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By Nathan Knightley

 Since I can remember, I always had the drive for gardening. When I lived in my parents house when I was a teenager, I used to have a garden and flower area that was out of this world. I grew some of the freshest tomatoes and some of the most beautiful daisies that you have ever seen. Then I lived in a small apartment in New-York, I had about no room at all for my belongings. Growing anything was not possible.

Everything changed when I moved to San Francisco. I was very surprised by what I saw when I went to a SF flowergarden show. You see, San Francisco has a distinctive environment. Almost anything that can grow can grow there. For plants that need sunshine, it is bright enough, and for plants that need a lot of moisture there is enough rain. It is not too hot, and it is not too cold. It stays almost the same temperature all year. In short, it is the perfect temperate climate.

Because of that, San Francisco flowerandgarden shows are recognized over the world. They have some of the best and brightest flowers, the freshest fruits and vegetables, and the most remarkable gourds that people have ever seen. All the flower and garden publication profiles them each year, and each year it is getting better and better. It’s quite impossible not to be obsessed with the idea of growing something on your own when you go to the flower and garden show in San Francisco. The plants are so splendid, after all that, how could you resist? For my part, I simply couldn’t!

Of course, going to a flower festival or reading a flower and garden magazine, is one thing. Starting a garden on your own is another. It seems so easy to do in the magazines, but it is not easy! But if you are passionate, you will forget how hard it was. I remember the way that my flowers looked when they were in full bloom, but I do not remember the amount of work that went into them. Having a few scattered tomatoes and flowers is one thing, but having a nice groomed garden is another. I had such unrealistic expectation from the flowers and gardens show that disillusionment was inevitable. Nonetheless, I did have an impressive flower and Garden display after a few years. I now grow plants from all over the globe!

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Tips for Making Your Fresh Cut Flowers Last Longer
By Jamie Jefferson

 Fresh flowers can brighten any room and are quickly becoming a feature in interior design. But drooping and dying flowers are a definite design “don’t.”

Whether you’ve cut fresh blooms from your backyard or you have received a bouquet, you will want to do everything that you can to keep your flowers looking beautiful.

Use the following tips to keep your cut flowers looking fresh and full as long as possible.

Start with the freshest flowers possible

If you’re buying fresh flowers to brighten your home each week, make sure you’re starting with a fresh bouquet. Buy your flowers at a farmer’s market or directly from a florist to ensure the best quality. You can make fresh flowers last longer than ones that have been sitting in cold storage for several days. If you’re cutting them yourself, make sure to prepare your vase and water before you cut so that you can instantly transport the flowers into their container.

Get the right container

Your vase or container should be tall enough to cover at least three to four inches of the flower stems, with a few extra inches for additional support. You can always trim your stems to fit the size of your vase. The size of your container doesn’t matter as much as the cleanliness of your container. Make sure your vase or other container has been cleaned thoroughly, because left over bacteria can age your flowers prematurely. Rinse out all of the soapy residue so it won’t damage your flowers.

Trim the ends of your stems

Fill your kitchen sink with cool water. Hold the stems underneath the level of the water and then trim them with sharp scissors. Make a diagonal cut so that all of the ends of the stems are pointed. This will increase the surface area of the flower stem that is exposed to the water, allowing the flowers to take in more water.

Prepare your vase

Fill your vase with enough warm water so that it will cover at least three to four inches of the stems. You can use specially made plant food that will increase the life of your flowers, or you can use aspirin. To use the aspirin method, crush two uncoated aspirin and add them to water. Stir in your plant food and aspirin completely into the water before adding your flowers.

Remove leaves

Submerged leaves are major contributors to the development of bacteria within a vase, which can shorten the shelf life of your flowers. Make sure you remove any leaves that will be below the level of the water to reduce bacteria. If any leaves fall into the water, remove them immediately.

Keep your vase clean

You should remove your flowers and add fresh water (with plant food or aspirin) as much as once a day. It’s important to at least switch the water out every three days to keep your flowers fresh. If a layer of scum begins to develop on the vase at the water level, remove the flowers and clean out the vase with a mild soap. Make sure to rinse thoroughly before adding the flowers back in.

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On Buying Flowers in Pittsburgh
By Zander Smith

 Are you planning on hosting an event soon? Pick a perfect florist for the celebration. Here is a Top 20 of the florists in the Pittsburgh, PA area. The list is put together based on frequency of data found in various user data sources. The florists that are used more frequently are stored more frequently. The No.1 Florist on this list has been stored the most amount of times by Pittsburgh residents. Generally, people only store a business information in their address books if they are satisfied with the providers service and wish to engage in repeat business.

List of 20 Most Popular Pittsburgh Florists

1. Lynne Swans Floral & Gifts (406 people stored this Florist in their digital address books) (412) 232-0100 429 Forbes Ave - Pittsburgh, PA 15219

2. Toad Flax (77) (412) 621-2500 5443 Walnut St - Pittsburgh, PA 15232

3. Rachel Check (73) (412) 241-3900 1119 S Braddock Ave - Pittsburgh, PA 15218

4. Arnold Flower Shop (68) (724) 335-4661 1727 5th Ave - Arnold, PA 15068

5. Cuttings Flower & Garden Market (59) (412) 741-7227 524 Locust Pl - Sewickley, PA 15143

6. Johnston The Florist …(58) (412) 751-2821 14179 Lincoln Way - McKeesport, PA 15642

7. Ludwigs Jim Blumengarten (52) (412) 281-3322 2650 Penn Ave - Pittsburgh, PA 15222

8. Condron Tim Floral (48) (412) 687-9027 5505 Centre Ave - Pittsburgh, PA 15232

9. Kleins Flower Shop & Greenhouse (44) (412) 882-3400 3912 Brownsville Rd - Pittsburgh, PA 15227

10. Affelder & Smith …(42) (412) 421-3300 1718 Murray Ave - Pittsburgh, PA 15217

11. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co

(412) 355-7000

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

12. Mount Lebanon Florist

(412) 561-2500

725 Washington Rd

Pittsburgh, PA 15228

13. Giant Eagle Inc

(412) 781-6605

910 Freeport Rd

Pittsburgh, PA 15238

14. Alex’s Flowers

(412) 687-4128

192 N Craig St

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

15. B W Wholesale Florist

(412) 683-7888

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

16. Keystone Ribbon Apex Gift Foods

(412) 261-4242

2815 Penn Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

17. Cindy Esser’s Floral Shop

(412) 431-6188

1122 E Carson St

Pittsburgh, PA 15203

18. A. Order Ltd

(412) 661-3413

246 S Highland Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

19. Botanical Emporium the

(412) 563-7008

1685 McFarland Rd

Pittsburgh, PA 15216

20. Lubin & Smalley Florist

(412) 471-2200

8 Market Sq

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Whenever there is a special occasion or celebration, we often buy flowers to celebrate that special moment. We give flowers to our special ones or beloved ones to let them know that they are special to us. For centuries flowers have been given that much special significance and they are the universal signs of our emotions. They are a wonderful gift for any occasion. A skilled florist can make our love, wedding, anniversary, condolence or any other occasion into a unforgettable memory for life. This list is to help you to pick a perfect florist from your Pittsburgh area.

Zander Smith

Site Representative, Kali Network

Pittsburgh Florists Guide

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