Dear Petal's Edge, Is it appropriate to ask our florist to find a way to incorporate our family's tallit (Jewish prayer shawls) into the chuppah they are constructing for us? What about finding a way to bring in some of our mothers' jewelry or wedding dress pieces into the flowers? Can they do ... Read more »
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Flower Crush: Orchids
Versatility in vibrant and exotic colors with unexpected shapes and textures Orchids are one of those flowers that really deserve a category of their own. With a genus boasting over 25,000 species, they don’t exactly need to ask permission for any labels created by mere humans. There are tons ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Celosia
Funky textures and flirty colors combine in this eccentrically eye-catching anomaly of a flower! Celosia, also known as coxcomb for its resemblance to a rooster’s crown (though it definitely looks more like a rooster brain) is definitely atypical of most flowers you’ll see growing in gardens or ... Read more »
Flower Crush: Sunflowers
Shedding light on the versatility of this sun-loyal flower The sunflower, an apt name for a flower whose face follows the sun on its daily path across the sky, just seems to have a certain presence that deserves admiration. Of course, most flowers are capable of demanding attention, what with ... Read more »
What is a hand-tied bouquet?
Dear Petal's Edge, What is a hand-tied bouquet? How is that different from a posy or a round bouquet? I know I don't want a cascade, but which should I ask for if I want something simple and elegant? I find different answers each place I look. - Eleanor F. Dear Eleanor, This is a ... Read more »