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How to choose a bouquet of flowers without getting it wrong
Five questions, in order. Answer them and the bouquet practically chooses itself.
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Guides to what flowers mean, how to care for them so they last longer, Argentina's flower calendar and how to send a gift from far away. We write them ourselves, from our shop in Belgrano, Buenos Aires.
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Christmas: Flowers and Plants for the Table and as Gifts
What to use to decorate a Christmas table at 35 degrees (95°F), and which plants work as gifts.
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How much does a bouquet of roses cost (and why the price varies so much)
What goes into the price of a bouquet, why the same product costs differently in March and in October, and how to compare quotes properly.
Read article →The meaning of flowers, flower by flower
What each flower says depending on its color, how many you give and its history. Roses, gerberas, carnations, lilies, tulips and twenty more species, explained so you know exactly what you are saying.
Meanings
The meaning of peonies (and why they are so hard to find)
Romance, prosperity and an availability window of just a few weeks a year in Argentina.
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The meaning of chrysanthemums
Longevity and affection, but with a cultural weight worth knowing before you give them.
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The language of flowers: what each color says
A quick guide by color, where the tradition came from, and how to use it without putting your foot in it.
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Flowers that mean eternal love
Which ones symbolize a love that never ends, and why the combination matters more than the species.
Read article →Flower and plant care: step-by-step guides
How to make a bouquet last longer, how to revive it once it starts to droop and how to care for each houseplant. Watering, light, repotting and what to do when something goes wrong.
Care
How to repot a plant, step by step
When it’s really needed, when it isn’t, and the mistake of moving to a pot that’s far too big.
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Why your plant’s leaves are turning yellow
Eight possible causes and how to tell them apart by looking at where the yellow starts.
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How often to water your plants
The right answer isn’t a number of days. How to get it right in five seconds.
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Ten plants that are almost impossible to kill
For anyone who has never kept a plant alive for more than three months. Ranked from most to least resilient.
Read article →Which flowers to give for every occasion
Birthdays, anniversaries, births, thank-yous, condolences and every situation where the question is not which flower but what is appropriate. With what to avoid in each case.
Occasions
Flowers and plants for a new home
The best housewarming gift, and why a plant beats any decor item.
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Flowers to say "I miss you"
What to send to someone far away, and why an unexpected delivery works better than any big bouquet.
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What to give a grandmother
Meaningful ideas for someone who already has everything she needs and doesn't want more things.
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Flowers for a baptism or a First Communion
What's appropriate in the church, what works at the venue, and what to bring if you're a guest.
Read article →Special dates on the Argentine calendar
When each date falls in Argentina and what people give: Mother's Day, Father's Day, Friend's Day, Valentine's Day, Children's Day and more, with the movable dates worked out through 2030.
Special dates
Christmas: Flowers and Plants for the Table and as Gifts
What to use to decorate a Christmas table at 35 degrees (95°F), and which plants work as gifts.
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Spring Day and Students’ Day in Argentina: September 21
Why both fall on the same day, what people give, and why it’s one of the strongest dates of the flower year.
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Children’s Day in Argentina: When It Is and What to Give
It changed dates in 2021 and many people still haven’t heard. When it falls and what works.
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Secretary’s Day in Argentina: When It Is and What to Give
September 4. What works in a workplace setting and the mistakes that ruin the gesture.
Read article →Seasonal flowers in Argentina: the flower calendar
Which flowers are available each month of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, which short windows are easy to miss and why buying in season goes twice as far.
Seasonal
Argentine Flower Calendar: Which Flowers Are in Season Each Month
The complete calendar for the Southern Hemisphere, the short windows and the flowers available all year.
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Winter Flowers: What’s Available and Why They Last Longer
Winter has less variety, but a huge advantage almost nobody takes advantage of.
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Spring Flowers in Argentina
What’s available from September to December, which windows are short, and why buying in season pays off.
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The Ceibo, Argentina’s National Flower
Why it was chosen, the legend of Anahí, when it blooms and where to see it in Buenos Aires.
Read article →Guides to buying and sending flowers for delivery
How home delivery works, what goes into the price of a bouquet, what to write on the card and the most common mistakes when giving flowers.
Buying guides
How to choose a bouquet of flowers without getting it wrong
Five questions, in order. Answer them and the bouquet practically chooses itself.
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How much does a bouquet of roses cost (and why the price varies so much)
What goes into the price of a bouquet, why the same product costs differently in March and in October, and how to compare quotes properly.
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What to write on the card of a flower bouquet
The part people remember most and get wrong most often. Short rules and examples by occasion.
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Messages to send with flowers
Romantic, friendship, thank-you and birthday messages. Use them as they are or as a starting point.
Read article →Flowers for weddings, events and businesses
Bridal bouquets, venue decoration, centerpieces and the budget for a wedding. Plus corporate gifts, grand openings and recurring flower service for offices and hotels.
Weddings & business
How to choose your bridal bouquet
The five classic shapes, how to pair one with your dress, and the weight issue nobody mentions.
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Wedding flower decor, space by space
Where to put the budget and where not to. Ceremony, reception, venue, and the places nobody looks.
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Wedding centerpieces: tall, low and how to choose
The height rule that ruins more parties than you would think, and how many you actually need.
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Which flowers are available in the month of your wedding
The calendar to check before you put together your mood board, not after.
Read article →Fun facts from the world of flowers
History, myths and facts, edible flowers, the most expensive flowers in the world, allergies, Feng Shui and the real difference between preserved, dried and fresh flowers.
Fun facts
Why we give flowers: the history of a very old custom
From Neolithic graves to the Victorian language of flowers. Where the gesture we make without thinking comes from.
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Edible flowers: which ones you can eat and which you cannot
The ones you can, the toxic ones, and the most important warning: do not eat flowers from a flower shop.
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Flowers and plants in Feng Shui
What each plant stands for, where to put it, and an honest note on what this is and what it is not.
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The most expensive flowers in the world
Why an orchid can cost as much as a car, and which flowers are truly expensive in Argentina.
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