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| blue wedding | 11/21/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I am helping plan a small renewal ceremony for two friends. They are very simple people and would ...
A: I would love to see small scatterings of arrangements created in mercury glass tumblers and filled ...
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| dendrobium orchids in tower vases | 11/19/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: My daughters wedding is fast approaching and I need to make sure the dendrobium orchids will fit in ...
A: Yes, 8 to 10 will be a nice arrangement. You say you are looking at dendrobians... I would suggest ...
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| Placing branches on top of a vase | 11/2/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I was wondering... I really like the look of submerging orchids in water, but I was thinking of ...
A: Absolutely! You have to make sure your upper tray is A) deep enough to provide the support ...
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| blooms in flight- flower show | 10/30/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I want to do a peacock in a mass arrangement do you have any suggestions. thanks ANSWER: If this is ...
A: www.gardenclub.org is a great place to find the rules and regulations pertaining to Flower Shows. ...
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| blooms in flight- flower show | 10/30/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I want to do a peacock in a mass arrangement do you have any suggestions. thanks ANSWER: If this is ...
A: The very first show I ever competed in, I made the mistake that TONS of first time exhibitors ...
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| blooms in flight- flower show | 10/28/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I want to do a peacock in a mass arrangement do you have any suggestions. thanks ANSWER: If this is ...
A: From what I see in the class schedule, you can't use feathers or other found objects and must use ...
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| blooms in flight- flower show | 10/27/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I want to do a peacock in a mass arrangement do you have any suggestions. thanks
A: If this is for a flower show, be sure your schedule allows for the use of found objects. Often ...
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| Artificial Arrangement | 10/19/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I recently saw an artificial orchid arrangement in a vase with a clear glue that the flowers were ...
A: No, the hard setting variety is different; though also widely available. The hard setting kind is a ...
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| Artificial Arrangement | 10/18/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I recently saw an artificial orchid arrangement in a vase with a clear glue that the flowers were ...
A: Wonder Water solution turns into a clear gel that looks like water, but is thick enough to firmly ...
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| Carnations ceterpeices | 9/13/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: can you tell me how to make carnation centerpieces arranged in a half dome in a colored vase or a ...
A: A semi sphere of wet foam affixed to the top ofyour vase with floral tape will work well. With an ...
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| floral spray paint | 9/11/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I am doing floral design for a wedding this weekend and received my flowers today. The orchids are ...
A: I think I am feeling that you already know the answer..... Yes, it will cheapen the entire effect ...
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| how to preserve my flowers | 9/9/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: Gina how are you thanks for helping me the last time.I am going to be getting 800.00 fresh roses and ...
A: Conditioning flowers when you get them in from the wholesaler is imperative to their success! ...
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| using wet foam to make an arrangment | 8/29/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I have to make a centerpiece on a 32 inche trumpet vase using fresh roses, poeny and curley willow, ...
A: You can use OASIS brand wet foam, and to affix it, simply use thin floral tape - the vinyl one ...
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| Hydrangea Flower Arrangement | 8/2/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I am getting married July 31 of next year and would like to use Annabelle hydrangeas from my ...
A: Annabells are good, if they are conditioned properly. Try cutting them and immediately plunging ...
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| please help identify this flower | 7/26/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I recently cleaned out an area behind my garage of a thorn bush. Not 2 weeks after cleaning I ...
A: What you have there is a native aurelian lily. Aurelian lilies are very fragrant and become even ...
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| please help identify this flower | 7/24/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I recently cleaned out an area behind my garage of a thorn bush. Not 2 weeks after cleaning I ...
A: This looks as if it is an allium, though without seeing it in bloom I can't tell for certain. The ...
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| cylinder vase centrepieces | 7/20/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I have purchased several cylinder vases 60cms tall and 11cms diameter. I want to make centrepieces ...
A: You'll have to soak the foam for the flowers to fare well. I would secure the sphere FIRST by using ...
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| cylinder vase centrepieces | 7/17/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I have purchased several cylinder vases 60cms tall and 11cms diameter. I want to make centrepieces ...
A: Yes, bouquet holders will work. They can sink a bit into the vase if need be, the length of the ...
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| Flower problem | 7/17/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I am have a picture drawn with portraits of my family members and I wanted to have flowers that ...
A: There are many options for you. Apple Blossoms symbolize steadfast relations... for instance. ...
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| decorating grape vine wreaths | 7/14/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: any ideas to incorporate ribbon, silk flowers, bows, etc. into grapevine wreaths? ribbon first? ...
A: When you are working with any kind of wreath, the bow will go last. When you're designing your ...
