https://www.clareflorist.co.ukRSS feed from Clare Floristen-gbCopyright (C) 2019 clareflorist.co.ukTraditions can be fascinating, as they often stem from the deep-rooted human tendencies of memory and habit. Over time, traditions evolve and transform, with new ones emerging while old ones gradually...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-traditionsThu, 02 Mar 2023 14:39:47 +0000Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world. They are also the most common flower used to express love and romance. Roses are a symbol of love, and they have been an important symbol in wes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-the-rose-became-the-worlds-most-beloved-flowerFri, 01 Jul 2022 06:15:28 +0000With everything that is going on in the world today, our fast-paced lifestyle can take its toll on our emotional health and well-being. Whilst many choose to relax and let go by watching the latest Ne...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mental-health-benefits-of-flowersWed, 18 May 2022 11:58:13 +0000Now that we're into March, it can only mean one thing - Mother's Day is coming! Each year, people all around the world celebrate Mother's Day and give thanks to their Mum for all the (hard?) work that...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-flowers-to-give-your-mum-for-mothers-dayMon, 14 Mar 2022 11:11:13 +0000Spring is just around the corner, and with Spring comes new beginnings. With the are starting to become warmer, what better way to celebrate the start of the season than with a fresh bouquet of cheerf...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/get-ready-for-spring-with-fresh-spring-bouquetsWed, 23 Feb 2022 10:29:44 +0000Valentine's Day is nearly upon us once again. For many of us it's that one very special day when we get to tell our other half just how much they mean to us. For some of us however, its one of the str...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-reasons-to-give-flowers-this-valentines-dayWed, 26 Jan 2022 12:37:58 +0000Here at Clare Florist we are always thinking of different ways that we can help people show their appreciation and thanks with flowers. We've created a range of bouquets for birthdays, anniversaries, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/give-the-gift-of-a-flower-subscriptionWed, 20 Oct 2021 08:54:26 +0000Flower Bouquet Care & Maintenance TipsYou've just received a fresh bouquet of flowers, and with great excitement you open the box and take out your bouquet. It's a great thought when someone in ou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-bouquet-care-maintenance-tipsWed, 13 Oct 2021 09:40:39 +0000It's been a busy Summer for us here at Clare Florist and now as the days start to get darker and a little bit colder it's time for us to bring out our Autumn inspired bouquets. Autumn is a beautiful t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/celebrate-autumn-with-our-seasonal-flower-bouquetsWed, 06 Oct 2021 08:22:10 +0000Is there anything better than a fresh bouquet of flowers, beautiful displayed on your dining table? We here at Clare Florist don't think so! Flowers are truly earths gift to us all and can add a wonde...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/21-flower-quotes-to-freshen-your-dayFri, 01 Oct 2021 09:19:08 +0000Summertime has finally arrived, after what felt like a long and challenging winter. Sending summer flowers is a great way of spreading seasonal joy, whether it's to observe an important date such as a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-summer-2021Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:10:38 +0000Springtime has finally arrived, the weather is improving, and Easter is almost upon us. Here’s a fun fact you probably didn’t know about Easter; the concept of the Easter bunny dispensing ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fresh-flowers-for-easterThu, 25 Mar 2021 11:49:08 +0000Flowers can play a vital role in any festive interior decor scheme, it isn't just about tinsel, mistletoe and baubles! A fresh arrangement of gorgeous winter flowers will bring a touch of seasonal che...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-2020-collectionThu, 26 Nov 2020 12:35:27 +0000Tomorrow the 13th of November marks World Kindness Day, an annual event which is observed on this same date every year. In true 2020 fashion, this year's World Kindness Day falls on Friday the 13th wh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/world-kindness-day-2020Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:18:28 +0000This Saturday the 20th of June marks the Summer Solstice, the day which has the longest period of daylight in the whole year. With sunrise occurring at 4:43am and sunset at 9:21pm, there is a generous...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/celebrating-the-solsticeMon, 22 Jun 2020 09:11:34 +0000 International Women’s Day falls on this Sunday the 8th of March. Each year, a different theme is announced with hashtags to spread awareness on social media. This year’s International Wo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/each-for-equal-international-womens-day-2020Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:16:42 +0000Mother’s Day falls on Sunday the 22nd of March in the UK this year, exactly one week before the clocks spring forward and BST begins. Our creative team of skilful florists have been super busy g...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/when-is-mothers-day-2020-in-the-ukWed, 19 Feb 2020 13:10:51 +0000Today is a very special day... no it's not the fact its the start of a new week or that we all survived Valentine's Day - today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a special day where we all get the chanc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/random-acts-of-kindness-day-in-2020-february-17thMon, 17 Feb 2020 09:37:17 +0000Blooms for Blossoming Romances: 5 of the Most Popular Valentines Flowers As we approach the end of January, our attention will be turning to the next big occasion - Valentine’s Day. Now’s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/blooms-for-blossoming-romances-5-of-the-most-popular-valentines-flowersMon, 27 Jan 2020 10:34:12 +0000Beautiful Blooms & Blossoming Romances: Popular Valentines Flowers & Their Meanings When it comes to ordering flowers for Valentine’s Day, most of us stick with tradition. Classic bouqu...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/popular-valentines-flowers-their-meaningsMon, 27 Jan 2020 10:13:42 +0000With February the 14th appearing on the horizon, we thought now’s as a good a time as any to have a look at some floral gift ideas for Valentine’s Day. Love 20 Red Roses 20 premium lar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-day-2022-gift-guideWed, 15 Jan 2020 10:18:39 +0000Christmas Flowers for All  So, while the above plants make regular appearances during the festive season, what if you’re in the market for something a little more modern to fit in with you...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/finding-the-perfect-flowers-for-christmas-part-2Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:54:28 +0000Finding the Perfect Flowers for Christmas: Festive Flowers & Their Meanings (Part 1)Bringing some beautiful blooms into your home isn’t just for spring time. Winter flowers are one way to ad...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/finding-the-perfect-flowers-for-christmasWed, 18 Dec 2019 09:53:27 +0000Present-buying, organising Christmas dinner, putting up decorations and sending out Christmas cards. The festive season can get hectic, and it’s a good idea to get as much prepared in advance as...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-flower-delivery-up-until-the-24thTue, 10 Dec 2019 11:26:47 +0000December has reared its wintry head once again, bringing freezing temperatures and 4pm sunsets. But it’s not all gloom, December is also the season to be merry, for Christmas is afoot. There ar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/only-3-weeks-until-christmasTue, 03 Dec 2019 12:38:48 +0000This time next month it’s Christmas. Yeah, we’re still trying to process that too. Where on earth did this year go exactly? In preparation for the festive season, we’ve been busy ad...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/one-month-until-christmasThu, 21 Nov 2019 12:06:36 +0000If you tend to associate flowers with the spring and summer seasons, it might surprise you to learn that winter is one of our busiest seasons here at Clare Florist. This is, of course, largely due to ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/winter-flower-inspirationTue, 19 Nov 2019 13:32:06 +0000Observed on the 1st of November each year, All Saints' Day is a Christian holiday which is honoured to celebrate the lives of all saints, whether well-known or obscure. Originating from Anglican and ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/all-saints-day-flowersWed, 06 Nov 2019 09:51:48 +0000"Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all." - Stanley Horowitz Autumn. The season of warm jumpers, pumpkin spice lattes, falling leaves, and...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/styling-the-season-with-autumn-flowersWed, 16 Oct 2019 10:35:31 +0000From Australia to Taiwan, Grandparents' Day is celebrated in many different countries across the globe. Since 1990, it has been observed on the first Sunday of October, which means that this Sunday th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/when-is-grandparents-day-2019-in-the-ukWed, 02 Oct 2019 09:01:12 +0000Subscribers to our mailing list have been privvy to a very special offer this month - our Five Free Fridays August special. Each Friday we've had a different offer including a free deluxe upgrade, fre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/free-friday-finaleThu, 29 Aug 2019 12:39:04 +0000Something we get asked a lot: Who is Clare? So thought we’d clear this up once and for all: It's not a who, it’s a where. East Claremont Street in Edinburgh was home to Clare Florist ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/who-is-clareWed, 24 Jul 2019 11:16:33 +0000Trips to the beach, holidays abroad, dining al fresco, drinks in the garden, picnics in the countryside, music festivals, light nights, warm weather and seasonal summer flowers in bloom. These are jus...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-of-the-best-summer-flower-bouquetsTue, 02 Jul 2019 12:52:41 +0000With Mother's Day fast approaching (Sunday the 31st of March), we thought we'd share some ideas for gifts to make this Mother's Day an extra special one. Flowers are the perfect go-to Mother's Day gif...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/4-of-the-best-bouquets-to-send-mum-this-mothers-dayWed, 20 Mar 2019 13:23:15 +0000This Friday the 8th of March marks International Women's Day 2019, an annual event on which the achievements of women across the world are celebrated. Observed for over 100 years now, International Wo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/balance-for-better-international-womens-day-2019Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:45:27 +0000Valentine's Day is very nearly upon us already and the romantically inclined among us will already thinking about what to do on the 14th of February. The standard dinner/cinema date Valentine's Day pr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-surprise-your-other-half-this-valentines-dayThu, 07 Mar 2019 09:12:51 +0000Have you seen our new Luxury Christmas Collection yet? If not, you need to check it out, it's pretty fabulous if we do say so ourselves! We've really upped the lux factor this time; these bountiful b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/make-this-christmas-the-best-ever-with-our-luxury-festive-collectionThu, 07 Mar 2019 09:06:37 +0000Whether it's a treat for yourself or a gift from a loved one on a special occasion, there are fewer finer sites than a bountiful bouquet of fresh roses to brighten up your home. A not so pleasant sigh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/6-tips-to-make-your-roses-last-longerWed, 10 Oct 2018 13:41:01 +0000Autumn is almost upon us, the season for cooler weather, cosy sweaters, warm cappuccino and falling leaves. After the incessant heatwaves we've endured this year, autumn feels like a welcome refreshem...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-new-autumn-themed-flower-arrangementsWed, 01 Aug 2018 10:18:35 +0000As the UK summer heatwave shows no signs of respite, we thought we'd celebrate the good weather by introducing a couple of all new bouquet to our Summer Flowers collection. First up we have the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/two-brand-new-summer-flower-arrangementsMon, 16 Jul 2018 10:44:26 +0000 This year is fairly flying by - hard to believe that it's summer next month. Summer is, understandably, the favourite season of the year for many of us. As the seasons change, so do our flower colle...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fall-under-summers-floral-spellFri, 04 May 2018 13:14:32 +0000Our recently launched Letterbox Flowers collection has proven to be immensely popular. In recognition of this we thought we'd look at some of the reasons you may have for selecting a letterbox bunch b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/3-advantages-of-letterbox-flowersWed, 11 Apr 2018 12:44:18 +0000I don't know about you, but I'm slightly incredulous about the fact that Easter is already almost upon us and we are nearing being a third of the way through 2018 already. Not that I'm complaining - l...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/easter-gift-inspiration-yellow-daffodils-with-chocolate-eggsMon, 26 Mar 2018 14:38:10 +0000Ah, spring. The season of optimism, renewal and rebirth. If you're like me, you probably find that your mood will often become synchronised with the season - longer days and the appearance of spring f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-brighten-up-your-home-with-spring-flowersMon, 12 Mar 2018 15:01:20 +0000 Don't you just hate it when practical considerations intererfere with romantic gesutres? I know I do. Allow me to be more specific. Valentine's Day is fast approaching and you're arranging to...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/letterbox-flowers-for-valentines-dayThu, 08 Feb 2018 09:57:11 +0000With Valentine's Day only a few weeks away, we've been busy putting the finishing touches to our 2018 Valentine's Day Flowers collection. It's a busy time of year for us, as you might imagine, but it ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-romantic-bouquets-for-valentine-39-s-day-2018Wed, 24 Jan 2018 12:41:33 +0000As another year draws to a close, it's time to take a moment to stop and take stock of the year past and plan for the year ahead. Evaluating the year's challenges, successes and lessons helps us move ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/welcome-in-2018-with-fresh-flowersWed, 27 Dec 2017 12:02:34 +0000 History of the Christmas Wreath It's hard to miss a Christmas wreath hanging on someone's door as you walk past going about the day's business. You might have even seen a few snaps on Instagram of ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/all-about-the-christmas-wreathTue, 05 Dec 2017 08:50:56 +0000 One of the best ways to create a festive atmosphere in your home or office is to decorate it with Christmas plants. Surrounded by other Christmas decorations, the space is sure to transport you into...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-care-for-christmas-plantsTue, 05 Dec 2017 08:49:33 +0000     Christmas Jokes and Riddles All Around.. Christmas will not be fun and festive without the family gathering around and sharing jokes and riddles. There is always one...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/our-top-christmas-jokes-and-riddlesTue, 05 Dec 2017 08:47:49 +0000 Wonder what Christmas card messages you should write to family, friends, or colleagues? Anything that comes straight from the heart is one way to go about writing Christmas card messages for family...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-card-messages-to-inspire-youFri, 01 Dec 2017 11:41:48 +0000 Making gingerbread men is a holiday activity that everyone can enjoy, from adults to children. But do you know the story behind the delectable treat or how gingerbread men and Christmas became...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-make-gingerbread-men-and-their-historyWed, 29 Nov 2017 10:57:22 +0000 Mulled Wine: Its History and How to Make One Mulled wine is a traditional drink during winter but is most especially enjoyed around Christmas. The beverage is a mix of various mulling spic...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mulled-wine-its-history-and-how-to-make-oneWed, 29 Nov 2017 10:56:16 +0000 With all the excitement surrounding the holiday season, it is natural for children to want to stay up late. This makes it difficult to make them fall asleep on Christmas Eve. But as a pare...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-get-children-to-sleep-early-on-christmas-eveWed, 29 Nov 2017 10:53:09 +0000Today marks the 1st of December and the countdown to Christmas. It's that most wonderful time of the year when Christmas Trees go up (if you don't have it up already that is), and the fairy lights, ti...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-festive-decoration-ideas-christmas-flowersThu, 23 Nov 2017 14:09:32 +0000So it's less than a week until December and anticipation for the festive period is growing steadily. Aside from Christmas Trees, Christmas Flowers, tinsel, mistletoe, and other decorations, one of the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/3-traditional-festive-door-wreaths-for-christmasThu, 23 Nov 2017 11:49:07 +0000This Friday the 24th of November marks Black Friday, a day of annual shopping madness. We thought we'd take this opportunity to introduce our 2017 Christmas collection with some early bird offers seei...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/black-friday-offers-this-weekMon, 20 Nov 2017 13:49:13 +0000Looking to deck the halls with Christmas Flowers this festive season? Read on for ideas on how to imbue your home with a feeling of festive floral magic. When you think of Christmas decorations, yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-use-flowers-for-christmas-decorationWed, 15 Nov 2017 10:40:06 +0000As well as making for a wonderful gift on someone's special day, a bouquet of flowers is also just the thing to enhance your own interior space. When using flowers to decorate your space, it's often a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/interior-ideas-autumn-flowersFri, 10 Nov 2017 09:54:46 +0000Given the fact that flowers are immediately visually impressive, it can be easy to forget that a bouquet can offer other sensory treats. Certain types of flowers are also renowned for their distinctiv...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fill-your-home-with-the-fragrance-of-fresh-freesiaWed, 01 Nov 2017 15:26:14 +0000 It's no secret that plants and flowers can brighten up our home and, subsequently, brighten our mood. In recent years it has also come to light that the introduction of plants to a w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/can-plants-really-improve-productivityThu, 21 Sep 2017 13:45:10 +0000 Celebrated in the USA since the late 1970s, Grandparent’s Day is a comparatively new celebration here in the UK. It was introduced by the charity Age Concern in 1990 and, since 2008, has been ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/when-is-grandparent-s-day-2017-in-the-ukWed, 13 Sep 2017 13:44:46 +0000 Despite the fact that lots of plants seem fine for people and pets, the reality is that you can find plenty of these plants that are nothing short of poisonous for pets to begin with. With that in ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/plants-and-flowers-that-are-poisonous-to-animalsFri, 08 Sep 2017 11:18:27 +0000 Edible flowers feels like it's a fairly recent craze, which is why it might surprise you to learn that we were writing about the topic over ten years ago. Now that we've gotten how cool and avant-ga...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/latest-trends-in-edible-flowersWed, 30 Aug 2017 15:39:45 +0000 This Sunday the 30th of July is the International Day of Friendship, a global event which promotes and encourages one of the most important relationships we have in our lives - friendship. Our...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/this-sunday-is-international-friendship-dayThu, 27 Jul 2017 12:56:30 +0000 History Lilies have been dated all the way back to 1580BC – pictures of the flower which originated in the Minoan period were discovered in a Cretan villa. Aside from this, lilies can be foun...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-nine-liliesWed, 19 Jul 2017 13:56:07 +0000History The origin of sunflowers can be dated way back to 1,000 B.C. when historians have determined that Native Americans were involved in cultivation of this flower for purposes of food. The scient...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-eight-sunflowersMon, 10 Jul 2017 10:00:07 +0000 History Gerbera flowers are part of the Asteraceae family and are native to tropical parts of Asia, South America and Africa. The gerbera’s name derives from a man called Traugott Ge...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-seven-gerberasThu, 06 Jul 2017 10:33:49 +0000 Did you know that this Thursday the 6th of July is International Kissing Day? Well it is! This special day is thought to have originated in the UK but is now observed in many countries around the wo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/international-kissing-day-2017Mon, 03 Jul 2017 10:39:57 +0000 Continuing with our extensive and informative look at all the different types of flowers available in our bouquets, our subject this week on the Florapedia is the Peony, a classic summer flower whic...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-six-peoniesWed, 21 Jun 2017 11:14:00 +0000Flower lovers beware; there is a hidden menace to the freshness and longevity of your stems lurking in your own home! If you enjoy having a vase of flowers on display around your home, there is one...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/here-s-why-you-should-keep-your-flowers-away-from-the-fruit-bowlMon, 19 Jun 2017 12:23:26 +0000So summertime is officially here and it is officially our favourite time of the year. Milder weather, longer days, summer flowers in bloom - what's not to love? To celebrate the commencement of summer...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/people-love-these-summer-flowersMon, 05 Jun 2017 13:13:52 +0000Flowers are a great gift for any occasion, and birthdays are no exception to this. The cool thing about sending flowers as a birthday gift is that it's a one-size fits all gift - you don't need to wor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-you-should-send-lilies-for-birthdays-in-mayWed, 17 May 2017 12:30:42 +0000 Trust the Spanish to have their own unique and romantic take on World Book Day. This Sunday, the 23rd of April, sees the celebration of Sant Jordi, a festivity which involves couples exchangin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sant-jordi-festival-in-barcelona-2017Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:05:55 +0000 Saying goodbye to the harsh winter months and welcoming spring is a celebration for many countries around the world. Each country has their own traditions and some date back to thousands of years. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spring-traditions-from-around-the-worldTue, 11 Apr 2017 09:07:30 +0000 Looking to have a fine bouquet of fresh flowers delivered for Easter? By pre-ordering your Easter flowers now with Clare Florist, you can have delivery scheduled for Thursday the 13th, in time for E...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/pre-order-your-2017-easter-flowersFri, 07 Apr 2017 11:32:38 +0000 History Freesia are named after Dr F. Freese who was a friend of Ecklon, the South African botanist who discovered freesias circa 1830. Uses Freesias have numerous uses and are extremely popular ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-five-freesiaThu, 06 Apr 2017 14:23:35 +0000 History Native to Asia, chrysanthemums have been cultivated as a flowering herb since the 15th century BC in China. They finally made it to Europe in the 17th century where they have become a belov...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-four-chrysanthemumsThu, 30 Mar 2017 14:43:40 +0000 Bored of the same old bouquets? Fancy something a little bit radical and out there for your next flower purchase? Ladies and gentlemen, we're very proud to introduce our brand new Avant Ga...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-avant-garde-bouquetThu, 30 Mar 2017 11:56:56 +0000Welcome back to the Clare Florist Florapedia! This week we'll be looking at carnations, a popular bloom that features in a large assortment of different Clare Florist bouquets. Read on to learn all ab...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-three-carnationsWed, 29 Mar 2017 14:09:27 +0000The Amethyst Bouquet is one of our most popular arrangements, so it made sense to create a basket version. After a hiatus from our collection, we're proud to welcome the Amethyst Flower Basket back in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/back-by-popular-demand-the-amethyst-basketThu, 16 Mar 2017 14:33:16 +0000The date of Mother's Day this year is Sunday the 26th of March, which means it is now less than three weeks away. That may seem like plenty of time but it's never too early to start planning the perfe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-bouquets-for-mother-39-s-day-2017Thu, 09 Mar 2017 14:00:24 +0000After an unseasonably mild winter, there are reports of spring flowers already coming into bloom around various parts of the country. The sight of colourful spring flowers is always a sight for sore e...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/early-spring-offersMon, 20 Feb 2017 11:36:40 +0000With only five days until Valentine's Day, now is a good time to order Valentine's Flowers for your dearly beloved. And if your better half has a sweet tooth, we've got the perfect offer for you - a f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-flowers-with-free-sweetsThu, 09 Feb 2017 09:57:19 +0000 Sick of the standard, generic, cliched romantic pop songs year after year? So are we, which is why we've dug a bit deeper to compile a list of our favourite endearingly oddball and eccentric lo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-weirdest-love-songs-for-valentines-day-2017Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:36:48 +0000 With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we felt it was high time that we expand on our already impressive collection of rose bouquets. The Obsession 36 Red Rose Bouquet is the first new additio...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/obsession-36-red-rose-bouquet-for-valentines-dayThu, 02 Feb 2017 14:31:57 +0000 Valentine's Day is coming up pretty soon, so it's a good idea to start planning now how you want to spend the day with your other half. Wondering what day Valentine's Day is in 2017? Fe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-ways-to-spend-the-perfect-valentines-day-2017Thu, 19 Jan 2017 11:03:57 +0000After all the excitement of Christmas and New Year has died away, January tends to be the time when we try in earnest to stick to our new year’s resolutions. As well as anticipating the future, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-year-gratitude-send-thank-you-flowers-to-your-loved-onesThu, 05 Jan 2017 08:30:09 +0000The History of the Poinsettia Christmas Plant Native to Central America, the poinsettia got its name from Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US Ambassador to Mexico. In particular, the plant grew in th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-history-of-the-poinsettia-christmas-plantMon, 19 Dec 2016 12:47:17 +0000 Our Top Christmas Flowers Are you looking for a plant, wreath or bouquet to use as a centrepiece or give as a present this Christmas? Allow us to help you decide by highlighting the top Christm...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/our-top-christmas-flowersMon, 19 Dec 2016 12:46:25 +0000 December is here and Christmas is near. It’s the time of year to see beautiful decorations when passing by windows or seeing different kinds of installations on front steps or on doors. Flower...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/beginners-guide-to-buying-christmas-flowersFri, 16 Dec 2016 13:29:34 +0000There are many ways to lend a touch of winter magic to your home this Christmas, but perhaps one of the quickest and easiest ways to do this is to add one of our festive flower baskets to your interio...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/festive-flower-baskets-for-christmasWed, 14 Dec 2016 11:29:11 +0000 Being as it’s almost that ‘most wonderful time of the year’ again, we’ve decided to launch a brand new Christmas flower bouquet. Ladies and gentlemen, let’s hear it for...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/brand-new-christmas-flower-bouquet-festive-freesia-amp-rose-celebrationThu, 08 Dec 2016 13:10:53 +0000Looking to surprise your special someone with a floral gift they’ll never forget? Would you like to do this without having to apply for a second mortgage? We have an exclusive range of bouquets ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-under-25-with-free-next-day-deliveryThu, 01 Dec 2016 09:47:15 +0000 It’s that time again – our latest competition to win a gorgeous Clare Florist bouquet is now live, with the winner announced at 10.30AM on Wednesday, November 9th. All you have to do is...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/monthly-facebook-competition-win-the-indian-summer-bouquetWed, 02 Nov 2016 09:40:20 +0000 Our Top Christmas Jokes Christmas is a time for merriment, and what could be merrier than well-told Christmas jokes? Whether you’re sitting around to dinner or just having great conversat...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-10-favourite-christmas-jokesWed, 02 Nov 2016 08:57:18 +0000 How Different Countries Celebrate Christmas Although December 25 marks the date when Christmas is celebrated in many countries around the world, did you know that in some places celebrations st...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-around-the-world-how-different-countries-celebrate-christmasWed, 02 Nov 2016 08:55:56 +0000 Fun and Unique Christmas Traditions from Around the World While Christmas is celebrated all across the globe, countries celebrate the occasion quite differently. A number celebrate the event as...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fun-and-unique-christmas-traditions-from-around-the-worldWed, 19 Oct 2016 14:05:02 +0000 Christmas Holiday Music Playlist There are some Christmas songs that you don’t want to ever hear again, but you also have to admit that there are a few tunes that are quite catchy. If you...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-holiday-music-playlistWed, 19 Oct 2016 14:01:51 +0000 9 Strange Christmas Traditions Christmas is a time when family and friends get together to give each other gifts as well as sit down to eat a lavish meal. Although the birth of Jesus is the rea...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/9-strange-christmas-traditionsMon, 10 Oct 2016 14:31:58 +0000 8 Weird and Wonderful Christmas Facts Christmas is fast approaching and while we associate the season as one of giving and sharing, there are some weird and fun Christmas facts we know about th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/8-weird-and-wonderful-christmas-factsMon, 10 Oct 2016 14:31:20 +0000 Top 10 Fun and Colourful Facts about Autumn Autumn is the time of year where leaves change colour, the temperatures become cooler and the nights are darker. While these are what we observe abo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-10-fun-and-colourful-facts-about-autumnTue, 04 Oct 2016 12:09:34 +0000 7 Best Autumn Flowers and Plants for Your Garden Summer has gone and autumn is here. Winter is surely coming but before everything looks bare, there are still plants and flowers bringing pops o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/7-best-autumn-flowers-and-plants-for-your-gardenTue, 04 Oct 2016 12:04:07 +0000Why It’s Good to Send Flowers As A Way of Saying Thank You Thank you: two simple words that mean a whole lot. These are the words said when receiving kindness from people we know or from strang...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-it-s-good-to-send-flowers-as-a-way-of-saying-thank-youWed, 21 Sep 2016 13:30:43 +0000Why It’s Good to Send Flowers to Welcome a New Baby The arrival of a newborn child is a cause for celebration. When one of your good friends is welcoming the latest addition to their family, se...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-it-s-good-to-send-flowers-to-welcome-a-new-babyWed, 21 Sep 2016 11:21:43 +0000Why It’s Good to Send Flowers to Celebrate a New Home Getting a home is a big deal. Whether they are a couple or an individual, being able to acquire property to call their own or at least for ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-it-s-good-to-send-flowers-to-celebrate-a-new-homeWed, 21 Sep 2016 11:19:44 +0000Why It’s Good to Send Flowers for Anniversaries Being in a relationship is hard work and this is a good reason why anniversaries are worth celebrating. You and your partner, whether you are sti...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-it-s-good-to-send-flowers-for-anniversariesWed, 21 Sep 2016 11:12:34 +0000If there's one negative aspect to shopping for flowers online, it's probably the tendency to sometimes feel overwhelmed by too much choice! You've probably had the experience where you've been present...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-birthday-and-anniversary-mystery-flower-bouquetsWed, 14 Sep 2016 11:25:25 +0000Today we’ll be continuing our in-depth look at various types of blooms with the focus of this article being the alluring alstroemeria flower. History Originally hailing from South America, Als...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-two-alstroemeriaMon, 12 Sep 2016 15:20:04 +0000A warm welcome to a new series of articles we have planned for our blog in which we cover each of the flowers we sell in extensive detail. As well as history and trivia, we’ll also be providing ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-clare-florist-florapedia-part-one-rosesThu, 01 Sep 2016 13:43:26 +0000There are few greater reasons for joyous celebration than the arrival of a new little bundle of joy into the world. The birth of a new baby is always a monumentous occasion when friends and family gat...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/celebrate-a-new-birth-with-new-baby-flowersThu, 25 Aug 2016 13:07:40 +0000 This Saturday the 27th of August marks Just Because Day, a day when you have an excuse to do anything you like without any reason. Be impulsive, spontaneous, embrace the moment. The past doesn&rsqu...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/august-27th-just-because-dayMon, 22 Aug 2016 10:09:57 +0000This Sunday the 7th of August is Sister's Day, an annual event which always takes place on the first Sunday of August. It's a day to pay tribute to your sister or sisters and remind them how important...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/celebrate-sisters-day-with-clare-floristThu, 04 Aug 2016 14:12:23 +00002021 Update - these offers are no longer valid Looking to send the gift of flowers with a little something special extra?  Our True Romance Bouquet is a wonder to behold. Consisting of a dozen...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/free-chocolates-and-free-vase-offerWed, 03 Aug 2016 11:42:46 +0000If the days of the week were enlisted in a popularity contest it would be very unlikely that Monday would come out anywhere near the top. If you’re tired of battling through Monday with no energ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-survive-mondayMon, 25 Jul 2016 12:53:54 +0000Now that summer's in full swing, we thought we'd celebrate by announcing a brand new collection of seven exclusive fresh summer flower bouquets. Each one has been carefully designed and then lovingly ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/brand-new-bouquets-for-summerThu, 21 Jul 2016 12:02:45 +0000To celebrate the warm weather we've got some sizzling summer flower offers for you this week. We've taken four of our most popular bouquets and reduced the price to just £19.99 and yes, that pri...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/under-163-20-summer-saleWed, 20 Jul 2016 13:26:03 +0000Sometimes we go slightly insane with our special offers. Not always, but it has been known to happen. And today, ladies and gentlemen, could certainly be classified as one of those occasions. Why? Bec...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/44-off-roses-and-alstroemeriaMon, 18 Jul 2016 11:30:03 +0000An extremely rare variety of orchid flower has been discovered in a forest in southern Colombia. The flowers weirdly somehow resemble miniature demonic heads with sinister clawed petals - we're not jo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/satanic-orchids-discovered-in-south-americaThu, 14 Jul 2016 11:37:06 +0000If your friend, relative or loved one is feeling poorly or under the weather, a well chosen get well soon gift can show them that you're thinking of them and help them on the road to recovery. 1. Bat...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-get-well-soon-giftsThu, 07 Jul 2016 13:00:13 +0000If a friend, relative or colleague has gone above and beyond the call of duty to do you a favour or help you out with something, it’s only fair that you should make some gesture to demonstrate y...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-ways-to-say-thank-youWed, 06 Jul 2016 12:48:36 +0000 For our most recent summer flowers creation, we took to Facebook and Twitter and asked you guys to come up with a name for our new mixed rose and freesia bouquet. We were completely inundated ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-for-summer-2016-the-daydream-delight-bouquetMon, 04 Jul 2016 13:40:45 +0000It's one of the biggest moments in anyone's life; moving into a new home. Few things are more exciting and more stressful than moving house, so it's important to congratulate your loved ones on their ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-house-warming-gifts-for-a-new-homeMon, 04 Jul 2016 12:57:48 +0000 In the penalty box and desperately seeking a way out? There are different ways of apologising and demonstrating remorse, depending on how badly you’ve messed up. Check out this list of five d...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-ways-to-say-sorry-to-your-girlfriendThu, 30 Jun 2016 13:06:11 +0000 The secret to the growth of any relationship is nurture. Much like watering a plant or tending to a garden, a relationship needs some TLC for it to work. If you've got an anniversary coming up ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-ways-to-surprise-your-girlfriend-on-your-anniversaryWed, 29 Jun 2016 12:18:25 +0000Sometimes it’s best to leave things to chance. Everyone needs a bit more mystery and intrigue in their life which is why we’ve decided to introduce the new Clare Florist Mystery Bouquet. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-new-clare-florist-mystery-bouquetTue, 28 Jun 2016 12:02:02 +0000We're often asked about our same day flower delivery service so we thought we'd publish a quick guide on our blog to let you know which bouquets are available for same day dispatch and what the cut-of...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-delivered-todayMon, 27 Jun 2016 13:15:33 +0000 Yesterday the 26th of June was Lonely Bouquet Day, an event which saw strangers leaving bouquets of flowers for one another in a bid to spread happiness and goodwill around the country. It&#39...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/lonely-bouquet-dayMon, 27 Jun 2016 11:32:01 +0000 A wildlife charity has given a warning that early lawn mowing by councils too early into the summer season could risk the destruction of many varities of Summer Flowers before they've had ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/save-our-summer-flowersWed, 22 Jun 2016 12:18:34 +0000Save £12 on the classic Pink Rose and Alstromeria Bouquet For a gift that delivers smile after smile, send our beautiful Pink Rosmeria Bouquet! Taking its name from the enchanting arrang...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/save-33-on-pink-roses-this-summer-with-free-next-day-deliveryTue, 21 Jun 2016 14:24:57 +0000 Did you know that this year's summer solstice is a once-in-a-lifetime occurence? The reason for this is that 2016 is the year of the Strawberry Moon. What on earth is the Strawberry Moon w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/summer-solstice-2016-and-the-strawberry-moonMon, 20 Jun 2016 13:05:57 +0000 Add a drop of sunshine to any get-together this June with our fabulous Twin Summer Offer. This week you can save a massive 39% on our popular Amethyst Bouquet and 30% off our Burst of Summer Bou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/twin-summer-flower-offerTue, 14 Jun 2016 12:13:07 +0000 Send Summer Flowers with Clare Florist Summer is finally here and now we can sit back and enjoy warm weekends, lazy days out with the family and best of all, brightening up our home with sunshi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/send-summer-flowers-with-clare-floristTue, 14 Jun 2016 12:10:24 +0000Summer's here and we're pleased to announce details of offers on two of our most popular summer bouquets to celebrate. For this month only, you can order our Burst of Summer Bouquet and get 30% off or...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/summer-flower-sale-offersThu, 09 Jun 2016 11:30:15 +0000Today marks National Best Friends Day if trending Twitter hashtags are any reliable indication of special occasions (with over 7000 tweets attributed to this hashtag we're going to give it some credib...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/national-best-friends-dayWed, 08 Jun 2016 09:54:04 +0000 Are you seeking an easy yet effective way to quickly add colour and vibrancy to an interior living space? Whether it’s a living room in need of a cheerful finishing touch or a home office spac...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/add-colour-to-your-living-space-with-summer-flowersThu, 02 Jun 2016 14:25:26 +0000Can you believe it’s June already? It’s scary to comprehend that we’re already half way through the year but it’s also exciting that we’re finally getting some sunny, sum...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/roses-junes-birth-flowerWed, 01 Jun 2016 14:56:43 +0000 It’s long been held that the colour blue can help instil feelings of calmness and concentration. In fact, according to research in colour psychology, the colour blue can even slow down your me...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/are-blue-flowers-really-calmingWed, 25 May 2016 14:05:55 +0000 Whether you’re looking for a simple yet effective way to brighten up your home or you’re seeking a unique and memorable gift for a loved one, a fresh bouquet of summer flowers is ideal f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-of-our-favourite-summer-flowersTue, 24 May 2016 12:52:02 +0000 Roses are one of the most well-known and popular species of flowering plants, with bouquets of roses in particular known as being the quintessential choice for any budding lothario seeking rom...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/7-fun-facts-about-rosesFri, 20 May 2016 12:45:27 +0000 In case you didn't know, Father's Day 2016 is just over a month away. Taking place on Sunday the 19th of June, it's a day for sons and daughters around the world to pay tribute to one of the single ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-sending-flowers-for-fathers-day-is-a-great-ideaWed, 18 May 2016 13:27:22 +0000 A springtime favourite, freesia flowers are known for their small, delicate appearance, bright colours, and wonderful aroma. To celebrate our spring sale on the Freesia Fragrance bouquet, here are f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/8-fascinating-freesia-factsMon, 16 May 2016 10:56:29 +0000 It's only a few weeks until June and already we can feel the sunny optimism of the imminent summer months approaching fast. Warm weather, long days, barbecues, day trips, picnics and other similar o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2016-summer-flowers-collection-previewThu, 12 May 2016 11:10:34 +0000 Of all the flowers we most associate with the spring and summer months, the broad-faced cheerful sunflower has to be one of the most popular. There's something about sunflowers that just instantly e...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sunflower-surprise-summer-special-offerWed, 04 May 2016 12:46:00 +0000 Spring is a time for rebirth and renewal, a time to dust off the cobwebs of the old and welcome the health and positivity of the new. Spring cleaning can take many forms, from physical to emotional....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-you-need-to-do-some-spring-cleaningThu, 28 Apr 2016 11:05:08 +0000It's a familiar scenario. Someone special has a birthday approaching fast and you're frozen in the headlights of gift indecision. We've previously explored some of the reasons why flowers make the bes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/popular-flowers-for-may-birthdaysWed, 27 Apr 2016 11:33:46 +0000 Feliz dia de la madre! Schonen Muttertag! Buona festa della mamma! No matter how you say it, the day of celebration for the woman who brought you into the world is undeniably an international phenom...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/international-mothers-day-2016Wed, 20 Apr 2016 09:35:29 +0000There's no denying that spring has sprung. The nights are getting lighter, the wildflowers are appearing in parks and gardens and I've traded beanie hat for sunglasses for the morning commute. Inspire...