Lily Celebration!

Lily flowers or lilium candidum was known to be the most significant flower symbol for Christians and that they indicate purity.  In Greek poetry, lily flowers signified tenderness and they were also referred to as the voice of muses. There is even a Greek myth that says how lily was born from the milk of the goddess Hera.  The first description of lily flowers can be traced back from the Chinese Middle Ages, where lily plant blossoms until late autumn and there were three shades, which include red, purple, and yellow.  In Europe, lily flowers were also used as remedy for many kinds of sicknesses and diseases. But, you should be careful if you have cats as pets as lilies can be poisonous to them.

Also, dont forget about our lily celebration going on from February 27th thru March 7th.  We are also having free flower arranging demos on the 27th and on March 6th at 2pm in both our Davie & Boca stores.  No reservations required, just bring yourself, friends & family  and have fun!

Celebrate Valentine's at Field of Flowers

Another dozen roses….another Valentine’s Day….really guys, how about a little creativity?

Wouldn’t you like to add a little pizzazz? Remember, to that special someone, this day is as big as her birthday and almost as big as your anniversary.


We have we have a lot of arrangements that will put the LOVE into your Valentine’s Day with a new twist. Here are some recommendations that are sure to get that reaction you are looking for.

Field of Flower’s top 5 recommendations as an 

alternative to a DOZEN RED ROSES:

1.  Orchid Plants or fresh cut orchid stems


2.  Calla Lilies or Oriental Lilies


3.  Tropical flowers such as birds of paradise and Anthurium (that's the heart - shaped flower)


4.  Tulips  

5.  Dishgardens with beautiful green and blooming plants such as Begonias

One of Our Favorite Times of The Year!

One of our favorite times of the year here at Field of Flowers is our Orchid Celebration, which runs January 16th-January 31st. This is time of the year that we celebrate one of Mother Nature's most beautiful creations, the orchid. One of the most common orchids that's used in the floral industry is the Phalaenopsis orchid, which is commonly used in weddings. There are over 60 or so species in its genus, so working with these flowers can be a joy for a floral designer since there are so many variations of this beautiful flower.

The Phalaenopsis orchid is found in the rain forests of southeast Asia and northern Australia. They thrive in the warm, humid and damp conditions often found in that part of the world, but are flexible enough to be grown indoors and will grow in different light conditions. The plant that produces these amazing flowers is beautiful as well. Most of the Phalaenopsis producing plants can bloom all year long, but its peak time for flowering is spring and summer. A gift of a Phalaenopsis orchid plant can be a gift that gives all year long…

The hybrid of the Phalaenopsis orchid is also widely used in the floral industry, often to make bridal bouquet. Some of the more popular hybrids are the Cottonwood, Oregon City, and Snow City varieties. Like the standard non hybrid Phalaenopsis, there are a lot of gorgeous variations of the hybrid, such as the Brother Kaiser hybrid that has beautiful and exotic yellow petals with a smattering of little red dots on them. Also there is the eye pleasing Brother Little Spotty that is often eggshell white with little pink dots on the petals that look like fairy dust sprinkled on them with love from Mother Nature.

Mere words can't do these flowers justice, so visit our Davie and Boca Raton superstores on 1/23 and 1/30 at 2pm for live demonstrations by our talented designer. At the end of the demonstration, the designer's work is raffled off, so don't miss your chance to get your very own gift from Mother Nature.

Healthy House Plants!

* House Plants Clean the Air
Plants can remove a variety of toxic air emissions including ammonia, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, benzene, xylene and trichloroethytene.



* Plants Make You Happy
House plants make people feel calmer and more optimistic. Interestingly, studies have shown that hospital patients who face a window with a garden view recovered more quickly than those who had to look at a wall.



* Plants Fight Fatigue and Colds
According to a University of Agriculture in Norway study, indoor plants can reduce fatigue, coughs, sore throats and other cold-related illnesses by more than 30 percent, partially by increasing humidity levels and decreasing dust.


