Roses

2023 - 2 - 14

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Opinion | I Love You, Too, but Let's Skip the Roses (The New York Times)

The massive cut-flower industry — valued at $34 billion in 2019 — isn't the most environmentally criminal of all commercial enterprises, but it's far from ...

Think about it, though: If you really need to save money or time, it’s a lot faster and a lot cheaper to write a heartfelt love letter and go for a walk in the moonlight. Here are some [tips](https://help.nytimes.com/hc/en-us/articles/115014925288-How-to-submit-a-letter-to-the-editor). [can be hard to parse](https://www.vox.com/22611799/houseplants-environmental-impact-youtube), but it isn’t benign, either, involving some of the same problems with pesticides, water use and transportation as cut flowers. This concept, she writes, is an “artisanal, anti-mass-market approach to celebrations, festivities and floral gifts of love.” Her site provides a searchable database of flower farms and florists committed to locally sourced flowers. Often the flowers are fragile heirloom varieties that would never survive a trip from South America. If not a bouquet of bright flowers in the dead of February, then what? The floral foam commonly used in cut-flower arrangements is [yet another contaminant](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/12/191210111651.htm), leaching toxic chemicals into the water supply and creating a significant source of microplastic pollution in waterways. Which was fine by us, because we’d turned the screen porch into a sunroom by then and had space for the ficus again. But not by container ship, like [the vast majority of imported commodities](https://www.oecd.org/ocean/topics/ocean-shipping/#_blank). [30 percent of annual cut-flower sales](https://safnow.org/aboutflowers/holidays-occasions/valentines-day/valentines-day-floral-statistics/) — more than the holiday season does, more than even Mother’s Day — so it’s very likely that all the florists in town are already booked. One of our sons rolled it down the street on a dolly, his head entirely obscured by the foliage. The popularity of indoor plants exploded during Covid: 71 percent of North American greenhouses saw

Lovers' Day: From fruity to peachy, red roses evoke love (The Standard)

A flower vendor in Nairobi. [Dennis Kibuchi, Standard]. It might be a Midnight Sun, a Red Sensation, a Rubicon or even a Mirabel or any other shade of a red ...

Over the years, the industry has taken approaches to ensure sustainability in production. The good thing is that it often comes with a bonus when we meet and even exceed our targets,” said Ruth Njeri, an employee at the flower farm. “The current biggest debate is on global warming. By February, the flowers are mature when they are picked and packaged. People go for red and white during the Christmas season,” said Tirop. This is because the colour red symbolizes love and romance,” Yvonne Tirop, Marketing and Business Development Manager at Sian Flowers said.

Why are roses significant on Valentine's Day? (Opoyi)

Whether given as a single stem or a bouquet, roses are a timeless symbol of affection and admiration, making them one of the most popular gifts for this special ...

Whether a single stem or a bouquet, roses are sure to make loved ones feel special and appreciated on this special holiday. Red roses, for example, are a classic symbol of love and passion, making them a popular choice for couples. Roses have long been associated with love and passion, making them the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.

Got flowers? How to make your Valentine's Day flowers last longer (WFMYNews2.com)

Colorful flower bouquet from red roses for use as background. Closeup. 2 Wants To Know. Got flowers? How to make your Valentine's Day flowers last longer. Make ...

6 Fantastic Roses For Florida (AZ Animals)

Growing roses in Florida used to be difficult, if not outright impossible. Not anymore! Here are 6 rose hybrids that are perfect for Florida.

The roots of the plant will follow the water, so shallow water will lead to shallow roots. The bushy shrub rose grows around four feet high with a similar spread and is heat tolerant to Zone 11. The blooms of this rose are as sunny as the Sunshine State itself, featuring a deep yellow, almost gold, color. The outermost petals are such a pale pink that they are nearly white. It is a quintessential Old Rose scent that invites you to actually “stop and smell the roses!” If you live in a populated or congested area in Florida, this may be the perfect rose for your limited space. The plant blooms in clusters of fluffy flowers. The plant produces clusters of large, fully double flowers that bloom in a rosette pattern. This rose is one of the first English Roses to bloom each season. [David Austin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_C._H._Austin), threw the doors wide open to rose growers in both cold and hot climates. Thanks to the work of some expert rosarians, hybrid roses have been developed that can grow well below and far above the hardiness zones of conventional roses. So does this mean that Floridian gardeners have to pass up one of the most classic and beloved flowers the world has ever known?

Due to inflation, red roses cost more this Valentine's day (Yahoo News)

Demand, production, wages and transportation across other countries; they are all reasons why a dozen red roses now cost more money.

'Bag' of roses to melt a heart (The Star Online)

Ong, who has been in the business for 20 years, said this was the first time he received a request for a bouquet of flowers with an expensive bag in it. He said ...

“It took me a while to come up with the idea of propping it in the bouquet with sticks.” “It depends on the size of the bouquet,” he said. “This is the first time I have been approached to make such a gift, so I’m still thinking of how to decorate it,” she said. “The bouquet included flowers made with RM500 banknotes as well,” he added. He said the customer dropped off the branded bag and asked him to place it in the bouquet and gave him banknotes to be made into flowers. Ong, who has been in the business for 20 years, said this was the first time he received a request for a bouquet of flowers with an expensive bag in it.

Roses are red, violets are blue, flower shops work overtime to make ... (WWSB)

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It's crunch time for local flower shops as they get ready for Valentine's Day. Art Conforti has been in the flower business for over ...

“It’s a lot. “You have to have more staff, more delivery, more product—so it’s not just about adding more roses. He explained how hard florists work to ensure a successful Valentine’s for everyone.

How to care for roses | Richmond County Daily Journal (Richmond County Daily Journal)

'New Dawn' rose is a climber that blooms in spring and then again in fall. Photo courtesy of Paige Burns. ROCKINGHAM — Another Valentine's Day ...

Plenty of organic matter like compost mixed in with the native soil helps to hold both water and fertilizer around plant roots. If the rose is a container plant, keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil grade, using care not to make the plant hole too deep nor too shallow. The plant is a cross between hybrid teas and polyantha roses, with the result of more blooms along with the beautiful, classic rose flowers and colors characteristic of hybrid teas. When planting any type of rose, provide space with good air circulation to help prevent diseases, and amend the soil well with compost. Knockouts are in the Modern Shrub Rose category, and came with the most hardiness and disease resistance of any rose, although unfortunately this is now in decline, due to overplanting. Most roses purchased from a florist in the US were grown in South America, where they are grown in greenhouses across the country.

Valentine's Day Special: Don't gift roses to your valentine, without ... (NewsroomPost)

1. Red Rose. The classic! · 2. Yellow Rose. This one is best for those who want to celebrate 14th February as a tribute to their friends. · 3. Pink Rose. Don't ...

So, if you feel like confessing your love to someone but don’t want the sour the friendship, say it with an orange rose. However, that doesn’t undermine the meaning it holds. However, with changing times you can hand one out to your romantic partner as well to reminisce about the feeling of young love. A white rose is the most versatile flower. The graceful pink rose can be a perfect one for your mom and dad. Don’t confuse pink roses for romantic love. So, pick out the warmest and brightest yellow rose for your best friend. This one is best for those who want to celebrate 14th February as a tribute to their friends. If you want to convey love, attraction, and lust then this is the perfect rose to gift your significant other. Also, dear singles, don’t beat yourself up this Valentine’s day if you don’t have someone special by your arm. Therefore, handing out only red roses on Valentine’s day is so cliche when there are a number of beautiful hues to celebrate your love for your valentine. Dear singles, don’t beat yourself up this Valentine’s day if you don’t have someone special by your arm.

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