We believe that in addition to using flowers for gifts and
special occasions, flowers should be a fun and integral part of any
home or office dcor. Please browse our site and explore all the
many resources that are available to you. Flowers can become an
important part of your life and lifestyle and a life-long hobby for
adults and kids alike. Come back and visit us often and we'll
continue to provide you with fresh and fun ideas to keep your home
and office beautiful! Welcome to flowers shop
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Growing up in the heartland of California gave Jill Slater her
love of Mother Nature and a very special appreciation for flowers.
After 15 years of successfully running her own flower shop in the
Bay Area of Northern California, Jill decided to sell her business
to pursue her affinity towards everything that grows with a media
career. For five years Jill was San Francisco's "Good Gardener,"
the flower and garden reporter for ABC 7 News, San Francisco. She
is currently on the air on both Good Day and Good Evening
Sacramento and she is a regular contributor on Henry's Garden on
KRON-TV in San Francisco. In addition, Ms. Slater is also a
frequent guest on HGTV's Decorating with Style and can be seen on
HGTV's Carol Duvall's Holiday Workshop. Her gardening and flower
segments encourage uncomplicated and credible instruction on home
gardening and floral design. "If I can do it, you can do it" is her
mantra. Jill's friendly approach, engaging style and enthusiasm
continually give her the ability to motivate and inspire her
audience both on television and in educational settings.
Consequently, she is the spokesperson for several key trade
organizations including the Flower Promotion Organization and the
California Cut Flower Commission. In addition to Jill Slater's
regular appearances on television across the country, she writes,
designs and styles for several publications - Sunset Magazine,
Sunset Books, Sunset's Special Interest Publications, HGTV.com, the
San Francisco Chronicle and the Palo Alto Weekly. Combining her
expertise as a floral designer, photography stylist and garden
writer, Ms. Slater recently completed Reinvent Your Garden and
Container Gardening, two books on redefining the spirit of your
garden. Jill created exciting new treatments to upgrade lackluster
gardens in each book. There was excitement at the Flower Promotion
Organization recently, when her national appearance on Fox Cable
News Network's, Fox and Friends, brought 335,870 hits to the trade
organization's website. Viewers were interested in more information
on Jill's featured design. Prior to Jill Slater's flower shop
years, she worked as a television news writer-producer for ABC 7
News, San Francisco.
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Summer Flowers is the collective name for the numerous types of
flowers that are readily available during the summer months. Some
flowers bloom early, such as the Sweet William and the Peony.
However some bloom later in the summer like the Sunflower and
Solidago. This collection of flowers is especially plentiful during
the months of June, July and August.
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During the past ten years, Dutch growers have succeeded in
getting some of these flower varieties to bloom earlier or later
than normal. Delphinium and Snapdragon are good examples of this.
Many summer flowers are even available for delivery year round now.
Products such as Lisianthus, Statice, Gypsophila, Dill, small-
flower Asters and Bupleurum are in continuous supply at the Dutch
auctions.
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Even the most exotic flower of them all, the Zantedeschia, is
part of the extensive assortment of Dutch summer flowers. We will
continue to encounter its elegant shape during the upcoming years
in festive bridal bouquets. Next to this, there are hundreds of
color shades and flower shapes in the summer flower group which
provide a source of inspiration for shop presentations and a real
attention getter for your customers.
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The Flower MD Is Here To Help! Flower care and handling tips
from our flower doctor. Q & A on flower care and handling. To
enjoy your fresh cut flowers to their fullest extent, basic care
and handling is a must. That is why we've developed FlowrMD.com
featuring Dr. Bridget Behe. When it comes to prolonging the
enjoyment of your precious blooms, call on our flower doctor
FlowrMD.com
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Holiday Hostess Gift - Recipe by Jill Slater Materials: 2
Washcloths - holiday colors (sample features red and green) 1 Sprig
holly 1 Stem Red Rose/li> 1 Sheet decorative velum 1 Yard
decorative ribbon 1 Medium-sized rubber band Double-sided tape 1
Coaster 1 Watertube Floral clippers and scissors Floral
preservative/food Directions: Step 1 - Make a 3-inch fold at the
bottom of the long side of each washcloth. Fold this folded end to
meet the edge of the opposite side of each washcloth. Step 2 -
Stack the two folded washcloths on top of each other. Step 3 - Cut
decorative velum to the height and length of the folded washcloths.
Step 4 - Roll washcloths together and wrap decorative velum around
them. Secure the velum around the washcloths with double-sided tape
and then a rubber band for extra security. Step 5 - Tie the
decorative ribbon in a square knot around the rubber band and place
rolled washcloths on top of the coaster. (To tie a square knot:
left over right, right over left). Step 6 - Cut holly and rose
short and insert them into the watertube that has filled with
floral preservative/food solution. Now place watertubed flower into
the top of the rolled washcloths.