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/six-colourful-bouquets-for-aprilMon, 18 Apr 2016 11:55:11 +0000 In recent times there seems to have been a surge of interest in the phenomenon known as guerrilla gardening, which might lead you to think it’s a new trend invented by craft beer swillin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-power-the-clare-florist-guide-to-guerrilla-gardeningThu, 07 Apr 2016 11:00:24 +0000 When deciding upon a bouquet of flowers, there is one subtle factor that you may not even consciously realise you take into consideration – the shape of the bouquet. The foremost conside...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-recognise-different-bouquet-shapesWed, 30 Mar 2016 14:56:22 +0000 We’ve noticed a trend for larger than life bouquets lately with florists striving to surpass our 100 rose bouquets. In a spirit of competitiveness, we’ve been brainstorming ideas around ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/googolplex-rose-bouquetWed, 30 Mar 2016 11:31:37 +0000This Sunday March the 27th marks two important rites of springtime. The first is Easter Sunday which is celebrated annually and is calculated according to the vernal equinox, also known as the spring ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/special-offers-on-easter-flowersWed, 23 Mar 2016 13:37:04 +0000 This upcoming Monday the 21st of March marks National Fragrance Day. The origin of this slightly unusual sounding holiday is somewhat obscure, although it is generally surmised that National F...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-nationalfragrancedayThu, 17 Mar 2016 13:46:27 +0000 Sometimes, it can be tough to find inspiration when you're seeking a unique, memorable yet affordable gift to bestow upon a loved one for a birthday, anniversary, or any similar sort of occasion. W...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/serenity-spray-carnations-with-free-chocolatesWed, 16 Mar 2016 13:30:00 +0000Easter Sunday falls on the 27th of March this year which is just over two weeks away already! If you're planning to host celebrations in your own home or you are visiting a relative who is, a bouquet ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/easter-flowers-2016Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:28:53 +0000It's only eight days to go until St Patrick's Day and excitement is mounting around the globe. Major parades and festivals will be taking place in Dublin, London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Kent, Nottingh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-st-patricks-day-2016Wed, 09 Mar 2016 13:28:17 +0000 The 8th of March marks International Women's Day, a global event which is celebrated annually to raise awareness of matters concerning female rights and gender equality. From its origins as a s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/international-womens-day-2016Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:30:23 +0000Have you been tempted to send Mother's Day flowers for delivery on Sunday the 6th of March but have been put off by the prospect of Sunday delivery surcharges? If so, you will be very interested to le...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/free-delivery-this-mothers-day-weekendMon, 29 Feb 2016 10:53:11 +0000 Tradition's a funny thing. It probably relates to the persistence of memory and habit in humans. Over time, traditions come and go. New ones are born and old ones die out or gradually merge wit...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothering-sunday-traditionsThu, 25 Feb 2016 13:51:48 +0000 With Sunday the 6th of March now just 11 days away, we thought we'd make it easier than ever to make this Mother's Day one of the most special yet. Now when you order our Mother's Day Bouquet, you c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/double-size-deluxe-bouquets-for-mothers-dayWed, 24 Feb 2016 10:58:51 +0000When it comes to Mother's Day gifts, a bouquet of Mother's Day flowers is by far one of the most popular gift ideas for those looking to honour the most important woman in their lives. And with less t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-gift-guideMon, 22 Feb 2016 13:23:01 +0000 It's less than a couple of weeks until it is officially springtime and we're already beginning to feel excited at the prospect of longer days and milder weather. Spring 2016 begins on ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spring-flowers-previewWed, 17 Feb 2016 13:45:15 +0000 Valentine's Day 2016 may be a mere three days away, but you still have plenty of time to order a breath-taking bouquet of Valentine's Flowers from Clare Florist. We're also delighted to announce det...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-roses-with-free-chocolates-offerThu, 11 Feb 2016 10:26:28 +0000 With Valentine's Day 2016 just 11 days away, we decided to come up with a new romantically themed flower gift set to surprise your special someone with. Whether you are looking for a way to treat yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/romantic-flower-gift-set-for-valentines-dayWed, 03 Feb 2016 12:48:10 +0000 February is here, Valentine's Day is just around the corner and next month is spring! Wintry weather is still very much in effect for the time being, however. Despite the dreary weather, it's easy t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sensation-lilies-flash-saleMon, 01 Feb 2016 13:12:26 +0000 It's almost the end of January so we thought we'd go out with a bang and give you one final fantastic special offer to help dispel those January winter blues. For a limited time only we are offering...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/end-of-january-mixed-tulips-saleWed, 27 Jan 2016 11:14:03 +0000That special holiday of romance and love is almost upon us again; that's right folks, it's just 23 days until Valentine's Day 2016, which falls on Sunday the 14th of February. Those with a romantic st...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-day-2016-gift-ideasThu, 21 Jan 2016 14:15:14 +0000The January sales may be coming to an end but there's still time to grab a bargain with Clare Florist. Our Special Offer Flowers category has lots of premium bouquets at discounted prices, offering yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/january-2016-flower-offersThu, 14 Jan 2016 14:48:00 +0000 Roses are undoubtably one of the most popular varities of flower and it's not difficult to see why. As well as being sublimely beautiful, roses are also very versatile as well and can be used for a ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/dozen-rose-bouquets-a-colour-for-every-occasionWed, 13 Jan 2016 13:57:25 +0000 It isn’t easy. It’s with the best of intentions that many of us begin the new year with an ambitious list of our New Year resolutions. And many of us struggle to reach even the end...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-tips-to-help-you-keep-your-new-years-resolutionsThu, 07 Jan 2016 13:21:57 +0000A gentle reminder folks, Valentine's Day is almost upon us again. Whilst February the 14th may seem like a long way away at this point, it's actually only 40 days and counting which means now is a goo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/get-ready-for-valentine-39-s-day-with-clare-floristMon, 04 Jan 2016 12:27:05 +0000A new year is upon us... 2016. It only fees like a few months ago we were celebrating the start of 2015 and getting all our new years resolutions in order! January is a special time here at Clare Flor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2016-a-year-to-look-forward-to-with-clare-floristMon, 04 Jan 2016 10:50:18 +0000Can you believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve? This month and this whole year seem to have flown by. Here at Clare Florist HQ as I type this our florists are busy arranging and boxing beautiful fresh Chri...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/bring-in-2016-with-new-year-39-s-eve-flowersWed, 23 Dec 2015 11:06:19 +0000With only a few days until Christmas Day, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd left it a bit late to order your Christmas Flowers. That's where Clare Florist steps in and saves the day with our nation...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/there-39-s-still-time-to-order-christmas-flowersTue, 22 Dec 2015 09:34:48 +0000It's that time of year when we give a lot of thought to those who are most important to us... and those people can be pretty darned difficult to shop for when it comes to Christmas presents. Undoubted...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-3-reasons-flowers-make-the-best-christmas-gift-for-mumMon, 14 Dec 2015 14:08:19 +0000If you are looking for a simple yet highly effective way to add an extra touch of seasonal joy and cheer to your home this winter, why not take a look at our range of festive Christmas wreaths. Specia...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-door-wreaths-to-decorate-your-home-this-winterWed, 02 Dec 2015 13:44:29 +0000December is here and the spirit of Christmas is in the air here at Clare Florist. Festive excitement has inspired us to get to work creating two new luxury seasonal Christmas bouquets to add to our al...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-festive-flower-bouquets-for-christmas-2015Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:26:05 +0000Stuck for gift inspiration for a forthcoming anniversary or birthday? Or looking for a memorable way of saying thank you, congratulations or sorry to a dear friend or partner? Fear not, we have the an...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-pink-rose-bouquetsWed, 18 Nov 2015 11:02:32 +0000 From the cutely comic to the astonishingly absurd, here are our top 7 weird and wonderful customs from around the globe. 1. Partner Carrying Contest in Finland An annual event in the villag...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-7-weirdest-customs-from-around-the-worldThu, 12 Nov 2015 12:04:54 +0000If a loved one is embarking on an exciting new venture, whether it is a new career path, moving to a new area, or setting off travelling, it's a very nice gesture to provide them with a gift to wish t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/wish-them-well-with-good-luck-flowersWed, 11 Nov 2015 14:45:42 +0000 Are you expecting the pitter-patter of tiny feet sometime in the near future? If you are, you're probably already mulling over potential new baby names - if you haven't made your mind up already, th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/five-baby-names-inspired-by-flowersThu, 05 Nov 2015 13:15:26 +0000This week we have a special offer on a bouquet that has joy and cheer written all over it! Until Sunday the 8th of November you can order our popular Freesia Fragrance Bouquet at a special low price o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/40-off-freesia-fragranceMon, 02 Nov 2015 13:00:35 +0000 We're having a big sale on our flower gifts this week, with price reductions on many of our most popular bouquet gift packs. For example, both the Amethyst and Indian Summer Gift Sets are on sale fo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/autumn-flower-gift-set-saleThu, 29 Oct 2015 13:26:19 +0000 AAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!! Glow in the Dark Roses are here, just in time for Halloween! Our Glow in the Dark Rose bouquet features 10 fresh white roses which have been subjected to a special top secre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/ghoulish-glow-in-the-dark-roses-for-halloweenWed, 28 Oct 2015 13:09:57 +0000 Stop the presses! In a moment of madness we've decided to reduce the price of our much adored Rainbow Roses bouquet by 50%, a saving of £20 on the regular price. This highly acclaimed bouquet...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/half-price-rainbow-rosesMon, 26 Oct 2015 13:38:26 +0000This Sunday the 25th of October marks Mother-in-Law Day, an annual celebration which is observed on the fourth Sunday of every October. Not quite as well-known as either Mother's Day or Father's Day, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mother-in-law-day-2016Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:25:53 +0000This week on our site we have some big discounts on our most popular flower arrangements, perfect if you are looking for a colourful and memorable gift to surprise a loved one with. Whether you have a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/up-to-40-off-our-most-popular-bouquetsThu, 22 Oct 2015 11:25:05 +0000Whilst you may not traditionally associate flowers with Halloween, a carefully chosen bouquet can make for a great addition to the decorations for a Halloween party in your home. Obviously a bouquet o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/best-halloween-bouquetsWed, 21 Oct 2015 13:43:20 +0000 With autumn in full swing and halloween just around the corner, we thought we'd give you a seasonal offer this week. The Rose & Freesia Bouquet is an exquisite autumn inspired arrangement featur...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/autumn-special-40-per-cent-off-rose-and-freesiaMon, 19 Oct 2015 14:58:14 +0000 Think back to the last time a beautiful arrangement of flowers was delivered to your home. Was it your birthday? An anniversary or a ‘get well soon’ bouquet? Whatever the occasion, it&rs...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-are-flowers-such-a-memorable-giftThu, 15 Oct 2015 13:28:07 +0000 The Turkish distric of Halfeti is a relatively small village situated on the east bank of the river Euphrates. Known mainly for farming, Halfeti has achieved a degree of fame in the world of f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-intriuging-black-roses-of-halfetiThu, 15 Oct 2015 11:13:42 +0000 Another week, another fantastic 40% off special offer at Clare Florist. This week it's our sublime Rose and Lily Bouquet which is receiving the special offer treatment, bringing the price down from ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/rose-and-lily-bouquet-40-special-offerWed, 07 Oct 2015 12:52:55 +0000Autumn is in the air - the sunsets are arriving that little bit earlier every day and there's a coolness creeping in. Whilst we're sad to see summer go, Autumn has its own beauty that inspires us. The...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/colours-of-autumnMon, 05 Oct 2015 13:43:36 +0000 Dream interpretation is a fascinating field. Whilst the meaning of different symbols within a dream can vary according to the dreamer and their particular circumstances, it is still interestin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/dreaming-of-flowersThu, 01 Oct 2015 13:23:22 +0000 After the miserable summer we've had it's nice to see an unseasonably warm and sunny start to the month of October. People are taking to their gardens and local parks in droves equipped with picnics...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/indian-summertime-is-hereThu, 01 Oct 2015 10:51:15 +0000 Today marks the first day of October and all the associations the month brings with it of autumn, halloween, cooler weather and shorter days. To continue our birth flower series here on the blog, we...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/marigolds-octobers-birth-flowerWed, 30 Sep 2015 13:28:54 +0000 For this week only, you can save 40% on our vivid Red Rosmeria Bouquet when you place an order online. Until this Friday the 2nd of October the Clare Florist Red Rosmeria Bouquet is only £23.9...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/red-rosmeria-40-special-offerMon, 28 Sep 2015 12:43:37 +0000 It's competition on the Clare Florist Facebook page this week. If, like us, you obsessed over the Where's Wally series in your youth, you're going to have a lot of fun with our Whe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/where-39-s-macMon, 28 Sep 2015 11:57:51 +0000The leaves are turning wonderful shades of brown and orange, the nights are beginning to draw in and there's a refreshing coolness in the air. Summer is officially winding down for another year, which...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/welcome-in-autumn-with-clare-floristThu, 24 Sep 2015 11:39:04 +0000 For this week only we have a very special offer for you - order our Amethyst bouquet online and get a 200g box of Thornton's chocolates included absolutely free! The offer ends tomorrow (Friday) so ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/amethyst-bouquet-with-free-chocolatesThu, 24 Sep 2015 10:21:01 +0000Today on the Clare Florist blog we're going to be revisiting the previously explored theme of Flowers on Film. Flowers have long been used as a symbolic device in films, literature, paintings, poetry ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-on-film-part-iiThu, 17 Sep 2015 11:16:07 +0000 One of William Shakespeare's most important and popular plays is Hamlet, a tragedy written at the turn of the 17th century. Regarded as one of the most heavily quoted works in the English language, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-and-symbolism-in-shakespeare-39-s-hamletThu, 10 Sep 2015 14:42:15 +0000At Clare Florist we've long been extolling the virtues of the language of flowers when it comes to sending unique gifts which are imbued with meaning and significance. A recent article on the BBC's we...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/brush-up-on-your-florigraphyThu, 10 Sep 2015 11:07:10 +0000 A recent news article has brought some pretty weird and wacky flower care tips to our attention so we thought we'd examine these in a bit more detail. Amongst the unorthodox advice is one ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/keep-your-flowers-fresh-with-vodkaThu, 20 Aug 2015 14:50:29 +0000 Interesting news has emerged this week - it's thought that the first ever flowers may have bloomed underwater in lakes situated in northeastern Spain. Known by the scientific name Montsech...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/underwater-flowersWed, 19 Aug 2015 12:32:06 +0000 A recent study of over 2000 people living in the UK has indicated that 55% of ladies wish that their other half was more romantic. It seems that a difference in opinions on what it is exactly ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/55-per-cent-of-women-wish-their-men-were-more-romanticMon, 17 Aug 2015 13:17:28 +0000 Following on from the success of our previous bouquet video showcases, we've shot one featuring the sublime Sunflower Surprise bouquet so that you can now witness these lovely flowers in all their 3...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sunflower-surprise-bouquet-video-showcase-now-liveThu, 13 Aug 2015 14:10:58 +0000So this is pretty cool - a company called Bimetal Creations have revealed an innovative new form of metallic sculpture, namely metal flowers that open and close themselves in accordance with variation...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/metal-flowers-which-bloom-in-sunshineWed, 12 Aug 2015 14:13:45 +0000 Freesia flowers are known for both their sweet aroma and vibrant, eye-catching colours. There's nothing quite like a bouquet of fresh freesia to evoke the feeling of a warm summer's day and to bring...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/20-off-freesia-fragranceMon, 10 Aug 2015 11:45:49 +0000 Exciting times at Clare Florist HQ today as we proudly unveil the latest addition to our range of fresh flower bouquets. The Oriental Charm Bouquet has been specially designed to evoke the enigmatic...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-oriental-charm-bouquet-with-free-chocolatesThu, 06 Aug 2015 12:17:58 +0000 Flowers can improve our mood. This seems inherently obvious, something that we intuitively grasp, yet it's still interesting nonetheless to read about research which has proven that flower...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-psychological-benefits-of-flowersWed, 05 Aug 2015 14:04:10 +0000After a bit of a disappointing July weather-wise, August is finally here and the sun is out for what feels like the first time in a long time. All this vitamin D and serotonin has gone straight to our...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/celebrate-the-sunshine-with-30-percent-off-sunflowersMon, 03 Aug 2015 14:58:49 +0000Carnations are among the most popular varieties of summer flower and are thought to be originally native to the Mediterranean region of Europe. Along with their smaller headed cousins, Spray Carnation...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-summer-flowers-carnationsMon, 03 Aug 2015 11:32:57 +0000 Peonies are perenially popular over the summer season; indeed our sublime Summer Splash bouquet frequently features amidst our Best-Selling bouquets. The rich and intricate history of the peony stre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/guide-to-summer-flowers-peoniesThu, 30 Jul 2015 14:29:21 +0000 What's the best reason to send flowers? Is it for a birthday present, anniversary memento or engagement gift? Are Valentine's Day and Mother's Day the best days to send flowers? ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/send-flowers-39-just-because-39Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:01:28 +0000 Yesterday marked the 125th anniversary of the death of Vincent Van Gogh, one of the Netherlands' most important and well-known Post-Impressionist painters. The city of Amsterdam was host to an ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/van-gogh-portrait-recreated-with-50000-flowersThu, 30 Jul 2015 11:02:12 +0000 Happy August everyone! Top celebrate the advent of this fine month we thought we’d return to our Birth Flowers series and take a close look at the Gladiolus which is August’s birth...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/gladiolus-august-s-birth-flowerWed, 29 Jul 2015 13:30:57 +0000As we bid farewell to July, what has been a considerably disappointing month in terms of British summer weather, we thought we'd take a closer look at this month's birth flower which happens to be the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-birth-flowers-july-and-the-larkspurWed, 29 Jul 2015 11:13:58 +0000 According to Wikipedia, a bouquet of flowers is a "collection of flowers in a creative arrangement." This definition encompasses bouquets used around the home or public buildings for decor or it can...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-complete-history-of-flower-arrangingThu, 23 Jul 2015 13:22:15 +0000For this week only we are offering a huge discount on our gloriously gorgeous Sensation Lilies bouquet with a £15 saving available when you order online. The special offer ends this Saturday (25...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sensational-savings-on-liliesWed, 22 Jul 2015 11:07:07 +0000 Scientific research is continually proving what we at Clare Florist have intuitively known for a long time; flowers make us feel good! Nancy L. Etcoff is a clinical researcher in Psychology at Harv...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/elevate-your-mood-with-flowersMon, 20 Jul 2015 12:16:31 +0000 The term biophilia was first coined all the way back in 1973 by a German psychoanalyst named Erich Fromm. He used the term to refer to "the passionate love of life and all that is alive.&...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/biophilia-why-we-feel-connected-to-flowersThu, 16 Jul 2015 11:12:30 +0000 Deep Dream is a weird and exciting new image-processing algorithm from Google. Images are fed through the program which then attempts to identify and emphasise details which it interprets as being ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/do-androids-dream-of-electric-flowersWed, 15 Jul 2015 11:04:07 +0000The tradition of sending flowers to your significant other on your anniversary is a long-standing one. Whether it's for your girlfriend or boyfriend to celebrate your first year together or for your s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-anniversary-flower-bouquetsMon, 13 Jul 2015 13:31:27 +0000When someone you care about is feeling a tad poorly or under the weather, sending them get well soon flowers can really help lift their spirits. Feeling unwell is a pretty wretched feeling, whether yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-3-get-well-soon-bouquetsThu, 09 Jul 2015 14:37:19 +0000It can be difficult to admit when you're wrong about something or made a mistake. And sometimes just saying sorry (or sheepishly apologising by text message) isn't enough; some kind of gesture is requ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/saying-sorry-with-flowersThu, 09 Jul 2015 12:36:48 +0000As the school term winds down to a close, children across the country will be breathing a collective sigh of relief, as will many teachers no doubt. End of term gifts for teachers have become a popul...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-teacherWed, 08 Jul 2015 11:19:50 +0000 Have you ever wondered why certain flowering plants are chosen by humans for domestication and propagation? Some plants make invaluable practical contributions to medicine, shelter and as food ingr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-our-faithful-companionsMon, 06 Jul 2015 13:02:56 +0000Clare Florist Summer Flash Sale Starts Today! Save a Massive 40% On Flowers & Free Standard Delivery This week we are pleased to announce the start of the Clare Florist Summer Flash Sale wh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/40-off-summer-flash-sale-hurry-ends-fridayMon, 06 Jul 2015 11:56:05 +0000 Looking to make someone smile? It turns out that sending them flowers could be the best way to incite true happiness, as evidenced by the Duchenne smile. The 'Duchenne smile', also known as the 'tr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-and-the-duchenne-smileMon, 06 Jul 2015 11:28:27 +0000 Ordering flowers online with Clare Florist couldn't be easier. We've broken the process down into a simple infographic, read on for more details on ordering a fresh bouquet of flowers for f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/order-flowers-online-how-it-worksMon, 29 Jun 2015 13:52:34 +0000Ever been utterly stuck for inspiration when it comes to an extra special romantic gift for that extra special someone in your life? Me too, but this was before I knew about Clare Florist's spectacula...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/hearts-and-roses-the-perfect-romantic-gestureThu, 25 Jun 2015 13:47:55 +0000 Our Summer Bouquets are the perfect gift to brighten someone's day in an instant. For a limited time you can save 25% on our Rainbow Roses Bouquet, featuring a gorgeous collection of bright colo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/order-your-summer-flowers-from-clare-floristWed, 24 Jun 2015 12:25:44 +0000 Men tend to be pragmatic and hands-on by nature, preferring problem solving and practical solutions to inspired, beautiful gestures. For this reason, many men may be reluctant to send romantic...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-reasons-to-send-her-flowersWed, 24 Jun 2015 12:23:00 +0000When someone goes out of their way to do you a favour or help you out, it's always nice to show your appreciation. There are many ways to do this but one of the most popular means of thanking someone ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-flowers-make-the-perfect-thank-you-giftFri, 19 Jun 2015 15:00:04 +0000For our latest competition on Twitter, we opted to do something a bit different from our usual "Retweet to win" affair and instead decided to hold a photo contest. The theme was #SummerFlowers and the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/summerflowers-2015-contest-winner-announcedWed, 17 Jun 2015 13:14:41 +0000 Dream of wandering amongst a beautiful British country garden? Warm sunshine, crisp air, vibrant colours... well dream no longer! You can now order our popular Beautiful British Bouquet at a special...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/taste-of-summer-with-beautiful-british-bouquetWed, 17 Jun 2015 11:04:05 +0000 Love Summer? Then we have the perfect deal for you... Order our gorgeous Burst of Summer Bouquet this week and you can get it for the low price of just £29.99 - a 25% saving! One of our...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fantastic-savings-on-our-burst-of-summer-bouquetWed, 17 Jun 2015 10:27:48 +0000 Surprise someone special with our gorgeous Rainbow Roses Bouquet. A vibrant mixture of multicoloured roses, hand-arranged by our expert florists and accented upon a green leaf backdrop, our Rain...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/rainbow-roses-offer-25-off-rrpWed, 17 Jun 2015 10:23:52 +0000 To celebrate the upcoming Summer season we have slashed the prices of many of our popular Summer Flowers, giving you even greater savings of up to 32% off the price of our bouquets. Flowers are ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/amazing-savings-in-the-clare-florist-early-summer-specialWed, 17 Jun 2015 10:16:44 +0000 Celebrate the joy of Summer with our gorgeous Rosmeria Bouquets. A vibrant mixture of Roses and Alstromeria, hand-arranged by our expert florists and accented upon a green leaf backdrop, our Ros...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/rosmeria-flowers-30-special-offerWed, 17 Jun 2015 10:09:40 +0000Today marks the beginning of British Flowers Week, a nationwide event which runs from the 15th of June until the 19th. A celebration of homegrown British blooms, British Flowers Week is promoted by th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/british-flowers-week-is-hereMon, 15 Jun 2015 11:26:14 +0000 We're very proud of our Rosmeria bouquets which is why we thought we'd showcase them in today's blog post. An inspired fusion of roses and alstroemeria, our Rosmeria arrangement is available in a ch...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/resplendent-rosmeria-in-6-different-coloursThu, 11 Jun 2015 12:25:31 +0000Flowers aren't always the first thing that springs to mind when considering the perfect Father's Day gift and we at Clare Florist think this is a damn shame! As Leah Morrigan convincingly argues in an...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-men-father-39-s-day-2015Wed, 10 Jun 2015 14:43:23 +0000This coming Friday, June the 12th, marks National Red Rose Day. Whilst originally an American holiday, we at Clare Florist can see no reason whatsoever for the tradition to be extended to these shores...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/june-12th-is-national-red-rose-day-2015Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:05:17 +0000Sunday the 21st of June marks Father's Day here in the UK. Much like Mother's Day, the event is a global phenomenon and is celebrated in slightly different dates and in slightly different ways around ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-father-39-s-day-2015Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:02:54 +0000June is finally here and summer looks set to begin with temperatures soaring across the UK by the end of this week according to weather forecasts. Whilst May closed out with windswept, showery weather...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/celebrate-the-summer-heatwave-with-10-off-summer-splashMon, 01 Jun 2015 12:15:54 +0000June, the first month of summer, holds favourable associations in everyone's heart. The anticipation for summer has been mounting all throughout spring and it's finally here. There's nothing quite lik...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/june-39-s-birth-flower-the-roseThu, 28 May 2015 14:47:31 +0000With summer just about upon us (in name at least, anyway), we thought we'd take a look at some of our most popular seasonal sunflower bouquets. The sunflower is a type of flower which seems to have im...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sunflowers-for-summerThu, 28 May 2015 11:21:00 +0000 Next Saturday, May the 30th 2015, marks National Water a Flower Day. Despite being relatively obscure, we at Clare Florist feel that this is an important national holiday which should be honoured. A...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/national-water-a-flower-day-may-30thThu, 21 May 2015 13:06:06 +0000Summertime is right around the corner, finally! As we all breathe a huge sigh of collective relief, we thought now would be a good time to preview our 2015 summer flowers range, a collection brimming ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-2015-summer-flowers-range-previewWed, 20 May 2015 11:41:35 +0000 British Flowers Week, a national celebration of all things floral and British, is set to commence from the 15th of June 2015. The event is in its third year and is gaining steady momentum in press a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/british-flowers-week-2015-previewWed, 20 May 2015 11:06:52 +0000 Infographics seem to be all the rage these days so we thought we'd get in on the action. This rose flower care infographic is the first in a range of different flower care tips we'll be rol...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/caring-for-your-rosesMon, 18 May 2015 11:38:47 +0000Sometimes we want to send flowers without going overboard. Sometimes less is more. Think elegantly simple, refreshingly uncomplicated. For example, maybe you want to let someone know you have a crush ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/single-rose-gift-setsThu, 14 May 2015 11:57:22 +0000 Summertime is here (almost), and to celebrate we have two colourful and attention-grabbing bouquets now available to order online today! The breathtaking Beautiful British bouquet is bound to impre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-bouquets-for-summerWed, 13 May 2015 12:51:53 +0000There are many different reasons to send flowers by occasion such as birthdays, anniversaries or special days like Mother's Day or Valentine's Day. But sometimes a bouquet of flowers can have the most...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/surprise-them-with-romantic-rosesWed, 13 May 2015 10:40:56 +0000Regular readers of the Clare Florist blog will probably be familiar with the concept of birth flowers, a tradition whereby a different flower is assigned to each month of the year.  The birth flo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-lily-may-39-s-birth-flowerThu, 07 May 2015 12:02:32 +0000 The exotically beautiful and mysterious orchid flower is one of the blooms which best captures our imagination, evoking images of distant jungles or deserts where orchids flower under a simmering su...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-orchids-have-lips-shaped-petalsThu, 30 Apr 2015 13:18:05 +0000 Friday the 1st of May 2015 marks National Flower Arranging Day, a celebration of the artistry involved in creating beautiful bouquets and baskets which is something we happen to know a thing or two ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/national-flower-arranging-day-2015Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:13:42 +0000 Spring sprung for a while there but the weather has suddenly had a turn for the worse again, around our neck of the woods anyway. In spite of this, we are still hopeful that the sunshine will be ba...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/colourful-freesia-flowersWed, 29 Apr 2015 11:12:30 +0000 When it comes to making an impression on someone, spontaneity is a great factor. Research has indicated that 96% of women like to receive flowers when they're not expecting them which isn&...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/surprise-them-with-flowersThu, 23 Apr 2015 12:09:34 +0000 Today's blog topic is inspired by the findings of research that we recently came across. According to the Michael Cohen Group, who conducted research involving focus groups and surveys, 92...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/is-it-better-to-give-or-receive-flowersThu, 23 Apr 2015 11:20:38 +0000International Mother's Day falls on Sunday the 10th of May this year. Although we've already celebrated Mothering Sunday back in March here in the UK, a huge number of countries around the globe are s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/international-mother-39-s-day-2015Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:27:49 +0000 This Thursday the 23rd of April is 'Lover's Day' according to the internet. Initially skeptical of what might turn out to be a completely inconsequential, fabricated holiday, we rolled up our shirts...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-day-for-the-loversMon, 20 Apr 2015 12:42:17 +0000 Working in a drab, sparse environment is conducive to misery, if recent studies are to be believed. An article on office happiness and productivity suggests that employees display better levels of ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/can-office-plants-really-boost-workplace-productivityThu, 16 Apr 2015 14:07:22 +0000We're always delighted when our customers send us their pictures so we were especially thrilled to receive a few different images from a customer who exhibits an obvious talent in photography! The ph...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-flower-photography-of-adam-blackmanThu, 16 Apr 2015 11:38:01 +0000 Having difficulty getting your man to open up to you? Recent research indicates that giving him flowers may hold the key to increasing levels of social interaction and happiness. We males ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-and-male-emotional-availabilityWed, 15 Apr 2015 12:24:10 +0000Now that Spring is in full gear and our weekends are starting to warm up, here at Clare Florist we've been basking in the glory of the season and have been hard at work arranging some gorgeous floral ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/celebrate-spring-with-lovely-spring-tulipsWed, 15 Apr 2015 11:53:47 +0000 In this day and age, stress is high, attention spans are short, and we are constantly over-stimulated and overwhelmed with sensory overload to the point of stress and anxiety. What on earth ca...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-and-emotional-well-beingWed, 15 Apr 2015 11:46:43 +0000According to recent scientific studies, flowers really can be used to help diminish stress levels. If you're feeling a tad overwhelmed by things in general, a pleasant whiff of fragrant plants such as...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/can-flowers-really-reduce-stressWed, 15 Apr 2015 10:52:59 +0000The humble tulip is a flower which is loaded with meanings so it's important to research these before sending tulips to a friend or loved one. As is the case with most flowers, the associations of tul...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-9-tulipsThu, 09 Apr 2015 14:28:31 +0000We often get asked by customers for recommendations on which kind of flower to send on a particular occasion which is why we thought it would be a good idea to write a series of articles dedicated to ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-8-yellow-rosesThu, 09 Apr 2015 13:52:38 +0000The birthday of a friend or relative can sometimes prove to be a stressful time, particularly if you are at a loss to pick out a gift for the 'person who has everything.' It can also be difficult to f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-flowers-make-the-best-birthday-giftThu, 09 Apr 2015 12:04:49 +0000Fresh flowers are in bloom everywhere, always an inspiring sight which nicely complements the milder weather, lighter nights and general feeling of optimism in the air. Why not bring some of that natu...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/decorate-your-home-with-seasonal-flowersWed, 08 Apr 2015 15:04:56 +0000Roses are so laden with meanings dependent on the particular colour that we decided to break down the most popular colours into separate articles. Popular as a romantic gesture, sending roses is a tim...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-7-orange-rosesWed, 01 Apr 2015 13:33:06 +0000 It is with regret that we must inform you that we’ve been forced to cancel plans to release a new 1000 Rainbow Rose bouquet. We’ve also noted the unfortunately coincidental tim...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/1000-rainbow-roses-cancelledWed, 01 Apr 2015 12:08:53 +0000Following on from the success of 100 Rainbow Roses, we're delighted to announce a bountiful sister bouquet which will be available soon. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you 1000 Rainbow Roses! Whilst...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/coming-soon-1000-rainbow-rosesWed, 01 Apr 2015 11:20:56 +0000 Ah, the alluring orchid. Distinctive, mysterious and beautiful, orchids immediately conjure up vividly rich and exotic associations. The name 'orchid' derives from ancient Greek where the flower was...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-6-orchidsWed, 01 Apr 2015 11:05:23 +0000Our Secret Meaning of Flowers series continues today with a look at Irises, a flower which has a multitude of different meanings in different cultures. The colour of the flower itself can also shade t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-5-irisMon, 30 Mar 2015 14:29:04 +0000 Lilies have long been associated with the with the Easter holiday, with the white lily in particular seen as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is extremely common to see churches deco...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-are-lilies-the-flower-of-easterMon, 30 Mar 2015 11:41:03 +0000Now that Winter is nearly over, the days are getting brighter and the Sun is starting to shine! To share some of our good mood we are happy to announce the release of our updated Spring Flower range, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/lovely-spring-flowers-from-clare-floristMon, 30 Mar 2015 11:37:47 +0000Easter falls on 6th of April this year which is this coming Monday already! Does anyone else feel like this year is just whizzing by? Easter is a great excuse to decorate your home with beautiful bou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/easter-flowers-delivered-by-clare-floristMon, 30 Mar 2015 10:59:11 +0000As we continue on our journey to discover the meaning behind various types of flower, today we'll be taking a closer look at Gerberas. Immediately recognisable by their broad faces and cheery appearan...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-4-gerberasMon, 30 Mar 2015 10:26:00 +0000Today, in part three of an ongoing series exploring the secret meanings of flowers, we shall be taking a closer look at the hidden significance of Freesias, one of the most fragrant flowers available ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-3-freesiaThu, 26 Mar 2015 12:06:57 +0000 The clocks spring forward on the 29th of March this year, the last Sunday of the month, an event which heralds the beginning of British Summertime. As such, we can expect to see more daylight ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/british-summertime-is-upon-usThu, 26 Mar 2015 11:24:37 +0000There is more to flowers than meets the eye. Many flowers, as well as being startlingly beautiful, are also invested with fascinating hidden meanings, which can influence the nuance of a gift or gestu...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-2-chrysanthemumsWed, 25 Mar 2015 14:28:02 +0000Today sees the start of a new series of articles on the Clare Florist blog in which we take a more in-depth look at the hidden meaning of various flowers. Today kicks off with the Calla Lilly, a flowe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-secret-meaning-of-flowers-part-1-calla-liliesWed, 25 Mar 2015 13:34:40 +0000 With springtime finally here, the sight of colourful flowers blooming in our local parks and gardens is becoming a familiar sight. Just don't go picking wildflowers! Why not? Well, for one ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/don-t-pick-the-wildflowersWed, 25 Mar 2015 12:20:49 +0000 According to recent research, it isn't only humans who get a kick out of caffeine. According to a recent article in Cosmos popular science magazine, bees are more attracted to flowers whic...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/do-bees-really-like-buzzing-on-caffeineMon, 23 Mar 2015 13:33:43 +0000 We often get asked by our customers how our flowers will be delivered to them. What they mean by this is will the flowers have bloomed or will they need to be placed in water for a day or so to ope...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-are-our-fresh-flowers-deliveredFri, 20 Mar 2015 11:28:00 +0000This week we saw the planned release of a new £1 coin, due to be put in circulation in 2017. This coin was designed by teenager David Pearce from the West Midlands, and it's new design differs f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-1-coin-with-12-sides-and-flowersFri, 20 Mar 2015 10:27:33 +0000 Tomorrow marks the vernal equinox, officially the beginning of spring in the UK, and we at Clare Florist couldn't be happier. It's been a long, glum winter but the sun is out today, the wea...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/seasonal-offers-on-spring-flowersThu, 19 Mar 2015 11:35:08 +0000 Tomorrow is an exciting and eventful day; not only does March the 20th mark the vernal equinox and the official beginning of springtime in the UK but UK residents will also get the chance to w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/tips-for-tomorrow-39-s-solar-eclipseWed, 18 Mar 2015 14:48:16 +0000 Today, Friday March the 20th, marks the vernal equinox and the first day of spring (finally!) After what feels like a long, cold winter we are glad to welcome the milder weather and lighter da...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-vernal-equinoxWed, 18 Mar 2015 14:21:46 +0000This Saturday March 21st marks National Fragrance Day, an occasion which is indelibly tied in with the vernal equinox and springtime. With flowers and plants blooming it isn't uncommon for one to expe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/march-21st-is-national-fragrance-dayWed, 18 Mar 2015 12:50:29 +0000 Today is Saint Patrick's Day, a celebration which is observed in many different countries around the world. In honour of this special date, we thought we'd delve deeper into the history of ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/happy-st-patricks-dayMon, 16 Mar 2015 13:44:16 +0000Tomorrow, Tuesday March the 17th marks Saint Patrick's Day, an event which is celebrated in many countries across the world. As well as celebrating the Irish saint, the day also commemorates the arriv...