Join us for our Peony Celebration!

Join us Sat. May 19th – Sat. June 9th for our Peony Celebration! Every Saturday during our celebration we have a FREE Design Demo at our Boca Raton and Davie locations starting at 2pm. Plus all peony arrangements will be 20% OFF!

Here are some Flowering Facts about Peonies:

- They are native to Asia, southern Europe and western North America       -  Peonies are the state flower of Indiana
- Peonies are only available between late May and early July
- Colors range from pure white through baby pinks and palest peaches to clear deep pink and darkest rich maroon. There is also a pale yellow but it is rare.
- Peonies grow slowly, but when planted in sunny, well-drained sites they can become very large plants, up to three feet across.
- Peonies are some of the largest, most extravagant looking of all perennial flowers.
- The Chinese name for peony is “sho yu” which means “most beautiful”
- Peonies grow best in partial shade to full sun
- Peony represents elegance and poise.
- Have a vase life of 5-7 days
- Petals should be kept dry, as they are prone to mold
- Peonies are very thirsty flowers, so make sure you top off the vase or bowl

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

DIY: Master Flower Arranging & Floral Design Class

These classes are especially prepared for those students who have already taken classes with Field of Flowers and want to go to the next level of design.  Come, join the fun & expand your talents at our Master Design Classes.  Be sure to sign up for our next 5 available classes starting: May 19^th & 26^th June 2^nd, 9^th, & 16^th

Class Times:
- Davie – 11:30am
- Boca Raton – 12pm
- South Dade – 2pm

Please view our website for more info.
http://www.fieldofflowers.com/design_classes.htm

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Memorial Health Care has Partnered up with Field of Flowers for Mother’s Day…

Keep the Promise this Mother’s Day
Early breast cancer detection helps save lives.
Visit Memorial Healthcare System’s Mammography Van at Field of Flowers for a $99 Screening Exam!

Date: Friday, May 11th
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Field of Flowers Plaza
5101 S University
Davie, FL 33328

To schedule a screening, please contact the Memorial Hospital Women’s Imaging Center at 954.276.5500

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Teacher Appreciation Week!

All throughout the school year our teachers work so hard for our education. This week kicks off our chance to show them how much they are appreciated. Their teachings & advice go far beyond the classroom so it’s up to us to bring it full circle & send a cheerful dish garden of greens or a proud floral arrangement that stands tall to show your gratitude. Let your instructor know you appreciate them on their special day!

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Happy Nurses Week!

This week, Sunday May 6th through Saturday May 12th, is devoted to promoting the work and roles of nurses, as well as honoring future nurses who are still in school training to be nurses. Happy Nurses Day to all of the nurses who are working so hard to take great care of millions of patients around the world. Today is the day to send some cheerful flowers or a decorative desk plant to show your appreciation to a nurse that cares.

 

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Memorial Health Care has Partnered up with Field of Flowers for Mother’s Day…

Keep the Promise this Mother’s Day
Early breast cancer detection helps save lives.
Visit Memorial Healthcare System’s Mammography Van at Field of Flowers for a $99 Screening Exam!

Date:  Friday, May 11th
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location:    Field of Flowers Plaza
5101 S University
Davie, FL 33328

To schedule a screening, please contact the Memorial Hospital Women’s Imaging Center at 954.276.5500

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

 

 

 

 

Russian Cut Roses

“Russian Cut” Roses
Please give us your advice on whether or not to offer “Russian Cut” roses at Field of Flowers. We’d love to hear from you!
What does “Russian Cut” mean? Most of our roses are grown in Colombia and Ecuador. Many of the growers there also ship roses to Russia. Over the years they have found that the Russian florists preferred that the roses be cut at a more mature, open stage than is normal for the US market. This is because it is common in Russia for people to give very big, long stemmed roses as a gift, and they are willing to pay a premium for them.
How do growers achieve the Russian cut? Simple…they leave the rose flower on the plant for an extra week or so before harvesting it.
What does that do to the rose? It allows the flower to get nourishment from the plant for the extra days, which allows the rose flower to continue develop and grow. It also allows the flower, stem and leaves to store up more energy in the form of sugar. That energy can be used later by the flower to fully open.
Where does this energy come from? Photosynthesis continues to occur as long as the flower is connected to the plant. That is the process by which the plant converts sunlight and CO2 into food/energy, in the form of sugar.
What is the effect from the grower’s standpoint? It costs the grower a bit more to wait an extra week before harvesting the rose. The larger flowers also take up more space in packing boxes, and therefore it costs a bit more to ship them. Therefore, growers charge a bit more for Russian cut roses.
Why don’t most US florists offer Russian cut roses? The growers offer the Russian cut as an option for US florists, but not many buy it. They seem to believe that the normal, tighter cut rose will last longer…or at least they fear that that is what their customers believe. They also don’t seem willing to pay the higher price for the Russian cut roses.
What are the benefits of the Russian cut rose to the consumer? The flower develops to a much bigger size than the same flower if harvested earlier; and, contrary to popular belief, the flower will last as long as or longer than a rose that is cut at a tight bud stage. Below is a photo of a yellow variety of rose that was harvested at the Russian cut stage. These flowers were placed in water (actually flower food solution) four days before the photo. They are about 50% bigger than they would have been if harvested at the normal stage. They would cost our customers about 20% more than regular roses? Should we offer them? Would you buy them?

 

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You can call, click or come in to one of our Field of Flowers flower markets in Boca Raton, Miami or Davie, FL for over 100 varieties in store every day…plus supplies, vases, containers, everything you need to express yourself with flowers. Make your own arrangements, or order exquisite arrangements by our floral designers. Pick up in-store or ship fast and fresh locally or worldwide.

Free Skin Cancer Screening

Join us for a FREE Skin Cancer Screening sponsored by the Memorial Healthcare System, American Academy of Dermatology with Dr. Quang T. Le.

Date:                  Saturday, April 21, 2012

Time:                 12:00pm – 1:30pm  –   No Appointment Necessary

Location:          Field of Flowers Davie Flower Market                                                       5101 S University Drive, Davie, Fl 33328  Conference Room

Any questions, please call 954-680.2406 x177

Dr. Quang T. Le is a board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon with practices in Weston and Pembroke Pines. He promotes healthy sun habits by organizing free skin cancer screenings for the Memorial WestCancer Institute, the American Academy of Dermatology, and the Miami Marlins professional baseball organization.

 We hope you can join us!

 

 

 

Flower Creations for Deliver the Dream of Broward County

 Field of Flowers had the pleasure of creating floral arrangements for the Deliver the Dream 8th Annual Denim & Diamonds Gala held on October 29th. This has been a remarkable year for Deliver the Dream, an organization that helps families suffering from a serious illness or crisis to regain strength, mend spirits and “just be a family again” through three-day retreats. The event, held at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Ft Lauderdale raised $300,000! We are inspired by everyone involved, and so happy to have contributed and been a part of this (though bummed we didn’t win any diamonds — maybe next year). Here is a peak at the stunning rose arrangements: long stem red roses dripping like diamonds over the edges of champagne flutes.

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Women and Thyroid Disease Lecture at Field of Flowers

Memorial Healthcare System and Field of Flowers are teaming up again to help educate the community regarding important health topics. This Saturday Field of Flowers will be hosting a lecture on Women and Thyroid Disease: What to Watch For. Learn the warning signs and how to check for tell-tale lumps and bumps. RSVP now to Amber at 954.680.2406 x177 or amberf@fieldofflowers.com. The lecture will take place at our Davie flower market located at 5101 S. University Dr., Davie, FL from 12-1pm.

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