I am trying to find a South American or Latin American film that we watched when I was in college in the 80s. It was described by the professor as being an example of "magic realism" in film. The scene I remember was of an orchard with trees in bloom and the flowers all turned into butterflies. It was NOT an animated film. Any help greatly appreciated!
posted by cmp4Meta
on Apr 4, 2011 -
6 answers
My mom will be in Santa Fe for her 70th birthday, and I'd like to send her some flowers. Please give me your recommendations!
[more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Mar 6, 2011 -
6 answers
I wanted to get some cupcakes delivered as a gift, but that's too highly dependent on when somebody is home to receive them. And flowers are too boring. What other sort of cool, lovely gift could I send somebody? (For ordering online, and this is in Australia.)
[more inside]
posted by mjao
on Jan 10, 2011 -
14 answers
I'd like to send flowers to someone in San Francisco who is having a hard time, and I don't have a lot of money. Any recommendations for a place that will either be affordable, or give me bang for my buck?
[more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Jan 8, 2011 -
10 answers
Girlfriend's birthday is coming up and it would make her day to get some flowers. Small problem, she is away at school. How can I have the flowers sent to her dorm?
[more inside]
posted by Funky Claude
on Oct 25, 2010 -
26 answers
Are this
flower and this
flower the same? In either case, what are they? (I love them). What is this
bug? I've seen 3 of them in my sink over the course of about 6 weeks. (I don't like them very much). Should I do anything about them? Thank you!
posted by Salamandrous
on Sep 20, 2010 -
14 answers
Please help me identify the plants - flowers, weeds, veggies, herbs - in the garden of the house we just bought. There are several plants that I don't recognize, so I'd really appreciate any clues you might have!
[more inside]
posted by misskaz
on Aug 7, 2010 -
18 answers
IndoorGardenFilter -- What are some sweet-smelling plants or flowers I could fill my apartment with?
[more inside]
posted by custard heart
on Jul 1, 2010 -
9 answers
Can anyone ID this incredibly fragrant, night blooming cactus for me? Bonus points for propagation tips. Photos:
1 2 3 4 [more inside]
posted by buggzzee23
on Jul 1, 2010 -
4 answers
I want to buy my wife a flowers or fruit themed gift that is more permanent than flowers or fruit and I'm drawing a blank.
[more inside]
posted by IanMorr
on May 27, 2010 -
24 answers
I need Instant mothers day flowers (delivery) that are reliable, nice and that I can pass off as my brother's. Please help.
[more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac
on May 8, 2010 -
22 answers
Last spring or summer I heard a spot on NPR about a couple in Madison, WI who plant thousands of flower bulbs in their backyard every year. It became a bit of an attraction in the neighborhood as they allowed people to wander around the yard to see the flowers. Does anyone know where this house is or can someone point me to the radio spot?
posted by fixedthefernback
on May 8, 2010 -
2 answers
I've fallen hard for a coworker. Things seems to be moving in a positive direction and I feel like I'm reaching the point where I need to make my intentions more clear. It just so happens that her birthday is coming up. Would flowers be a bad idea?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2010 -
23 answers
Help me figure out what to put in my windowboxes this year. Parameters inside.
[more inside]
posted by olinerd
on Apr 1, 2010 -
6 answers
I'm trying to remember a film released within the last 10 years, most likely from the early 2000's. The last shot of the movie is a timelapse shot of a flower blossoming or possibly sprouting up through concrete. It's likely a Todd Haynes film or a Charlie Kauffman script or something along those lines. (Pointing me toward any other movies with time-lapse shots of flowers blossoming would also be helpful.)
[more inside]
posted by nobody
on Mar 11, 2010 -
6 answers
I want to send a romantic interest some flowers, but I don't know their address. I am friends with them on Facebook, I have their cell number, I don't know any of their friends, and I want it to be a surprise. Would anyone have any suggestions on how I should proceed?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Feb 22, 2010 -
30 answers
Please help me be culturally appropriate: should I send a pagan flowers on Ostara, or wait till Beltane?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2010 -
8 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
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
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 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
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