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/green-flowers-for-st-patricks-dayMon, 16 Mar 2015 11:23:06 +0000As hard as it is to believe, it finally feels like winter is coming to an end. The nights are getting lighter, the weather is getting milder and the spring flowers are beginning to bloom. This Friday ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spring-is-in-the-airMon, 16 Mar 2015 10:20:24 +0000With Mother's Day only two days away now, we are offering an amazing £10 off of our famous Mother's Day Bouquet whilst stocks last! This bountiful and and joyous flower arrangement contains pink...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flash-sale-on-our-mothers-day-bouquetFri, 13 Mar 2015 13:26:03 +0000 In honour of Mother's Day which is this Sunday the 15th of March in the UK, we thought we'd take a look at some of the customs and traditions practiced by other countries around the world. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-customs-around-the-worldThu, 12 Mar 2015 12:22:18 +0000 This Sunday, March the 15th, is Mothering Sunday in the UK, more commonly referred to as 'Mother's Day' nowadays. The date for Mother's Day varies greatly from country to country. I...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-across-the-globeWed, 11 Mar 2015 14:09:02 +0000 Mother's Day is approaching fast, the day on which we honour the love and respect we feel towards perhaps the single most important woman in our lives. Aside from paying tribute to your own dea...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/honouring-the-most-important-women-in-your-life-this-mother-39-s-dayWed, 11 Mar 2015 12:40:51 +0000 Mothering Sunday falls on Sunday the 15th of March in the UK which is this Sunday! These days the holiday is more commonly known as Mother's Day which is perhaps partly a result of globalisatio...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/theres-still-time-to-send-flowers-for-mothering-sundayWed, 11 Mar 2015 11:09:18 +0000When it comes to Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday as it is also known in the UK, we all want to surprise our mum with an incredible, thoughtful, breathtaking gift. In these times of economic hardship...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-bouquets-for-under-35Thu, 05 Mar 2015 14:07:31 +0000 This Sunday the 8th of March marks International Woman's Day an annual event which is celebrated worldwide. The purpose of this day is for us to show our love and appreciation towards women whi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/international-womens-day-2015Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:07:31 +0000Spring is undeniably in the air; the mornings and evenings are lighter, the days are growing longer and the spring flowers are beginning to bloom across the country. Whilst it isn't British springtime...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-spring-flowersMon, 02 Mar 2015 13:11:15 +0000Now that we're into March that can only mean one thing... Mothers Day! This year Mother's Day falls on the 15th of March, and we have recently updated our range of gorgeous Mother's Day bouquets which...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/order-flowers-for-mother-s-day-with-clare-floristMon, 02 Mar 2015 12:11:16 +0000 Are you currently in the midst of brainstorming epic Mother's Day gift ideas? You'll have your work cut out for you if you want to try and compete with any of these world records! 1. Largest Greeti...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/3-of-the-most-amazing-mothers-day-world-recordsThu, 26 Feb 2015 13:35:15 +0000Sunday, March the 15th, is Mother's Day, also known as Mothering Sunday in the UK, and it is the day we devote attention to the most special woman in our lives. Plans for Mother's Day can range from t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/planning-a-great-mothers-day-2015Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:16:49 +0000 So you have a close friend or relative who has moved into a new flat or house recently and you are looking to present them with a special gift. One of the best ideas for a housewarming gift, i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/5-reasons-why-flowers-and-plants-make-the-best-housewarming-giftsThu, 26 Feb 2015 11:27:32 +0000 Spring has sprung! Or has it? This is largely dependent on whose definition of springtime you wish to adhere to, meteorological or astronomical. From a meteorological standpoint, today...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/is-it-spring-yetThu, 26 Feb 2015 09:51:23 +0000Mother's Day, traditionally known as Mothering Sunday, comes fairly hot on the heels of Valentine's Day and, as such, it's easy to forget about until it's too late! This is why it's a good idea to mar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/when-is-mothers-day-2015Wed, 25 Feb 2015 14:53:42 +0000 Treat your loved one this Spring with our fabulous Mixed Tulips Bouquet. What better way to enjoy a Spring afternoon than sitting in your warm living room with a beautiful bouquet of Tulips catc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fabulous-mixed-tulipsWed, 25 Feb 2015 14:41:41 +0000 Springtime is almost upon us (it's already arrived according to the meteorological calendar) and March has arrived. The daffodil is March's birth flower, the quintessential symbol of spring. In the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/daffodils-marchs-birth-flowerWed, 25 Feb 2015 14:34:35 +0000 As we come to the end of February, we thought we'd bid farewell to the month by briefly taking a closer look at February's birth flower, the violet. Each month of the year has its ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/february-39-s-birth-flower-the-violetWed, 25 Feb 2015 14:08:40 +0000Sunday the 15th of March marks Mothering Sunday in the UK, more commonly known as Mother's Day nowadays. Popular gifts on this day include Mother's Day flowers, chocolates or greetings cards. If you r...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/great-gift-sets-for-mothers-dayWed, 25 Feb 2015 13:36:14 +0000With Mother's Day a little over a couple of weeks away, now is a good time to beat the rush and to start planning the perfect gift. Sending Mother's Day Flowers is an obvious choice whilst chocolates ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sweet-mothers-day-surprisesWed, 25 Feb 2015 11:52:29 +0000Mother's Day falls on Sunday the 15th March this year; that's only 19 days away at the time of writing this post! The reason that the date for Mother's Day varies from year to year is that it is linke...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-brief-history-of-mothers-dayMon, 23 Feb 2015 14:14:39 +0000As Spring advances ever nearer, we're delighted to announce the addition of three new plant baskets to our plants range. Each of these new additions consists of a cute wicker style basket which is fil...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/pretty-wicker-baskets-overflowing-with-colourfully-flowering-plantsThu, 19 Feb 2015 14:41:28 +0000The days are growing longer, the weather is becoming milder, the birds are chirping and tweeting and the spring flowers are beginning to bloom. An end is finally in sight to the relentless cold and da...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spring-has-sprung-with-clare-floristWed, 18 Feb 2015 13:18:22 +0000 With Valentine's Day almost upon us, we thought we'd celebrate by taking a look at some of the most unbelievable, incredible and epic romantic gestures of all time. From record-breaking pro...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-win-at-valentines-day-5-of-the-most-impressive-romantic-gestures-of-all-timeThu, 12 Feb 2015 13:50:19 +0000 Aside from the obvious Valentine's day customs of sending your loved one a card or bouquet of Valentine's day flowers, there is another more profound way to express your love on the 14...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-day-engagement-traditionsWed, 11 Feb 2015 10:48:28 +0000 Over the previous days we've been taking a closer look at the origins of Valentine's Day as well as examining how these origins have evolved into the modern customs we associate with Febuar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-customs-from-around-the-worldMon, 09 Feb 2015 14:30:24 +0000Treat your partner to a special bouquet this Valentine's Day! At Clare Florist we have a wide selection of beautiful romantic flowers to choose from ranging from a traditional Single Red Rose, our eve...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/keep-romance-alive-this-valentine-s-dayMon, 09 Feb 2015 14:00:25 +0000 Following on from part 1 of our historical examination of Valentine's Day, in today's blog we will be taking a more in-depth look at the 19th century right up to the modern day. By the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-complete-history-of-valentines-day-part-2-the-modern-eraThu, 05 Feb 2015 13:23:46 +0000 Each year on the 14th of February, people all over the world exchange gifts with loved ones (or attempt to woo crushes) in observance of Valentine's Day. It's a tradition we take for grante...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-complete-history-of-valentines-day-part-1-the-originsWed, 04 Feb 2015 13:30:51 +0000Flowers have always played an important role in all kinds of art, from painting and sculpture to film, theatre and literature. The natural beauty of flowers has consistently provided a muse to all kin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-poetics-of-flowersThu, 29 Jan 2015 11:56:53 +0000We are all familiar with the romantic connotations that flowers carry in our minds. But where do these associations come from and is there any weight to them? The influence of flowers when it comes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-flowers-can-help-romance-to-blossomWed, 28 Jan 2015 13:51:29 +0000It's January, and that means sales! Beat the January Blues with this amazing offer in the Clare Florist End of January Sale. Order today and get up to 30% off our seasonal bouquets. That's right, unti...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/our-30-off-january-sale-ends-soonWed, 28 Jan 2015 09:31:56 +0000 Who doesn't love a good bargain? The month of January is almost at an end but that doesn't mean the end of great offers and discount flower delivery at Clare Florist. We have a colourful array of vi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/save-money-with-our-end-of-january-saleMon, 26 Jan 2015 13:26:23 +0000 With Valentine's Day less than a month away, for many of us we get ourselves worked up with nagging questions like What should we get our partner? Should I get them something expensive? Would t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-have-a-stress-free-valentine-s-dayFri, 23 Jan 2015 09:40:13 +0000 We've gone freesia mad at Clare Florist this week, introducing not one, but two all new deluxe 40 stem freesia bouquets! Designed to accompany the Splendour Yellow Freesia Bouquet, we are proud to a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/brand-new-premium-freesia-bouquetsThu, 22 Jan 2015 13:31:32 +0000As we wind towards the end of the first month of 2015, we thought we'd take this opportunity to let you know that we still have some really great value January sale offers still available here at Clar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/january-flower-offers-still-availableWed, 21 Jan 2015 14:00:02 +0000 With Valentine's Day fast approaching, now is a good time to start planning a romantic gift for your sweetheart ahead of the February rush. Roses are the obvious choice if you are considering sendin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-valentines-tulips-bouquet-available-nowMon, 19 Jan 2015 14:30:33 +0000 According to various sources on our social media news feeds, today marks Blue Monday in the UK. This is supposedly the most depressing day of the year, a claim supposedly backed by scientific resea...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/blue-flowers-for-blue-mondayMon, 19 Jan 2015 11:43:08 +0000 Based in France in the 19th century, Gustave Caillebotte belonged to the impressionistic school of painting, although his style veered more towards realism when compared to other artists active in ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/gustave-caillebottes-classical-flower-paintingsThu, 15 Jan 2015 14:15:54 +0000As we were surfing the cyber highways of Twitter this morning, we noticed a series of hashtags which would inevitably come into frution, although we hadn't anticipated that they'd be trending quite so...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentine-39-s-day-is-comingThu, 15 Jan 2015 11:22:37 +0000 Revisiting the topic of flowers in art, today's blog post will examine the rose-inspired oil paintings of French artist Henri Fantin-Latour who was active in 19th century Paris and was even men...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/henri-fantin-latour-and-the-endless-beauty-of-rosesWed, 14 Jan 2015 13:39:06 +0000This year Valentines Day, the 14th of February, falls on a Saturday. Can you image how busy the shops will be with boyfriends and girlfriends buying last minute gifts for their loved ones? "I'm just p...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/what-day-is-valentine-s-day-in-2015Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:28:50 +0000One of our favourite things about January is the sales - who doesn't love a good bargain? If you're feeling a bit deflated now that the excitement of Christmas and New Year are behind us and you are b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/january-flower-offersMon, 12 Jan 2015 14:23:59 +0000 Now that Christmas is over, what's next? You've guessed it, soon it will be Valentines Day, infact it's only a little over a month away! If you are in a marriage, long relationship or h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/is-it-too-early-to-order-for-valentines-dayMon, 12 Jan 2015 14:22:51 +0000We've recently added a sublime selection of rustic flower baskets to our site and we thought we'd take the opportunity to formally introduce these little beauties to our blog readers. The Precious Pi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-flower-baskets-to-decorate-your-homeThu, 08 Jan 2015 12:51:16 +0000Those of you who take an active interest in ancient Greek mythology may already know that the lily symbolises Hera, the Greek Goddess of Love and Marriage. Also known as the Queen of Heaven, Hera was ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/greek-mythology-and-lovely-liliesThu, 08 Jan 2015 11:49:36 +0000The humble houseplant is often overlooked, fading into the background amongst other decorations and furnishings throughout the home. This coming Saturday, January 10th 2015 marks Houseplant Appreciati...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/10th-of-january-is-houseplant-appreciation-dayWed, 07 Jan 2015 10:58:29 +0000Does a friend or loved one have a forthcoming birthday this month? If the answer to this question is yes, you may want to consider sending Carnations as a gift. And why carnations we hear you query. W...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-delivered-for-january-birthdaysWed, 07 Jan 2015 09:42:24 +0000So it's the first Monday of 2015 which means many of us will be back to the grindstone of daily routine. With the merriment of Christmas and New Year behind us and the grim reality of Monday morning b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/back-to-work-bluesMon, 05 Jan 2015 14:46:52 +0000The concept of 'birth flowers' has been around since ancient Rome and it is a practice which is observed in the UK and the US right up to the present day. Each month has a different flower assigned to...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/carnations-january-39-s-birth-flowerMon, 29 Dec 2014 11:03:25 +0000With 2014 drawing to a close and 2015 nearly upon us, many of us will be planning new year's parties for both new year's eve and January the 1st. These festivities will invariably involve flowers and ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fresh-flowers-for-new-yearMon, 29 Dec 2014 09:46:39 +0000Amaryllis are perhaps a less well known traditional winter holiday flower than, say, the more well-known Poinsettia. However, if you are looking for a less obvious choice this Christmas and New Year, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/traditional-winter-holiday-flowers-amaryllisWed, 24 Dec 2014 11:29:08 +0000With Christmas finally here, the more organised amongst us will already be planning new year's celebrations to welcome the year 2015. To help you plan, we've chosen a selection of radiant, colourful b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/hello-2015Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:39:57 +0000Friday the 19th of December marks National National Look For an Evergreen Day, presumably a celebration of all things Christmas Tree-like. If you still haven't got round to getting a hold of a Christm...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/december-19th-is-look-for-an-evergreen-dayThu, 18 Dec 2014 14:41:48 +0000We've had a few recent enquiries regarding our Christmas delivery timetable so we thought we'd address all your queries in one fell swoop. First of all, it is definitely not too late to get your Chri...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-flower-delivery-infoThu, 18 Dec 2014 13:35:25 +0000Still haven't finished all your Christmas shopping? Don't stress, neither have we! Luckily, Clare Florist are at hand with a range of affordable bouquets, plants and gift sets, all at under £35....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/affordable-christmas-giftsMon, 15 Dec 2014 13:44:49 +0000We've had December's first snowfall in our neck of the woods which has got us to wondering; will 2014 be a white Christmas? A spot of preliminary research on the Met Office's website suggests that the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/snow-white-christmasThu, 11 Dec 2014 11:00:50 +0000As the winter weather arrives in full effect this week, the temptation for many of us this week will be to remain indoors and put the finishing touches to our festive decorations. Maybe you already fi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/decorate-your-home-with-flowers-this-christmasWed, 10 Dec 2014 11:33:17 +0000Whilst it is the most wonderful time of the year in many respects, Christmas can also be undeniably stressful at times in the hectic rush to get hold of gifts for your nearest and dearest. Venturing o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/avoiding-the-stress-of-christmas-shoppingMon, 08 Dec 2014 14:38:44 +0000Today we are going to revisit the theme of birth flowers, a topic which was explored last month when we looked at November's birth flower. December's birth flower is the Poinsettia, a flower which al...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/poinsettia-decembers-birth-flowerThu, 04 Dec 2014 14:13:42 +0000December is finally upon us and festive anticipation is beginning to mount. It's that wonderful time of the year when we decorate our homes, heat up the mulled wine and crank our favourite Christmas c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-christmas-flowersMon, 01 Dec 2014 11:09:20 +0000Christmas Cactus Have yourself a merry Christmas with our stunning Christmas Cactus, carefully stored inside a charming pot. This cactus is a unique and novel Christmas decoration which helps to adds...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/order-our-christmas-cactus-fantastic-winter-giftMon, 01 Dec 2014 08:22:48 +0000 Fantastic Christmas Flowers and Gifts Make your Christmas the most memorable one yet with our latest collection of classic Christmas Bouquets and Wreaths. Now that we are into the start of Dece...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-offers-from-clare-floristMon, 01 Dec 2014 08:08:22 +0000Only 4 weeks until the big day – where does the time go? Here at Clare Florist we know how tricky it can be to keep on top of all your Christmas preparations, which is why our friendly team of e...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/get-your-christmas-shopping-sorted-with-clare-floristWed, 26 Nov 2014 08:18:49 +0000'Tis the season to be jolly, and that means making your home into a festive wonderland. Hang the tree with baubles, and string the walls with tinsel. And of course a gorgeous Christmas wreath for the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-wreaths-from-clare-floristMon, 24 Nov 2014 09:30:12 +0000 Is it too early to start your Christmas Shopping? We here at Clare Florist don't think so, and to help out we are offering our customers an additional 10% off our ENTIRE range of floral bouquets...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-flowers-10-off-special-offerMon, 24 Nov 2014 08:59:23 +0000Today we are revisiting the theme of flowers in art by taking a look at a striking 17th Century painting by the acclaimed Dutch artist Judith Leyster. In 1633 Judith was one of only two females to be ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-in-art-part-2-tulip-madnessThu, 20 Nov 2014 13:50:17 +0000With a mere 35 days until Christmas, anticipation is beginning to mount! We're getting into the Christmas spirit already with an extensive range of new Christmas Flower Bouquets available now. As well...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-countdown-to-christmas-commencesWed, 19 Nov 2014 15:02:08 +0000Order Christmas Flowers from Clare Florist It's nearly that time of the year again! In just 37 days (give or take a few hours) it will be... Christmas! Make your Christmas the most memorable one yet ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/order-christmas-flowers-from-clare-floristMon, 17 Nov 2014 14:56:58 +0000Today sees the first part in a series of blog articles in which we are going to take a look at the role of flowers as inspiration for some of the most significant and iconic artworks of all time. And ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-in-artMon, 17 Nov 2014 14:42:14 +0000Did you know that every month of the year has a flower to symbolize births for the month of that year? The concept of birth flowers is thought to have been introduced by the Ancient Romans who celebra...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/chrysanthemum-the-birth-flower-of-novemberWed, 12 Nov 2014 14:55:55 +0000This Thursday the 13th of November marks Kindness Day UK, our British offshoot of World Kindness Day. This holiday originated in 1998 and was brought about by a coalition of NGOs. It is recognised in ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/kindness-day-uk-2014Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:55:15 +0000We're delighted to announce the arrival of two new exquisite floral bouquets which have been created especially to celebrate the birth of a new baby. These resplendent bouquets feature flowers careful...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/brand-new-baby-bouquets-available-nowThu, 06 Nov 2014 14:17:26 +0000 Following on from yesterday's foray into the world of Flowers on Film, today we thought we'd take a look at five of our favourite flower themed songs. Spanning different musical styles and ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/our-5-favourite-flower-themed-songsThu, 06 Nov 2014 11:23:03 +0000Today we've decided to examine the role flowers have played in some of the most iconic films of the past century. Employed as evocative visual motifs, flowers can be used for both their powerful metap...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-on-filmWed, 05 Nov 2014 11:09:51 +0000Today we're going to take a look at some seasonal flowers for the month of November, hopefully this will give you some inspiration if you are looking to send flowers to a friend or loved one. November...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/seasonal-flowers-for-the-month-of-novemberMon, 03 Nov 2014 11:54:05 +0000As winter fast approaches so does the likelihood of cold, flu and similar nasty bugs. There are many preventative measures you can take against the common cold including the use of herbal essences and...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fend-off-the-flu-with-flowersWed, 29 Oct 2014 11:40:41 +0000Did you know that this Sunday marks mother-in-law day? Neither did we! Traditionally an American holiday, we see no reason that this occasion shouldn't be introduced this side of the pond. Mother-in-...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mother-in-law-day-sunday-26th-octoberWed, 22 Oct 2014 11:38:34 +0000Grandparents Day Gifts and Presents Every year we celebrate grandparents day here in the UK, and this year it falls on October the 5th. If you've not given thought to what you are gonig to buy your...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/best-gifts-for-grandparents-day-2014Wed, 24 Sep 2014 11:52:47 +0000As Autumn sets in and the days grow colder, we here at Clare Florist would like to help you to feel Sunny for a little while longer. We feel that nothing captures the warmth and delight of the sun lik...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/glorious-sunflower-surprisesWed, 24 Sep 2014 11:20:14 +0000Grandparents Day UK 2014 - October 5th "Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children." - Alex Haley On October the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/grandparents-day-uk-2014-sunday-october-5thWed, 17 Sep 2014 12:13:37 +0000Glorious Flower Bouquets for Grandparents Day Grandparents play an important role within the family, not only as parents but also as a role model, mentor and sometimes even baby sitter for our childr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-grandparents-day-ukWed, 17 Sep 2014 11:50:16 +0000As we draw nearer to Grandparents Day this 5th of October, we have been asked by our customers which flowers we recommend to send to their grandparents as a gift this Autumn. Our flowers are all hand ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-gifts-for-grandma-and-grandpaWed, 17 Sep 2014 11:50:08 +0000This week, to celebrate that Autumn is truly in the air, we have a fantastic money saving offer on a truly lovely bunch of flowers. You can now get the popular Indian Summer Bouquet  for just &po...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/indian-summer-bouquet-20-off-autumn-specialMon, 15 Sep 2014 14:32:52 +0000Nothing says the start of Autumn quite like the addition of fresh flowers to your home, and our selection of Autumn Flowers are bursting full of colourful Roses, Lilies and Freesia. If you sign up fo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/win-a-bouquet-this-autumn-with-clare-floristWed, 10 Sep 2014 13:54:25 +0000We love Autumn - all those lovely warm colours, the crisp cool air and the falling leaves on the ground. So to celebrate the start of the most colourful of seasons we are delighted to unveil our new A...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-autumn-flower-collection-2014Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:05:03 +0000This month we have a special offer which you are sure to enjoy. Simply order one of our hand arranged Flower Baskets and not only will you save up to 25% off, you will also get a FREE box of Thorntons...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/free-thorntons-chocolates-with-our-flower-basketsWed, 10 Sep 2014 13:04:13 +0000Today, Wednesday, August the 27th is known as 'Just Because Day' where we get the chance to show someone how much they mean to us without needing a reason for doing so. We don't always need a reason ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/just-because-day-celebrate-with-flowersMon, 25 Aug 2014 14:16:18 +0000The Thistle has been Scotlands national emblem for many centuries and is one of the most well known symbols of Scotland. Often seen around both the highlands and the lowlands of Scotland, the prickly ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fun-facts-about-the-thistleFri, 22 Aug 2014 11:16:02 +0000 This week we are running a very special deal where you can pick up one of our gorgeous Carnation bouquets for just £9.99! Whether you are looking to send carnations to a loved one as a wa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/carnation-sale-just-9-99Wed, 20 Aug 2014 13:29:33 +0000Fun Carnation Facts The Carnation flower is a very popular flower, used for years at special occasions, ceremonies and to express your gratitude and admiration to a friend or loved one. It has been s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/interesting-carnation-facts-and-meaningsWed, 30 Jul 2014 10:24:24 +0000Friendship Day - Background The 30th of July is known as the International Day of Friendship, a day promoted by the United Nations to help recognise and support friendship and how it can bring about ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/international-day-of-friendship-30-julyMon, 28 Jul 2014 11:03:57 +0000 A bouquet of freshly cut flowers are an eye catching sight to behold, especially when they have been sent to you as a gift from a loved one or family member. Of course, due to the nature of flowers ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/which-flowers-last-the-longestMon, 21 Jul 2014 10:59:45 +0000 This week we have some recent news about a discovery of a flower which was classed as extinct, but now it looks like we may have spoke to soon! The Corncockle flower, an eye catching yet poison...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/extinct-flower-discovered-near-souter-lighthouse-ukMon, 21 Jul 2014 10:40:26 +0000For many schools around the world the School Term ends on the 23rd or 24th of July, 2014. What better way to celebrate the end of term and to welcome the upcoming Summer Holidays than with a beautiful...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/end-of-summer-term-classic-memoriesWed, 16 Jul 2014 11:20:26 +0000The end of term is coming soon and you don’t know what gift to offer to the teacher? There are quite a lot of choices which you need to make, such as home made gifts and so on, but one of the be...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/end-of-term-flowers-for-teachersWed, 16 Jul 2014 10:13:35 +0000 When holidays fall on Sunday, which happens quite often, people will no longer be forced to have flowers delivered before or after the date. Now with Clare Florist, flower bouquets can be delivered...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sunday-flower-delivery-from-clare-floristWed, 25 Jun 2014 11:39:25 +0000Are you wondering when Grandparents day is? This year, Grandparents Day falls on the 5th of October, 2014, and it is our chance to remind our grandparents how much they mean to us and show that they a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/grandparents-day-2014-ukMon, 23 Jun 2014 09:03:21 +0000 This week marks the start of British Flowers Week which runs from June the 16th to June the 20th. British Flowers Week is a campaign by the New Covent Garden Flower Market so that people can share ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/british-flowers-week-2014-june-16th-20thMon, 16 Jun 2014 10:20:00 +0000 Today is Friday the 13th! Have you ever heard of tfriggatriskaidekaphobia? That is the name of the phobia people have of Friday the 13th. Whilst we don't have any spooky going-ons to report, we...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fun-friday-the-13th-factsFri, 13 Jun 2014 12:17:36 +0000You read that right, it's Red Rose Day tomorrow (not red nose day!) On the 12th of June our friends across the water over in the USA celebrate Red Rose Day. Whilst not a familiar celebration over here...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/red-rose-day-12th-of-juneWed, 11 Jun 2014 13:13:42 +0000Those long days at work getting you down? What better way to brighten up your surroundings than with a warm bouquet of flowers. Now only do flowers enhance the appearance of the office, they also help...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spice-up-your-office-with-different-flower-arrangementsWed, 04 Jun 2014 10:52:07 +0000June is finally upon us! To celebrate this warmer month and the upcoming Summer celebrations, we have outlined our favorite seasonal flowers for June. Whether you are looking to brighten up your home ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mark-the-start-of-june-with-summer-flowersMon, 02 Jun 2014 13:13:40 +0000Father's Day Sunday on the 15th of June is the time that all Sons, daughters and grand children get to treat their fathers and grandfathers to presents and a special meal. It's just not just Mums and ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fathers-day-flowers-and-gifts-june-15th-2014Wed, 28 May 2014 12:30:27 +0000 To mark the end of the May, we thought we would collect a selection of some fascinating flower facts which you may not have heard of. Have any of your own? Please share with us in the comments sect...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/crazy-flower-facts-for-mayMon, 26 May 2014 12:37:12 +0000Can you believe we are nearly half way through the year already? With June just around the corner it brings with it longer days and also more Sunshine for us to enjoy. With this warm weather on the wa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/bringing-in-june-popular-june-flowersFri, 23 May 2014 10:32:28 +0000Even though it only seems that Winter has just finished, we here at Clare Florist are gearing up for a bright and sunny Summer with our new range of Summer Flowers. To celebrate the upcoming warm mont...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/in-the-summertime-enjoy-our-summer-flowersWed, 14 May 2014 14:22:12 +0000 We are often asked how to stop flowers from wilting and dying, and so we have outlined our favorite top 10 tips below that you can use to help keep your flowers in better condition for longer. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-to-keep-your-flowers-from-wilting-guideMon, 12 May 2014 13:59:14 +0000This Wednesday we celebrate a day that perhaps you haven't heard of... National Receptionist Day. That's right, this Wednesday we get to say thanks to our Receptionists for the work they do (please no...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/national-receptionist-day-flowers-may-14th-2014Mon, 12 May 2014 11:41:51 +0000Iris Day - May 8th 2014 Let's take some time today to reflect on the beauty of the Iris flowers. This flower is aptly named from the Greek word Iris, meaning Rainbow, which is fitting when you think ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/may-8th-is-iris-day-lovely-iris-flowersWed, 07 May 2014 12:26:36 +0000This Sunday is International Mother's Day 2014 where you get to thank your Mum for all the work she has put into bringing us up and to show her how much you care. Here at Clare Florist we have years o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/25-off-mother-s-day-2014-savingsWed, 07 May 2014 10:43:37 +0000On May the 11th we celebrate International Mother's Day. Although here in the UK we celebrated Mother's Day at the end of March, for the rest of the world May 11 is when we get to say thanks to Mum fo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mother-s-day-may-11th-4-great-flowers-for-mumFri, 02 May 2014 12:52:26 +0000May is one of our favorite seasons as it is that transitional period from the early days of Spring developing into the warm days of Summer. Here at Clare Florist we are often asked by our customers fo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/seasonal-may-flowers-to-inspireFri, 02 May 2014 09:56:42 +0000The 1st of May is celebrated as May Day and for years many different cultures have celebrated May Day as the beginning of Summer (even though May is classed as Spring) Whilst many of us see May Day as...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/may-day-history-and-inspired-flowersWed, 30 Apr 2014 14:18:08 +0000If you are reading this page in the UK then perhaps you were puzzled by the title of this blog.. whilst we here in the UK celebrated Mother's Day at the end of March, for many of the rest of the world...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-may-11thMon, 28 Apr 2014 14:27:29 +0000Looking for some Great British Flowers to spice up your living room? Whether you are looking to capture the wild flowers of Great Britain in your home, or simply looking to send flowers that have a di...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-great-british-bouquet-by-clare-floristMon, 28 Apr 2014 14:02:28 +0000Mother's Day is one of those special days of the year that seems to fall on a different day depending on where you are in the world! Here in the UK our Mothers Day was celebrated in March, however if ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/gorgeous-flowers-for-international-mothers-dayWed, 23 Apr 2014 14:59:57 +0000 Just a quick post to wish everyone a Happy Easter this weekend! We hope that you have a long relaxing weekend and don't consume too much Chocolate Easter Eggs! We have been taking orders fo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/happy-easter-from-clare-floristWed, 16 Apr 2014 10:24:07 +0000If ever there were a time during the year to get excited about flowers it is the Spring time. Now that spring has sprung and the days are getting warmer, you will see fields full of fresh flowers. To ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fresh-floral-picks-for-spring-2014Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:48:42 +0000Here at Clare Florist we get orders from all corners of the UK and one of our popular destinations for our flower deliveries is Woolton in Liverpool. Woolton is where John Lennon spent most of his Chi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/beatles-inspired-strawberry-fields-flowersMon, 14 Apr 2014 12:34:44 +0000Just a quick update for our visitors that there are only a few days left to order some of our Easter Flower range to ensure they are delivered in time for the Easter weekend. We are able to arrange de...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/last-few-days-for-easter-flower-deliveryMon, 14 Apr 2014 12:00:09 +0000 This week we were going to look at one of the more alluring flowers out there, the Datra Metel. Whilst that name may not mean anything, it also goes by the other name of the Devils Trumpet due to i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-datura-metel-aka-the-devils-trumpetWed, 09 Apr 2014 14:29:52 +0000 This Sunday, the 13th of April, is an important date in the Christian calendar as that is the day of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is a feast to commemorate Jesus' entry into into Jerusalem as descr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-palm-sundayMon, 07 Apr 2014 14:09:23 +0000 Last week we took a look at 3 of the Rarest Flowers in the world. This week we are going to continue our search into the weird and wonderful world of flowers and plants, and present you with some m...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-rarest-flowers-in-the-world-part-2-by-clare-floristMon, 07 Apr 2014 11:22:11 +0000 Rose, Orchids, Carnations, Sunflowers...if you see any of these flowers you'll know exactly what they are. However if we asked you to describe a ghost orchid or a Parrot's beak flower, chan...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-rarest-flowers-in-the-worldWed, 02 Apr 2014 11:32:58 +0000Just because it's not Valentines Day or Mother's Day doesn't mean you can't arrange for a beautiful bouquet of flowers to be delivered to a friend or family member. Here at Clare Florist we are open t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-to-celebrate-a-happy-birthday-by-clare-floristWed, 02 Apr 2014 11:16:29 +0000Now that Spring is upon us our florists have been hard at work arranging and tying our lovely Spring Flowers. Fresh flowers are the perfect way to bring new life to your room, and what better way to c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spring-flowers-for-your-home-by-clare-floristMon, 31 Mar 2014 14:08:58 +0000Spring is in bloom! Now that Winter has officially ended we can now start to celebrate brighter mornings and warmer evenings out in the sun. Whilst March and April aren't known for being the warmest m...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/first-flowers-of-spring-by-clare-floristMon, 31 Mar 2014 11:37:17 +0000This Sunday not only do we celebrate Mother's Day, it is also the day that the clocks go forward an hour. This means that the evenings now last longer and  we loose an extra hour in our bed in th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/british-summer-time-march-30th-by-clare-floristFri, 28 Mar 2014 11:53:21 +0000 Just a quick reminder that you can still order Mother's Day Flowers from us up until Friday 5pm to ensure delivery on Saturday. This means that even if you have totally forgot about buying a gi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-flowers-for-the-weekendWed, 26 Mar 2014 14:31:25 +0000Every Mum loves to receive a gift, and with Mother's Day only a few days we are often asked what we recommend as a suitable Mother's Day gift. Some of the favourite gifts to send your Mum this year in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-flower-ideas-and-suggestionsMon, 24 Mar 2014 10:32:54 +0000 Order Mother's Day Flowers Online With only 6 days to go until Mother's Day, you'll be pleased to know that you still have time to order some lovely flowers for your Mum. Here at Cl...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/theres-still-time-to-order-for-mothers-dayMon, 24 Mar 2014 10:17:31 +0000Mother's Day falls on March the 30th, 2014. To celebrate the upcoming Mother's Day we have complied a list of our current best selling Mother's Day Bouquets and Flowers so that you can select from our...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-flowers-and-bouquet-ideasFri, 21 Mar 2014 10:48:07 +0000Here in the UK Mothers Day falls on the 30th of March 2014, however around the world Mother's Day is celebrated on separate days normally during May. We have many customers abroad who contact us wishi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/international-mother-s-day-around-the-worldMon, 17 Mar 2014 13:05:06 +0000 With Mother's Day just around the corner, here at Clare Florist we are busy at work preparing our bouquets so that they are delivered in time for your Mum to enjoy them. One of the extras we ca...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mother-s-day-quotes-and-poemsMon, 17 Mar 2014 10:53:13 +0000 Flowers for St. Patricks Day This Monday, the 17th of March is when we Celebrate St. Patricks Day. St. Patricks Day is a is a national Holiday in Ireland to commemorate the patron saint St Patrick....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/st-patricks-day-flowers-by-clare-floristWed, 12 Mar 2014 11:57:50 +0000As Spring approaches we here at Clare Florist have been busy creating some stunning new flowers just in time for Spring. Our Spring Flower Range contains a variety of bright and colorful flowers such ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-spring-flowers-for-2014Wed, 26 Feb 2014 13:52:47 +0000With Mother's Day only a few weeks away, here at Clare Florist we have been busy preparing our flowers for mother's day, and ensuring they are well packaged and delivered out to your Mum in time. If y...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/good-flowers-for-mothers-dayWed, 26 Feb 2014 11:22:06 +0000Mother's Day falls on Sunday the 30th of March this year, and here at Clare Florist we have already processed orders for some of our gorgeous bouquets to be delivered in time for Mother's Day. We have...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-five-mothers-day-flowers-guideWed, 26 Feb 2014 11:21:45 +0000Buying Guide to Mother's Day Flowers When deciding what you buy your mum for Mothers Day, it can often be hard to select the right gift for her, especially since you don't want to look too cliche or ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mothers-day-flowers-2014-buying-guideWed, 26 Feb 2014 11:21:40 +0000Send your mum that special gift that she deserves this Mother's Day with our gorgeous selection of Mother's Day Flowers and Floral Gift Sets. Here at Clare Florist we have a vast selection of Flowers ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/treat-your-mum-this-mothers-day-with-flowersWed, 26 Feb 2014 11:21:35 +0000Now that those long winter months are coming to an end, and the days are slowly becoming lighter into the evening, the question we find ourselves asking is, "What day does spring actually start on?" ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/when-does-spring-start-in-the-ukMon, 17 Feb 2014 12:08:28 +0000Today, February the 17th is known as the Random Acts of Kindness Day, when people across the world perform a a random act of kindness towards a stranger. It can be as simple as giving up your chair on...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/random-acts-of-kindness-day-by-clare-floristMon, 17 Feb 2014 11:24:57 +0000Our Favourite Valentine's Day Flowers It seems that Valentine's came out of nowhere! With only 2 days to go until the big relationships day, you are probably starting to feel the mad scramble to buy ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/only-2-days-until-valentine-s-dayWed, 12 Feb 2014 10:45:08 +0000As Valentines is only a few days away, did you know that the amount of Red Roses that you send a loved one means different things? Here at Clare Florist we have a wide selection of Valentines Day Flow...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/meaning-of-number-of-roses-for-valentine-s-dayFri, 07 Feb 2014 13:44:02 +0000Valentine's Day is celebrated all over the world and for centuries we have been surprising our love ones by sending them a gorgeous bouquet of flowers as a romantic gift.  We here at Clare Floris...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/best-flowers-to-give-on-valentines-dayFri, 07 Feb 2014 11:07:02 +0000 Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular occasions celebrated by young and old. Every year people eagerly wait for this occasion so that they can express their love for their partner. To ce...