11 Aralık 2012 Salı

Parenting Pointers: Buying Flowers in Season (Guest Post)

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Buying flowers that are in season isrecommended because not only are they much more affordable, they are alsohealthier and look better because nature’s on their side! Importing flowersfrom a different country because they aren’t in season in your own may makesense if the occasion is special enough to warrant it. However, when you weigh in the costs andbenefits, it always makes more sense to buy flowers according to the seasons,ranging from practical reasons supporting the choice such as availability andaffordability to more aesthetic reasons such as the flowers being deliveredfresh, looking more vibrant and lasting much longer.Whether you want to grow your ownflowers, or simply make smart buying decisions, learning about the growingseason in your region can be very useful. We all have a vague idea about theclimatic conditions of the place we live in and with a little extra knowledge;you can enjoy beautiful, fresh flowers all years round. If you live in a warm place, consideryourself lucky because flowers grow well and more frequently in warm climates.Warmer climates have longer growing cycles and support a wider variety offlowers. If you live in a cold place, don’t lose heart just yet. It is truethat the growing cycle is much smaller, but nature adapts, and cold places havesome gorgeous cold-resistant flower varieties to boast of. The best person to advise you would beyour local florist. It is the florist’s business to understand what grows wellin the region, what is worth importing and splurging on and what can be given amiss. If you like to buy flowers regularly,inform your local florist and request him to keep you updated about the seasonalflowers that come in. it is also important to ask for flowers that are locallygrown, because importing or transporting flowers can increase their priceexponentially. If you are looking for greater variety, you can also ask to seeflowers that are being brought in from other parts of the country as well.These will cost more than the locally grown blooms but less than theinternationally imported ones. When you’re decorating your home ortaking a bouquet along for a close friend, instead of buying a couple ofdifferent varieties choose one seasonal flower that you like and buy it in alarge quantity. A vase full of the same kind of flowers can look gorgeous too:you don’t always have to put together a mixed bunch for it to look impressive!In fact, a huge bouquet of one flower variety, balanced with some baby’s breathand some small greenery can look gorgeous too. To learn more about seasonal flowers andfind great deals, locate a farmers’ market in your city. Almost every localityhas a farmers’ market or bazaar that sells fresh, farm-grown produce andflowers. The prices cannot be beat, the varieties and options are stunning andyou’ll get a chance to interact directly with the people who’ve grown theflowers instead of having to work with a middleman. A farmers’ market can also be a reallygreat place to get some gardening tips and pick up some seeds and bulbs if youwant to give growing flowers a try yourself! Take care of the seasonal flowers you buyto make the most of them. Change the water every day and add a little flowerfood to the container daily to keep your flowers healthy and strong. Trim anydead foliage and snip the stalks at the bottom at an angle to facilitate betterwater and nutrients absorption!
Nicole is apassionate  writer, devoted mum andadventurer. She enjoys writing about healthy lifestyle and easy  home organizing. You can read herpublications at :http://www.flowerdelivery.org.uk/

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