Does anyone know of a good florist in Washington, DC that will deliver on Sunday? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Wildflowers day trips from Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston on Oct 16, 2009 - 9 answers

My recently widowed stepmother just returned home after a long hospital stay for cancer treatment; the prognosis looks good, thankfully. I want to send her flowers for her birthday, but I know more about quantum physics than I do about flowers, and I was a liberal arts major, if you follow my meaning. I don't know of any floral preferences on her behalf, and can't really ask now. So... are there any specific types that are more appropriate than others?
posted by John Smallberries on Oct 10, 2009 - 21 answers

What types of flowers or arrangements are appropriate for the family of someone in the ICU? [more inside]
posted by GarotaDaCidade on Sep 14, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm thinking of replacing my lawn with artificial grass or some other thing that doesn't require constant upkeep. I'd like to hear your experiences with such horticultural matters. [more inside]
posted by reenum on Aug 13, 2009 - 22 answers

IdentifyPlantFilter: A new plant has sprung up in my Mother's rock garden this year. She loves it, but had no idea what it is! Can you help us identify it? [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel on Aug 10, 2009 - 6 answers

A flower question in three parts: 1) what are these flowers: a1; a2; b1; b2? (I included versions w/my hand to show scale, since I have a lot of trouble figuring that with most internet pix) 2) what are other potted flowering plants that will do as well as these in my climate/situation? 3) Help me help myself? Suggestions for plant/flower identification sites. [more inside]
posted by taz on Jul 23, 2009 - 18 answers

How/when did floral, citrus, pine, and mint become associated with cleanliness?
posted by asockpuppet on Jun 30, 2009 - 13 answers

Why does my hydrangea not fully blooming? [more inside]
posted by Chele66 on Jun 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Resources for information about field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis, perennial morning glory) other than how to kill it? [more inside]
posted by epersonae on Jun 1, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a totally novice gardener. What should I plant in my flowerpots? [more inside]
posted by desjardins on May 14, 2009 - 26 answers

I have an amazing, incredible mother. Really, she's awesome. This will be the first mother's day that I have the fiscal resources to show her, rather than just tell her, how much I love her. I'll be getting her flowers, that much is sure. In addition to that, I'd like to do something meaningful. My (boring) idea was make a donation to a cause in her honor. But you have more creative, but still meaningful ideas, right? :)
posted by charmston on May 2, 2009 - 26 answers

I am planting my flower garden this weekend, and looking for suggestions. It gets no sun in the morning, and FULL sun from about 11am/12pm until sunset. I live in DC Area. I would like to find some stuff that is low maintainence. Any help would be great?
posted by fozzie33 on Apr 23, 2009 - 5 answers

We've had high winds the last few days, and these tiny purple flowers have been drifting into my yard from parts unknown. I am obsessed with finding out what they are! [more inside]
posted by Orb on Apr 5, 2009 - 4 answers

If you want to send someone a classy thank you gift, e.g. wine, chocolates or flowers, what are the best options if all you have in terms of contact info is the person's email address? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Mar 31, 2009 - 7 answers

FlowerFilter: Can you identify this flower? [more inside]
posted by anifinder on Mar 15, 2009 - 8 answers

Please help me ID these flowers [more inside]
posted by emmykm on Mar 12, 2009 - 7 answers

In New York, you can get a dozen roses for about $4 at any corner deli. I'm looking for the Toronto equivalent. [more inside]
posted by kate blank on Mar 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Wedding florist needed! Who would you recommend (or not recommend) in St. Louis? [more inside]
posted by rglass on Feb 25, 2009 - 5 answers

I've never sent flowers for a funeral before and am at a loss as to what to do. Bonus points for Modesto, CA florist recommendations. [more inside]
posted by j on Feb 1, 2009 - 12 answers

Can you recommend a great florist in NYC who delivers? Extra points for unusual or exotic bouquets. Online ordering preferred but not essential. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 1, 2009 - 9 answers

How do you deal with brown spots on roses? I'm posting for my mom and sister who are non-professionally doing my cousin's wedding flowers for tonight. Some of the flowers have brown spots - is there any way to deal with this? Cut the rose petals with scissors? Google is yielding nothing but, "Don't use flowers with brown spots."
posted by artychoke on Dec 27, 2008 - 3 answers

