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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Hello Kitty Flower Arrangement | 12/7/2011 | peggy rand |
| Q: My friends birthday is coming up and she really likes hello kitty and flowers, so i am planning on ... A: Sounds like a very cute idea for her gift. I think you would really do better using the foam for ... | ||
| Insects in flowers | 8/10/2011 | peggy rand |
| Q: I'm not sure whether this quite falls under your area of expertise, but I can ask and you can say ... A: I know what you mean,and its frustrating having bugs crawling out of a beautiful flower. As a ... | ||
| a tubular design | 7/14/2011 | peggy rand |
| Q: what are some examples of a tubular design, according to NGC Handbook rules? A: A tubular design has cylinders as the theme,using tubes and cylindrical forms with the plant ... | ||
| Wedding Centre Table Decorations | 7/4/2011 | Trish |
| Q: I am doing my daughters wedding flowers for the reception tables in 5 weeks time. She is having ... A: That would work but I suggest you use the sticky floral puddy or tape.Secure them well and hide the ... | ||
| Wedding Centerpieces | 6/7/2011 | Trish |
| Q: I am planning my wedding for November 5, 2011. I want to do fresh flower centerpieces due to the ... A: This depends on how big you want your centerpieces. Some of our clients want them low so they can ... | ||
| transporting flowers | 4/11/2011 | Trish |
| Q: I am an amateur florist, doing arrangements for friends and church events. My question is how to ... A: The best way is to purchase a florist carrier that comes in many sizes. You can cut a x in a card ... | ||
| Calla Lily and Hydrangea Wedding Centerpieces | 4/8/2011 | peggy rand |
| Q: My daughter and I are planning to make the table centerpieces for her wedding. Can you please advise ... A: For that size cube, one hydrangea should probably be enough. I don't know when your wedding is, but ... | ||
| submerged flowers | 4/2/2011 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I have a bride who wants submerged flowers for her centerpieces. Each vase is different, she wants ... A: Only waxy flowers will work, Karen. Orchids, Gardenia, etc. are very good. Tulips are iffy... ... | ||
| height of arrangments in grouping | 3/5/2011 | peggy rand |
| Q: For a rehearsal dinner I am making a grouping. One cylinder with floral sprig or one flower and ... A: Groupings are a nice way to do something a little different. Since you are looking for simple and ... | ||
| Tower arrangements | 2/13/2011 | Trish |
| Q: I'm using a 20" tower and wandering what are the best flowers to use. Colors are silver, purple and ... A: I don't have photos right off hand to send you! Sorry, I would use three large callas with lots of ... | ||
| Oasis foam fell apart | 1/19/2011 | peggy rand |
| Q: I don't have much experience basically I am starting out with my website selling on line for ... A: First of all,Marina ,it is a lovely, artistic arrangement. You have a good eye. Make sure your oasis ... | ||
| Fruit in dried and fresh arrangements | 10/29/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I am looking for advise for creating and preserving fresh fruit in both dried and fresh ... A: While drying pears is possible, you would have to limit yourself to using slices to get the best ... | ||
| hydrangea cylinder arrangement | 10/17/2010 | Trish |
| Q: I live in the vurgin islands & I am planning on making my own hydrangea arrangement (2 jumbo) in a ... A: of course you can! IF you like the saucer idea, you can glue the saucer to the top so its secure. I ... | ||
| What to use for Tall Glass Vase | 10/7/2010 | peggy rand |
| Q: I want to make a silk arrangement on top of a 29" glass vase, mouth opening is 6 inches. Can you ... A: Here's my advice: Use a container called a Lomey dish. They are plastic with curved edges so they ... | ||
| Ideas for wedding arrangement | 9/8/2010 | peggy rand |
| Q: My daughter is getting married outdoors and has purchased two 3' tall, relatively narrow black ... A: Those colors are often found in tropicals,which lend themselves nicely to a more modern arrangement. ... | ||
| Mexican themed floral arrangements | 9/2/2010 | Trish |
| Q: For the Fiesta at our complex, I plan to make several floral arrangements that spell MEXICAN all ... A: When you purchase your flowers use bright colors, sunflowers yellow, purple statice, reds of any ... | ||
| Flower Selection - Center Piece | 8/31/2010 | peggy rand |
| Q: What flowers would go well in an aparment that has Mexican Chile (200D-6 by Behr Paint) painted ... A: My first thought for your chile tone would be a strong yellow, so depending on the season(fall, for ... | ||
| dried arrangements | 8/26/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I have a friend in Canada who has never seen a cotton plant. She wants me to snip a cotton stalk ... A: By and large, you want to simply hang the cutting upside down in a coll and dry (DRY) place and let ... | ||
| Floral shop pricing? | 8/21/2010 | Trish |
| Q: "Hello, and thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my question. For a while now I have ... A: This is why its not a easy task trying to open a shop in your home. You must have a cooler and sell ... | ||
| Floral shop pricing? | 8/21/2010 | peggy rand |
| Q: and thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my question. For a while now I have been ... A: Victoria, You don't mention where you live. With the shipping fees you are mentioning, I can't ... | ||
| About the floral business... | 8/7/2010 | Trish |
| Q: Trish: I do not know if my questions are appropriate for this site, but it is information I need ... A: American Institute of Floral Design is on a national level. The industry shops markets such as ... | ||
| Glass Vase | 8/6/2010 | peggy rand |
| Q: I recently purchase this Glass vase. What type of flowers do you recommend? and how could i arrange ... A: Your vase has a very retro 60's look...so in keeping with that theme, you may want to put a "pin ... | ||
