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FORCING SPRING-BLOOMING BRANCHES

Tired of waiting for spring and the beautiful blooms it brings? Now you don’t have too! By forcing spring-blooming branches to bloom, you'll get that early color you've been craving. The process of encouraging early flowering is appropriately called 'forcing'. To force plants to bloom early, simply bring them indoors to mimic springtime conditions.

Did you ever stop and think about the meanings behind your favorite blooms? Throughout history, people have given flowers to each other as a symbol of their longing, devotion, love and friendship. When choosing a flowering plant as a gift, consider what message it communicates. We've put together a guide to help you find the perfect way to say it with flowers!

Roses: I LOVE YOU
Roses are the traditional symbol of love and the most popular flower given on Valentine's Day. Consider giving the one you love a rose bush, rather than cut roses.

MOTH ORCHIDS, Phalaeonopsis

Orchids need TLC, but a little goes a long way!
by Kathy Van Mullekom, a lifelong gardener and gardening writer living in York County, Virginia

DO-IT-YOURSELF LIVING VALENTINE

This year, give your Valentine a living gift made by your own two hands. All you need are just a few materials and some beautiful blooms. We designed our living Valentine using primrose - a flower that says 'I can't live without you!' These little flowers make a big impact with mega color making it the perfect Valentine gift.