Have a Garden Theme Dream Wedding

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:45:03 -0500

You've found the perfect venue: old oaks, a stone wall, agazebo, acres of fragrant jasmine and honeysuckle, and even asmall, clear pond. Now it's time to take the garden wedding ofyour dreams a little further. Let's start with invitations.Garden Theme InvitationsThe right invitation says "old world" and "hand made." Artistic?Hand-paint a flower design, scan it in to your computer and fadeit into the background of your invitations. Or collect and presswildflowers and violets to include. Accent your invitations with small brass buttons or charms. Sealthe envelope with sealing wax and a seal that ties into yourwedding: a seashell, a flower, a swan.Raised lettering on your vellum overlays makes for a beautifulantique look. And no, you don't have to purchase invitations toachieve it. You can do it yourself with a printer ideally alaser printer, embossing powder and a heat gun or hair dryer.

Tips For Making Your Silk Flower Arrangement Beautiful

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:25:57 -0600

Nearly anyone can learn to arrange flowers. You do not have tobe a professional to make a beautiful silk flower arrangement.Silk flowers are an excellent choice for beginners because theyare easy to work with and last forever.The best place to begin is to decide where the flowers will beplaced. A flower arrangement that is for the centerpiece of adining table will definitely look different than a flowerarrangement that is going to be on a shelf or in a corner.Next, pick a vase. The size and shape of the vase will determinethe size of the flower arrangement. A general rule is to use avase that is half the height of the arrangement. This will giveit a nice balance. Also, if you want a very full arrangement,you will want to choose a vase that is larger and has a wideropening. If you are going for something simple andsophisticated, you can choose a tall vase with a narrow opening.Another good choice for the beginning florist is to use a vasethat has a crosshatch pattern ove...

The Ayurvedic Self-Massage

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:43:05 -0600

Wonderfully relaxing and energizing at the same time, a dailyself-massage with warm oil is easy to do and takes only about minutes. You can do it at home each morning, and reap thebenefits of this luxurious therapy all day long. Ayurvedic textslist a wide range of benefits from regular performance of thewarm oil full-body massage: . It helps pacify Vata dosha, the space and air elements in thephysiology. Because of our hectic lives, most of us havehigh levels of stress, anxiety, a feeling of being overwhelmedand spaced-out, all indications of an aggravated Vata dosha.Soothing touch is very Vata-pacifying. Warm oil, being warm,smooth and unctuous, is also Vata-pacifying. . The massage also helps balance Kapha dosha, the water andearth elements in the physiology. It enhances circulationthroughout the body and revitalizes a lethargic body and mind. . With regular performance of the massage, deep-seated toxinsin the joints and tissues are loosened and released int...

Hair and Scalp Massage

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:01:56 -0600

According to ayurveda, a healthy beautiful head of hair requiresan ongoing care routine that starts with nourishment. Why waituntil you experience hair problems? As with your skin, starttaking care of it now, and you'll reap the benefits for years tocome. Massaging the scalp and hair with warm oil, preferably infusedwith hair-friendly herbs, is the best way to nourish the scalpand hair topically. Not only does the massage work wonders foryour hair, but it also relaxes the mind and nervous system. Theoil for the massage can be customized by hair and body type. Ifyour hair is thin, dry and frizzy and prone to split-ends, youhave Vata hair. If you have fine hair prone to prematurethinning or graying, you are Pitta-predominant. If you arepredominantly Kapha, your hair will tend to be thick and oily. The Benefits A warm oil massage, done at least once a week ifyou have more Vata in your make-up, you would want to try to doit two to three times a week, has the following ben...

Viburnums - Landcape and Garden Wonders

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:42:57 -0600

Viburnums are plant that I can't imagine a landscpe beingwithout. If I had to eliminate all varieties from my gardensexcept for one I would be hard pressed to decide which to keep.All varieties of viburnums are attractive, versatile, adaptableshrubs for any landscape. They can be used as hedges or screensand in mixed perennialshrub borders. They can also stand aloneas specimen plants. They usually take the form of shrubs, butsome species can become small ornamental trees. They range insize from the Dwarf American Cranberrybush at feet tall by feet wide, to the Siebold at over feet tall. Viburnums are plants with year round interest. Viburnums havewhite to pink flowers in the spring. They have large, attractiveand often textured leaves. Some viburnums have wonderfullyfragrant flowers that are produced in snowball shaped clustersin April. Their flower clusters can consist of pink buds, whichdevelop into white flowers. Some fruits are red and turn blackwith age. Lea...

Rhododendron

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:37:23 -0600

Rhododendron is the name given to a genus of flowering plants that all belong to the Eriaceae family. This large genus has more than one thousand species in it and almost all of them have spectacular flower displays. Most of the plants belonging to this genus are known as azaleas to many gardeners. Rhododendron is also the national flower of Nepal.AppearanceThis genus is made up mostly of shrubs, small trees, and very rarely, large trees. The smallest tree of this species is a mere one metre tall while the largest can be over thirty metres tall. The leaves of these plants are arranged in spirals and can range in size from one centimetre to fifty depending on the species of the tree. Some trees are evergreen while others are deciduous. The lower surface of the leaves of these plants tends to be covered in hairs or scales. The alpine species have small leaves and small flowers while the more tropical species are larger and grow as epiphytes.DistributionRhododendron is a genus tha...