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fun-facts-about-valentines-dayWed, 05 Feb 2014 12:08:41 +0000As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching many couples will be planning a sweet surprise for one another. Though there are lots of ways to make your loved ones feel special, flowers can definitely ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/meaning-of-rose-colours-for-valentinesWed, 05 Feb 2014 08:02:13 +0000Looking to send roses for valentines day? Here at Clare Florist we make it easy for you to select the most suitable rose from our collection of Valentines Roses by recording a special 360 degree video...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/true-romance-12-red-roses-for-valentines-dayFri, 31 Jan 2014 12:19:40 +0000Decorations for Valentines Day With Valentine's Day only 2 weeks away, around the world it will be celebrated with the exchange of romantic gifts, presents, valentines flowers and trips to restaurant...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-day-decorationsFri, 31 Jan 2014 11:37:57 +0000In Russia the act of giving flowers is a strong tradition that has been carried through the centuries. Whether it is their first day of school, a first date or simply greeting old friends, flowers are...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-russian-way-of-giving-flowersWed, 29 Jan 2014 13:58:24 +0000The chinese new year is considered to be the longest as well as an important celebration in the Chinese calendar, and the Chinese year 4712 begins on January, 31st, 2014. Here at Clare Florist we have...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/ring-in-the-chinese-new-yearWed, 29 Jan 2014 13:03:11 +0000Valentines day is just round the corner, and for many of us we are already on the look out for a potential gift to send to a loved one. Well fear not! For centuries flowers have been viewed as the num...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/valentines-flowers-that-speak-of-loveMon, 27 Jan 2014 14:11:31 +0000Now that we're well into January (can you believe Christmas was a month ago!) we're happy to say that we have released a whole range of new flowers and floral arrangements especially for 2014. Our flo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/gorgeous-new-flowers-for-2014Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:35:12 +0000Looking for some flower quotes? Here are our favourites to inspire you this Thursday afternoon. There are always flowers for those who want to see them. Henri Matisse Keep love in your heart. A life...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-quotes-to-inspireWed, 08 Jan 2014 12:50:12 +0000I'm sure you've heard of Birthstones, but did you know that each month had it's own birth flower? January Birth Flower - Carnation The birthday flower for January is the carnations, also know as the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/january-birth-flowers-carnationsWed, 08 Jan 2014 11:42:31 +0000Well that was a quick Christmas and New Year! With the new year finally upon us, many of us have no doubt thought about what our new year resolutions will be. Whether you are looking to loose weight, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/floral-new-year-resolutionsMon, 06 Jan 2014 13:54:18 +0000Burns Night falls on Saturday the 25th of January 2014 and is celebrated by Scots and all their families across the world to commemorate the scottish poet Robert burns. Born in Alloway in Scotland on ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/robert-burns-night-flowersMon, 06 Jan 2014 12:31:59 +0000Irises are one of the most popular and much loved type of plants, mainly due to them being both easy to grow and which bloom early. They are a very attractive plant for growing around your garden, or ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/interesting-facts-about-the-iris-flower-from-clare-floristMon, 30 Dec 2013 11:40:50 +0000Now that 2014 is upon us (where did 2013 go?) its out with the old and in with the new. With many of us planning to redecorate our homes for the new year, why not add some bright, colourful flowers to...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2014-celebration-flowersMon, 30 Dec 2013 10:24:15 +0000 With the New Year nearly upon us, here at Clare Florist we have plenty of New Year Flowers that are suitable for sending to loved ones or for decorating your home for your New Year festivities. Our...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-year-flowersMon, 30 Dec 2013 09:38:10 +0000We hope you all had a great Christmas! Now that all your Christmas pudding has been eaten you still have New Year celebrations to look forward to. Here at Clare Florist have a great range of Flowers w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/bring-in-the-new-year-celebrationsMon, 23 Dec 2013 12:55:51 +0000 Just a quick post to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for visiting our website and for any orders that you have placed with us. We've had a great year here at Clare Florist, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/merry-christmas-from-clare-floristMon, 23 Dec 2013 12:09:50 +0000As Christmas is just a few days away we are winding down our Christmas flower countdown where we have been listing our most popular flowers for Christmas. Whether you are looking or order Christmas fl...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-countdown-is-nearly-overFri, 20 Dec 2013 13:28:15 +0000With Christmas only a couple of days away, we have came to the end of our festive flower countdown where we highlight our top Christmas flowers for 2013. Over the last couple of weeks we have discusse...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-flower-countdown-final-dayFri, 20 Dec 2013 12:52:13 +0000Not finished your Christmas shopping? Even though there is less than 5 days until Christmas, the good majority of us still have some Christmas shopping to do, and we're running out of time to find som...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-delivery-for-your-christmas-number-1Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:24:25 +0000 Continuing on from our previous post about uncommon uses for flowers, let's delve further into other fun and interesting (read: weird) things that you can do with flowers rather than just decor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/uncommon-uses-for-flowers-part-2Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:00:36 +0000 Only a week to go until Christmas! We have been crazy busy here the last few weeks getting ready for Christmas, and have been running weekly email special discount voucher codes and promotions. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/discounted-christmas-offers-subscribe-todayWed, 18 Dec 2013 14:45:11 +0000 Whilst the majority of our customers purchase flowers to brighten up their home or to send to friends, there are some people who use Flowers for other, slightly unusual purposes! Here at Clare Flor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/uncommon-uses-for-flowersMon, 16 Dec 2013 13:41:01 +0000'Tis the season for all things Merry, and this year here at Clare Florist we have a great selection of Freesias available for delivery across the UK. Our beautiful selection of freesia bouquets add to...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/freesia-flowers-delivered-for-christmasWed, 11 Dec 2013 13:56:48 +0000 Here at Clare Florist we have a wide variety of different flowers in stock, and each flower comes with it it's only rich history and interest facts. We have collected our top favorite flower fa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/secret-facts-about-flowersMon, 09 Dec 2013 12:57:56 +0000Only 15 days remaining until Christmas is upon us! Here at Clare Florist we continue our countdown of our top 12 Festive Flowers for Christmas.  Our range of christmas flowers online are perfect ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-countdown-festive-flower-iiiMon, 09 Dec 2013 12:40:29 +0000Here at Clare Florist we don't just send flowers on their own, we can also include with your flowers an extra gift as a special treat when sending to family and friends. When ordering a flower online ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/extra-christmas-gifts-with-your-flowersWed, 04 Dec 2013 10:27:59 +0000Here at Clare Florist our florists have noticed an interesting phenomena when arranging certain flowers. The psychological phenomenon Pareidolia refers to our ability to see significant details in ran...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-with-facesWed, 04 Dec 2013 09:06:31 +0000With only 3 weeks remaining until Christmas time is running out to finish your Christmas shopping and make sure everything is ready for your festive celebrations. If you are looking for new Christmas ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-flower-countdown-part-iiMon, 02 Dec 2013 14:58:33 +0000To kick off this Christmas Season we're going to have a run down of our top 12 Christmas Flowers for 2013. Our range of Christmas Flowers to buy online on our website Clare Florist contains everything...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/on-the-first-day-of-christmasMon, 02 Dec 2013 13:56:01 +0000Looking for a new bouquet just for Christmas? Or having trouble selecting christmas flowers online? Our Christmas Cracker bouquet is an eye catching floral display that is perfect for spicing up your ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/what-a-christmas-crackerFri, 29 Nov 2013 10:52:02 +0000 Just a quick reminder to our readers that Clare Florist has its own Facebook page where we regulary update our members on our latest deals and special offers. We are currently running a special off...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-on-facebook-and-special-offerFri, 29 Nov 2013 10:41:40 +0000With its small billowy flowers, the baby's breath flower adds a light, comforting feel to your gardens. The flower is best known for its draping form over outdoor baskets, and can grow anywhere from 8...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/all-about-our-baby-s-breath-bouquetsWed, 27 Nov 2013 10:55:17 +0000St Andrews Day falls on the 30th of November, and the day is generally a bank holiday here in Scotland. Across Scotland there are many events and celebrations planned to celebrate St Andrews Day, incl...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-flower-deliveryWed, 27 Nov 2013 10:46:53 +0000The Eustoma Flower, also known as the Lisianths or Texas Bluebell flower originates from the Greek words eu (beautiful) and stoma (mouth), which refers to the flower as 'beautiful mouth' due to its co...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/eustoma-flower-meaningFri, 22 Nov 2013 13:47:26 +0000With a little more than 4 weeks until Christmas, the Xmas shopping rush has already began in many shops around the UK. Here at Clare Florist we have created a festive basket especially to help capture...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/festive-wishes-basketFri, 22 Nov 2013 11:57:33 +0000Share your joy of Hanukkah with our beautiful assortment of Flowers. Starting on the 27th of November, the Hanukkah celebration lasts until the 5th of December and is celebrated world wide. This Jewis...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-for-hanukkah-this-novemberMon, 18 Nov 2013 14:30:17 +0000The Gerbera Plant goes by many names including the Hilton Daisy, the African Daisy or the Transvaal Daisy, and is a beautiful large faced plant related to the Sunflower family. Gerberas help to attrac...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-of-the-week-gerberaMon, 18 Nov 2013 14:01:28 +0000Sometimes it can be hard to say sorry to a friend or loved one that you have hurt. Whether it be a simple misunderstanding or even if you haven't talked to them for a while, saying sorry and building ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/best-flowers-to-say-sorryMon, 18 Nov 2013 09:49:07 +0000We here at Clare Florist have a wide selection of christmas flowers which are perfect for decorating your home this festive season. From Roses to Carnations, Lilies to Chrysanthemums, we have a vast s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/christmas-flowers-and-decorationsFri, 15 Nov 2013 08:51:48 +0000 Here are our top 3 flower care tips for the winter to prevent your flowers and plants from suffering from the cold weather conditions outside. Tip 1 - Before the temperature starts getting real...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-3-winter-flower-and-plant-care-tipsFri, 15 Nov 2013 08:41:30 +0000Clare Florist is one of the leading online florists in Edinburgh, and we have had an online presence since back in 1996. Our headquarters are in the heart of Edinburgh, which allows us to easily deliv...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-delivery-in-edinburghWed, 13 Nov 2013 10:39:50 +0000Sunflowers brighten up your garden and home with a ray of sunshine and are one of our most loved types of flowers. They provide food for bees, squirrels and birds who eat their seeds and are one of th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fun-facts-about-sunflowersWed, 13 Nov 2013 09:17:34 +0000World Kindness Day takes place every 13th of November. Originally founded by the World Kindness Movement, this day is celebrated by a wide variety of different charities around the UK, and was first c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/national-kindness-day-uk-flowersWed, 13 Nov 2013 08:59:22 +0000Here at Clare Florist we have a selection of Charitable Causes that we support and hold dearly in our hearts which is why we have created a special range of bouquets and flowers, custom designed by ou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/charity-flowers-and-bouquetsMon, 11 Nov 2013 14:17:05 +0000With only 7 weeks until the end of 2013 and the start of 2014, we thought we'd take a look back over the year at some of our most popular flowers. These flowers have been selected as among our favorit...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/our-best-selling-flowers-of-2013Fri, 08 Nov 2013 13:55:55 +0000Sometimes it can be hard select what gift to send a loved one, here at Clare Florist we have hand picked a select range of floral bouquets to send as gifts to your family and friends. Our wide selecti...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-gift-sets-for-every-occasionMon, 04 Nov 2013 12:45:37 +0000For centuries Flowers have been used to express our gratitude and show thanks, which is why we here at Clare Florist we have a select range of flowers which we feel are perfect for saying thank you. O...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/saying-thank-you-with-flowersMon, 04 Nov 2013 11:23:16 +0000One of our popular Flowers, Freesias have the advantage over other flowers as having one of the strongest fragrant scents, helping add a sweet perfume to your room. They are known for their unique swo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-of-the-week-freesiasMon, 04 Nov 2013 09:59:05 +0000 Wanting to keep your flowers looking fresh for longer this January? Here are our recommended quick top 5 flower care tips and tricks. Tip 5 - Top up the Water in your Vase Every 2-3 Days T...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-5-flower-care-tips-and-tricksMon, 04 Nov 2013 09:46:06 +0000Even though Winter doesn't officially start until December, here in Edinburgh we are already feeling the cold morning chill and our shops are already stocked full of christmas and winter clothes to ke...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-best-winter-flowersFri, 01 Nov 2013 10:09:16 +0000Looking to order Roses but not sure which colour is best? Which such a wide variety of different flower meanings, our Rainbow Roses provide you with a stunning collection of bright, colorful rose...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/beautiful-rainbow-roses-with-free-chocolatesFri, 01 Nov 2013 08:55:26 +0000In a rush and need flowers delivered today? Perhaps you have a Celebration this evening or you've forgotten its your Anniversary (uh oh!). If that's the case you'll be relieved to know that we have in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/same-day-flower-delivery-ukWed, 30 Oct 2013 12:20:42 +0000For centuries Roses have been the symbol of love and romance. Whether you are saying congratulations, celebrating an anniversary or simply saying sorry this Winter, sending a rose is the easiest way t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fresh-red-rosesWed, 30 Oct 2013 10:09:56 +0000 "Bird and Flower" painting is a well known ancient Chinese style. The name comes, obviously enough, from the subject of the pictures. But it is the style of these delicate paintings which...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-modern-take-on-ancient-chinese-flower-paintingsMon, 28 Oct 2013 16:13:24 +0000With Halloween only 3 days away you may have found yourself frantically looking online and in stores for different types of table decorations and Halloween ideas for decorating your home. We have rece...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-little-black-magic-this-halloweenMon, 28 Oct 2013 14:42:17 +0000Halloween... the season for all things spooky and the perfect excuse to dress up and decorate your home. Whether you have already stocked up on pumpkins, purchased a variety of ghostly Halloween table...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spooky-halloween-decorations-roses-that-glow-in-the-darkMon, 28 Oct 2013 13:44:05 +0000That's right, there's only a couple of weeks to go now until Samhain, All Hallow's Eve, Hallowe'en -- whatever you want to call it, Western tradition dictates that this is the spookiest days of the ye...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/two-weeks-to-hallowe-39-enThu, 17 Oct 2013 10:36:00 +0000 Flowers grow in gardens, right? Okay, and hedgerows. And on vines in humid jungles, on cacti in arid deserts, in meadows, by roadsides....okay, we get the picture. You can find flowers pretty much ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/deep-sea-quot-flowers-quotTue, 15 Oct 2013 13:38:22 +0000 A nineteenth-century riddle has been solved! In 1879, the Australian journalist James Hingsley visited Indonesia. When he returned from his travels, he had many wonderful traveller's tales ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/quot-flesh-eating-flower-quot-is-actually-an-insectThu, 10 Oct 2013 12:31:51 +0000 Today we're taking a little look at paper. "What, paper?" I hear you cry. "But this is a sight about flowers!" Well, that's why we're going to talk about....pape...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-tuesday-paper-flowersTue, 08 Oct 2013 15:06:38 +0000 Newly discovered fossils have pushed back the origin date of everyone's favourite thing (that's flowers. Obviously.) by up to one hundred million years. Which is a hella long time. To put t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-could-be-100-million-years-older-than-we-thoughtThu, 03 Oct 2013 12:17:34 +0000We at the CF Blog might just have a new Favourite Job Ever: our attention has been brought to a fascinating article called Seven Flowers that Shaped the World -- by a flower historian called Jennifer ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/seven-flowers-that-changed-the-worldMon, 23 Sep 2013 15:28:30 +0000 Scientists at Harvard have created a robo-bee. As bees around the world suffer from colony collapse disorder, flowers and crops are at risk. Obviously the most important thing to do here is to ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/robot-bees-with-cute-videoFri, 20 Sep 2013 11:30:49 +0000Hanging baskets are a staple for making a garden look wonderful. Adding hanging baskets does a lot more than just give you more room for flowers -- it gives you a whole new plane of elevation in your ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-tuesday-hanging-basketsTue, 17 Sep 2013 11:24:52 +0000How's this for some explosive photography?  We do like to kepp an eye on floral art arond the globe, and today it's photographer Martin Klimas catching our eye. He makes blooms boom! By freezin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/shooting-pictures-of-flowers-literallyMon, 16 Sep 2013 16:39:53 +0000   Check out this remarkable video from Daniel Csobot, posted to Vimeo. By using a simple but powerful combination -- intensely detailed photography and time-lapse -- the video shows some o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/amazing-video-shows-the-birth-of-a-flowerFri, 13 Sep 2013 08:33:44 +0000It's Tuesday, and you know what that means! Today we've decided to tkae a look at what it's like to be a flower ... from the inside! Or, to put it in a slightly less creepy way, how to make a fun flo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-tuesday-flower-costumes-for-kidsTue, 10 Sep 2013 14:12:51 +0000 "To gild refined gold, to paint the lily,  To throw a perfume on the violet,  To smooth the ice, or add another hue  Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light  ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/gilding-the-lily-dyed-heather-is-a-huge-successMon, 09 Sep 2013 09:03:04 +0000Every year since time began, summer's heat has faded, the world has spun on, and autumn has begun. And well would you look at that, it's happening again.  Many flower lovers may be sad to see su...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/autumn-gardening-for-flower-loversThu, 05 Sep 2013 11:56:48 +0000 Today we take a look at one of the most amazing looking -- and best named -- plants we could find: the Buddha's Hand. This plant is found mostly in northeastern India nd China, helping to e...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesdays-buddha-39-s-handWed, 04 Sep 2013 14:30:26 +0000Here's a LITTLE news story that we found just a TINY bit interesting.  Heheh heh. Heh. Heh. What's that? I'm not funny? Get on with it? Oh, FINE then.  The story here really is quite somet...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/world-39-s-smallest-flowerMon, 02 Sep 2013 17:23:07 +0000Read about the flowers that have been hanging around since the age of the dinosaurs! This little green herb (pictured below) may not look like much compared to some of the bright and colourful orchid...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/living-fossil-flowersFri, 30 Aug 2013 12:07:38 +0000 If you had £2.3m to leave the world, how would you want it to be spent? Well, we're not saying that a beautiful display of flowers is necessarily the best possible way, but we could ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/dying-banker-gives-town-163-2-3m-to-buy-flowersThu, 29 Aug 2013 12:15:45 +0000 One of the stranger televisual trends of recent years has to be the Great British Bake-Off. While most reality television has ramped up the spectacle and the tension to breaking point, using showbi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/making-cakes-out-of-flowersFri, 23 Aug 2013 11:19:55 +0000 Today on the CF blog we present a few handy tips to keep your garden free of pets. Well, we say pets. We basically mean dogs. There really isn't much that you can do about a really determined c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/keep-your-garden-pet-freeThu, 22 Aug 2013 10:03:04 +0000 Solar powered flowers that bloom at night! But wait a second ...if they're solar powered, how on earth can they bloom at night? The night's notorious for it's lack of sunlight. Lac...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sonic-bloomTue, 20 Aug 2013 13:20:38 +0000With medieval buildings and narrow streets winding around its ancient centre, Brussels can already seem like the setting for a fairy-tale to enchanted visitors. But now that impression is to come to l...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/quot-make-believe-quot-garden-in-the-heart-of-brusselsThu, 15 Aug 2013 12:05:32 +0000We've all heard of the corpse flower (and, well, if you haven't, then the CF Blog is here to help! Just click through to this little link here to read our blog on a corpse flower (Dragon Arum) at Fran...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/why-does-the-corpse-flower-stinkWed, 14 Aug 2013 12:47:00 +0000 This rare tree in the National Botanic Garden of Wales has flowered for the first time in a quarter of a century. And what's more: it's a dragon tree. The tree, native to the Canary...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/welsh-dragon-tree-flowers-after-25-yearsTue, 13 Aug 2013 12:36:12 +0000   Well, flowers FROM space, at least. Or, what we mean is, flowers that HAVE BEEN TO space, anyway. ....which is still pretty awesome! I mean, I haven't been to space.  ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-in-spaceMon, 05 Aug 2013 08:27:19 +0000 Beautiful art or morbid meditation? Or both? Japanese artist Hideki Tokushige has certainly created some visually arresting works of art with his series of amazing "bone sculptures", ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-of-boneFri, 02 Aug 2013 11:14:55 +0000 Here at Clare Florist we would like to make it clear that our bouquets of flowers do not come with a complimentary beetle.  Why do we feel the need to assert this, you ask? Well, after the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/rare-african-beetle-found-in-flowersThu, 01 Aug 2013 11:01:57 +0000It seems like a lot of people are in  celebratory mood this week. With the introduction of Prince George of Cambridge to the royal family, commemorative cups and saucers are bound to be flying of...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/commemorative-flowers-for-the-royal-birthWed, 31 Jul 2013 08:26:14 +0000 Which European city that you've visited has the best flowers, the loveliest gardens, botanic gardens and hanging baskets? The best-pruned flowerbeds, or the most wildly extravagant mixing of ci...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/birmingham-best-flowers-in-europeMon, 29 Jul 2013 07:47:14 +0000 Today we take a look at Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Ikebana literally means "living flowers", and the art is also known as the "way of flowers". ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/all-about-ikebana-japanese-flower-arrangingFri, 26 Jul 2013 10:36:54 +0000Welcome, watchers and woebegones, to Weird and Wonderful Wednesday, where we will wow you with whimsical wonders and whatjimacallits from wherever they wander! That's quite enough alliteration, don't...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesdays-the-baseball-plantWed, 24 Jul 2013 16:09:13 +0000Even flowers get jilted, it turns out. If a flower's special bee goes missing, other bees will "cheat" on their own flowers in order to fill the space. In any given ecosystem, the relationship betwee...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/bees-quot-betray-quot-their-flowersTue, 23 Jul 2013 12:42:10 +0000"I never intended to grow vegetables, or any food at all. I was a musician and thought anyone who grew food was quite mad." So begins a fascinating interview, just published in the Guardian, with the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-man-who-grows-flowers-for-heston-and-jamieMon, 22 Jul 2013 15:01:55 +0000  Nowadays, it's normal to celebrate many different occasions with a lovely bunch of flowers (such as the gorgeous bouquets on Clareflorist.co.uk -- nudge nudge, wink wink!). But new research sh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/even-cavemen-said-it-with-flowersThu, 18 Jul 2013 14:41:39 +0000(because sometimes, a headline is too much fun NOT to write...) Botanists are attempting to create the largest lily pad in the world by cross-pollinating two existing species.  And in order to ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/botanist-turns-into-scarab-beetle-to-make-world-39-s-biggest-lilyTue, 16 Jul 2013 13:21:05 +0000   Is the hot weather bringing the kleptomaniacs out of doors? AFter yesterday's sad story about a woman who kept having fresh flowers taken from her mother's grave, today we&#...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/more-flower-theft-bride-39-s-flowers-stolenFri, 12 Jul 2013 10:56:29 +0000A Burnley woman has been forced to leave notes on her dead mother's grave asking flower thieves to please leave the flowers she places there alone.  After having more than ten flowers stolen, sh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/heartless-thieves-nick-flowers-from-graveThu, 11 Jul 2013 14:17:39 +0000   Who would ever have thought that Metallica could inspire a flower display? But that's exactly what's happened at the Hampton Court Flower Show, where a garden named "I ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/dramatic-and-dark-themes-prevail-at-hampton-court-flower-showWed, 10 Jul 2013 14:34:35 +0000Ingenious schoolchildren in Leicestershire have put together a flowerbed to commemorate the finding of King Richard III's remains under a Leicester car park. The kids made a skeleton (complete with K...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/schoolchildren-make-richard-iii-themed-flowerbedTue, 09 Jul 2013 15:25:19 +0000Eighty thousand, six hundred and forty five. What could this number be? The number of double decker buses it would take to encircle the moon? How many gallons of Lucozade it would take to turn the Lo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/borussia-dortmund-make-kit-out-of-flowersMon, 08 Jul 2013 14:31:27 +0000    Some plants are common. Some plants are rare. And some plants have only TWO specimens in the whole wide world. In the beautifully-named Cloud Forest of Mauritius, two bois dentel...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesdays-bois-dentelleWed, 03 Jul 2013 13:09:54 +0000Wait a second, is that ... July? Peeking around the corner with a strange mix of summery haze and spring showers, it's fair to say that -- on first impressions -- this is a July which lacks conviction...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/july-gardeningMon, 01 Jul 2013 13:34:19 +0000Hard-working council employees in Lancashire have put in a blooming good effort this week, planting 25,000 flowers in just four days.  While some commenters have understandably suggested that th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/thousands-of-flowers-spring-up-in-lancashireWed, 26 Jun 2013 13:23:39 +0000Scientists have made nano-flowers just 25 micrometers across -- that's less than 0.025 millimeters. A quarter of one per cent of a millimeter! New Scientist magazine explains the scientists' process:...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/nanoflowersTue, 25 Jun 2013 17:55:18 +0000The annual "Battle of Flowers" parade in Jersey is coming. This year there's a change in the organisation -- instead of the floats coming in one at a time, they are all going to be visible as the crow...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/jersey-39-battle-of-flowers-39Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:52:02 +0000This plant flowers only once a century -- and then it dies! A plant which has been growing patiently at Ventnot Botanic Gardens has flowered, on what is said to be likely to be the hottest day of 201...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesdays-puya-berteronianaWed, 19 Jun 2013 16:03:03 +0000They're known as passion flowers -- or, perhaps even more suggestively, passion vines. The name may be steamy, but the plants themselves have a rather chaste elegance to them -- don't you think? Eithe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-beautiful-endangered-passifloraTue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:20 +0000  Conservation group 'Plantlife', speaking at the Royal Highland Show, have warned that Scottish farming methods may prove dangerous to wild flowers, insects and birds.  Our first concern,...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/scottish-flowers-under-threat-from-intensive-farmingMon, 17 Jun 2013 12:46:07 +0000A sad tale this week; a small tale, but a sad one. Villagers from Bishops Stortford have reported a heartless flower theft -- of flowers that had been planted by volunteers for the local Stortford in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-planted-by-volunteers-stolenThu, 13 Jun 2013 14:18:44 +0000  A flower which hasn't been seen in Jersey since before the Second World War has been spotted growing on the island by a group of schoolchildren.  The flower is the Spider Orchid, an inte...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/orchid-appears-in-jersey-after-84-yearsWed, 12 Jun 2013 16:38:59 +0000The Prince of Wales is known for schemes which can seem a little bit batty. Though full credit needs to go for the man for being such an ardent environmentalist, coming from a class that haven't tradi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/coronation-meadows-to-save-wildflowersTue, 11 Jun 2013 13:07:34 +0000 49 rare queen bees have been released into the wild in Kent in an effort to help stabilise a population of unusual bees.  The new arrivals are from the species 'Bombus subterraneus&#39...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/new-queens-for-british-bumble-beesThu, 06 Jun 2013 14:58:56 +0000  Photo by DAVID ILIFF. License: CC BY-SA 3.0 A plant that needs fungi to live -- meet the remarkable snowflower! This plant, technically known as Sarcodes Sanguinea (the only member of the Sa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesdays-the-snowflowerWed, 05 Jun 2013 14:24:49 +0000  Scientists in Germany are looking into what sounds like an environmental dream: using fields full of gorgeous yellow flowers to produce energy. But the plan might not just be gentle whismy: t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/could-fields-of-yellow-flowers-produce-natural-fuelTue, 04 Jun 2013 15:43:45 +0000 As if carnivorous flowers weren't freaky enough already... An international team of biologists has discovered something extraordinary while researching the genome of a carnivorous flow...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/carnivorous-flower-has-crazily-efficient-dnaMon, 03 Jun 2013 15:04:21 +0000Gardening Scotland's annual gardening showcase is about to get underway -- starting tomorrow! The event will run until this Sunday, June 2nd, at the Royal Highland Centre -- with a dedicated bus serv...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/gardening-scotland-event-at-royal-highland-centreThu, 30 May 2013 11:23:46 +0000 As featured on these very pages in the past, there are plenty of edible flowers. From decorative salads to infusions for dandelion or chrysanthemum tea, there are plenty of sweet and savoury treats...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/turning-flowers-into-wineTue, 28 May 2013 08:43:05 +0000 When you think of "saying it with flowers", you normally have something pretty pleasant in mind for the "it": saying "thank you", perhaps, or "saying congratulati...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-power-siberian-activists-use-petals-for-protestMon, 27 May 2013 14:31:04 +0000 Have you ever seen a monkey puzzle tree?  Auracaria Aurucana has long been called the monkey puzzle tree, and is so associated with "puzzles" now that one of the UK's leading crossword-setters...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-the-monkey-puzzle-got-its-nameFri, 24 May 2013 11:10:44 +0000 New statistics suggest that bees, wildflowers and and hoverflies may be recovering from the extremely low levels suffered in the 1980s and 1990s. Leeds University teamed up with the Natura...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/are-wildflowers-recoveringThu, 23 May 2013 11:09:58 +0000 For the first time in a hundred years, the "best in show" garden award at the RHS' Chelsea Flower Show has been picked up by a team from Australia.  The team, called Fleming&...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/australians-win-chelsea-flower-show-for-first-time-in-a-centuryWed, 22 May 2013 07:02:22 +0000 Japnese artist Susumu Nishinaga has created a remarkable series of photographs called "The Invisible Beauty of Flowers", using a special scanning microscope to show off some of the beauti...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-invisible-beauty-of-flowersTue, 21 May 2013 15:29:54 +0000In Japan's Ashikaga Flower Park, an astonishing 10,000-foot wisteria grove is blooming.  Wisteria, which normally grows as a vine or climbing plant, can with careful pruning be manipulated to gr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/astonishing-wisteria-tree-in-japanThu, 16 May 2013 12:33:41 +0000 With Baz Luhrmann's movie of the Great Gatsby just opening at the cinemas, this seemed a fitting time to take a look at the flowers which contribute to the opulence, splendour and luxury of the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-great-gatsby-in-flowersWed, 15 May 2013 09:10:04 +0000   Prestigious British artist and sculptor Marc Quinn has worked with the Chelsea Flower Show on a scultpure, entitled "the Rush of Nature", to accompany the flower show'...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-rush-of-nature-sculpture-commissioned-for-chelseaTue, 14 May 2013 16:16:23 +0000 There have to be rules, but sometimes the rules could use a little leeway. A bit of give and take. So that beautiful things are allowed to happen.  Sadly, one beautiful thing is no lo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/pensioner-banned-from-selling-charity-flowersThu, 09 May 2013 09:52:09 +0000 Yes, the title of this blog sounds like the name of a Rudyard Kipling story, but in fact it's the story of a remarkable scientific discovery.  A new study concludes that flowers g...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-flowers-get-their-shapeWed, 08 May 2013 15:54:12 +0000 We've been trawling around to find some of the best flower-related arts and crafts idas on the web, and one thing we've noticed is that people consistently make some pretty fabulous je...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/arts-and-crafts-making-flower-jewelryTue, 07 May 2013 12:03:42 +0000 May Day was yesterday, so what better time could there be to write all about the flowers associated with this annual holiday? Well, okay, yes. Yesterday would technically have been better....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/may-day-flowers-hawthorn-blossomThu, 02 May 2013 10:31:22 +0000 Today we look at a flower which was considered deeply sacred by some Native American ("Indian") tribes.  Beliefs and practices differed greatly (and still do) between differ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sacred-native-american-flowersWed, 01 May 2013 15:06:52 +0000 The bees have it! Environmentalists were today celebrating a "victory for bees" as the European Union banned nerve-agent pesticides which have been blamed for killing off bees in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/victory-for-flowers-against-bee-killing-pesticidesTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:36:52 +0000 Wildflower sales have risen dramatically, with some suggesting that last year's Olympics ahould take credit. In the wake of the highly successful London Olympic Games, beautiful wildfl...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/olympics-inspire-wildflower-gardenersMon, 29 Apr 2013 10:24:34 +0000Techy gadget-lovers and flower obsessives alike will adore this gadget, created by Parrot, a firm best known for making a remote-controlled helicopter that can be controlled via iPhone.  THe "Fl...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/do-you-talk-to-your-flowers-now-they-can-talk-backFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:24:11 +0000 There's been plenty of moaning going around (including a little bit here in this very blog, we have to admit...) about the extreme lateness of spring and hseer clinginess of winter this ye...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/unusual-flowers-appear-the-harrogate-flower-showThu, 25 Apr 2013 14:26:34 +0000 We need a sunny-sounding story to cheer us all up today, so how about we have a look at some of the most beautiful tropical areas of the world? Coral reefs are synonymous with tropical pa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-of-the-reef-beautiful-coralsWed, 24 Apr 2013 15:15:25 +0000 It's St George's Day, so here's a brief look at the history of his favourite flower. As we mentioned in a previous CF blog -- have a look here -- the reason why the red rose is known as the flower ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-red-rose-of-st-georgeTue, 23 Apr 2013 12:41:10 +0000 Which? magazine has conducted a poll to discover Britain's favourite flowers. According to the magazine, the answers are as follows:    Top ten annuals/bedding plants...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/quot-britain-39-s-favourite-flowers-quot-do-you-agreeThu, 18 Apr 2013 14:24:51 +0000  Finally, the weather is turning! I mean, us lot here at CF Towers aren't getting too excited, because getting too excited is a shortcut to a month-long downpour with accompanying hurrican...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-finally-blooming-look-out-for-slugsWed, 17 Apr 2013 11:15:07 +0000 We've hunted down some of YouTube's best flower recycling videos, to give you some great arts and crafts ideas. Perfect to do with the kids this spring -- or if spring STILL isn't ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fun-flower-recycling-videosTue, 16 Apr 2013 15:50:56 +0000 Did you know there are frogs that live in flowers? If you've read Terry Pratchett's kids books, Truckers, Diggers and Wings, then you probably do. Those books use the idea of a frog, l...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/frogs-that-live-in-flowersMon, 15 Apr 2013 11:14:52 +0000 Check out the Los Angeles hotel which has installed its own flower cart!  Many customer-facing industries are increasingly concerned with letting the customer modify the service to th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/hotel-of-flowersFri, 12 Apr 2013 12:01:28 +0000 Yesterday we showed how Leighton Baines, star Everton footballer, delivered flowers to a fan in need. Today we've discovered another great guy who just loves to brighten people's day with a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/random-acts-of-flowersThu, 11 Apr 2013 10:53:12 +0000 Here's an unexpected flower courier! Premier League football stars aren't exactly known for being generous and kind-hearted, but Everton and England left-back Leighton Baines made...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/england-footballer-delivers-flowers-by-handWed, 10 Apr 2013 16:00:27 +0000 Just because flowers look sweet enough to eat, doesn't mean you should always, er ...oh dear. One little tot got itself in a right royal pickle this week, as it tried to chow down on K...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/hungry-baby-eats-duchess-of-cambridge-39-s-flowersFri, 05 Apr 2013 12:24:42 +0000 Flowers are telling birds to come and eat them - by turning red. It turns out, that with climate conditions proving a risk to bee populations, some flowers are adapting by asking birds to polli...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/red-flowers-tell-birds-what-to-doThu, 04 Apr 2013 12:11:41 +0000 We seem to end up writing about bees quite a lot here in the CF blog. But this isn't just because we like their pretty black and yellow stripes -- bees are absolutely vital to the world of...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/polluted-soil-hurts-beesWed, 03 Apr 2013 13:14:51 +0000 Here's a flowery story which has divided opinion. UK police forces including West Mercia and the Met have adopted a new policy of sending bouquets of flowers to 'soiften the blow' f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/police-send-flowers-to-crime-victimsTue, 02 Apr 2013 15:22:58 +0000   It's April Fool's Day - so Here are three great April Fools jokes which we've spotted around the web! 1 - Google Nose ...we assume this is an April Fools. Because, if it isn't, then scienc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/3-great-april-foolsMon, 01 Apr 2013 15:17:33 +0000 A few cheery thoughts this Good Friday... 1) Lent is over tomorrow night! So if you've given up chocolate, alcohol, Facebook or smoking for the 46 days of Lent, tomorrow's when you...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/happy-good-friday-from-clare-floristFri, 29 Mar 2013 11:15:09 +0000 This week we're loving this article from ePhotoZine, which helps out with taking great flower photos even if you onyl have a fairly basic camera. After all, it's not everyone that can ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-photography-with-a-basic-cameraThu, 28 Mar 2013 16:04:23 +0000 National gardening Week (15 - 21 April) isn't too far away. And with this in mind, it's a good chance to look at one of the busiest trends among amateur gardeners in recent times: grow...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/grow-your-own-wildflowersTue, 26 Mar 2013 11:22:22 +0000 Few times in the Christian calendar are as rife with arcane traditions -- many of them noticeably pagan in tone and origin -- as Easter. And as one of the most potent items in all ancient symb...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-palms-of-palm-sundayMon, 25 Mar 2013 15:00:25 +0000After our last post, on the ugly but wonderful night-blooming orchid discovered on a Pacific Island, we've been looking a bit more into the subject of those flowers which only come out at night. And ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/moon-flowersFri, 22 Mar 2013 12:03:52 +0000It's the return of Weird and Wonderful Wednesdays (I know, I know, you've all been holding your breath...) And what a stunner of a weird and wonderful plant we have for you today. This orchid is not ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-orchid-that-blooms-at-nightWed, 20 Mar 2013 12:06:45 +0000Desert wildflowers don't have it easy. Their landscape may be low on competitors, but it has damn little else going for it: it's hot, dry, and unforgiving. Yet despite this, wild environments such as ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/how-do-plants-survive-in-the-hot-desertMon, 18 Mar 2013 21:52:12 +0000 Allow us to take a moment to appreciate one of the most peaceful, somehow invigorating photosets we've seen in a long time, courtesy of English-language Chinese news site Global Times.  ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/white-pear-blossom-blooms-in-chinaMon, 18 Mar 2013 11:56:35 +0000Monarch butterflies are one of the most famous sights in the insect world. Their brown-and-black wings, all translucent hues and shimmering shapes, are breath-catchingly beautiful. But in Texas, numb...