| preventing orchids from wilting | 7/20/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I am arranging table centrepieces for a wedding and the bride wants orchid blossoms on moss--how can ... A: Is you are talking about cut orchids, the best (and really only) way to ensure they stay fresh is to ... | ||
| flowers for a childs coffin | 7/14/2010 | Trish |
| Q: I have been doing wedding flowers including table arrangements for many years from home yet have ... A: The flowers set on top of the casket in a plastic dish so the funeral home can remove it when ... | ||
| Blue dyed Dendrobiums in a submerged centerpiece | 7/13/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I am planning on making centerpieces for my wedding using Dendrobium orchids completely submerged in ... A: It really depends... each grower and in some cases the wholesalers or retailers; will dye the stems ... | ||
| floral centre piece with hydrangeas | 6/22/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: will the small clusters of hydrangeas wilt if i separate the stems from the main stem and put them ... A: My pleasure! Even more briefly than 20 or 30... you want to dunk them in and out for just a few ... | ||
| floral centre piece with hydrangeas | 6/21/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: will the small clusters of hydrangeas wilt if i separate the stems from the main stem and put them ... A: The only way I would attempt it is to first condition the entire flower very very thoroughly. With ... | ||
| art deco centerpieces | 6/16/2010 | Trish |
| Q: What would you consider a good wedding centerpiece for a July wedding with an art deco theme using ... A: I would began by looking at a reasonable retail store for vases that have character. I love the art ... | ||
| Hand Tied Bouquets | 6/8/2010 | Trish |
| Q: I've never created a hand-tied wedding bouquet so I'm a little afraid that I'll do something wrong. ... A: I thinks it great your making it yourself! The best thing to do in the beginning is to treat your ... | ||
| Floral Arrangement in Phoenix Heat | 6/3/2010 | Trish |
| Q: I came home from work today to see a UPS note on my door that they attempted delivery of a package ... A: I am not familiar with the flowers they deliver whether they are in water or not. i would ask for a ... | ||
| Hydrangeas in Oasis | 5/20/2010 | Trish |
| Q: On average ,how long can large headed, six inch stemmed ,cut Hydrangeas last in an oasis after being ... A: These guys are funny. You must start from the beginning and hydrate the flower heads right from the ... | ||
| apples in cylinder vase | 5/2/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: We are trying to use 30" cylinder vases for steps at an outdoor wedding and want to put river rocks, ... A: Sorry, Patrice. Apples wont sink no matter what you do... and apple pieces will get very brown and ... | ||
| easter arrangement for grave | 4/2/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: my grandmother passed away this past september. easter is sunday and i want to create an arrangement ... A: Perhaps to choose a different color rose for each grandchild? Or if you google "meaning of flowers" ... | ||
| Tulip in vase | 3/16/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: How to keep Tulip stay longer and bloom at the vase. Should I cut off leaves to reduce water vapor. A: Tulips are very cool in so much as they are the only flower to keep growing even when cut and in the ... | ||
| silk flower arrangement for wedding | 3/1/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I am making 10 flower arrangements for my granddaughters wedding. I am using white and yellow silk ... A: As a general rule, the tallest flower should be about 1 1/2 times the height of your bud vase. ... | ||
| Peonies in bud vases | 2/26/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I am ordering 200 wholesale peonies (both light and dark pink--I don't know what varietal the dark ... A: Aha! I see what you're saying.... short answer, yes, they might droop over. You could use a ... | ||
| Peonies in bud vases | 2/25/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I am ordering 200 wholesale peonies (both light and dark pink--I don't know what varietal the dark ... A: Excellent question! First of all, I believe the simple design in staggered heights would be ... | ||
| Pillar, Tubular,Columnar Floral Design | 2/17/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: Can you give me a definition, description for this style of arranging? A: Based on your verbiage... I would say "Line Design". That being said, it could be a variety of ... | ||
| tall clear vases | 1/28/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: I saw a demonsration on a very tall bronze urn type arrangement that I loved. The designer used an ... A: If the vases are tall enough then yes, you would get the fullness effect. The concern would be in ... | ||
| Large glass cangleholder with arrangement on top | 1/25/2010 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
| Q: ! I'm making the centerpieces for my wedding and I'm using a 22" heavy glass candle holder with a 3 ... A: For starters, you'll need to afix a design bowl of some kind with wet foam (Oasis) taped in. To do ... | ||
Floral Arrangements
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Gina Samarotto. asla, apld
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I am a former National Garden Accredited Judge of Design and Horticulture and ran a design business for many years. I am a certified Master Gardener, American Society of Landscape Architects and Association of Professional Landscape Designers accredited and have worked for more than ten years as a professional designer. My work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine as well as other publications. I am the recipient of more than two dozen design awards. I will happily accept floral, horticultural, interior design and garden design questions.
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ALSA, APLD, NYS Certified Master Gardener, NGC Retired Judge
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