Lilies & Cat Lovers

Lilies & Cat Lovers

Flower Holidays, Occasions & Parties - Easter & Passover Flowers

According to the National Animal Poison Control Center, certain types of lilies can cause renal failure in cats that have ingested any part of the lily. The Society of American Florists recommends keeping lilies out of the reach of cats. It is important to note that lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans. To place an order for Easter visit our website at http://www.springfieldohioflorist.com/ Original article can be found at: http://aboutflowers.com/flower-holidays-occasions-a-parties/easter-a-passover/lilies-a-cat-lovers.html

How to Have a Fun Spring

Spring is officially here!  There’s a lot to do during the spring season, including many different ways of having a lot of fun.  It doesn’t matter if you’re single or have a large family—there are fun activities for all types of people during the spring.  Here are some things you can do during the spring for entertainment.

For singles or for couples:

•    Go to the park and have a picnic.

•    Go to a sports game.

•    Take a walk together (and take the dog if you have one).

•    Sit outside and read a book or just enjoy the nice weather.

•    Plant some new flowers in your flowerbed.

•    Go to an outdoor concert.


For families:

•    Spend the afternoon at the playground or in the park playing games.

•    Go see the animals at the zoo.

•    Go bike riding.

•    Play miniature golf.

•    Go campings.

What do you have planned for the spring?  Whatever you do, don’t forget to get some spring flowers delivered in Springfield, Ohio, to brighten up your home.

Valentine Flower Guide for the Romantically Challenged + Free Delivery on February 10, Offer Expires 2/6

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day?  Figuring out which flowers to send can be difficult, especially if you don’t send a lot of flowers.  If you need a little help, here’s a quick and easy guide to Valentine flowers.

Roses –the traditional Valentine’s Day flower
Tulips – another good choice, and they come in different colors
Gerbera daisies – go with hot pink and orange ones
Tropical flowers – they’re different and exotic
Orchids – they’re simple yet beautiful
Iris – they’re not the usual Valentine flower
Carnations – they come in a wide variation of colors
Chrysanthemums – they last longer than a lot of flowers

Her favorite – even if they’re not traditional Valentine’s Day flowers, go with her favorite blooms

The arrangement:
You’ve got a couple of things to consider here.  You can go with a monobotanic design, which is a bouquet of all of the same type of flower.  These can be monochromatic (the same color) or they can be of different colors. 

Think about the size of the arrangement, too.  If you’re giving her flowers midway through the date, think about a single rose or very small arrangement.  She won’t want to carry a large bouquet around with her for the rest of the evening.

What kind of vase do you want?  A slim, crystal vase?  A ceramic red one?  How about a cube vase?  The type of flowers you select will partially determine the vase.


Ready to order?  We can take care of all your Valentine’s Day flowers in Springfield, OH, and if you’re interested in beating the crowd, we’re offering free delivery on February 10!  This offer expires on Feb. 6th, so hurry.  Just use discount code BLF when ordering.

Valentine’s Day isn’t Just for Flowers + Save $10 Through 1/24

Valentine’s Day is approaching, which means now’s the time to start making plans and putting in reservations. While ordering your flowers now is definitely a great idea, it’s not the only thing you need to do before Valentine’s Day. If you take the time now to make your plans and take care of everything, you won’t be stressing the week of the 14th.

Restaurants fill up very quickly for Valentine’s Day, especially the most popular ones. If you want to be sure to have a table, make your reservations now. Yes, it’s almost a month ahead of time, but those reservations will be filling up quickly. Those who don’t plan on going out have a little more time. If you’re cooking a romantic dinner, you might want to go ahead and decide on what you’re making. That way, you can have a detailed shopping list ready. Also be sure to pick up anything you might want for after dinner, especially if you’re planning on ending the date at your place.

If you’re planning on going to a concert, movie, or other event after dinner, you should go ahead and get your tickets soon. Like restaurants, these events have a tendency to get booked up very early. Let your date know what you’ve got planned so they can dress appropriately. Expensive restaurants often have dress codes. The same goes for some Valentine’s Day events. You should also plan out what you’re going to wear so you don’t have any last-minute problems.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for flowers—it’s for showing your significant other just how much you love him or her. It’s about a romantic dinner together, and it’s about doing something fun that you both enjoy. Above all, though, it’s about sharing a special night with your spouse or special someone.

Start your date off right by being on time and bringing her a lovely bouquet of flowers. While Valentine’s Day isn’t just for flowers, they certainly help! We’ll even get you off on the right foot by offering you $10 off any order made between now and January 24th. Just use check-out code BLJ to take advantage of this offer. Order now and we’ll make sure to deliver your Valentine’s Day flowers in Springfield, Ohio, on Valentine’s Day.