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/plant-a-flower-save-a-butterflyFri, 15 Mar 2013 12:01:09 +0000We've just spotted some heartwarming news from the other side of the globe. One very special flower and cactus stall at Fujian Agricultural and Forestry University has been putting an unusual busines...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/chinese-flower-shop-runs-on-39-honesty-policy-39Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:40:06 +0000The Telegraph has published an interesting article explaining the, uh, perennial appeal of flower art. As the article, written by Francine Raymond, puts it; 'It is extraordinary, in this age of photo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flower-art-refuses-to-wither-awayWed, 13 Mar 2013 15:43:01 +0000If you're anything like us, you find it jjust a little bit easier to function in the morning when you've had a nice steamy latte or shot of espresso. But who knew that bees love a caffeine, er, buzz,...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/bees-love-their-morning-coffee-tooTue, 12 Mar 2013 13:08:50 +0000Good afternoon all, and hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!  Today we'd like to draw your attention to a great cause -- which just so happens to feature a beautiful flower as the face of its ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/marie-curie-39-s-great-daffodil-appeal-2013Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:05:13 +0000 Mother's Day is this Sunday, March 10. And in case you need a bit of a wake-up call, today is Friday, March 8 ;) So hopefully you should have all your flowers ordered and your cards chosen by now. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/two-days-until-mother-39-s-dayFri, 08 Mar 2013 10:07:10 +0000 It looks like everyone still wants to get their mother flowers! New research from discount website Savoo shows that although chocolates may be catching up*, flowers remain the most popular pre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-still-most-popular-mother-39-s-day-giftThu, 07 Mar 2013 15:48:32 +0000   Welcome to the final instalment of our Six Nations in Flowers series, And what a journey it's been! We've travelled via the shamrock fields of Ireland to the roseb...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/six-nations-in-flowers-walesWed, 06 Mar 2013 11:35:56 +0000 And so, we turn to bonny Scotland! But before we take a look at the flower which embodies this mist-skirled land (here's a hint: it's in the National Anthem, and ye wouldnae want to st...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/six-nations-in-flowers-scotlandTue, 05 Mar 2013 16:40:53 +0000Welcome back to our Six Nations in Flowers series. We've already looked at the odd story of the red rose of England, the tangled tale of the Fleur-de-lis in France, and the long history of the shamroc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/six-nations-in-flowers-italyMon, 04 Mar 2013 12:50:06 +0000 Day three of our Six Nations in Flowers series. Check out the other posts in this series so far! Click HERE to read about the odd story of the English Rose Click HERE to find out about the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/six-nations-in-flowers-irelandFri, 01 Mar 2013 10:51:34 +0000 Continuing our Six Nations in Flowers theme, today we're going to look at the floral emblem which is inextricably linked to France: The fleur-de-lis. Unlike England, France don't ac...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/six-nations-in-flowers-franceThu, 28 Feb 2013 14:12:59 +0000Across Britain, Ireland, France and Italy, rugby diehards and fairweather fans alike are spending their weekends in pubs and living rooms at this time of year, yelling support for their favourite team...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/six-nations-in-flowers-englandWed, 27 Feb 2013 15:47:44 +0000The Public arts centre in West Bromwich has this month decided to take inspiration from flowers in a stunning light installation.  Japanese artists Hsiao-chi Tsai and Komiya Yoshikawa combied to...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/black-country-arts-centre-blooms-with-lightTue, 26 Feb 2013 16:14:04 +0000 Remember that lovely blog we had on cherry blossom the other day? Did you, too, find yourself thinking 'mmm-mmm, those look good enough to eat!'? Well it turns out that you can! ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/fill-yourself-with-blossomThu, 21 Feb 2013 12:41:00 +0000It may feel like an unseasonal time of year to be spending too many hours in the garden, but with the recent (comparatively) warm snap, this could be the perfect opportunity to catch up on all that Wi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/quick-get-the-pruning-shearsWed, 20 Feb 2013 12:34:05 +0000  Sciencey blog! Everyone loves a sciencey blog. Well. I like a sciencey blog, so there. So what science have we for you, this surprisingly pleasant February Monday? Well, the latest plant scie...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/sugar-affects-the-way-plants-flowerTue, 19 Feb 2013 14:25:09 +0000 We've had a gorgeous couple of days up here at CF Towers. The sort of February weather where you hover by the door, almost - not quite, but almost - convinced that you should risk going out wit...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/looking-forward-to-the-spring-blossomMon, 18 Feb 2013 10:59:08 +0000The National Trust's annual flower count has found an unusually low number of blooms for the time of year, because of late snow and ice making it hard for flowers to gain a foothold in the wintry soil...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spring-flowers-delayed-by-late-snowsFri, 15 Feb 2013 11:21:45 +0000On this day of the year, of all days of the year, what else is there that a florist's blog can say? We hope that you're having an amazing Valentine's Day. We hope that, whether you're married, engage...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/wishing-you-a-wonderful-valentine-39-s-dayThu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:55 +0000 Casting our eye over the February calendar for all things flower-related, we found that, as they so often do, the RHS are leading the way, with a fascinating-sounding show which any Clare Florist c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/rhs-plant-and-design-show-to-launch-in-londonWed, 13 Feb 2013 10:17:25 +0000 Okay, yes, it's a little off-topic ... but who minds going off topic when the new topic is pancakes? Pancake day occurs on Shrove Tuesday, traditionally the day before Lent begins in t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/happy-pancake-dayTue, 12 Feb 2013 12:13:16 +0000 It's almost here!  So with V-day just three days away, allow the Clare Florist blog to show you an amazing last-minute gift idea! The flowers we're showing off today are beau...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/three-days-until-valentine-39-s-dayMon, 11 Feb 2013 14:46:11 +0000  Just a few days until the big one, romance fans. So if you're still wavering over the perfect flowers to strike the perfect mood on St Valentine's Day, let Clare Florist show you some of our ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/one-week-until-valentine-39-s-dayThu, 07 Feb 2013 16:05:23 +0000Just a few days until the big one, romance fans. So if you're still wavering over the perfect flowers to strike the perfect mood on St Valentine's Day, let Clare Florist show you some of our brightes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/one-week-until-valentine-39-s-dayThu, 07 Feb 2013 16:01:40 +0000Photograph: FloralImages / Alamy/Alamy An amazing story from France graces the CF blog today, as we look at a little flower that could be used to do some real good in its local community!   At ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-extract-toxic-waste-from-soilWed, 06 Feb 2013 13:52:58 +0000 For guys looking for an original way to give flowers this Valentine's Day, the bar has been set pretty high...!    Xiao Fan, from Guanzhou in China, proposed to his girlfriend...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-dress-of-9-999-red-rosesTue, 05 Feb 2013 14:49:49 +0000   This isn't the first time here at Clare Florist that we've addressed the issue of gardens being covered over. But it's a continuing concern, and a strongly-worded articl...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/is-a-lack-of-flowers-hurting-londonMon, 04 Feb 2013 11:02:15 +0000With the nation sitting rapt in front of Africa, David Attenborough's latest wonderful cute-wildlife-and-epic-scenery-fest, we're taking a closer look at an amazing animal which loves to hide in flowe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/crab-spiders-that-hide-in-flowersFri, 01 Feb 2013 14:49:16 +0000Gentlemen, don your thinking caps. What will be the perfect Valentine's Day gift this year? Are we going to go for a magnificent bouquet of red roses... ...Or perhaps the special lady will think i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2-weeks-until-valentine-39-s-dayThu, 31 Jan 2013 16:45:58 +0000 It may not feel like it, but this is the end of winter! Or at least, that's what the islanders of Shetland would tell you. Tonight is their annual fire festival, Up Helly Aa, when up ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/up-helly-aaTue, 29 Jan 2013 14:33:03 +0000 That's right, flowers made of people.  Sadly (or perhaps happily?) this isn't a new product available from Clare Florist, (an interesting choice for a Valentine's Day gift...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-made-of-peopleSun, 27 Jan 2013 22:17:50 +0000 A Happy Burns Night to all from Clare Florist! And while we're sure that the classic poem 'Tae a Haggis' will be taking centre stage tonight, let's not forget that Rabbie a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/happy-burns-nightFri, 25 Jan 2013 16:15:25 +0000 In what surely must rank as one of the most significant news stories of the third millennium, a naughty goat who was fined hundreds of pounds for eating flowers has been let of the hook. Gary t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/gary-the-goat-escapes-fine-for-eating-flowersThu, 24 Jan 2013 09:40:16 +0000 It's always worth keeping an eye on what the RHS are doing, if your interests extend to flowers. From managing the Chelsea Flower Show, to their truly admirable Campaign for School Gardening, t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/office-culture-vs-horticultureWed, 23 Jan 2013 15:43:53 +0000Winter can be a frustrating time for the gardener. Even those delicate blooms which can be coaxed into life during the wintr months tend to require a whole lot of care and extra attention. And even th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-tuesday-growing-winter-cactiTue, 22 Jan 2013 16:20:30 +0000There are a lot of flowers with ugly names. Baby's Breath comes to mind (as lovely as babies are, are they really ...fragrant?), or, um, the stinking corpse lily. But here's one you may not have heard...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/salty-roads-make-this-britain-39-s-fastest-increasing-flowerMon, 21 Jan 2013 14:59:49 +0000 Here's a thing. When on Monday we published a blog relating to the early appearance of spring flowers this year, we didn't really look outside the UK bubble, simply publishing a list of flo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/160-year-old-flower-records-help-monitor-global-warming-effectsFri, 18 Jan 2013 10:42:36 +0000 A lot of our recent posts have featured the weather rather heavily, so for today's blog we thought we'd take a step back inside (it's chilly out there, after all), and look at a long-ru...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/thursday-fun-and-facts-a-history-of-dried-flowersThu, 17 Jan 2013 16:32:29 +0000Concluding our mini-series on the amazing flowers that bloom in winter, check out some astonishing 'flowers' that don't just bloom in the frost -- they're made of frost. There are a couple of differe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-frost-flowersWed, 16 Jan 2013 14:41:01 +0000 In yesterday's CF blog we explored a few flowers which are blooming naturally in the wild, despite it only being January. But what if you want to create this effect for yourself, without ha...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-tuesday-winter-flowering-plantsTue, 15 Jan 2013 14:58:32 +0000 January. Brrr, cold, isn't it?  Except this year, it hasn't been quite as cold as normal. And the result is that some early-blooming flowers are getting mixed up.  Normal...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-39-tricked-39-into-blooming-earlyMon, 14 Jan 2013 11:52:25 +0000   Twenty-five years ago, in 1987, thieves broke into the Stockholm Museum of Modern art with a sledgehammer, and made off with a beautiful, incredibly valuable painting: 'Le Jardi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/stolen-flower-painting-returned-after-25-yearsFri, 11 Jan 2013 15:38:13 +0000A Czech photographer named Katka Pruskova has created an absolutely stunning video, which highlights the natural beauty of flowers. By combining thousands of still photos of flowers into a t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/stunningly-beautiful-time-lapse-flower-videoThu, 10 Jan 2013 14:45:46 +0000 After a short break to celebrate, enjoy and, uh, recuperate from the New Year, we'd like to welcome you back to the Clare Florist blog. Hope you all had a wonderful New Year, and are finding ha...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-flower-on-marsWed, 09 Jan 2013 16:07:53 +0000 From all of us at Clare Florist, wishing you a wonderful Christmas Day! ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/happy-christmasThu, 20 Dec 2012 11:35:42 +0000 IT'S ALMOST HERE. IT'S. ALMOST. HERE. IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE! Santa is coming tonight, and the stockings will be filled, the presents placed under the tree, the Christmas puddin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-1-day-to-goThu, 20 Dec 2012 11:31:59 +0000 2 days to go Tomorrow is Christmas Eve....and after THAT, comes...well, we think you know. Meanwhile, the countdown continues! In today's Clare Florist Advent Calendar, you find ...Hol...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-2-days-to-goThu, 20 Dec 2012 11:20:44 +0000 3 days to go   The countdown continues. And we're so close! If you've got young children in the house, we can bet they're getting pretty excited now....! Meanwhile, Yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-3-days-to-goThu, 20 Dec 2012 11:09:05 +0000 4 days to go   The countdown continues. What's this -- only four days to go!? And better still, the world doesn't appear to have ended after all. To celebrate, you rip ope...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-4-days-to-goThu, 20 Dec 2012 10:58:05 +00005 days to go   The countdown continues. You open up the Clare Florist Advent Calendar to discover ...gypsophilia!   Festive Fact: Gypsophila is more widely known as 'baby's breath'. Th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-5-days-to-goThu, 20 Dec 2012 10:21:51 +0000 6 days to go   The countdown continues. And decorating today's little cubby-hole in your Clare Florist Advent Calendar is ...santini! Festive Fact: Santinis are a type of ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-6-days-to-goWed, 19 Dec 2012 10:57:01 +0000 7 days to go   The countdown continues. And there's an old favourite in today's advent calendar ... a bunch of lovely chrysanthemums! Festive Fact: In Chinese folklore...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-7-days-to-goTue, 18 Dec 2012 11:00:08 +00008 days to go   The countdown continues....and there's only just over one week left to go until Christmas! Opening up your Clare Florist Advent Calendar today, you find...Germini! Festive Fac...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-8-days-to-goMon, 17 Dec 2012 10:25:52 +00009 days to go   The countdown continues....and oh, my word, we're into single figures now! Opening up your Clare Florist Advent Calendar this morning, you discover ... a bunch of berries. Fes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-9-days-to-goThu, 13 Dec 2012 10:59:28 +000010 days to go   The countdown continues. And there's onlty ten days to go! Behind the door in today's advent calendar, you uncover ... freesia! Festive Fact: Freesias are loved for their uni...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-10-days-to-goThu, 13 Dec 2012 10:47:18 +000011 days to go   The countdown continues. With only eleven days left until Christmas Day, you open up your Clare Florist Advent Calendar and find ... a pine cone! Festive Fact: 'Cone cows' ma...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-11-days-to-goThu, 13 Dec 2012 10:39:50 +0000 12 days to go   The countdown continues. We're really getting close now! Opening up today's advent calendar, you discover...Eucalyptus Festive Fact: There's so muc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-12-days-to-goThu, 13 Dec 2012 10:14:25 +0000 13 days to go   Less than two weeks to go now! How are your Christmas preparations coming? Is the turkey ordered, the presents bought? Or are you more of a last-minute, December-2...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-13-days-to-goWed, 12 Dec 2012 10:03:52 +000014 days to go   The countdown continues, and there's only two weeks to go. Reaching into your advent calendar today, you discover....hold on...that isn't a flower. It isn't even a plant. Toda...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-14-days-to-goTue, 11 Dec 2012 10:32:22 +000015 days to go   The countdown continues. Reaching into your advent calendar today, you discover....ooh, it's a lotus! Festive Fact: The ancient Egyptians revered the water-lotus. The lotus f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-15-days-to-goMon, 10 Dec 2012 10:30:34 +000016 days to go   The countdown continues. Can there really be only 16 days left until Christmas? Getting excited yet? And it's time for another flower in the Clare Florist Advent Calendar. To...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-16-days-to-goThu, 06 Dec 2012 10:59:07 +000017 days to go   The countdown continues. Your special treat with seventeen days until Christmas is ... ooh, it's a beautiful lily! Festive Fact: The lily features in the Christian Bible: "Co...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-17-days-to-goThu, 06 Dec 2012 10:49:54 +000018 days to go   The countdown continues. What beautiful flower is in your advent calendar today? It's ... wait, that's not a flower! It's Pine! Festive Fact: Pine trees are generally conside...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-18-days-to-goThu, 06 Dec 2012 10:37:30 +000019 days to go   The countdown continues. Opening up the 6th door on your Advent Calendar today, you discover ... Hypericum! Festive Fact: Hypericum is commonly known as St John's Wort, and i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-19-days-to-goThu, 06 Dec 2012 10:27:44 +0000 20 days to go   The countdown continues. And as we peek behind today's door in the Advent Calendar, we discover ... Amaryllis! Festive Fact: the name of the Amaryllis comes from a shepherd...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-20-days-to-goWed, 05 Dec 2012 10:38:54 +000021 days to go   The countdown continues. Behind today’s door in the Advent Calendar is…the rose! Festive Fact: Roses are of course one of the most popular flowers, regularly top...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-21-days-to-goTue, 04 Dec 2012 10:44:45 +000022 days to go   The countdown continues. Behind today’s door in the Advent Calendar is…Alstroemeria! Festive Fact: The top of Alstroemeria leaves is actually the bottom! There's...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-22-days-to-goMon, 03 Dec 2012 10:07:57 +000023 days to go   The countdown continues. Behind today’s door in the Advent Calendar is…Carnations!     Festive Fact: There is a tradition at Oxford University involv...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-23-days-to-goThu, 29 Nov 2012 10:33:59 +000024 days to go To get the Advent Calendar started, we’ve got a true Christmas classic. Behind today’s door in the Advent Calendar is…Ilex! Festive Fact: There are around 600 spec...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/clare-florist-advent-calendar-24-days-to-goThu, 29 Nov 2012 10:18:47 +0000 25 days to go Tomorrow is the first of December! Just twenty-five more days to go, and then it’s Christmas. So much to do – shopping, cooking, decorating, writing cards and send...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-clare-florist-advent-calendarThu, 29 Nov 2012 09:37:02 +0000 It’s not only the darkest colour that a flower can be, but one of the rarest, too. But now some of the mystery behind this blackest of blooms has been solved. Of course, the name ‘b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/mystery-of-black-dahlias-revealedWed, 28 Nov 2012 10:16:02 +0000Here at Clare Florist, we were thrilled to be contacted by the Encephalitis Society recently, with some great pictures from their recent ‘Expressions of Encephalitis’ event. At the event,...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/expressions-of-encephalitis-with-clare-florist-and-rebecca-adlingtonMon, 26 Nov 2012 11:56:28 +0000 It’s that time again – our latest competition to win a gorgeous Clare Florist bouquet will launch on Monday, with the winner announced at 11.30AM on Tuesday, November 27th. If you d...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/monthly-facebook-competition-win-a-cerise-rosmeria-bouquetThu, 22 Nov 2012 10:38:46 +0000Earlier in this series, we’ve captured the importance of flowers in the ancient myths of some Western cultures – the Greek myth of larkspur springing from the slain body of Ajax, and an am...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-of-myth-and-legend-3-japanese-myths-in-flowersThu, 22 Nov 2012 09:43:11 +0000 With Christmas marketing now underway all across the country, we’re all deluged in snowflakes, snowmen and Santa’s big white snowy beard. So for a bit of a change, why don’t we go...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-saguaro-cactusWed, 21 Nov 2012 09:48:14 +0000 It’s one of those words which you hear from time to time, and probably don’t really stop to realise that you don’t understand it. Thanksgiving. It’s just …somethi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-tuesday-what-is-thanksgivingTue, 20 Nov 2012 09:49:34 +0000Two of the biggest – and most exciting – problems which any bride-to-be faces are: what is my dress going to be? And what kind of wedding flowers do I want? Norwich florist Ali Calver has...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-wedding-dress-made-of-flowersMon, 19 Nov 2012 10:44:38 +0000We all know that flowers are the most important part of the garden! But the beauty of nature is that, red in tooth and claw though it may be, it’s all mutually dependent. So the better your gard...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/attracting-wildlife-to-the-gardenThu, 15 Nov 2012 11:38:47 +0000 Steve Wheen, a 34-year-old man from London, has created some of the loveliest flower art we’ve ever seen. There’s really not a lot to say about these, except….awwww look...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/pothole-gardener-brightens-up-londonThu, 15 Nov 2012 10:44:32 +0000 Yu Jigao, described as a ‘national first-class painter’ in China, is a master of a style of painting known as ‘flower-bird fine brushworks’ The style dates back to ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/revival-of-ancient-chinese-flower-artWed, 14 Nov 2012 11:09:35 +0000 Diwali is the ‘festival of lights’ in the Hindu calendar – it lasts for five days, starting today. Hindu communities across the UK have made this into a colourful, vibrant fe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-of-diwaliTue, 13 Nov 2012 10:04:43 +0000 So, who else is currently filling their veins with caffeine in an attempt to stay awake after watching the American elections late into the night? For anyone who was more sensible than that and...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/national-flowers-of-the-usaWed, 07 Nov 2012 09:46:02 +0000 It’s hard to say exactly when autumn becomes winter. Is there a moment, when the crisp cool of autumn takes on the deeper chill of winter? Or is there a gradual slide, somewhere in the heart ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/winter-flowersTue, 06 Nov 2012 10:35:25 +0000The first and second days of November were the annual Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead. While it may sound a little macabre to western ears, the Day of the De...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/d-237-a-de-los-muertos-flowers-for-the-mexican-day-of-the-deadMon, 05 Nov 2012 09:54:38 +0000   Oh, I know. I know. You don’t want to be thinking about the garden: it’s cold out there. You want to be curling up on an armchair by the radiator in the living room, preferab...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/taking-care-of-your-garden-in-novemberThu, 01 Nov 2012 10:58:57 +0000It's come at last: the scariest day of the year! We've focused a little bit on pumpkins in the last few Hallowe'en blogs: if you need some inspiration to make your Hallowe'en extra, um, Hallowe'eny, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/happy-hallowe-39-enWed, 31 Oct 2012 09:37:17 +0000 The RHS, that green-fingered bunch who give us the likes of the Chelsea Flower Show and the rather fabulous RHS Campaign for School Gardening, have announced the winners of their annual photographi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/rhs-photographic-competition-winnersTue, 30 Oct 2012 10:30:26 +0000 You use fonts all the time (look, you're reading one right now!). And given that you're reading the Clare Florist Blog, which tends to have a certain, eh, floral focus, it's a pret...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/a-font-of-flowersMon, 29 Oct 2012 09:07:02 +0000You can't avoid it: shops and houses decorated to the max with black and orange, pumpkins piled high in the supermarket aisles, and most of all that crisp late-October tang in the air that says: here ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/spooky-hallowe-39-en-stories-the-story-of-the-jack-o-39-lanternThu, 25 Oct 2012 10:41:45 +0000 Help, we’re out of a job! How are we supposed to compete against Wrylon Robotical, with their huge array of flower-delivery robots, which can cross air, sea and land to deliver a single ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/victorian-flower-delivery-robotsThu, 25 Oct 2012 09:40:55 +0000A remarkable project by a historically-inclined Italian botanist has revealed that the ancient Romans were absolutely bonkers about orchids. You can hardly blame them, when these stunning exotic flow...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-romans-loved-orchids-tooWed, 24 Oct 2012 10:41:13 +0000Our Facebook competitions are always great fun. The number of entrants just seems to be going up and up, and people love commenting on the image of the bouquet which we ask them to share, explaining j...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/our-latest-facebook-prize-the-boho-chic-bouquetMon, 22 Oct 2012 11:32:16 +0000 So you think you’re pretty green-fingered? Are you green-fingered enough to enter the world cup, though? If that doesn’t make any sense, then let me explain: nobody’s tal...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-gardening-world-cupThu, 18 Oct 2012 11:20:13 +0000In this town we call home, Everybody hail to the pumpkin song!   It's not Hallowe'en yet, but it's certainly not too early to start planning your celebrations. Of course, with Hallowe'en, ther...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/this-is-halloween-the-best-carved-pumpkinsWed, 17 Oct 2012 10:12:26 +0000 Today sees the award of the Man Booker Prize, possibly the biggest day of the year in the world of books. This year’s shortlist includes Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel, who won the awar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/man-booker-prize-day-great-flowers-in-booksTue, 16 Oct 2012 10:43:48 +0000Now this is a ‘moist’ excellent idea! A notion to ‘dye’ for, one might say. We’ve all seen flower photos before, but ‘water’ way to do it! Yep, these flower ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/amazing-flower-photos-made-of-splashing-waterThu, 11 Oct 2012 10:56:43 +0000A few weeks ago, we reported here on the Clare Florist blog on a flower seller who’d run foul of his local council. John Kidd, of Grantham, used to sell flowers from a stall set up in his drive...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/grantham-flower-seller-back-in-businessThu, 11 Oct 2012 09:38:50 +0000 Not strictly a flower in this week’s weird-and-wonderful, but with a name like the dancing plant, we couldn’t resist featuring Desmodium gyrans. A first glance at this plant and you wou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-dancing-plantWed, 10 Oct 2012 09:49:20 +0000 The Nordalea care centre, in Baltasound on the Shetland Isles, has been benefiting from the actions of a mystery donor. The BBC recently picked up on this story, after hearing a message on...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/scottish-care-centre-gets-mystery-flower-giftsTue, 09 Oct 2012 11:06:06 +0000 Second Tuesday of the month, you know what that means! This month, our prize on our Twitter Competition is the absolutely lush 'Sweet Candy' bouquet. We gave this bunch of flowers ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/monthly-twitter-competition-win-a-sweet-candy-bouquetMon, 08 Oct 2012 11:15:13 +0000 Hello there! It’s The Poetry Society’s National Poetry Day today, so naturally here at Clare Florist we thought we’d celebrate the day with you by sharing a few of the best-loved ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/national-poetry-day-our-favourite-flower-poemsThu, 04 Oct 2012 09:43:03 +0000   Artificial flowers at weddings are nothing new. Though fake flowers will never match the splendour of real blooms with real fragrant scents and real shapely petals, there is a time ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/eco-conscious-brides-turn-to-recycled-flowersWed, 03 Oct 2012 10:39:33 +0000 Every year, in the town of Odense, in Denmark, there is a flower festival. Every year, they have a different theme: for example, this year’s theme was ‘Chinese cultural treasures’...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-of-myth-and-legend-2-norse-myths-in-flowersTue, 02 Oct 2012 10:22:48 +0000 And so October is here. Thirty short days remain to us until Hallowe'en, and by then we'll all be getting thoroughly accustomed to knowing where our gloves and scarves are at all times...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-garden-tips-for-octoberMon, 01 Oct 2012 09:58:35 +0000Welcome, the first warmth of autumn. Welcome, an orange glow so deep and pure that it seems to warm the room. Welcome, a gorgeous arrangement of flowers which will light up your home. The glowing o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/please-welcome-our-glowing-orange-roses-bouquetThu, 27 Sep 2012 11:19:29 +0000 I, KENPEI [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html), CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/) or CC BY-SA 2.5-2.0-1.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5-2.0...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/this-plant-looks-like-a-panda-and-smells-of-mushroomsThu, 27 Sep 2012 11:06:55 +0000The RHS, of “we’re the RHS, come to our flower shows and gawp at the C-list celebrities we’ve roped in to turning up and waving” fame, have got a new project. But while it&rsqu...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-rhs-campaign-for-school-gardening-gardening-with-childrenTue, 25 Sep 2012 10:00:06 +0000Laser-wielding robot flowers? Shiny rocket-powered space flowers? Flowers that can talk? When I saw a blog this morning on the Guardian website entitled ‘Gardens: the Shape of Things to Come&rs...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-of-the-futureMon, 24 Sep 2012 10:10:11 +0000 The word ‘bumble’ seems almost onomatopoeic. Bumble bees do rather seem to bumble, don’t they? Buzzing with wobbly wings from one flower to the next bobbing back and forth in the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/bumble-bees-bumbling-about-until-they-get-luckyThu, 20 Sep 2012 10:42:24 +0000 [Image Removed Upon Request] Liquid nitrogen makes things very, very cold. So cold that any water in them, anywhere, gets instantly zapped into ice. So what if you were to take something fragil...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/explosive-flower-photography-so-cool-it-s-sub-zeroThu, 20 Sep 2012 09:53:58 +0000Whisper it, but this is one of those stories that, even if it weren’t supported by any scientific evidence, we’d still like to believe was true. Because, after all, what could be better th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-positive-effect-of-flowers-on-workplace-productivityWed, 19 Sep 2012 10:00:12 +0000   Vincent Willem van Gogh is widely remembered today as a great artist. Though never widely recognised in his lifetime, subsequent to his death many generations of art lovers have fallen f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/colour-disappearing-from-van-gogh-flowersTue, 18 Sep 2012 11:14:55 +0000 Imagine this… You’re clinging to the side of a cliff among the snow-swirled peaks of the Spanish Pyrenees, one of only two cliffs in the entire world where you’re able to sur...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/ancient-spanish-flower-s-weird-survival-techniquesMon, 17 Sep 2012 10:47:58 +0000 Is this an example of the council interfering where they shouldn’t, or do we need this kind of regulation to guarantee a level playing field for small businesses? In Grantham, a man who s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/local-council-tell-flower-seller-to-cease-selling-from-homeThu, 13 Sep 2012 10:52:53 +0000 You’ll go bananas for these ‘grape’ fruit facts. No, really, they’re very a-peeling. How’d’ya like them apples? It’s okay, I’ve stopped now. You ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/thursday-fun-and-facts-some-fruitful-informationThu, 13 Sep 2012 10:17:17 +0000 After taking you on a brief tour of some of the stories in Greek mythology which feature flowers of various kinds, today we’re going to delve even further back into the swirling mists of the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/amazing-flower-myths-the-lotus-in-egyptian-mythWed, 12 Sep 2012 11:09:38 +0000 The robots are taking over! Breaking new developments from Harvard Univeristy might just mean the end of florists as we know them, as human florists up and down the country are replaced by tentacle...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/robot-tentacle-has-a-soft-spot-for-flowersTue, 11 Sep 2012 10:21:51 +0000 There’s nothing on television now. It’s bizarre. You can channelhop all you like, flick backwards and forwards across BBC and ITV and all the innumerable +1s, but you won’t find a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/olympics-and-paralympics-over-country-asks-what-nowMon, 10 Sep 2012 09:30:09 +0000 We come across myths and folklore a lot when looking into flowers. Flower meanings especially tend to have very strong links to myth and legend, and of course flower festivals such as QiXi, the &ls...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/flowers-of-myth-and-legend-1-great-greek-mythsThu, 06 Sep 2012 11:50:49 +0000 You know what’s not fair? I woke up ill this morning, that’s what. Well, I say ill, it’s just the flu really. And by the flu I mean more of well, more of a cold really. A slight c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-tips-for-tuesday-make-your-own-flowering-teaTue, 04 Sep 2012 09:10:26 +0000 This year, apparently, was the longest pollen season for over twenty years. For a lot of us, that probably doesn’t mean a lot. Who notices pollen? But for around 15 million people in the Unit...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/scientists-create-pollen-free-flowersMon, 03 Sep 2012 10:45:36 +0000There are plenty of ways to grow beautiful flowers, and professional gardeners, writers and bloggers up and down the country will happily rave to you about the best equipment, the latest cunning chemi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/life-hacks-great-gardening-tips-without-breaking-the-bankThu, 30 Aug 2012 11:14:03 +0000 It’s time to admit it; summer’s lease hath all too short a date. And as we slip from the warm blanket of August’s lie-in to the bright chill of September’s early rise, it&rs...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/alotta-fun-allotment-tipsThu, 30 Aug 2012 11:03:19 +0000After that pun-derful start, you probably want a brilliantly written blog post to make up for the groans. Well, apologies in advance; it simply isn’t going to happen. That’s right: we are...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-iary-tips-part-two-piary-how-to-trim-hedgesWed, 29 Aug 2012 09:47:35 +0000 We thought we’d make this a two-parter. Tomorrow, check back in to the CF blog to get some nice ‘n’ easy beginners’ tips on creating your own fabulous topiary displays. But ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/top-iary-tips-for-tuesdayTue, 28 Aug 2012 10:05:01 +0000 In recent weeks we've shown you a whole range of great flower artists - the electrifying work of Robert Buelteman, the X-citing X-rays of Hugh Turvey, and the astonishing micro-macro photo work...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/glory-in-the-stunning-art-of-chiara-biancheriMon, 27 Aug 2012 11:29:42 +0000Avalanche Lilies could provide valuable insight into the way that species are affected by the artificial increases in temperature which humanity is creating through global warming. University of Wash...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/what-flowers-have-to-say-about-climate-changeThu, 23 Aug 2012 10:46:20 +0000A new bouquet is, to us at Clare Florist, a bit like the birth of a beautiful child. Well, without so much crying. Or worries about what colour to paint the baby’s room. Or the whole magical cre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/welcome-these-new-bouquets-to-our-familyThu, 23 Aug 2012 10:15:11 +0000We’ve made a little bit of a habit here recently of showcasing the best flower photography and artwork which we can find. If you haven’t been reading our blog in recent weeks (and why not!...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/the-flower-photography-of-jonathan-singerWed, 22 Aug 2012 11:14:01 +0000 The seventh day of the seventh lunar month is ‘Qixi’ – in Chinese, the ‘Night of Sevens’, also known as the Magpie Festival. This year, that date will fall on Aug...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/august-23rd-is-qixi-festival-the-chinese-valentine-s-dayTue, 21 Aug 2012 09:40:51 +0000 A 'Titan Arum' blooming at Kew. Photo credit, James Morley.   The Titan Arum, the ‘corpse flower’ of western Sumatra, has a bizarre way of spreading its seed. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/24-hours-to-save-a-smelly-speciesMon, 20 Aug 2012 10:15:46 +0000   Anyone remember Scrat? The hopeless little squirrel dude from the Ice Age movies, who was forever chasing his beloved acorn across the frozen wastes of the distant past. Well, now it...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/30-000-year-old-flower-brought-back-from-deathThu, 16 Aug 2012 11:39:07 +0000 It’s that day of the year. While students in Scotland are ahead of the curve, having got their Higher results last Tuesday (or, in some cases even earlier, owing to a slip-up by the SQA), now...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/good-luck-to-everyone-getting-their-a-level-resultsThu, 16 Aug 2012 10:41:15 +0000 In an out-of-the-way parish tucked away amidst the hills of North Yorkshire, there’s a very special house. It isn’t by a main road, doesn’t sell itself to tourists, and makes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-flower-houseWed, 15 Aug 2012 10:45:25 +0000The Walt Disney company have had some pretty creative individuals on their books down the years. Whoever it was that first sketched Dopey the Dwarf, and the employee who wrote the pink elephant scene ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-disney-turn-flowers-into-instrumentsTue, 14 Aug 2012 11:09:35 +0000If you, like seemingly everyone else in civilisation, have spent the last two weeks sitting indoors, working your way through a small lake of tea every day, and doing absolutely no exercise at all whi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-roses-on-the-podiumMon, 13 Aug 2012 10:49:46 +0000Ardent fans of the Clare Florist blog (that’s you, right guys? …Guys?) may remember some outstanding flower photography which we showed you all a few weeks back, where flowers were placed...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-astonishing-x-ray-flower-photographyThu, 09 Aug 2012 10:36:12 +0000   Edible bus stops are set to spring up all over the country, after an initial success in Stockwell, South London. But what the Dickens, I hear you cry, is an edible bus stop? I...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-edible-bus-stopWed, 08 Aug 2012 10:10:04 +0000You may have been seeing lots of our jaw-droppingly drop dead gorgeous roses livening up various travel agents around the high street all over UK. What's the occasion? A little early for Valentine's D...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-the-way-to-propMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000Be it a bouquet from your special somebody, or indeed even a particularly striking flower from a bouquet you have acquired for yourself, the usual 7 days lifespan of cut flowers are sure to feel a lit...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-09-capture-that-flMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000Umm..that may have been ever so slightly exaggerated. Bonfire night was really nothing to do with the dead except for the fact that he is dead - although besides fireworks, the way we used to celebrat...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-the-deadly-celeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000This week some of us shall be lucky enough to go and visit our flowers' beautiful home town, Amsterdam - it's time for the annual Horti Fair exhibition, the biggest trade fair in the field showing the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-10-the-horti-fairMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000Wow, did anyone know that Vanilla originally came from orchids?? Definitely something to remember for next time you indulge in some creme brulee! For the orchid lovers of you out there, I'm pleased t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-10-the-exquisite-vMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000I mentioned previouslyin this blog that Chrysanthemums get the royal treatment in Japan. In fact, the annual celebrationof the famous Chrysanthemum Festival in Japan falls in September, traditionallyo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-09-bringing-the-thMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000With all the excitements of the summer months, it's easy to forgetthat we're already into September and autumn is approaching faster thana blink. The shining flower of September, Aster, symbolising el...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-09-story-of-the-maMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000When trying to pick the perfect bouquet, besides choosing the variety that will send the right message, the biggest headache must be choosing the best colour or combination of colours! As Oscar Wilde ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-08-what-colour-areMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:42 +0000Friday Is Flower Day !!! That’s what they say in Holland. It’s the day that the public pick up flowers for themselves. Not something thatusually happens in Britain,most people buy flowe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-02-that-friday-feeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:24 +0000I'm off to the the Flower universe tomorrow, Aalsmeer, Holland.Will report back to you bloggers what I find on Monday.Pete...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-01-hollandMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:24 +0000Today (December 13th) is my saint's day and though it's not widely celebrated here in my homeland, I discovered that in Scandinavian countries it marks the beginning of the Christmas celebrations and ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-st-lucias-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:08 +0000Though winter, with its waning light, is a time of hibernation for many species, with most trees leafless and few flowers or fruits to brighten the landscape, those flowers, berries and foliage which ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-festive-floraMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:08 +0000This year the Chinese New Year, which is also a celebration of the beginning of Spring, falls on the 7th of February. The Chinese follow a lunar calendar and the New Year always starts on a new moon; ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-chinese-new-yeaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000I don't know about where you are, but the weather here has been bitter lately, and though the days are getting longer I find myself wondering when I can hope to see the gentler temperament of spring. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-when-will-sprinMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000After enjoying an indulgent Pancake Day, it's time for the self-restraint of Lent to begin. Back in the fourth century, baptisms typically took place on Easter Sunday, so the six weeks of Lent would b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-ash-wednesday-lMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000This year Shrove Tuesday falls on February 5th. It marks the culmination of Carnival and is the last day before Lent. It has also become known as Pancake Day and many people now look forward to the ta...