in Flower Arranging

QuestionBought a book that says florists use tomato cages to make arrangements for a vase on a grave. Ive seen so many over the years - they look like a xmas tree about 28-20 inches tall and all they have are

Cutting off dead flowers

QuestionHi Gina, I hope you have the time for my question? I live in Central Florida and have one Hydrangea plant in a large pot in my back yard. (bought it in April) They were originally blue but have now changed t

Replacing foam in a Gala bouquet holder for silk flowers

QuestionI am using this holder for the very first time and would like to know if I can replace the foam and start over...my bride wants silk orchids, and the flowers are causing huge holes due to their weight.  

Arranging a tall vase with small opening

QuestionArranging a tall light green vase with small opening, 2-3 steams on my piano I do have some longs steams green, but do not know how to work and secure them. This is for my living room. Thank you. AnswerHi

28 thin tall vase

QuestionHow do I anchor or stop the vase from getting knox over. Some one suggested gluing the bottom of the vase to a 10mirror. please help. Pat AnswerYou can certainly secure the base of the vase to whatever it i

flowers

QuestionQUESTION: I like yellow and would like a backyard garden to show it. Perennials would be nice. Do you have any suggestions? Im near Minneapolis (zone 4) Right now Im thin