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| Directions for making a grave pillow | 7/10/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I have made Christmas grave blankets using chicken wire for the past few years. I am wanting to make ...
A: Foam, given the outdoor conditions, is not the best choice. But to give the pillow some volume, you ...
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| Gladiola Centerpieces | 7/5/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: My sister is getting married at the end of this summer. She wants dramatic centerpieces and wants ...
A: Unless the base of the vase is VERY heavy, and the oasis is VERY securely mounted, the centerpiece ...
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| cutting hyrdrangeas for arrangements | 6/24/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: Where (on the stem) should I cut my hydrangea blooms for cut flower arrangements? How should I ...
A: Anywhere on the stem is fine to cut... you'd be better served to worry about what the pruned plant ...
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| Pilsner vases and Roses | 6/19/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I hope you can help me? My wedding is in September of this year. I want to make a topiary using ...
A: Aha! I do have a picture of what you sent - it looks that although the vase is clear, the stems of ...
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| eiffel tower flower centerpiece arrangement | 6/11/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: For my son's wedding reception, we'd like to use real flowers placed in 24 inch tall eiffel tower ...
A: To help alleviate the potential of tipping over - florists add water to the vases - I color my water ...
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| eiffel tower flower centerpiece arrangement | 6/11/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: For my son's wedding reception, we'd like to use real flowers placed in 24 inch tall eiffel tower ...
A: Most Eiffel Tower vase arrangements are used with an Oasis bouquet holder or some other Oasis ...
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| bird of pardise cut flowers | 6/4/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I have received an unopened bird of paradise cut flower and I know from personal experience that ...
A: Bird of Paradise typically need to be opened by hand - place them under a bit of water and gently ...
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| How to attach arrangement tower vase | 6/3/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I have made floral arrangements with the foam ball covered with moss. They are to go at the top of ...
A: 1. I have used the green floral tape when I've wanted to re-use vases. I've only had to soak the ...
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| Flowers for Tropical Arrangement | 6/1/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: For entry into a flower show, what would be good selections for small tropical arrangement for a ...
A: Given the size availability on a two person show table; I don't recommend the typical tropicals like ...
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| indoor gardenia | 5/31/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: my indoor gardenia is thriving and blooming, but all the leaves are light green and lusterless. ...
A: Acidify the soil with aluminum sulfate, iron sulfate, or wettable sulfur. Iron chelate may be used ...
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| Mache hearts and crosses | 5/23/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I've purchased some mache' hearts and crosses, after I have soaked them do I need a snap fit base ...
A: How are you to present the crosses & hearts? What manufacturer produced the product? What floral ...
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| Memorial Day Floral Arrangement | 5/12/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I have many fresh Peonies that I would like to use to create Memorial Day arrangements for family ...
A: The mache containers do well for holding Oasis floral foam because they have a waterproof coating ...
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| Cylinder Arrangements | 4/30/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: Once again, Janine, thanks for your response. The closest Floral Supply Syndicate it about 5 hours ...
A: The container bowls are plastic and they can be purchased at the following website listed below: ...
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| Wedding Flowers | 4/29/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: My question is in regards to wedding flower centerpieces..we are having fresh flowers and trying to ...
A: There is no valid reason why you couldn't use an acrylic vase and fresh flowers - the only potential ...
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| Cylinder Arrangement | 4/29/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: Janine-thanks for your response "Answer I love these arrangements! I have used a standard round ...
A: The 4" Container Bowl has a "lip" which would rest on the cylinder top. The next size up for a ...
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| Wedding arch DIY | 4/28/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I am getting married in 2012, so I do know that this may be very early in the making, however, I ...
A: Yes, I know of them, too. However, this is an arch that you are decorating ... outside elements is ...
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| Wedding arch DIY | 4/27/2009 | Gina Samarotto. asla, apld |
Q: I am getting married in 2012, so I do know that this may be very early in the making, however, I ...
A: Doing "boutonnieres" is a great way to dress it! I would do fresh on the sides, and silk up top ...
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| Wedding arch DIY | 4/27/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I am getting married in 2012, so I do know that this may be very early in the making, however, I ...
A: Your idea could work - but, you would need to do this a day or two in advance AND have refrigeration ...
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| Cylinder Arrangement | 4/27/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: I am making (2) cylinder arrangments. 4" x 31" tall. There will be cascading orchids & calla ...
A: I love these arrangements! I have used a standard round centerpiece container/ oval bowl with 1/3 ...
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| Standing spray | 4/21/2009 | Janine Schach McMahon |
Q: Do you have any ideas how to make funeral standing spray in shape of Bible or book. I mean made of ...
A: An easel spray that takes on the shape of a Bible? I would try chicken wire ... depending on how ...
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