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-shrove-tuesdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000The New Year often heralds break ups but it's not long now till romantic Valentine's Day and the opportunity to express your love to that special someone. But don't be disheartened if you feel Cupid's...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-an-alernative-tMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000I'm not making any new year's resolutions this year, but I do have a few new year's aspirations! More exercise is one, which I'm sure I'm in good company in aspiring to. I got off to a good start with...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-a-fresh-startMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000For most of us the holidays are now over and it's back to the grindstone, but if you find yourself feeling low, struggling to get up in the morning and packing in the biscuits at coffee break, it may ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-january-bluesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000Throughout the world, the dawn of each new year is welcomed with celebrations and is seen as a time to reflect on the year past and to consider the possibilities of the year ahead. New year doesn't fa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-new-yearsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000Yep, you may still feel in want of some cheering festive lights but it's time to take down the decorations. In the early days of winter solstice celebrations people believed that tree-spirits lived in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-twelfth-nightMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000Today I received a Christmas letter from my aunt in Wales, telling me how things have been going for her and her husband and my cousins this past while, and a card from my brother and his girlfriend i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-the-spirit-of-cMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000Did you know that boxing day is also the start of Kwanzaa? Established in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor at California State University, Kwanzaa is a relatively recent tradition. It celebra...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-kwanza-a-poliMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000Some more fascinating tales of festive flora... Holy Holly Perhaps the best known Christmas plant, next to the Christmas tree,holly has has a long history of connection with winter festivals.Because...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-crimson-and-pinMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000The Winter Solstice (like the Summer Solstice and Spring and Autumn Equinoxes) is an astronomical event. It is the shortest day and longest night of the year, after which (slow though it seems!) the d...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-winter-solsticeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000It's been a busy week here at Clare Florist with lots of beautiful bouquets being sent out in time for Christmas. Though it is Christmas which makes itself most apparent in the shops and on television...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-festivals-of-liMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:07 +0000Today is the day of St George, the patron saint of England, and, as it happens, the birthday of England's world renowned playwright, Shakespeare! (The great bard was born back in 1564 and he reputedly...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-04-st-george-and-tMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Delicate in appearance, the sweetly scented freesia is in fact a very resilient little flower. Named after the German physician, Dr Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese, they come in an array of colours,...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-mothers-day-floMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000If you missed it back in March, or if you just prefer to celebrate it in May, by the International date, here's another chance to tell your mum how much you love her. The British Mothering Sunday is ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-international-mMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000 Walking to friend's flat yesterday I was stopped in my tracks by breathtaking beauty of a cherry tree in full bloom, leaning out over the pavement from someone's garden, sumptuous soft-pink blossom c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-04-sukura-matsuriMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Have you ever eaten a rose-petal salad or violet ice-cream? Ever since I was a little girl, playing with my flower-fairy dolls, I've always loved the idea of eating flowers and been delighted by the o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-04-fairy-foodMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Appearing next to warm orange tulips in our Mandarin Blues spring bouquet is the more elusive, regal bloom of the dark blue iris. The iris symbolises hope, faith and wisdom and was most famously known...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-04-spring-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Happy Easter!You may notice that it's earlier than usual this year, that's because Easter follows the Jewish lunar calendar and not our solar Gregorian calendar. In our calendar, it falls on the first...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-eostre-and-theMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Jewish Year 5768: sunset March 20, 2008 - nightfall March 21, 2008. The important Jewish festival of Purim takes place on on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, according to the Jewish calendar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-the-pantomimesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Mawlid al-Nabi ('the birth of the prophet') celebrates the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam. It takes place on the 12th day of the third month in the Islamic calendar, Rabi al-Aw...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-mawlid-al-nabiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Whether looked at through the Christian or Pagan traditions, Easter is a celebration of rebirth. It  commemorates the most important event in the Christian story: the resurrection of Christ follo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-easter-blossomMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Noticed a proliferation of bright, emerald green clothing in the shops lately? Tall hats sporting a three-leafed clover? That's because March 17th is the day of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-emerald-celebarMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000"For most of history, Anonymous was a woman."— Virginia WoolfNearly a century ago, on March 8th 1908, 15 000 women marched through the streets of New York City demanding shorter hours, bet...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-nearly-100-yearMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000"There is no velvet so soft as a mother's lap, no rose as lovely as her smile, no path so flowery as that imprinted with her footsteps." (Archibald Thompson)In Europe in the Middle Ages, Mot...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-mothers-day-anMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000 "If I had a flower for each time I thought of my mother, I could walk in my garden forever." (Unknown author) Mother's Day as we know it today evolved from a number of different s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-mothering-sundaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000This year is a leap year, giving February 29 days instead of its usual 28. This is required because the earth actually takes about 365.2422 days to go round the sun, not a simple 365. If we didn't hav...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-not-just-for-thMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000St David, or Dewi Sant as he is called in the land of his patronage, Wales, is the only patron saint of the four British nations who hails from the nation he represents. He is remembered particularly ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-st-davids-day-pMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Modern-day Valentine's traditions include the sending of cards (often anonymous) bearing messages of love and the giving of romantic gifts, especially flowers and chocolates (all of which we can help ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-my-love-is-likeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000A couple of weekends ago, I was lucky enough to catch a preview screening of Juno, which was released on February 8th, in time for Valentine's Day. It's an offbeat comedy which tells the story of the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-juno-valentineMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:06 +0000Despite its unpredictable weather, I reckon my home town, Edinburgh, is one of the best places to spend summer. Certainly many thousands of tourists seem to agree, as they flock to the small capital e...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-fun-on-the-frinMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000June 20th is Midsummer’s day, the longest day and shortest night of the year, when the sun reaches its yearly zenith.  This is also known as the Summer Solstice and marks the official begin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-summer-solsticeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the US, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was signed back in 1776, declaring the US an independent nation from the rule of Great Brita...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-happy-birthdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000After learning about the Botanic Gardens Midsummer events I just had to see the ‘music playing plants’ for myself. “An interactive sound installation in which living plants ‘play' Chinese musi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-musical-plantsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000If you’re looking for something special to see-in the summer, how about taking advantage of the year's longest day by spending an evening in the Botanics. The Edinburgh Botanic Gardens are staying o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-midsummers-eveMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000Having lots of work on always makes me daydream of holidays and while I was indulging in such dreams with a little internet research I discovered that the Wildlife Trust runs some lovely sounding flow...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-holidays-with-aMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000The Jewish festival of Shavuot marks the occasion of the Jew’s receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai. It runs for two days and takes place seven weeks after the first day of Passover, this year mak...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-the-flowers-ofMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000When I was looking up information on flower shows, I noticed that The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is running an environmental campaign, ‘Britain in Bloom’, encouraging communities around the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-britain-in-blooMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000In the UK, Fathers’ Day is held on the third Sunday of June, making it June 15th this year. It began around a hundred years ago, as the important role that fathers play in the family started to ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-fathers-day-junMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000 It's only in recent years that developments in propagation have taken the exotic beauty of the orchid into the mainstream but it is in fact one of the oldest and most diverse of flower families on ea...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-ancient-and-exoMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000One of the most immediate impacts of flowers is their bright, uplifting colours. Did you know that there’s a form of alternative medicine called Colour Therapy, also known as Chromotherapy or Co...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-the-healing-powMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000Now that the Spring is in full-flow, with bright, sunny days stretching towards Summer, Britain is really in bloom and the Royal Horticultural Society is running its annual Flower Shows across the cou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-flower-showsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:05 +0000Under the element of Fire, Sagitarians have strong, independent spirits as symbolised by the centaur. They are open-minded and love to travel, explore, and learn. Their ambitious and optimistic nature...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-11-flower-astrol-2Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Associated with Pluto, the god of the underworld, the Water sign of Scorpio is known as the most intense of the star signs. Scorpios are deeply passionate and sensitive individuals. They can have a gr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-11-flower-astrol-1Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Libras are born during the harvest time under the element of Air and their symbol is the scales of justice and balance. They have a naturally kind and gentle disposition and are harmonious and pleasan...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-09-flower-astrol-1Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000As part of a new monthly blog feature I thought I'd look into the fascinating world of floral astrology, to help you chose the perfect bouquet for birthdays or other special occasions, with a little i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-09-flower-astrologMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Leo, the Lion, is a Fire sign and the sign of the Sun. Leos are the most extraverted of  the signs, confident and limelight-loving, but they are also generous and warmhearted. They are go-getters...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-08-flower-astro-10Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Actions, it is said, speak louder than words, and what do we say with flowers more often than “I love you”, but do you ever wonder what those words are around the world? I know a few, but ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-08-how-to-say-i-loMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000This simple recipe makes a wonderful natural hair tonic. Used as a rinse once a week, it conditions and nourishes hair, improving strength and shine. It also makes a lovely home-made gift. Ingredients...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-08-floral-crafts-hMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Held from the 8th to 13th of July, under variable weather conditions (which is as much as the British weather ever promises!), this year’s Hampton Court flower show saw a host of interesting new...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-08-showcase-designMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Have you ever tasted real homemade lemonade? I happened on some in a little café near Paddington station a few weeks ago and it was delicious, so I decided to make some of my own when I had tim...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-summer-recipesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000In addition to the famous Fringe and International festivals, Edinburgh hosts a yearly Jazz and Blues festival, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. It runs from the 25th of July to the 3r...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-jazz-on-a-summeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Is it raining? It’s St. Swithin’s Day today.   St Swithin’s Day, if it does rain    Full forty days, it will remain    St Swithin’s Day, if it be fai...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-st-swithins-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000The ultimate summer flower, sunflowers not only resemble the sun with their bright yellow, round flower-heads, but are also famed for their habit of turning their heads towards the sun, which is known...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-summer-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:34:04 +0000Thanksgiving is observed on the fourth Thursday of November in the USA. However in Canada it is celebrated on the second Monday of the month due to the earlier harvest further North.It is a time for f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-thanksgivingMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:50 +0000You don't need a reason to send flowers, whatever the weather, the state of the world or the time of the day, people are delighted to see a flower delivery when they answer the door. Our unique box ha...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-flowers-as-a-giMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:50 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for October was Hayley Widdowson from  Norfolk. Hayley wins a beautiful bouquet of fresh Autumn flowers worth £50 which is delivered to her with our best wish...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-october-flowerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:50 +0000As you know throughout October we had a fantastic "In the Pink" bouquet that we had designed to raise funds for Breast Cancer Care. Every bouquet  received a sparkly pin badge and £1.00 was...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-in-the-pinkMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:50 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for September was Jayne Taylor from London.Jayne wins a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers worth £50 which is delivered to her with our best wishes. All you h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-september-floweMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:50 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for March was June McHardy from Banchory.June was delighted with her fabulous spring bouquet worth £50 which was delivered to her with our very best wishes. All yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-04-march-prize-winMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000The Mother's Day rush is now over thankfully! We had a great response to all our new designs which have been received really well by all you lucky Mum's.Myself and the team worked really hard all week...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-mothers-day-rusMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000Thankfully Valentine's is over - we have been really busy this year sending all those lucky people nice bouquets, teddy's and chocolates all over the UK. Funny thing is though we are all still waiting...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-valentines-phMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for February was Emily Southgate from Attleborough in Norfolk. Emily wins a delightful spring bouquet worth £50 which is delivered to her with our very best wishes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-03-february-prizeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000Did you know that it's a leap year ladies? This means we can ask that special man to marry us! We have a fantastic range of bouquets this year with something for everyone. You can also add on vases an...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-valentines-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for January was Nicky Whyte from Bristol. Nicky wins a gorgeous spring bouquet worth £50 which is delivered to her with our very best wishes. All you have to do is...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-02-january-prize-wMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for December was Nancy McKechnie from Nairn. Nancy wins a beautiful bouquet of fresh Winter flowers worth £50 which is delivered to her with our best wishes. All y...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-december-prizeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000After all the hard work over Christmas we had a great Christmas party at the casino where some of us were lucky enough to win some pennies and leave with them ! We had a really nice meal, the usual Ch...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-01-touch-of-the-siMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000Hurrah ! Santa is almost here. We've helped the elves as much as we could by making sure all your flower parcels have been dispatched on time. So now all we have to do is go home and sit back by the C...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-dont-forget-theMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000Decorating your door with a wreath during the festive season can add a warm welcome to your home or office on the cold and dark winter days, but have you ever wondered what's behind the tradition? Wr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-festive-door-wrMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000 The Clare Florist prize draw winner for November was Stephen Williams from Redcar. Hayley wins a beautiful bouquet of fresh Winter flowers worth £50 which is delivered to her with our best wis...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-november-flowerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000Saint Nicolas is the common name for  Saint Nicholas, a Lycian saint and Bishop of Myra. He was born in the third century in the village of Patara. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving but ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-12-saint-nicholasMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000As you may know, St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and here in Scotland ---and in British embassies and societies and around the globe--- St Andrew's Day (November 30th) is celebrated in a tra...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-st-andrews-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000Christmas is here again! Is it just me or has it sneaked up without noticing? We all know you love traditional Christmas reds but this year we have included a few bouquets that have your oth...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-11-christmas-has-aMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:49 +0000This week has seen the premier of "The edge of Love" in Edinburgh. The latest John Maybury film featuring Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller. It's a romantic love story based around two feisty, free s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-vintage-bohoMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000Polly our amazing creative florist has just come back from her Summer holidays way up in Harris. How fabulous does the scenery look? Some great Summer images including one of Polly with her boyfriend ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-isle-of-harrisMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000Nora joined us in February after doing some travelling. Originally from Hungary, Nora travelled with her boyfriend Donat to USA and worked in the hotel industry whilst improving her English. Nora and ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-welcome-to-noraMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000The moonwalk took place in Edinburgh on Saturday night / Sunday morning. Well done to all you lovely ladies and men who took part. Although I didn't do it - I did sponsor some friends who did, well do...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-edinburgh-moonwMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000Ssshh ! Don't tell everyone but it was Barry's 60th birthday last week.Here is a picture of him with his cake before we all ate it. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-happy-60th-birtMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for May was Mary Cameron from Banff. Mary was delighted with her fresh Summer Bouquet worth £50 which was delivered to her with our very best wishes. All you have ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-06-may-prize-winneMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000 Inspired by Lucy's blog entry yesterday about gardens in Britain, I went out and about on my bike yesterday after work and took some lovely images of Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. It w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-princes-streetMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000As I said last week we have been working on all the little things you have been asking us to provide and one of those was proper greeting cards. So yesterday we added this to the website so when you s...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-greeting-cardsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000 I had mental turn this morning, got up early and went a cycle along the canal which was glorious as you can see from the lovely pictures I took on my phone. Take a look at the baby swan signets - the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-over-the-handleMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for April was Debbie Hill from Reading.Debbie was delighted with her fresh Summer bouquet worth £50 which was delivered to her with our very best wishes. All you h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-april-prize-winMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000We listen to the feedback we receive from all our lovely customers and one of the things you have been asking for is a bunch of a dozen roses, so we have added them to our Rose Collection and every we...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-05-everythings-comMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000Polly has just come back from her spring holiday. She is lucky enough to have a Dad who lives in Spain, a sister who lives in Wales, a brother who lives in Australia and a Mum who lives in Harris! So ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-04-polly-pocketMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000I am just back from a much needed break after all the busy periods we have had. I took my family to Malta which was very nice indeed! Spent lots of time eating and drinking but managed to do some nice...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-04-spring-breakMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:48 +0000We have been so busy of late with Valentine's Day and designing our new Spring Range and Mother's day we have neglected our blog, very sorry!! However we are back on track and although we have been se...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-02-prize-winnersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000Today is the day most of us including all of us are going on diet!!! We have all had a great Christmas and New Year and hope you have too. But today is the day the great eating festival stops! Lucky f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-01-d-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000We have spent the last couple of weeks getting all geared up for Valentine's Day on the 14th of February. With it being a Saturday this year we are pretty sure that all you guys will go mad and and sp...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-01-romance-is-in-the-air-xxxxxxMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000You probably already know flowers are therapeutic. Just looking at a few flowers in a vase on your dinning table can instantly make you feel better. Leaning over to enjoy the sweet scent can lift your...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-12-theraputic-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000 Brian was 60years old on Monday. He did try to keep it quiet and wasn't in on Monday because he was on jury duty. So we are celebrating today with a fabulous chocolate cake which is delicious ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-11-happy-60th-birthday-brianMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000On Thanksgiving most Americans will sit down to a feast of turkey and trimmings, weighing in at a whopping 675million pounds !! Compared to 10 million turkeys consumed in the UK at Christmas time.Why ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-11-thanksgiving-27th-november-2008Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000   With Halloween and Guy Fawkes nights now behind us, it can only be time to look ahead and think about Christmas! We shouldn't worry and get stressed out leaving it until the last minute rush...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-11-stress-free-christmasMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for October was Teresa Humphries from Housnlow. Teresa had a fabulous fresh bouquet delivered from our seasonal range. All you have to do to be in with a chance of ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-11-ocotober-prize-winnerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000  As you know yesterday was Remembrance Day. What a lovely sunny day it was and really good to see how many schools are trying to involve children in the history of what Remembrance Day is all a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-11-remembrance-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for September was Ann Auld from Montrose. Ann had a fantastic fresh bouquet delivered to her from our new Autumn Range. All you have to do to be in with a chance of...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-10-september-floweMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000Did you know that next week is National chocolate week?To be honest I am a chocoholic, it's the one thing I know for sure I couldn't give up!For sure I definitely don't need a reason to eat some but w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-10-national-chocolMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000Although our core business comes from our web shop we still get really excited when we get asked to do a bespoke bouquet for a special occasion. Millie was asked to suggest something nice for a custom...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-09-one-hundred-celMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000Autumn officially starts around the 15th of September, this seems to have been when the weather has actually improved this year!! Before the 16th century, Harvest was the term used for this season. Ho...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-09-autumn-is-hereMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000Our favourite box maker Robin was 70 last month! He is taking it a bit easier now and has a few holidays booked this year to celebrate so wont be with us so much. So we decided to make the most of his...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-08-robin-is-seventMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for August was Trish Morris from Wokingham.Trish had a fresh bouquet delivered from our Summer Range worth £50 which was delivered to her with our very best wishes...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-09-august-prize-wiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for June was Clare Johnstone from Alloa.Clare was delighted with her fresh Summer Bouquet worth £50 which was delivered to her with our very best wishes. All you h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-07-june-prize-winnMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for July was Janet Pendlebury from Bispham in Blackpool. Janet was thrilled with her fresh Summer Bouquet worth £50 which was delivered to her with our very best w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-08-july-prize-winnMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:47 +0000Last week seen the launch of new "live" on-line chat system. It's really been great and for those of you who love ordering from our website but maybe have a wee question that needs answered, it saves ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-10-we-are-liveMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000I had the great privilege of being invited by friends to stay at Amisfield Tower this past weekend. We had great weather to enable us to enjoy the wonderful gardens and the splendid scenery.Amisfield ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-09-amisfield-towerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000I thought it might be a good idea to drop a wee hint that it's my birthday this Thursday (so everyone here can be really nice to me) - and my favourite flowers are our Gerbera Gem Bouquet. Hopefully I...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-09-birthday-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000Like many of us this year I decided to stay at home this year for our annual holiday.I have to say what a really nice holiday we all had. For the first time in my adult life we went camping around Sco...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-08-credit-crunch-holidayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000One of our team members Polly recently got married on her home island of Harris. Polly and Chris were really lucky with the weather as you can see in the photo. The flowers arrived in the usual fashio...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-08-congratulations-pollyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000Thankfully the weather is hotting up again! It's so great to come to work and everyone be in such a good mood because they have been out in the sunshine in the evening. Endorphins are natures free fee...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-06-hot-summer-daysMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000At Clare Florist we are always trying to give you what you want on our website. One of the things you keep asking us for is an easy way to send a greeting card without flowers. So we now have a great ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-06-greeting-cardsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000Last week we successfully launched our new Beautiful British Bouquet. We have spent a lot of time early on this year speaking to small growers throughout England that we can source some pretty garden ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-06-beautiful-british-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000The annual Taste festival is doing it's rounds around the country. We went at the weekend and had a fabulous day out in the glorious sunshine. There were loads of mouth watering dishes to choose f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-06-taste-of-edible-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000As you can imagine we always have a steady flow of flower orders for new babies. But what has amazed us recently is the volume of special request bouquets we have had for twin babies! One of my own fr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-06-twins-galoreMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000We have had another two lucky winners that entered our free prize draw who were delighted to receive a fabulous bouquet worth £50.00 The lucky winner in April was June Bird from Cullompton in De...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-06-prizMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000Being the last holiday weekend I thought it would be a good idea to get out and about. Here are some great photos that we took whilst on a trip up north. The amazing Eilean Donan Castle on the main ro...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-05-holiday-weekendMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000Summer is almost here - we hope! Here at Clare Florist we have been working on a new vibrant Summer collection to tone with all the new bright colours that are available in fashion and interior desig...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-05-summer-trends-2009Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000Mother's Day has to be THE busiest day of the year for every florist in the country. It got me thinking where did it all begin. So as usual I "googled" it to see what I could find..... It can be track...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-03-the-origins-of-mothers-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000Tomorrow is the 1st of May and marks the beginning of Summer. In Edinburgh we celebrate with the Beltane Fire Festival at Calton Hill with over 12,000 people attending to watch the dancers, drummers a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-04-beltane-festivalMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000I cannot quite believe the clocks have sprung forward already. But it's great to know that we now will have longer afternoons and more daylight. I like to go cycling when I finish work so it's great t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-03-spring-has-arrivedMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000We have another two lucky winners that entered our free prize draw. All you have to do is send back the free entry form that is attached to your care instructions when you receive one on our fabulous ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-04-prize-winnersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000There are seven main energy centres (chakras) of the body. These chakras are like spirals of energy, each one relating to the others. Colour therapy aims to balance and enhance our body's energy centr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-05-chakra-colours-and-meaningsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:46 +0000We are back to work today from a well earned rest. After a really busy Christmas it was great to come back and find out that our couriers had done really well getting all your bouquets delivered consi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-01-happy-new-yearMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000The team at Clare Florist have worked their socks off this week to get all your flowers ready on time to arrive with you before Christmas. As you can see  Fedex are on route with them now! Ever...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-12-merry-christmas-from-the-team-at-clare-floristMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000In many countries St. Nicholas is the main gift giver. His feast day, St Nicholas Day, is December 6th which falls early in the advent season.In Amsterdam he arrived on the 16th of November and then m...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-12-st-nicholas-day-6th-decemberMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving which is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. It refers to the beginning of the period in which retailers go from being in the red ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-11-black-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000Can you believe it Christmas is only one month away! Every year I think I will get organised early but yet again I'm not. I'm glad we have all our Christmas range ready and think that perhaps I will b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-11-one-month-till-christmasMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000Scorpios have a bad reputation for jealous streaks. Outwardly calm they have infinite stores of emotional energy and can easily erupt. On a positive note this energy and zest can lead to a determined ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-11-scorpio-star-signMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000Far-called, our navies melt away;On dune and headland sinks the fire:Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!Judge of the Nations, spare us yet.Lest we forget - lest we forget! ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-11-lest-we-forget-an-extract-from-rudyard-kiplings-poemMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000How scary that Christmas is only 63 days away! The design team at Clare Florist have been busy working on a great range of Christmas designs for the past few weeks and have came up with some great new...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-10-63-days-till-christmasMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000Driving through the city last weekend I was looking at all the amazing colours upon the trees, especially when the sun was shinning. It got me thinking about all the different varieties of trees we ha...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-10-floral-namesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000 This weekend brought the celebration of Halloween on October 31st. It's amazing to see how many adults are getting into the whole thing, or was it just because it was a Saturday night and a good ex...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-11-trick-of-treat-weekendMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000Every month we select a winner from our huge bundle of postcards that you send back to us with your fantastic positive comment.s To be in with a chance of winning a bouquet worth £50.00 - its ea...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-10-prize-winnersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000This week we launched our new range of Japanese Bonsai Trees. We have three different sizes to choose from and they have been aptly named. Gafu meaning small, Komono meaning medium and Katade-Mochi me...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-10-bonsai-treesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:45 +0000Clare Florist has today announced it is to sell a new range of ever lasting fresh flowers. Clare Florist has been working closely with a team of Dutch flower experts (Con van de prank) who special...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-04-april-foolsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000This Wednesday - 17th March is Saint Patrick's Day! It is believed that Saint Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Ireland since before the 1600s. It was also believed to have served as a one-day bre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-03-saint-patricks-day-wednesday-17th-marchMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000This Sunday, March 14th, is Mother's Day. In the UK it is always celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) originally to honour Mary, the mother of Christ. It is...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-03-mothers-day-14th-march-2010Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000Just see how wonderfully industrious we are in our Valentines Day preparations... Well Valentine's day is nearly here. It has been so busy here at Clare Florist in preparation for the big Sunday. It'...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-02-valentines-day-and-chinese-new-yearMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000 We are so glad that you like your prize: Thank you to Mrs. Ashman, from Cumbria our January prize winner, who has very kindly sent us this email and photograph of her with the Clare Florist prize wi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-03-the-clare-florist-prize-winner-from-januaryMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000 Easter is a Christian holiday. It is a holiday which celebrates the resurrection of Christ. According to Christian history, Jesus was crucified on a Friday and rose three days later—on Sunday. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-03-easter-day-4th-april-2010Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000With Valentine's day under a month away, I'd love to introduce to you our fabulous collection of bouquets designed by our expert florists - especially for  Valentine's Day. Composed to suit all...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-01-the-clare-florist-valentines-day-bouquetsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000 We are so glad that you like your prize: Thank you to Mrs. Hockin, our December prize winner, who has very kindly sent us this email and photograph of her with the Clare Florist prize winners bouque...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-01-prize-winner-updateMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000 It's the monthly prize winner time! Congratulations to our December prize winner: Mrs Hockin from Barnstaple. You have won a bespoke Clare Florist bouquet, cleverly designed by our expert flo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-01-prize-winner-from-december-and-complimentsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:44 +0000We have all been there, your beautiful bouquet is about to give up, and no matter what you do it  seems to have lost the will to live. However instead of throwing them away why preserve them by ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-tips-for-tuesday-what-to-do-with-old-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Roses are one of the most popular blooms, traditional flowers for lovers, romantics and sweethearts. Even as early as Roman times Roses have been associated with love and desire. The legend goes that ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-the-meaning-of-roses-the-white-roseMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Out first post in the series looked at how growers mass produce flowers for the commerical market but how do flowers from thousands of growers and nurseries picked today arrive at your local florist b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-from-seed-to-side-table-flower-auctionsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Flower sculpures are awesome, here a selection of the best I have found whilst plodding around google. If you think Clare Florsit should produce any of these leave us some comments below. That is a c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-flower-sculpturesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Last week we looked at how sending and receiving flowers effects the happiness of the sender as well as the recipient and discovered something the majority of us probably already new, that values have...