Poinsettia Facts

Poinsettia Facts

•Poinsettias are native to Mexico.
•The Aztecs called the poinsettia Cuetlaxochitl. They made a reddish purple dye from the bracts.
•Chile and Peru called the poinsettia the "Crown of the Andes."
•Poinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae family. Many plants in this family ooze a milky sap. •Some people may have skin irritation from the milky sap
•In nature, poinsettias are perennial flowering shrubs that can grow to ten feet tall.
•The showy colored parts of poinsettias that most people think are the flowers are actually colored bracts (modified leaves).
•Poinsettias are priced according to the number of blooms. The more blooms, the more expensive the plant.
•The flowers or cyathia of the poinsettia are in the center of the colorful bracts.
•Poinsettias have been called the lobster flower and flame leaf flower.
•Poinsettias are not poisonous.
•A study at Ohio State University showed that a 50 pound child who ate 500 bracts might have a slight tummy ache.
•Poinsettia sap that can irritate the skin and cause an upset stomach if consumed in large enough quantities.
•A fresh poinsettia is one on which little or no yellow pollen is showing on the flower clusters in the center of the bracts. Plants that have shed their pollen will soon drop their colorful bracts.
•Poinsettias represent over 85 percent of the potted plant sales during the holiday season.
•Ninety percent of all poinsettias are exported from the United States.
•In the 17th century, Juan Balme, a botanist, mentioned poinsettia plants in his writings.
•Poinsettias were introduced into the United States in 1825 by Joel Poinsett.
•Poinsettias are commercially grown in all 50 states.
•California is the top poinsettia producing state.
•December 12 is National Poinsettia Day.
•The Paul Ecke Ranch in California grows over 80 percent of poinsettias in the United States for the wholesale market.
•Ninety per cent of all the flowering poinsettias in the world got their start at the Paul Ecke Ranch.
•There are over 100 varieties of poinsettias available.
•$220 million worth of poinsettias are sold during the holiday season.
•Seventy-four percent of Americans still prefer red poinsettias; 8 percent prefer white and 6 percent pink.
•Eighty percent of poinsettias are purchased by women.
•Eighty percent of people who purchase poinsettias are 40 or older.
•Poinsettias are the best selling flowering potted plant in the United States. In 2004 over 61 million plants were sold.
•Poinsettias are the most popular Christmas plant even though most are sold in a 6 week period.
•An NCCA Bowl game in San Diego is named the Poinsettia Bowl. •Poinsettias were introduced into the United States in 1825 by Joel Poinsett.

Original Article can be found at http://urbanext.illinois.edu/poinsettia/facts.cfm

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South Fountain Preservation Tour of Homes 2011

On Saturday, November 26, 2011, South Fountain Preservation will be hosting its Historic Tour of Homes as a part of the Holiday in the City events. This year's tour will feature Victorian homes decorated for the Christmas Season. From 1-5P, five of South Fountain's finest homes will be open to the public, with a candlelight home being open from 7-9P. For further information please call 937-323-5875.
Saturday November 26, 2011
1-5 PM Five homes open for viewing
7-9 Candle Light house

Tickets
Presale Tickets are available after November 1, 2011 for $12 at
• 800 Paint Place
• Clark County Literacy Center
• Fred E. Peters & Sons
• Wescott House
• Heritage Center of Clark County
Day of event tickets are available for $15. Students are $10 at the door. Tickets are also available for only the Candlelight Tour for $5.00. Please park and buy tickets at First Baptist Church (638 South Fountain Avenue).

Original Article found at :http://www.southfountain.org/?s_page=Tour_of_Homes

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What is Sweetest Day?

Sweetest Day ...

Is always the third Saturday in October.

This holiday is much more important in some regions than in others (Detroit, Cleveland and Buffalo being the biggest Sweetest Day cities). It is a holiday that is gaining in popularity every year throughout the country.

How It Started

Over 60 years ago, a Cleveland man, believing that the city's orphans and shut-ins too often felt forgotten and neglected, conceived the idea of showing them that they were remembered. He did this through the distribution of small gifts. With the help of his friends and neighbors, he distributed these small remembrances on a Saturday in October. During the years that followed, other Clevelanders began to participate in the celebration ceremony, which came to be called "Sweetest Day". In time, the Sweetest Day idea of spreading cheer to the underprivileged was broadened to include everyone, and became an occasion for remembering others with a kind act or a small remembrance. And soon the idea spread to other cities all over the country.

What It Is

Sweetest Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in October as a day to make someone happy. It is an occasion which offers all of us an opportunity to remember not only the sick, aged, and orphaned, but also friends, relatives and associates whose helpfulness and kindness we have enjoyed.

Sweetest Day is not based on any single group's religious sentiment or on a family relationship. It is a reminder that a thoughtful word or deed enriches life and gives it meaning.

Because for many people remembering takes the form of gift-giving, Sweetest Day offers us the opportunity to show others that we care, in a tangible way.

Original article can be found at: http://www.creativechocolates.com/sweetestday.html

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