Virburnum Dentatum -Chicago Luster Viburnum

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:39:45 -0600

One of my favorite vibirnums is the plant known VirburnumDentatum- The Chicago Luster Viburnum. Viburnums are the mostattractive, versatile, adaptable shrubs for any landscape. Theycan be used as hedges or screens and in mixed perennial andshrub borders. They can also stand as specimen plants. Theyusually in the form of shrubs, but can become small ornamentaltrees.sieboldi They range in size from the small DwarfAmerican Cranberry at feet tall by feet wide, to the Sieboldat over feet tall. Viburnums are plants with year round interest. Viburnums havewhite to pink flowers in the spring. Some are fragrant. Theyhave large, attractive and often textured leaves. Some viburnumshave wonderfully fragrant flowers that are produced in snowballlike clusters in the spring. The flower clusters can be of pinkbuds, which develop into white flowers. Some fruits are red andturn black with age. Leaves are glossy, dark green and turn aburgundy color in the fall. Midsummer berries ...

Viburnums

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:13:45 -0600

Viburnums: Shrubs with All Season Interest Viburnums are themost attractive, versatile, adaptable shrubs for any landscape.They can be used as hedges or screens and in mixedperennialshrub borders. They can also stand alone as specimenplants. They usually take the form of shrubs, but some speciescan become small ornamental trees. They range in size from theDwarf American Cranberrybush at feet tall by feet wide, tothe Siebold at over feet tall. Viburnums are plants with year round interest. Viburnums havewhite to pink flowers in the spring. They have large, attractiveand often textured leaves. Some viburnums have wonderfullyfragrant flowers that are produced in snowball shaped clustersin April. Their flower clusters can consist of pink buds, whichdevelop into white flowers. Some fruits are red and turn blackwith age. Leaves are glossy, dark green and turn a burgundycolor in the fall. Midsummer berries are an important foodsource for birds. Viburnums have colorful ...

How to Care for your Fresh Cut Flower Arrangement

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:18:13 -0600

A fresh flower arrangement won't last forever, but you can takesome simple steps to prolong its beauty at least several extradays. In fact, you should expect long lasting flowers such ascarnations, chrysanthemums, alstroemeria and even roses to lasta full week to ten days. Spring or bulb flowers such as iris,tulips and daffodils should be expected to last three to fivedays. Your first strategy for having flower arrangements inyour house for the longest possible time is to carefully selectthe source of those flowers. Flowers should be purchased from aprofessional floral supplier who has insured that the flowershave been harvested, processed and shipped following all thebest practices from the farm to the distributors and finally toyou. There are several care and handling best practices, themost important being maintaining a temperature of - degreesF. Seemingly small delays in shipping, or even being placed on atruck next to a box of flowers that have not been pre-coo...

Your Monthly Aromatic Horoscope, January 2002

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:26:35 -0600

Create your own unique aromatherapy blend developed especiallyaround your monthly horoscope. Use these recipes to enjoy moreenergy, more laughter, and less stress this month. Each recipeshould be made by pouring the oil essences into a -ml bottle,and then adding organic vegetable oil to fill. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAPRICORN! Network andsocialize this month...the more you do, the more you openyourself to new opportunities. The planets are supporting yourgrowth throughout the month. - drops Peppermint - drops Orange - drops Rosemary Anoint the throat, neck and shoulders. Pour a few drops into thepalm of your hands and inhale deeply. AQUARIUS The New Year brings about a new you!You are now in charge to take action in your life. Your effortsand motivation will pay off very well! - drops Grapefruit - drops Jasmine Otto - drops Frankincense Anoint the solar plexus and heart chakra. Pour a few drops intothe palm of your hands and inhale ...

Next Day Flower Delivery

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:17:16 -0600

In some cases, you need flowers delivered on short notice butnot necessarily the same day. Many companies offer next dayflower delivery and are often happy to accommodate your needs.As with any other order for flower delivery you place, be sureto understand the company's specific terms of service. Youshould always know the details of what you are purchasing, be itflowers or any other product. Most florists are willing to accept orders for next day flowerdeliveries but work on a time frame. If you were to researchvarious floral companies you will find that many appreciateorders that are placed by noon. This gives the companiesadequate time to prepare your order, relay it to the localflorist if you are ordering online and complete the processingof your order. Generally speaking, most florists consider next day delivery assufficient time to process the order. Unless it is a peak seasoni.e. Valentines Day or Mother's Day they are usually open tonext day orders. Be sure...

What Does A Spider and a Brassia Orchid Plant Have In Common

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:22:41 -0600

What does a spider and an orchid plant have in common? Yes,Halloween is a special day. Brassia orchid plant is a name givento these spider orchids. Indeed, you can see the resemblance tothe spider in this picture. These beautiful orchids are from the Genus, Brassia, the spiderorchid. The long and slender petals and septals are like spiderlegs. They are named in honor of William Brass, a th-centuryBritish botanical illustrator, this orchid grows in the wetforests of tropical Central and South America, but it is alsocomfortable in cultivation. Many species in the genus Brassiaorchid plants are pollinated by parasitic wasps, which normallylay their eggs on spiders. The patterns and structure of Brassiaorchids resemble a spider in its web enough to encourage thesewasps to lay their eggs in the plants' blossoms and in doing sopollinate them. The flower spike will provide you with a numberof these flowers which do resemble spiders along the spike.Brassias are crossed with M...