I need to send flowers to a family in Surrey, British Columbia, and I'd like a recommendation for a local company that can be depended on to do a good job with a bit of style - i.e., different from the standard FTD/800-FLOWERS arrangements. Google turned up a company called Kyla's - are they likely to be what I'm looking for?
posted by klpage on Dec 19, 2008 - 1 answer

How I can send flowers to Japan from Canada? [more inside]
posted by remi on Dec 16, 2008 - 8 answers

I always like it when men pick women up from the airport holding a bouquet of flowers for them, and I'd like to do something similar for my boyfriend... but get him something a little more masculine. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2008 - 36 answers

Where can I get edible flowers in the Bay area (USA)? [more inside]
posted by CommonSense on Nov 2, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I buy a whole lot of roses in Portland, OR? Or online? [more inside]
posted by slowfasthazel on Aug 18, 2008 - 4 answers

What is this plant? And what is eating it? [more inside]
posted by condour75 on Jul 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Flower Identification filter: What is this plant? [more inside]
posted by MaudB on Jul 16, 2008 - 7 answers

How do you preserve white rosebuds without having them turn grey? Or, alternately, where can you buy dried rosebuds in white? [more inside]
posted by diamondsky on Jun 22, 2008 - 1 answer

I'm on the east coast and I want to send flowers to a lady I really, really, really (did I mention "really"?) like in Long Beach, CA. Is there a great local florist that the hive mind could suggest? I suspect that a local shop could make something nicer than the national brands (FTD or 1-800-flowers). [more inside]
posted by taojones on Jun 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Am looking for something nice I can send to someone to thank them for a wonderful kindness, but it probably shouldn't involve food or flowers. Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo on May 17, 2008 - 12 answers

How does one become a florist/floral designer? What does it take to open a flower shop? Need some direction!! [more inside]
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet on May 5, 2008 - 7 answers

What is this tiny flower? [more inside]
posted by gally99 on Apr 23, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can one buy a beautiful flower vase that was not made in China? I would like to support a local Seattle artisan, but I am also willing to order online if it's love at first sight. [more inside]
posted by halogen on Apr 20, 2008 - 6 answers

What should I do with this giant brick planter box that fronts my house? [more inside]
posted by peep on Apr 4, 2008 - 13 answers

Where can my friend buy a beautiful, healthy orchid in the Los Angeles area? [more inside]
posted by GardnerDB on Apr 1, 2008 - 11 answers

What tree is this? [more inside]
posted by hadjiboy on Mar 26, 2008 - 7 answers

My 7 month old cat won't stop knocking over flower vases when we're out of the house. How can I get him to understand that knocking stuff over is bad? [more inside]
posted by RobertFrost on Mar 25, 2008 - 28 answers

Any small flower shoppes in Carlingford, NSW that will deliver? [more inside]
posted by lain on Mar 23, 2008 - 1 answer

What flowers will be blooming in Kauai in March? [more inside]
posted by molybdenum on Mar 16, 2008 - 5 answers

My friend is a talented, hobby flower arranger. She's doing her biggest job so far this summer, doing 8 table arrangements plus bouquets and buttonierres for a wedding. We live about an hour north of Boston, and she is looking for some new inspiration for this upcoming project. There must be great flower shops and markets in Boston where she can get good deals and interesting materials, but we don't even know where to start looking. [more inside]
posted by Soulbee on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers

This is a ridiculous question. It's 12:20AM Valentine's Day morning. I suddenly want to send flowers (or some other encouraging vday-ish gift) to a quite a few of my single girlfriends at their respective workplaces. Am I crazy, is this doable and how?? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap on Feb 13, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can one buy edible flowers from a reputable vendor in New York? [more inside]
posted by Hwaet on Dec 13, 2007 - 8 answers

I am looking for gardening experiments [more inside]
posted by pracowity on Oct 21, 2007 - 9 answers

What is this poster? Who made it? Can I buy a print somewhere? [more inside]
posted by brgale on Sep 12, 2007 - 5 answers

My garden has been overtaken by weeds and ribbon grass, how can I start over? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll on Aug 20, 2007 - 10 answers

Looking for a good nursery in the Austin, TX area. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Aug 20, 2007 - 5 answers

I don't suppose anyone knows where I could get a flower pot like this in the UK or Ireland? [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Aug 14, 2007 - 7 answers

Can anybody recommend an online florist that can accept US payment for delivery in China? [more inside]
posted by :-) on Aug 5, 2007 - 5 answers