About April's Flowers & Gifts

April Paroby, Owner My interest in flowers began as an artistic hobby. I enjoyed creating eye-catching arrangments for my family and realized that it could prove to a profitable business. My knowledge about flowers and plants is self-taught and comes from reading books. I like to look for new ways to use my flowers for everyday enjoyment and special events. Most customers only know the basic flowers...roses, carnations, etc... I educate my customers about the different flowers available and show them each one. I ensure satisfaction with every stem!

About the Featured Flower: A Rose By Any Other Name . . .
Roses were brought to the United States by a French man in the 1800s. Since then, they've become ever-popular, so much so that they are New York's official state flower. Roses carry romance with them, yet they are surprisingly sturdy and easy to grow. Roses come in many varieties, including climbing roses, tea roses, rose hedges, and so on. Roses also have meanings associated with their color. For example, pink roses mean grace, yellow means joy and friendship, coral equals desire, white are associated with purity, and red, of course, means romantic love.

About Drying Flowers
For best results, flowers should be dried before fully open. When drying flowers, hang them upside down in low-light (light will fade your flowers) but in a setting containing good ventilation. After they are completely dry, spray them with hair spray so they will keep their position.

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