* Plants at the Office
Even major corporations and work environments are beginning to catch on that adding plants indoors does wonders for employee health and morale. According to one study published in Rehabilitation Literature, a manufacturing company integrated plants into its office so that no employee would be more than 45 feet from greenery. The result? Company administrators said they noticed enhanced creativity and increased productivity in employees.

Flowers and Thanksgiving

What many people may not initially think of when it comes to Thanksgiving is flowers... Besides the turkey, cranberries, mashed potatoes & sweet potatoes, flowers bring additional warmth to the Holiday season.  The fall colors are incredibly rich and vibrant, warm and nurturing, so it fits perfectly with the feel of Thanksgiving.  Let your friends and family know just how thankful you are of them by sending a beautiful, festive fall arrangement or centerpiece to add to their holiday feast. 

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

Congratulations to our Floral Design Contest WINNER,  Heidi Gambach!!!  Heidi's arrangement is featured on our website and she also received a $100 gift card from Field of Flowers.  The winning arrangement is called Kerri's Autumn Topiary and will be available throughout the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Stay tuned for more upcoming promotions this season!

Vote Your Favorite Arrangement to the TOP!

Our design contest is over and now we need your help to select a winner!

Visit the Design Contest Poll on the right side of our blog and cast your vote... Voting Ends 11/17/09 7pm

To View Our Contestant's Arrangements, Please Click On The Image To Make Them Larger.

Good luck to everyone!

Flowering Facts about Sunflowers!

Helianthus is the scientific name of the sunflower. It is a combination of two words Helios, meaning sun and Anthos, meaning flower.

The sunflower plant can grow from 3 to 18 feet tall.

There are more than 60 different varieties of sunflowers in the world. The most common is the bright yellow with the dark brown centers, however new varieties of sunflowers are being created in colors the range from orange, tan, maroon or striped petals with green or yellow centers.

In 1986 M. Heijmf grew the world's tallest sunflower that was 25" 5.5" tall in the Netherlands.

Sunflowers seeds are used in a lot of everyday products such as medicine and paint. They are also rich in oil, which are stored as a source of food energy. Sunflower seeds are also crushed to give us oil, which is used for cooking.

Sunflowers require only 90 to 100 days from planting to mature.

Kansas City has been nicknamed "The Sunflower State" and is the national flower of Russia.

A well-known characteristic of sunflowers is that is flowering head tracks the sun's movement; this occurrence is known at "heliotropism."

The largest sunflower head has been grown in Canada, it was 32.5"

The Bonsai technique has been used to create the shortest sunflower, it was just over 2" tall.

Floral Design Contest

Have you ever seen an arrangement and thought to yourself, "I could do that with my eyes closed!"

If so, you're in luck because we are having a Floral Design Contest on Nov. 7th in our Davie store.
For a $10 admissions fee you will have 30 minutes to create your very own floral design that could be showcased and sold in our stores and featured on our website throughout the Thanksgiving holiday.

If you think you have the skills to compete with the best, then hurry and call our order center to sign up. There are only 8 spots available and the deadline is Oct. 31st!
1-800-96-FRESH

10 Fun Facts about Hydrangeas!

Hydrangeas originated from Japan.

Hydrangea flowers are very beautiful and often fragrant.

Hydrangea’s colors can range from white to blue, to pink to purple and green. This is determined by the acidity level of the soil.

Hydrangeas also come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, resembling a puffy cloud.

Some suggest that the Hydrangeas represent anything that is sincerely heartfelt because it possesses enduring grace and beauty.

There are approximately 23 species of Hydrangeas only five are widely cultivated in the U.S.

The most popular species is Hydrangea macrophylla, which is commonly known as Bigleaf, French, Garden or Florist’s Hydrangea.

The name says it all - Hydrangeas need lots of water!

Hydrangeas range in height from two feet to ten feet tall. Some Hydrangeas are climbing plants, which can reach nearly eighty feet high.

According the language of flowers, hydrangea stands for preservation - preservation of love that lasts forever, often used for weddings.