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-why-flowers-make-us-happy-coloursMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Fresh flowers like nearly all bought goods can vary in quality. Here are some things to keep an eye out for when purchasing flowers to be certain you're buying premium quality, fresh flowers. Head...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-tips-for-tuesday-checking-the-quality-of-your-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-facts-for-your-thursdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000We have all seen, we all would know without a doubt what they’re called but do any of us know how they work? The Venus fly trap, Dionaea muscipula, is a small plant of around 3 to 10 centimetres i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-flowers-the-venus-fly-trapMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Receiving flowers as a gift is like any other surprise present from loved ones, it fills us with excitement and happiness from knowing that someone cares. Most gifts however stop there, having been gi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-feel-good-this-friday-flowers-make-us-feel-goodMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Commercial flower growing is an industry that requires applying a business like approach to skilled flower production. Its returns are based on the supply and demand for the selected crop and its qual...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-from-seed-to-side-table-planting-the-seedMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000We all love having flowers given to us, or having fresh cut flowers around the house so here are some to tips to keep them looking fresh and alive for longer. Firstly that small packet of stuff that c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-tips-for-tuesday-how-to-keep-your-cut-flowers-alive-longerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-facts-to-brighten-up-your-thursdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Do you love, rare flowers? Have a thing for interesting looking plants? Well each Wednesday we bring you a short post about a rare flower, that, hopefully you won’t have seen before. This week o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-08-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-flowers-the-pink-puyaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Orchids are a one of the largest families of flowering plants. With over 22,000 accepted species and being capable of surviving in nearly every type of habitat across the globe it is a wonder many peo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-08-tips-to-keeping-your-orchid-aliveMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000Here in Edinburgh we are lucky enough to have access to one of the world’s finest Botanic gardens in the form of the Royal Botanical Gardens just south of the city center.  This weekend the re...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-08-worlds-smelliest-flower-disappoints-botanicsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:27 +0000With Halloween just over a week away what better way to prepare us than taking a look at a family of real life horror plants known as Cuscuta (Dodder). The dodder which has names such as devil's guts,...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-the-dodder-vine-stalks-its-victims-by-smellMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000This weeks weird and wonderful blog feature looks at one of, if not thee, largest orchid species in the world, Grammatophyllum speciosum. With numerous names and pseudonyms including the Giant Orchid,...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-giant-orchidMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-flower-facts-for-thursday-coldMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000We all are aware that have plants in the home helps lift our spirits, helps clean the air and all round just makes the home a happier and healthier place. Here are some tips for creating a flower empo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-tips-for-tuesday-where-to-place-your-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Plants and flowers attract various birds and animals through displaying bright colours, attractive scents with much research having been conducted into the mechanisms that plants have evolved to incre...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-bat-signal-exists-the-the-flower-worldMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000As the cold of autumn and winter begins to set you will no doubt close up those windows and doors, turn up the heating and bunker down for the winter months. During this time there is little scope for...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-air-filtering-plants-for-a-better-quality-enviromentMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-flower-facts-for-thursday-orchidsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Flowers growing in the garden require three key things to keep them looking wonderful. Removal of pests and weeds, food and nutrients and the right amount of water. Out of these three the one that p...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-tips-for-tuesday-watering-those-flowerbedsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Our look at some of the more interesting and bizarre plants that have evolved over the time has seen us look at a few different types of carnivorous plants from the Venus fly to the Bladderworts each ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-carnivourous-pitcher-plantMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000When I think of farmers growing plants, food or produce, I generally picture a stereotypical gruff burley fellow working the land with giant machinery turning the soil, fertilising the land and harves...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-hydoponics-growing-plants-without-soilMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Many of out inventions and breakthroughs in science have come from the natural world. Whether its rubber tyres from trees, Velcro, cats eyes or gortex fabric nature has had millions of years of trail ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-carnivorous-plants-provide-the-worlds-best-non-stick-sufraceMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-flower-facts-for-thursdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-flower-facts-for-thursdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Romantics have known for centuries that flowers have an emotional connection with humans,  forever being the symbol of love and affection, flowers have gone hand in hand with the social interact...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-devious-flowers-dwell-on-human-emotionsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Flowers are one of the most interesting and beautiful things to take pictures off. If your not a photographer they are a great way to practice and hone some basic skills and also can be used to add to...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-tips-for-tuesday-photographing-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Australia is a country that has many weird and wonderful things, poisonous beasties, giant creatures and many, many interesting and bizarre plants. With its warm climate and wide variety of soils many...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-of-australiaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Particular flowers have meanings for all occasions, from star signs to seasons, we associate flowers with pretty much everything and birth month is no exception. Want to know what flowers represent yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-birthday-flower-meaningsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:26 +0000Having had our first frost this week of the winter what better tips to give than how you can keep your indoor and outdoor plants alive this winter. It’ll require a bit of work to keep your flowering...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-tips-for-tuesday-keep-those-flowers-alive-this-winterMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000With us being so close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-facts-for-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000Our weird and wonderful flowers blog each week takes a look at a species or two of flowers that the majority of people would not have any clue even existed. From rare and exotic species to ones which ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-exotic-tree-dahliaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000As we get closer to Christmas (only 19 days now) we will be taking a look at all those different types of foliage we associate with Christmas, from poinsettia to Christmas trees, each one is steeped i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-the-christmas-tree-history-and-traditionMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000With the first snowfalls on the ground, the bitter winds of the northern arctic air blowing in, and jack frost adding his winter shimmer to our surroundings its time for a change of that desktop wall ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-winter-wallpapersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000So having been giving you weekly facts for the past eight weeks here is the entire collection so far in one big list incase you missed any fascinating facts. With us being close to the end of the wee...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-mega-flower-facts-thursdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000Weird and Wonderful Wednesday – The Ghost Plant As we all learnt in school, plants acquire their energy from the sun through the process of photosynthesis, taking carbon dioxide and water in, a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-ghost-plantMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000We can all recognise the Venus flytrap when presented to us as a question in a pub quiz, its unique shape and menacing mechanism of survival strike fear into the hearts of those who first see it. But ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-scientists-create-robotic-powered-by-artifical-venus-fly-trapMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000So Halloween has been and gone and we are all full to exploding with sweets, chocolate and face paint. The costumes have gone back into the cupboard for the next piece of fancy dress shenanigans but w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-tips-for-tuesday-what-to-do-with-those-left-over-pumpkinsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000Happy Halloween! We hope tonight you can get dressed up and have a little bit of fun with the spirit of Halloween with its witches and wizards, ghouls and ghost, large quantities of sugar and hyperact...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-scary-flowers-for-halloweenMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000Since were getting ever closer to Halloween with its ghosts, ghouls, and witches, and all things paranormal and possessed, our weird and wonderful Wednesday blog will look at natures own spirits of th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-10-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-glow-in-the-dark-fungiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:25 +0000  If you've been keeping up with our blog or some of our Twitter news, you'll know that this is the week of the big fundraising event - our very own Dave M, and friend Dave B, set off ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-08-disaster-strikes-but-the-daves-carry-onMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000This week I came across some amazing pics which made me smile, all showing that lots of animals love flowers just as much as we do! Here are a couple of my favourites...   Needing a bit of Fri...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-08-friday-funMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000Only a couple of weeks until the guys set off on their cycle, so time for a quick training update, but instead of writing too much about it this time, we though we'd let the pictures do the talkin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-07-training-continuesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000 The sun is shining, the skies are blue, and the tennis is in full swing... it sure does feel like summer! I don't know about you, but Wimbledon's had it's usual effect on me - the talent ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-06-celebrating-summerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000I came across a very interesting read the other day in 'The Science of Flowers and Feelings' - an article about the effect that receiving flowers can have on our moods. It details a study show...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-07-a-perfect-giftMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000For one of our team, this week has seen a short, impromptu and pretty much whirlwind trip to Adelaide, for family reasons. While there, he simply couldn't resist a visit to the local flower market...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-06-adelaide-flower-marketMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000With Father's Day just around the corner, we've been discussing gift ideas to let our amazing Dads know just how amazing we think they are! Chocolates and gadgets are high on the list for most...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-06-fathers-day-19th-june-2012Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000Time for an update on how the training's going for the London to Edinburgh charity cycle. And, after much pestering, I've got my hands on some new photos to share with you all, so have a look for your...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-06-charity-cycle-training-updateMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000OK, so technically the first day of Summer isn?t until the middle of June, but with the glorious sunshine we?ve been having recently (even though there?s been a fair bit of rain mixed in too, but we a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-05-summers-here-almostMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000                                 &n...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-05-london-to-edinbugh-charity-cycleMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000Reading about how much impact the smell of a hibiscus flower had on Dallas Wiens, the first full face transplant recipient, recently I was reminded of just how valuable our senses are, and how we can ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-05-scent-down-memory-laneMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:33:09 +0000Clare Florist were asked by Dobbies garden Centre to design some sporrans of flowers and a handbag for the bride because they were doing some promotional work to promote their stand at the Gardening S...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-06-clare-florist-bespoke-sporrans-the-new-look-for-kilted-weddingsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000The Team at Clare Florist are always looking at fun ways to see, discover and promote flowers.. We have set up a new You Tube channel for everyone's enjoyment: http://www.youtube.com/user/ClareFlor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-05-flower-funMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000 Here is our April competition winner - Mrs. Homer with her free prize draw, prize winners bouquet: Here are her kindly comments... Thank you very much for lovely bouquet as you can see it really i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-05-aprils-happy-competition-winnerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000Well done to Mrs. Norma Homer, from Stourbridge - you have been selected in our Clare Florist  April FREE prize winners draw and you have won a beautiful bespoke bouquet (worth £50.00) de...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-05-congratulations-to-our-april-free-prize-draw-winnerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000Hello Flower Friends, As you may know, we ran a twitter competition last month - with a fantastic prize for two lucky winners who will both receive a bouquet every month for a year! We had a phenom...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-05-twitter-competition-winnersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000Well good morning folks, Flower Friday is upon us and it's a nice early start for the Clare Florist Team this morning, with a very busy weekend ahead of us. We have lot's of stunning bouquets to make...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-04-flower-fridays-and-clareflorist-newsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000The Team at Clare Florist would like to congratulate Mrs. Anne Brooke-Smith at Woodchester Lodge, Gloucestershire. Who has won a beautiful bespoke bouquet for being our monthly free prize draw winner....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-04-congratulations-to-our-march-competition-winnerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000It's competition time! Congratulations to Anne Brooke -Smith at Woodchester Lodge in Gloucestershire  who is the winner of our March competition draw. Here is Nikki making up the prize winners ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-04-its-the-march-competition-winner-timeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:53 +0000We all know how wonderful flowers are; as gifts, to brighten a room, to celebrate a certain occasion, to evoke a special memory and even to eat - by jazzing up a plate of food. For hundreds of years ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-09-other-uses-for-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000 You may have noticed that over the last week or so we have been fairly quiet in our blogging and updates to all our wonderful readers. This is due to some very exciting developments coming to the Cla...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-09-you-may-have-noticed-that-over-the-last-week-or-so-we-have-been-quiet-in-our-blogging-and-updates-to-all-our-wonderful-readerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000The Team at Clare Florist would like to wish all our friends, followers and customers a happy Qixi Festival. Qixi is the Chinese romantic festival, like the western tradition of Valentine's Day. It f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-08-qixi-festival-16th-august-2010-chinese-valentines-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000How quickly this last week has gone! We have been so busy sending out beautiful bouquets to lucky recipients all over the UK.   Proud Announcement: The Team at Clare Florist are all really pro...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-08-flower-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000Flower Friday is here again and we at Clare Florist have some more offerings to brighten up your day! Don't forget that we are still running our sensational summer offer to all of our customers - whi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-07-fun-timeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000The Clare Florist Team have decided to try our hands at making flowers today! Yes, that's right making flowers - out of paper - So I thought I'd share our flower origami with you. It certainly made...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-07-fun-time-flower-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000The team at Clare Florist love bringing you new products. We have an alluring selection of Gift Sets currently available all come with a beautiful bouquet, a handwritten greetings card (personalised ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-07-clare-florist-gift-setsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000Flower Friday from Clare Florist: [2019 Update - Unfortunately we no longer sell our Summer Blush Bouquet, if you would like a similiar bouquet we recommend our Oriental Charm] This weeks top sellin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-07-flower-friday-funMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000Hello flower friends of Clare Florist, it's that time again... Fun time Flower Friday!    Don't forget Clare Florist are offering 30% off our entire Summer flowers range and you will als...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-07-funtime-flower-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000Some of the Team at Clare Florist are taking part in the Two Capitals charity cycle ride from Dunfermline to Edinburgh - This coming Sunday. We are supporting "maggie's" cancer caring centres charity...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-06-charity-cycle-ride-the-clare-florist-cycle-teamMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000It's Flower Friday! Here is a bit of fun for us, it's the second in the instalment of our old Advertising campaign. How dated! All good fun though. We hope you enjoy it.  A little reminder that...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-06-funtime-flower-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000Firstly we at Clare Florist would like to congratulate our first lucky winner of our "Second Tuesday of the month - FREE bouquet - To a random twitter follower" Well done to Catherine Ord from Nottin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-06-clare-florist-advertising-from-the-ninetiesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:52 +0000Thank you and well done to everyone who answered the questions to last weeks Clare Florist flower quiz.  You all seem to have a good knowledge of flowery facts.  As a thank you, everyone wh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-11-the-clare-florist-flower-quiz-answersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000I thought that this week I'd set a little quiz to see how knowledgeable you all are on all things flowery.  All of the questions  are flower related,  so lets see how many you can answe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-10-the-clare-florist-flower-quizMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000Next week  -  October 31st sees the annual 'Holiday' festival of Halloween and then on the 1st November the Christian holiday;  All Saint's Day.  Halloween traditions include;&nb...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-10-halloween-and-all-saints-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000I thought that this week I would pick a particular flower variety and give you wonderful readers some (hopefully interesting) facts and information about it. So on with The Rose...   &...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-10-some-are-red-none-are-blue-look-at-the-roses-delivered-to-youMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000  October Prizewinner: Firstly congratulations to our October,  second Tuesday of the month twitter #randomfollower prizewinner:  Jackie from Lancs.  Who very kindly had her winn...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-10-october-flowers-and-prizewinnersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000I'd like to firstly say a big thank you to all our dear friends, clients and followers who sent us birthday wishes. Things are now back to normal at the Clare Florist HQ after our 32nd Birthday celebr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-10-id-like-to-firstly-say-a-big-thank-you-to-all-our-dear-friends-clients-and-followers-who-sent-us-birthday-wishes-things-areMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000It's the 27th of September; Clare Florists 32nd Birthday! Who'd have thought that 32 years could go so quickly! From humble beginings; a small flower, fruit and veg shop on East Claremont Street in ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-09-its-our-birthdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000  Yes flower friends, it has arrived! The flower experts here at Clare Florist have unveiled our brilliant bright fresh new website makeover;       All ready for the Au...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-09-the-new-clare-florist-web-siteMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:51 +0000If,  like the team here at Clare Florist,  you have an interest in flowers;  be it as a florist,  keen gardener,  grower,  or someone who simply enjoys the beauty of flor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-01-follow-us-on-twitter-find-us-on-facebook-subscribe-to-our-blog-view-our-youtube-channelMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000Weddings are the most popular celebratory Anniversary globally.  There is no better way to express your feelings and show your love and respect than with fabulous flowers.  Do you know someo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-01-wedding-anniversary-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000 Well,   what a busy time we have had here at Clare Florist HQ!  The run up to Christmas has been wonderfully manic,  with so many orders to process,  make up and deliver to all th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-01-wishing-you-all-a-very-merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-yearMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000 At Yuletide there are many popular Christmas flowers that we use to honour and mark the festive season.  All over the world flowers and plants form a major part of Christmas decorations by addi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-12-christmas-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000Perfume is the mixture of essential oils and aroma compounds,  fixatives and solvents used to give the human body,  living spaces,  animals and objects a pleasant scent.  The aroma...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-11-flowers-and-perfumeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000 With a week of wintery weather behind us and more on it's way.  Things have been rather hectic here at Clare Florist HQ.  We have had so many normal orders and the Christmas flowers orders ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-12-its-snow-jokeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000 Everyone loves flowers: Were you aware that having floral arrangements in our homes and places of work gives us feelings of sensual positivity?   Flowers can actually change the way in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-11-why-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000This year Diwali (the beginning of the Hindu New Year) will be celebrated on the 5th November,  thus coinciding with Guy Fawkes Night - So expect there to be fireworks!  We are all familiar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2010-11-fireworksMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:50 +0000 The most popular and familiar spring flowers are daffodils and tulips.  As seen all over the country in many varied locations.  Both very different in appearance from each other, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-04-spring-flowers-daffodil-versus-tulipMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000 This Sunday,  3rd April is Mother's Day in the UK.  It is the celebrated annual occasion when children pay respect to their mother's.  Often by bestowing them with a gift and a card, ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-03-happy-mothers-day-to-all-you-magnificent-mumsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000A BIG Thank you and congratulations to all of you who have taken part in our special Valentine's Quiz.  I must say that I am very pleased with the response.  I have posted the answers to the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-02-the-valentines-quiz-answersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000Congratulations to our  Twitter;  #randomfollower March competition winner - Vicki,  who has won a bespoke Clare Florist hand-tied bouquet.  Here is what she had to say upon reciev...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-03-twitter-winner-day-mothers-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000So Valentine's Day is a week behind us and based on the amount of beautiful bouquets that we sent out love was and is truly in the air.  So a week on,  it is still possible to display your ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-02-hip-hip-hooray-spring-is-on-its-wayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000I like to browse through flower related compositions,  blogs and web sites,  searching for articles of interest to digest and comment  on.  There is so much information available t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-03-are-flowers-relevantMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000 So with Valentine's Day just around the corner,  I thought another quiz would be in order...  The answers to the questions can be found by looking various product pages on the Clare Flori...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-02-valentines-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000  Robert Burns,  born on 25th January 1759.  Rose from humble beginnings to become 'Scotlands favourite son' His work is celebrated worldwide... So pour yourself a wee dram and pipe ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-01-25th-january-burns-supperMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000   In celebration of Clare Florist’s 32nd anniversary of serving the public with the highest quality fresh cut flower bouquets,  we are pleased to announce that we  will be hand...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-01-the-clare-florist-32nd-birthday-celebrations-continueMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:49 +0000Some trivia facts about Father's Day: Majority of countries around the world celebrate Father's Day on the 3rd Sunday of June. The first June Father's Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910, in S...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-fathers-day-thiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:35 +0000   The answer seems obvious, doesn’t it? Bees live on flowers. They sup flowers’ nectar to make their honey, they perform elaborate dances to direct their brethren from bloom to bloo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-which-came-first-the-flower-or-the-beeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:19 +0000   A special kind of South African daffodil could be used to treat diseases originating in the brain, including depression.   Daffodils have been a favourite of people all around the wor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-daffodils-a-future-cure-for-depressionMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:32:19 +0000We are currently in the run up to Valentine's Day and as such the popular highest quality bouquets are selling fast - so fast in fact - that some are already on limited availability.    "T...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-02-valentines-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:36 +0000Clare Florist have recently introduced an additional new service for our online clients. Once you have chosen your beautiful bouquet of flowers to be delivered. You can then further personalise them...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-02-personalised-meMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:36 +0000We thought we would give you a treat today and let you see into the future, no, not the lottery numbers!! The Flower Council Of Holland have made the predictions of the flowers and trends for 2007. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-01-future-flower-tMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:36 +0000It is with pleasure that we start this blog related to all things Clare Florist Want to send flowers? Clare Florist are the No.1 online florist forflower delivery throughout the UK with the perfect f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-01-welcome-to-theMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:36 +0000In the aftermath of Easter – I now bring you some offerings from recent newspaper articles. There is so much out there – I may well bring you some more later on in the week. It would be interestin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-news-updateMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000Despite all the doom and gloom of studies/surveys etc. Easter is a Happy Occasion which no doubt most of us throughout the UK will be celebrating.  So, on a less serious note, here are some Easte...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-signing-off-forMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000 Some "food for thought" - As promised the following are the opinions from a variety of people and ages when asked "What does Easter mean to you?" Easter Eggs and Present...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-easter-by-ageMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000Congratulations  - At 2pm today a winner was randomly chosen from all the orders that Clare Florist are delivering throughout the UK this week.The lucky winner was Mr Collins in Surrey, who havin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-bouquet-and-easMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000I think that this adjacent chart says it all. I found the results STAGGERING – even by modern standards. I did think that Easter Egg would be a popular choice among the young –but it was mainly ad...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-have-we-reallyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000I have already touched upon some of the many activities and symbolisms traditionally associated with Easter in this blog.  But to what extent are they significant today?  I have also previou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-has-easter-lostMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-the-origins-ofMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000There is some uncertainty over where the name “April” came from, but one theory is that it evolved from the Latin festival word “aperire” meaning “to open”. This is...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-april-traditionMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000You will probably have seen or be aware of the spaghetti tree hoax made by the BBC in 1957 for April Fools Day, this was when the Panorama programme ran an article filming a family taking part in thei...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-april-fools-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000Everyone who orders flowers for delivery within the UK between the 2nd April & 5th Aprilwill be entered into our prize draw to win a fabulous "Thorntons"Easter egg containing more than 1kg of choc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-03-easter-flower-dMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000Viki carried out a survey for the types of flowers that men say they would buy for their Mother for Mother's day 2007The major problem that occurred with this survey was that a lot of men when asked c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-03-what-flowers-meMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000Results by Age group.25 to 40 year old Mothers.41 to 59 year old MothersMothers 60 years and above.As you can see – the difference in preference is quiteoutstanding. One of the mostsignificant diffe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-03-flowers-mothersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000I asked16 Mothers of varying ages and occupations what flowers they would most like toreceive on Mothers Day. And here are the results: NameAgeOccupationFlowerComments Karen C47RetiredLilies Sharo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-03-whate-do-motherMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000This has become a very popular craft and it's popularity is growing as people grow moreand more aware of the things they dispose of and they want to recycle as muchas they can – and what better ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-03-pressed-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000“Mothering Sunday” or “Mother’sDay” as it is now more often called, falls on the 4th Sunday in Lent – but as there are variances in thisyear on year – Mother&...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-03-mothers-day-facMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000Today I am working with our head florist and others on the groundwork for the flowers and bouquets we are planning to send and promote in March 2007. This involves pricing, creation of new web pages a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-02-what-is-happeniMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000 I recently read an interesting article writtenby Maggie Fox Health & Science Editor Washington - (Reuters) who was citingan original article from within Science. This article was witten by B...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-03-floral-bouquetsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000Hello,It turns out I was right in the earlier post - there is something hapening at Clare Florist with respect to Tulips. We've gone mad - because Clare Florist are offering to send  FIFTY colou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-02-send-50-tulipsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:35 +0000After recently receiving some customer requests we have increased the range of message cards available for delivery with beautiful fresh summer flowers in the UK from Clare Florist. Onto these cards w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-new-message-carMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for May was Mrs B Hutchison.A beautiful bouquet of flowers worth £50 will be delivered free to her with our very best wishes. ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-05-flower-prize-wiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000The colour pink is named after the flower! Pinks are known as such not due to their colour but allegedly because of the pinks (ragged edges) on their petals.  We do not see some colours in flower...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-05-a-few-fast-factMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000Traditionally/Scientifically, perfumes are grouped together into “putrefactive families”.  I will certainly go into these groupings in due course. However today, I would like to pick up on so...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-05-scent-in-the-peMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000The use of scents and such like by humans goes way way back in history. So far in fact, that it seems no one actually knows when we started to make them. To give you some idea, the Egyptians put down ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-05-introduction-hiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000There are at a basic level, 3 main parts to making a perfume or scent.Creation of the actual “scent”. The first part can be ester, aldehyde or other aromatic organic components that are sourced fr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-05-perfumemaking-aMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000The month of May just sees the start of many of the Flower Shows that we will see springing up across the nation. I will try and cover most of the bigger shows. For now though, here is just a taster o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-05-upcoming-flowerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000May 1st – or “May Day”Although not the official start of summer in the modern calendar, May Day is traditionally celebrated as the start of summer. There are a great many traditions surrounding ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-05-introduction-toMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000Now, you may or may not have seen the useful article  "50 Greatest Gardens" in The Sunday Mail on 29/04/07. For those of you who did not, read on ? I will make sure you don't miss out! Those of y...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-top-50-flower-gMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000Just to make you aware our collection of flowers specially chosen to be suitable for sending to your Mother in the UK, as part of Mother's Day Internationally on the 13th May 2007, are available here....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-international-mMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000Why not send some flowers this week, perhaps as a Thank-you for an excellent Easter? - whatever the reason  we have the flowers for you. We have a vast range of flowers and bouquets which we can ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-send-flowers-thMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000In previous posts within this blog there was some excellent work carried out by Viki on what flowers women wanted as well as those that men would like to buy for their Mother for Mother's day. I woul...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-what-flowers-weMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000I did not want to mention it before – as it may be not be a subject many of us want to think about the day/s following Easter. Especially when you consider:We were expected to consume 80 million egg...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-chocolateMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000Is your mother outside the UK? - then why not find out what date Mother's Day is celebrated in that country and then send flowers by visiting this page....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-04-mothers-day-datMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:34 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for August was Miss Blair of Birmingham. Miss Blair wins a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers worth £50 which will be delivered free to her with our compliments.Se...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-08-august-flower-pMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for July was Mrs Lauder, on Arran.A beautiful bouquet of flowers worth £50 will be delivered free to her with our very best wishes.Send lovely fresh summer flowers...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-07-flower-prize-wiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000With the sunshine finally (and very slowly!) approaching us, it's the perfect time to decorate your houses with some summery flowers that will make you smile. Looking through our summer collection, I ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-08-ah-sun-flowerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Every time we receive an order, it becomes a kind of mission for us to deliver the bouquet successfully and make someone's day extra great. Just recently we had a heartwarming little tale of 'Lost and...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-07-reunitedMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Have you ever wondered where all those lovely fancy double worded latin names for plants and creatures come from? This year marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Carl Linnaeus, the man who origi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-08-who-is-carl-linMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000[2019 Update - Unfortunately the Golden Jigsaw game is no more!]   The Golden Jigsaw is an exciting and unique online competition. Its a 1000 piece digital jigsaw puzzle that you have to com...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-08-play-an-onlineMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Today we commence a rather special offer for lovely red roses. Clare Florist will deliver 20 (rather than the usual 12) high quality Red Roses in a compact and trendy bouquet, throughout the UK next ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-07-special-offer-oMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000I just came across a rather interesting exibition which is currently on at the British Museum - seven different Japanese flower arrangements are to be displayed over seven weeks, a perfect chance to h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-07-the-land-of-theMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Continuing our series on the legends of the Flower Kingdom, what better way to find out about the majestic Rose than from the Queen of Flowers herself?  Today we finally managed to get hold of h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-07-an-interview-wiMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Maybe I have been thinking too much about flowers recently, the other day I had the most bizarre dream of a gorilla giving me a gigantic carnation! Feeling curious, I searched around for the meaning o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-07-the-subconsciouMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000The Clare Florist prize draw winner for June was Ms J Morgan.A beautiful bouquet of flowers worth £50 will be delivered free with our very best wishes.Send lovely fresh summer flowers throughout the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-the-clare-floriMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000`O Tiger-lily,' said Alice, addressing herself to one that was waving gracefully about in the wind, `I wish you could talk!'(Taken from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll)Like Alice, I've alwa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-hello-miss-streMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Have you ever thought about how flowers come to be symbolic of various themes, and how these themes came to be in existence in the first place? This is going to be the first in a series of blog entri...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-legends-behindMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000I know that we are well into June now, but due to unforeseen circumstances, I am afraid these items have not been posted as early as I would have liked – but you know what they say... better lat...