Archive for April, 2008
“…In triumph over hearts that strive, I may see the Glory of Spring that hyacinth may a longer day endure. How well I, the skillful gardener, grew where from above the milder sun deals flowers and herbs anew.” – Sonia A Willars –
Hyacynth ~ Sport, Play, Loveliness, Sorrow, Please Forgive Me.
Botanical Name: Hyacynthus
Family: Liliaceae
According to Greek mythology, there was a handsome young man from Sparta called Hyacinthus. Apollo, the Sun God, was his great friend. Apollo would descend to earth from his golden chariot in the sky just so the two friends could play together. One day when Zephyrus, the God of Wind; jealously watched, he blew a strong wind toward a disc that Apollo threw to Hyacinthus, striking him a fatal blow to the head. Apollo, filled with grief, created hyacynthus from the young lad’s blood, ensuring Hyacinthus’ memory would live on.
The Hyacinth was brought early to Europe from Turkey and grown in Europe’s first botanical garden in Padua, Italy. Originally there were only four colors, but by 1775, more than two thousand named cultivars inhabited the earth.
Be sure and order your flowers early for Mother’s Day at Eden Florist. Call 954-981-5515 or visit our website at www.EdenFlorist.com
April 27th, 2008
How many flowers fail in wood
or perish from the hill
without the privilege to know
that they are beautiful
- Emily Dickinson -
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “let’s party.” Why not add the touch of elegance to your proms, graduations, weddings & events. To check out our newly designed weddings pages, visit www.edenflorist.com/weddings.asp. And to view our newly designed events pages, visit www.edenflorist.com/Events.asp.
The wedding page also includes links to checklists, rules for a happy marriage, preserving your flowers, customer testimonials and more!
April 26th, 2008
Yesterday’s question was “what is the largest flower in the world?”
The answer is…
The largest flower in the world is the rafflesia arnoldi. It weighs 7kg (15lbs) and grows only on the Sumatra island of Indonesia. Its petals grow to ½ meter (1.6 feet) long and 2.5cm (1in) thick.
April 25th, 2008
What is the largest flower in the world and where can it be found?
Stay tuned for the answer tomorrow!
Heidi
April 24th, 2008
“Just a kind word or a greeting; Just a warm grasp or a smile There are flowers that will lighten The burdens for many a mile. After the journey is over What is the use of them How can they carry them who must be carried? Oh give them the flowers now!” - Leigh M. Hodges –
Flowers lift the “spirit” in so many ways – whether to say Thank You, I Love You, You are Appreciated, Let’s Celebrate or in sympathy, flowers are a source of emotional support for recipients the world over.
According to Candice Shoemaker, PhD (National Funeral Directors Association), “people who receive sympathy flowers prefer them to receiving sympathy cards, food or even memorial donations.” The Society of American Florists and Rutgers University conducted two studies on the emotional impact of flowers. One survey provides scientific proof that flowers increase happiness and life satisfaction and lead to increased contact with friends and family. The other survey showed that “81% of seniors who received weekly bouquets proved less depressed over time.”
Read our article “Express Your Sympathy with Flowers” for more information on the healing power of sympathy flowers.
Order flowers for someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one from Eden Florist & Gift Baskets or call 954-981-5515
April 24th, 2008
Taurus – April 21-May 20th
You are dependable, tolerant and kind-hearted. You enjoy your family and feel most comfortable in natural surroundings. You are particularly fond of pink snapdragons and purple iris.
Need to order flowers for the Taurus in your life? Visit EDEN FLORIST
April 23rd, 2008
This annual event was originally organized in 1952 as “National Secretaries Week” by the National Secretaries Association (now known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals) in conjunction with public relations executive Harry Klemfuss and a consortium of office product manufacturers. It was established as an effort to recognize secretaries for their contributions in the workplace, and to attract people to secretarial/administrative careers.
In the year 2000, IAAP announced a name change for Professional Secretaries Week and Professional Secretaries Day. The names were changed to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep pace with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.
Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events, educational seminars, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts of appreciation.
Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles. More than 475,000 administrative professionals are employed in Canada. Millions more administrative professionals work in offices all over the world.
Remember: there’s still time to order flowers for your assistant. Just give Eden Florist a call at 954-981-5515 or visit our website at www.EdenFlorist.com.
April 23rd, 2008
Heidi Richards was interviewed by Floral Management magazine about the popularity of ethnic weddings in the United States, and how florists have been able to appeal to that market, in the cover story of its March issue.
You can read more about it here: “Multicultural Nuptials.”
Planning a Wedding in South Florida? Call Eden Florist for a FREE wedding consultation – 954-981-5515 or 800-966-3336. Ask for Heidi!
April 9th, 2008
Marigold ~ Spirits far more generous than ours
Botanical Name: Calendula Family: Compositae
”Open afresh your round of starry folds ye ardent marigolds.”
John Keats 1795-1821
The marigold has been associated with the sun’s journey across the sky, from nine o’clock in the morning until three o’clock in the afternoon. The Victorian’s believed they could set their clocks by the hour that this vibrant flower opened and closed its colorful petals.
Marigold flowers year-round and the name marigold is said to mean Mary’s gold after the Virgin Mary. The marigold has been said to signify grief; because the flower mourns the departure of the sun when its petals are forced to close.
Marigolds add a blaze of brightness to our gardens and to our lives as they search for the fiery brilliance of the sun.
April 8th, 2008
Peony ~ Good Life, Happy Marriage, Bashfulness
Botanical Name: Peonia Family: Paeoniaceae
”Bashfulness so oft applies thus peonies are for the sky.”
Named after Paeon, Physician to the Gods, the first modern peony was grown widely in medieval England, especially in monastery gardens, although ancient peonies were said to come from China. Legend tells that mischievous nymphs hid in the petals of the peony causing this magnificent flower to be given the meaning of bashfulness. In eighth century China, the red peony was considered the King of Flowers, symbolizing abundance. It is said he first obtained the plant on Mount Olympus from the Mother of Apollo.
Peonies can live for a hundred + years if undisturbed.
April 1st, 2008
Botanical Name: Hyacynthus