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-introduction-toMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Following on from my last post on edible flowers (thank you for the correction), here is some information  on the specific medicinal uses of various flowers. Some of these are consumed in the fo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-medicinal-usesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000The history of Father's Day is nowhere near as well established as Mother's Day (which goes back 1000's of years), Father's Day goes back only as far as 1909. The thing it does have in common is it wa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-fathers-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000For a touch of exoticism in your daily meals, why not try adding some flowers to brighten up the dish, or petals to add some interesting flavours?As long as the flowers are free of pesticides/chemical...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-delicious-ediblMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Rose colourMeaningRedI Love YouWhiteI am worthy of you & You are HeavenlyOrangeYou are my secret LoveYellowI am not worthy of your LoveWhite & Red We are inseparablePinkPlease Believe MePrepar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-06-the-meaning-behMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:33 +0000Tillandsia are a strange looking plant, wiry and course in their appearance with the odd occurrence of small purple and pink flowers. Unlike our previous posts, their not carnivorous like the Bladderw...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-weird-and-wonderful-plants-tillandsiaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Roses are a traditional flower for sweethearts, lovers and romantics and are synonymous with the Red Roses of Valentine's Day! But why is it that Red Roses have become the colour of choice for this ro...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-the-meaning-of-roses-the-red-roseMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Cooking with flowers is a culinary practice that can be dated back thousands of years. From the ancient Greeks using violet petals in their wine to the Romans cooking with roses, the additional flavou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-tips-for-tuesday-cooking-with-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-facts-for-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Following on from last weeks Venus flytrap post, we shall stick with the theme of carnivorous plants as they are awesome. This week we shall look at bladderworts also known as Utricularia, a form of c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-flowers-carnivorous-utriculariaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000It was a special day for us!  8th of July 1996, that was the day someone found our website and clicked through with our very first online order. We always seem to miss that special date and alwa...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2009-07-our-date-to-celebrateMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Every so often we like to focus and spend more time studying an individual flower that we use on a regular basis within our constantly changing catalogue of bouquets. This week we would like to look m...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-10-every-so-often-we-like-to-focus-and-spend-more-time-studying-an-individual-flower-that-we-use-on-a-regular-basis-within-our-cMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Throughout October 2007 Clare Florist are very happy tobe helping to raise money for the Breast Cancer Care Charity and have designeda lovely new bouquet to support “In the Pink” For every bouque...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-10-in-the-pinkMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Autumn is a great time of year for walking in the UK. The landscape takes on a new and more dynamic appearance as the leaves change colour and fall gently from the trees. Get out and enjoy yourself on...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2008-10-autumn-in-the-cMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Long gone are the days of associating Chrysanthemums with funerals and crummy old rooms. Vibrant with exhilarating colours and varieties, and durable beyond most cut flowers, they are the current hipp...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2007-09-crackling-chrysMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:32 +0000Flower meanings – Christmas Mistletoe As we get closer to Christmas (only 33 days now) we will be taking a look at all those different types of foliage we associate with Christmas, from poinsettia...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-weekly-round-up-misteltoe-winter-plants-black-flowers-and-thanksgivingMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000Our weird and wonderful flowers blog each week takes a look at a species or two of flowers that the majority of people would not have any clue even existed. From rare and exotic species to ones which ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-flor-de-muerto-the-flower-of-the-deadMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000Winter hasn’t really set in yet, those bitter cold temperatures of last year haven’t surfaced and the frosts have been rather non-existent, the central heating isn't up to 100 and the windows ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-tips-for-tuesday-caring-for-your-indoor-plantsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000One of the reasons we love flowers is down to their colour, it’s the evocative reds in the rose, the calming blues of lavender and the bright yellows of the daffodil that reinforce the feelings we h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-why-are-those-flowers-so-colourfulMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000As we get closer to Christmas (only 33 days now) we will be taking a look at all those different types of foliage we associate with Christmas, from poinsettia to Christmas trees, each one is stooped i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-flower-meanings-christmas-mistletoeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-flower-facts-for-thursdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000Our weird and wonderful flowers blog each week takes a look at a species or two of flowers that the majority of people would not have any clue even existed. From rare and exotic species to ones which ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-corpses-and-chocolateMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000As we get closer to Christmas (only 40 days now) we will be taking a look at all those different types of foliage we associate with Christmas, from poinsettia to Christmas trees each one is stooped in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-flower-meanings-christmas-hollyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000With the cold weather still being kept at bay by these mild November temperatures there is still some time to get ready for those bitter frosts and cold temperatures and all the fun and games that com...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-tips-for-tuesday-winter-recapMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000Flowers can be used for expressing many emotions, whether it’s to say I love you, I’m sorry or congratulations, flowers add an extra dimension to the emotions we are trying to express. The poppy i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-lest-we-forget-the-poppyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000The natural rhythms that are all instilled in us by the rising and setting of the sun plays an important role in our every day lives. From reinforcing our circadian rhythms and body clocks our bodies ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-photoperiodism-how-day-and-night-affects-flowering-plantsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000With the first real frost rolling in this week and the start of those ever familiar sub zero temperatures its time to batten down the garden shed and put away those outdoor tools but that’s not a re...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-tips-for-tuesday-indoor-plants-this-winterMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000Our weird and wonderful blog series has looked at some pretty interesting flowers and plants from across the botanical world. From the carnivorous Venus fly trap to the exotic and unique bird of parad...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-weird-and-wonderful-recapMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000Now were into November and there is just under seven weeks left till Christmas, I think its perfectly acceptable to start talking about Christmas flowers and what better way to begin than with the UKs...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-flower-meanings-the-christmas-flowerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000From just observing the world around we can see that men and women are not equal in physical size, a fact that was scientifically calculated by the evolutionary biologist Bernhard Rensch some 60 years...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-size-matters-even-in-plantsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-22-factors-for-fridayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000The bird of paradise flower or Strelitzia is a group of around five species of perennial plants that are native to South Africa. Known as the bird of paradise or the crane flower for the resemblance i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-09-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-flowers-the-bird-of-paradiseMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:31 +0000 Robert Burns,  born on 25th January 1759.  Rose from humble beginnings to become 'Scotlands favourite son' His work is celebrated worldwide and today (25th January) get your self some...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-01-january-25th-burns-nightMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000This Monday is the 23rd of January, a Monday I imagine similar to many others, the weather will no doubt be cold and bleak and those bitter northerly winds will remind keep us longing for the milder m...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-01-flowers-of-the-lunar-new-yearMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000In all the bedlam that is the Christmas period we missed a pretty interesting piece of news. Researchers in the Netherlands have discovered the very first flower know to science that does something tr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-01-the-night-flowering-orchidMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000Need your factoid and new information fix for today? we have got you covered. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun to keep us all occupied for one more day. 1. A pineapple is a ber...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-01-facts-jokes-and-triviaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000A selection of some of the 42 parade floats at this years rose parade, some are incredibly cool!   ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-01-2012-rose-parade-flower-floatsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000The tournament of Roses Parade occurs before the coveted Rose Bowl football game and is considered Americas New year Celebration. During the week of the parade which occurs on new years day or the day...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-parade-of-roses-flower-floatsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000Did you know? In Thailand the festival of Songkran sees people visit their families, parading of statues of the Buddha from the temples and also throwing water at passers by to wash away any bad luck ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-interesting-facts-about-new-yearMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000Our tips for Tuesday this week sees all things christmasy dominate with some video instruction to make your Christmas even more AWESOME! Making Your Own Crackers Wrapping Your Presents Creatively ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-tips-for-tuesday-all-things-christmasMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000As we are under a week, yep its only 6 days now till the big day, we will take one last look at a Christmas tradition that is one of my personal favourites, it’s the awesome tug of war which occurs ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-why-christmas-crackersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures; challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-fun-christmas-factsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000Each week we have looked at one of the many flowers, trees and other foliage that we associate with at Christmas. Below is a round up of all the ones we have covered just in case you missed any! Chris...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-the-meanings-of-many-christmas-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000Tips for Tuesday – Make your own Christmas Wreathe   With Christmas getting ever closer many of you will have already put up your Christmas decorations or will be planning to do them over the ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-tips-for-tuesday-making-a-christmas-wreathMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000As we get closer to Christmas (only 13 days now) we will be taking a look at all those different types of foliage we associate with Christmas, from poinsettia to Christmas trees, each one is steeped i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-christmas-flowers-the-meaning-of-the-christmas-wreathMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000In case you missed any of our highly interesting and thought provoking posts this week, below is a short summary for each one to wet your appetite to want more. Have a great weekend from all the team ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-weekly-round-up-christmas-rose-winter-vegetable-kniphofias-factoidsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000Our weird and wonderful flowers blog each week takes a look at a species or two of flowers that the majority of people would not have any clue even existed. From rare and exotic species to ones which ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-kniphofiasMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-12-flower-facts-for-thursdayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000As we get closer to Christmas (only 26 days now) we will be taking a look at all those different types of foliage we associate with Christmas, from poinsettia to Christmas trees, each one is stooped i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-christmas-flowers-the-meaning-of-the-christmas-roseMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000If you love growing your own vegetables, or wish to begin doing so, winter may not seem like the best time to do so, its cold, its dry and its gloomy but there are a number of hardy vegetables out the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-5-vegetables-to-grow-over-the-winterMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000This Thanksgiving holiday many families will sit down at their table ready to devour as much turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie as is feasibly possible. Another tradition that is kept alive by many fami...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2011-11-thanksgiving-flowers-and-centrepiecesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:30 +0000Coming into the second week of March and things outside are definitely looking far more pleasant. The daffodils are beginning to bloom, the days are getting longer and the temperatures gradually creep...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-what-to-plant-this-marchMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000 The very first International Women’s Day was the 19th Match, 1911 as an idea tabled in Copenhagen By a women named Clara Zetkin. The first IWD helped mobilise millions of men and women into rallyin...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-all-the-best-facts-from-international-womens-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000With the burst of colour beginning to appear some those blooming spring time bulbs you may be feeling the urge to get back in the garden as the winter weather begins to fade away. The great news is th...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-spring-time-bulbs-in-februaryMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000So since its pancake day we have searched the internet and all its knowledge and stumbled across these three great ways to make your pancake day a bit more interesting. Instead of sugar and lemon, nut...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-pancake-day-lets-make-yummy-flower-pancakesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000Now the leap year has passed by for another for year, here are a bunch of interesting leap year factoids and other interesting snippets of information since its world book day that may have slipped yo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-leap-year-facts-and-world-book-day-factsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000Today is a rather peculiar day, it only comes around once every 4 years, was a day which had no legal status in old English law but was one of the very first steps towards equality between men and wom...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-where-does-the-leap-year-traditions-come-fromMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000With milder temperatures on the way it seems a good idea to start thinking of getting back out in the garden and planting some flowers! Even though the weather can still get pretty damn cold and the o...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-what-to-plant-this-februaryMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000So its just under a week till valentines, instead of seductive roses and pretty roses, which of these weird and rare plants would you rather give. Baseball Plant  It may not look very affection...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-weird-and-rare-plants-which-would-you-give-for-valentinesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000If you hadn’t heard Valentines Day is fast approaching. With the power of the internet here are a bunch of surely accurate and 100% verified facts that people on the internet have posted. There are ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-facts-about-valentines-day-the-good-the-bad-and-the-uglyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000With the cold weather having finally struck its time for all the fun and games that comes with being a gardener in the winter. Over the past few weeks we have looked at keeping plants alive this win...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-beat-the-frosts-top-tipsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000Australia is a country that has many weird and wonderful things, poisonous beasties, giant creatures and many, many interesting and bizarre plants. With its warm climate and wide variety of soils ma...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-01-happy-australia-day-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-of-australiaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000Interesting Facts about seeds With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-02-facts-and-riddles-its-all-about-the-seedMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:29 +0000With the introduction of the hosepipe ban across large parts of southern England (affecting nearly 1/3 of all UK households) we have scoured the Internet to bring you some of the top tips of how to su...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-top-tuesday-tips-how-to-survive-the-house-pipe-banMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Here is an interesting article from over the weekend, a rare plant being saved by walkers trampling through the muddy Anglesey countryside. The tiny three-lobbed water-crowfoot has seen a doubling in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-rare-plant-saved-by-walkersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000  With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and gener...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-thursday-factoids-and-funMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Most of the flowers that usual make our weird and wonderfully watching eye are from far flung places abroad, with exotic names and found only in the deepest depths of the darkest most untouched jungle...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-yellow-and-purple-lady-slippersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Bored with some of your old lightly coloured clothes? fancy getting your hands a bit dirty, well why not try making you own natural dyes with the hundreds of possible natural seeds, blooms, berries an...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-tips-for-tuesday-natural-dyes-are-all-around-usMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000This is one is something you definitely don’t hear every day. Scientists in Russia discovered a store of seeds and fruit that had been preserved in the frozen banks of a Siberian River. The froz...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-squirrel-brings-30000-year-old-plant-back-to-lifeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures; challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-flower-facts-and-riddlesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Now that Easter has been and gone you may be in the luxury position of just having received so many Easter eggs you don’t know what to do with them. Now if your like me and ate near to your weight i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-tips-for-tuesday-left-over-easter-egg-chocolateMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Why Does Easter Move? Unlike most holidays, which occur on a specific date every year, Easter can fall on any date between the 22nd March and the 25th April. This is because the date of Easter is det...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-easter-facts-2012Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000April is a great month for getting back into the garden if you’ve been putting it of so far this year. With the challenges of the unpredictable weather (the last 7 days are a prime example) with a b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-top-tuesday-tips-what-to-plant-in-aprilMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000  Found only in the tropical rainforests of the Philippines, the Jade Vine (Strongylodon Macrobotrys) is a species of perennial woody vine that can reach up to 18m’s in length. The flowers...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-the-incredibly-rare-jade-vineMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Discovered in 1860 the Koki’o (Kokai cookei) is an extremely rare tree endemic in Hawaii, growing to around 30ft high its most striking feature is the hundreds of red flowers that are produced a...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-the-incredibly-rare-kokioMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Unbeknown to many I am a bit of a computer buff so what best than the recent event started for the Manchester Science Festival in October that combines my love for computers and flowers into one big f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-sunflowers-alan-turing-and-one-big-science-experimentMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Today (20th March) is a rather special day. At 05:31 this morning the sun crossed directly over the equator, which may not sound like a big deal but it was at this point that the vernal equinox occurr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-its-spring-yeyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000Some top tips to make growing sunflowers quick and easy. Grow a sunflower and take part in a nationwide science experiment. 1)      When selecting your seeds you have a whole...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-how-to-grow-sunflowers-made-easyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000With Mother’s Day having been and gone for another year, its time to take a quick look back at some of the stats you may have missed about this years mothers day with this brilliant infographic from...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-the-best-stats-you-may-have-missed-on-mothers-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000The UK celebration of mother’s day can be traced back as far as the 16th Century when Christians would visit their mothers church annually on the 4th Sunday of Lent. Because of this tradition, i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-03-mothers-day-facts-why-do-we-celebrate-mothers-dayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:28 +0000O my Luve's like a red, red rose, That's newly sprung in June: O my Luve's like the melodie, That's sweetly play'd in tune.   So said Rabbie Burns, Scotland's esteemed national poet. And...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-top-tips-for-tuesday-newly-sprung-in-juneMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Scientists studying the genes of a little mustard-like plant called ‘Arabidopsis’ think they may have finally found out just how plants know when to flower, solving a mystery which has bug...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-how-do-plants-know-when-to-flower-new-researchMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000   It doesn’t seem unreasonable that one might find one of the finest hard rock frontmen of the 20th century in close proximity to a seven-metre pyramid. Such stars have, after all, l...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-rock-stars-pyramids-and-paintings-the-chelsea-flower-show-2012Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000The other day we brought you a blog post all about the events of the Chelsea flower show. In that blog we focused on the glamorous side of the event: rock stars, pyramids and stunning flowers. But a f...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-giant-bees-and-the-1-protests-against-chelsea-flower-showMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000We're a little more on the ball at CF this week -- actually posting our Thursday blog on a Thursday! Madness, I know. We're going to pick right up where we left off last week with a look at a few mor...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-thursday-fun-and-facts-1Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Dan Heims, president of Terra Nova nurseries, and self-confessed ‘plant nerd’, says this is one of his favourite plants. “There's probably no plant that has this range of amazing col...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-coral-bells-heucheraMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000   The Franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) is all alone. Part of the tea family of plants it is the only species know in its genus and is a incredibly rare flowering plant that has been extinc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-franklin-treeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Tiny insects feasted on gingko trees like this one when dinosaurs roamed the planet     Six tiny, ancient insects from northern Spain, just two millimetres long, have been found dusted ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-105-million-year-old-pollen-grains-found-on-insect-fossils-trapped-in-amberMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Flowers are one of the most interesting and beautiful things to take pictures off and at this time of year, with the longer nights, warmer temperatures and flowers beginning to bloom it’s the pe...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-tips-for-tuesday-summer-flower-photographyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000  'This must be Thursday,’ said Arthur Dent in The Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. ‘I never could get the hang of Thursdays.’ Given that we’re posting this blog ou...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-thursday-factoids-and-funMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and general fun t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-thursday-fun-and-factsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000With International mothers day coming up this weekend (13th May) theres all sorts of crazy facts and statistics floating about the web about the how much work our lovely mums have done for us througho...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-international-mothers-day-fun-and-interesting-factsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000 It sounds like a delicious piece of cake and smells of vanilla but the Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus), which is native to Mexico, is completely extinct in the wild and has been for over a h...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-chocolate-cosmosMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Well the weather doesn’t really seem to know what’s going or what it should be doing but hopefully now summer is approaching, the average temperatures increasing and we can begin to plough...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-top-tips-for-what-to-do-in-the-garden-this-mayMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Probably the rarest flowering plant in the world, the Middlemist Red (Middlemist camellia) is found in only two locations, a garden in New Zealand and a greenhouse in the UK. Originally brought to the...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-weird-and-wonderful-flowers-the-worlds-rarest-flower-middlemist-redMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Over the bank holiday weekend something special was going on over on the other side of the world. Its very big, smells like decaying flesh, has a brother called Clive and lives in the Niagara Parks Fl...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-worlds-smelliest-flower-blooms-for-the-151st-timeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000 With us being close to the end of the week, our brains are tired, were looking forward to the weekend and in need of some mental stimulation. Here are some facts, figures, challenges and gene...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-thursday-factoids-and-fun-1Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Parrots Beak is a beautiful, but extremely rare flower found endemically in Tenerife and the Canary Islands, thought to be extinct in the wild it is kept alive in the private gardens and public parks ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-04-the-weird-and-wonderful-parrots-beakMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:27 +0000Nice little topical blog entry for you all today! I know we'd normally fill this space with some almost-interesting facts that you never knew you wanted (and still aren't sure), but if you think you c...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-photos-olympic-torch-relay-comes-past-clarefloristMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000     Scientists in America, who’ve been working hard to figure out why a plant produces the amount of fatty acid that it does, think that they have made an important breakthrough, wh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-scientists-to-trick-plants-into-making-more-oilMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000     Football and flowers aren't the most natural friends. Many a sweetly-struck shot in the back garden has taken the heads off mum's prized tulips, and many a spiky rosebush has ended an...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-floral-designs-kick-off-euro-2012Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000  For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been bringing you some ‘weird and wonderful’ flowers which might…well, might leave you feeling a little bit unsettled. First we gav...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-myth-of-the-christmas-roseMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000   The other week here on the CF blog, we reported on a few people who were less than happy with the opulence and elitism of the Chelsea Flower Show. Guardian columnist John Vidal thought that t...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-bringing-flower-power-back-to-the-people-the-chelsea-fringe-2012Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000Good morning! Over the past few Thursdays, we’ve been taking our regular readers (that’s right, both of you!) on a whirlwind tour of some of the wacky plant superstitions that survive to...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-thursday-fun-and-facts-ufos-and-yamsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000 After last week’s spine-tingly look at the darkly beautiful Black Bat Plant, we’ve decided to take you around a few more plants which might just leave you feeling that little bit chi...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-these-flowers-have-their-eyes-on-youMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000   Tuesday morning, and we’re coming to the end of the long weekend. Royalists up and down the country will be exhausted from partying, celebrating the days off and supporting the Queen&rs...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-flowers-of-the-royal-jubileeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000Global warming, once thought a crack theory, a portent of doom muttered by conspiracy theorists and assorted New Age naysayers, is now globally recognised as a terrible, apocalyptic challenge. A mass ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-to-kill-a-hummingbird-global-warming-to-blame-for-disappearing-birdsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000  Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol have been looking into what it is that makes a flower attractive to a bee, and have come up with a surprising answer … Velcr...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-petals-are-made-out-of-velcro-to-help-bees-cling-onMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000It’s a wet and miserable Thursday morning out there, with the puddles on the road doing their best ‘look at me, I’m Loch Ness!’ impression. But here at CF we’re relentles...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-thursday-fun-and-facts-2Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000    Today’s bizarre flower is a bit of a dark horse … who said horse? Sorry, let’s make that … a dark bat.   Tacca Chantrieri is the name of this gorgeous...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-05-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-cancer-fighting-black-bat-tacca-chantrieriMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:26 +0000     There’s just nine days to go until the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games! And while we know that, in true, drizzly British fashion, there are plenty of you out there who are...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-olympic-park-puts-final-touches-to-opening-ceremony-gardensMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000They may not be as cuddly as a cat, or quite as swift at fetching a stick as a labrador, but a recent blog from Kate Bradbury of the Guardian suggests that these little creepy animals may have uses be...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-would-you-keep-a-caterpillar-as-a-petMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000   Sadly, the sodden skies of this so-called 'summer' could make this the worst year on record for British butterflies. But you can still help out, by joining in with Butterfly Conservation's an...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-join-david-attenboroughs-big-butterfly-countMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Image: Dr. Mario Vallejo-Marin     Researchers at the University of Stirling have reported a remarkable find; a flower growing in the wild which has originated in the past 150 years. Remar...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-extraordinary-new-hybrid-monkey-flower-discovery-in-stirlingMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000We at Clare Florist have teamed up again with a wonderful charity, Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres. Why Maggie’s? Put simply, they’re a remarkable cause who we’re extremely pro...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-the-joy-of-living-clare-florist-supports-maggies-cancer-sharing-charitiesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000It’s a classic film noir scene; the beautiful dame in her bright red lipstick, turning heads on every street corner. But no man would dare approach her, because they know that she’s the co...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-beautiful-but-deadlyMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000A remarkable flower in a National Trust Property in South Devon has bloomed recently - after going an amazing 25 years without doing much of anything. The plant in question is called Furcraea, and is...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-plant-does-nothing-for-25-years-suddenly-grows-3m-spikeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000 Photo source: Pereira et al   As you all well know by now, there's nothing we love more at Clare Florist than a plant which gives us the shivers (don't worry though, we won't be putting any i...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-new-carnivorous-plant-discoveredMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Well, I don't know how it was where you live yesterday (apparently some lucky sods were sunbathing!), but here at ClareFlorist HQ it was raining cats and dogs.   When I say 'cats and dogs', I'...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-thursday-fun-and-facts-raining-cats-and-dogsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000   Morning Flower Fans! We do like to spend some time here on the CF blog getting lost in the beatuiful and frankly rather bizarre world of odd flower events and news from all over the world. B...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-win-a-free-summer-splash-bouquet-on-our-twitter-compMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Can I just start by pointing out that this is my favourite blog title that I’ve ever written? ROBOT FLOWERS! It’s almost as good as that headline that said ‘BOY TURNS INTO YAM&rsquo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-robot-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000For today’s selection of top tips, we thought we’d have a little look at the art of flower arrangement. Putting flowers together in a satisfying arrangement is an incredibly rewarding feel...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-top-tips-for-tuesday-diy-flower-arrangementsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000     The Chelsea Flower show – which we at ClareFlorist spoke about in this blog a few weeks back – may have come and gone (as has its better half, the Chelsea Fringe), but it&...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-the-hampton-court-flower-showMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000In the middle of the ClareFlorist morning research routine (sit around googling ‘flowers’ until something interesting comes up) today, we stumbled on news of a really remarkable project ha...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-singapore-supertrees-and-the-flower-domeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Dragons!   There can’t be many of us who don’t get a joyous shiver just reading that word. From folk tales and fairy stories, through to great books like The Hobbit and modern fil...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-dragons-blood-treeMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000 The Welsh national flower; the daffodil   The National Botanic Garden of Wales have notched up an extraordinary achievement: thanks to their efforts, Wales has just become the first country in...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-wales-becomes-the-first-country-to-log-all-flowers-dnaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Well, I don’t know about you. But it’s a disgustingly drizzly ‘summer’ Thursday morning, I haven’t quite woken up yet, and I may have had a cheeky glass or two at the loc...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-thursday-fun-and-facts-a-history-of-edible-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000In the central Vietnamese highlands, in the province of Lam Dong, the city of Da Lat is known as the City of Flowers. The name sounds poetic, gentle and delicate; the truth is bigger and more commerci...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-3800-hectares-of-high-tech-flower-production-the-vietnamese-city-of-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Rainclouds; bah!     Summer just can’t make its mind up, can it? After a few gorgeous days when you could stroll around in a t-shirt long into the evening, this morning its suddenly ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-thursday-fun-and-facts-midsummer-nights-dreamsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000In the dry deserts of deepest Namibia, one plant lives which has survived more or less unchanged since the Jurassic period – a beautiful, giant wild beast of a plant with two huge curling leaves...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-desert-ancient-weltwischia-mirabilisMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Photo courtesy Franklin Zoo   Last Friday, we brought you some amazing, if ugly, news about a fascinating Asian ‘Corpse Flower’ that stinks of rotten meat and steals its host plant&r...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-rare-corpse-flower-to-bloom-at-franklin-zooMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000Rafflesia cantleyi. Photo: W. K. Fletcher & D. M. Baylis.   Do you remember Little Shop of Horrors? The musical where a huge cannibal plant named Audrey II, with cries of ‘Feeeeed meeh...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-the-dna-thief-asian-corpse-flower-steals-hosts-dnaMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000A few weeks back here on the CF blog, we talked about June being the ‘rose month’, and offered a few handy tips – and a couple of pretty poems – for beautiful roses this month....https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-06-top-tips-for-tuesday-flowers-to-grow-in-juneMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:25 +0000   Do you ever get the chance to decorate your house with fresh wildflowers? Many of us now live in such sanitised, urban areas that the chance just doesn’t exist – certainly, if I w...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-picking-wild-flowersMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000   The weather this summer has been absolutely appalling. And that’s not just the whinging of a poor blogger who’s upset about getting soaked on the way to work (although it is also ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-nice-weather-for-ducks-great-weather-for-orchidsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000Dracunulus Vulgaris There’s an occasional tendency for our “Weird and Wonderful Wednesdays” posts to take a turn for the macabre…and even the murderous. In the past we’...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-weird-and-wonderful-wednesdays-dracunulus-vulgarisMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000   No, not the annoying mobile phones with the fiddly keyboards. No. Stop it. Blackberries are a fruit. You know that. I know that you know that. You’re just playing dumb with me. I can se...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-wet-spring-causes-latest-blackberries-everMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000No doubt plenty of you out there are getting caught up in the fun and excitement of this year’s London Olympics. Others of you may be considerably more cynical about the whole thing. Most of you...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-08-thursday-fun-and-facts-crazy-olympicsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000   If you’re a flower gardener, August can be the time of year that makes all of that hard work worth it. Although the rain-soaked summer we’ve had will certainly have put a dampener...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-top-tips-for-tuesday-looking-after-your-garden-this-augustMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000(lens) size matters   Our Clare Florist blog last Thursday was a little bit ...electrifying. It seems like you all loved the photographic work of photographer Robert Buelteman. His amazing photo...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-great-flower-photography-tipsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000 It’s plant photography, but not as we know it… the California-based photgrapher Robert Buelteman has spent years crafting extraordinary images of flowers, by running literally thousand...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-zzap-photographer-robert-bueltemans-electrifying-plant-photosMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000   Today’s Weird and Wonderful flower spends a lot of its time not looking much like a flower at all…! The lithops leslei is a remarkable looking plant. Its flower is nothing too b...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-weird-and-wonderful-wednesday-the-living-stone-flowerMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000It’s the British sporting success of the summer so far. Which, admittedly, if one was going to be snarky about it, doesn’t seem too difficult. Losing out to Italy at the Euros, to Federer ...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-congratulations-to-bradley-wigginsMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000   One-third of front gardens across the UK have been paved over, shows a new report, which not only raises concerns regarding flooding in these damp and squishy days, but also means that the ha...https://www.clareflorist.co.uk/blog/2012-07-front-gardens-paved-over-for-parking-spacesMon, 06 Aug 2012 13:27:24 +0000