Tag Archives: howto

Tip of the Day: How do I add snow flock to something?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by James

Walking around the warehouse the other day, a customer stopped me. She pointed to a Christmas tree and asked me, “How do I add snow flocking to something?” A light went off in my head saying, “This would make an … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How many ornaments do I put into my Christmas tree?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by James

Since we have moved into November, many of the upcoming Tips of the Day will involve Christmas. Today’s tip is one of the most fundamental to decorating for Christmas. How many ornaments do you need to purchase to decorate your … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How much ribbon do you need to decorate a Christmas tree?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by James

Today, when I started to think about the Tip of the Day, my brain was not working right and I could not think of anything. So, I called the Santa Ana warehouse for suggestions. The first question that I was … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day: How many lights should I purchase for my Christmas tree?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by James

Last year, we ran a series of Tip of the Day articles. Since so many of the questions are coming up again, I thought I would re-post some of the tips from last year. So, if this looks familiar, it … Continue reading →

San Diego Christmas Floral Design Show Special

Posted on September 12, 2012 by James

We are pleased to announce that attendees of our 2012 San Diego Christmas Floral Design Show will receive the following special for attending. No coupon is necessary. All in attendance will receive this special automatically at our cash registers.

San Diego Christmas Floral Design Show Featured Designers: Tony and Debbie Alvarez AIFD, CCF

Posted on September 11, 2012 by James

We are pleased to announce that Tony and Debbie Alvarez AIFD, CCF will be our featured designers at our 2012 San Diego Christmas Floral Design Show. Their bio follows: About the Floral Phenomenon Family: Husband and wife design team Tony … Continue reading →

Santa Ana Christmas Floral Design Show Featured Designer: Noel Tribbey, AIFD

Posted on September 5, 2012 by James

We are pleased to announce that Noel Tribbey, AIFD will be a featured designer at our 2012 Santa Ana Christmas Floral Design Show. His bio follows: A resident of La Costa, CA, Noel is a thirty-two year veteran of the … Continue reading →

Floralife Research Update: Prolong the Life of Cut Hydrangeas

Posted on August 31, 2012 by James

August 2012 Floralife, a division of Smithers-Oasis Company Oasis® Maxlife Combined with Floralife® Flower Food Clear 300 Prolongs the life of cut hydrangea Background Few cut flowers provide a greater visual impact than Hydrangeas, contrasting a large but delicate floral … Continue reading →

Santa Ana Christmas Floral Design Show Featured Designer: Lee Burcher AIFD, CCF, CFD, PFCI

Posted on August 31, 2012 by James

Lee Burcher AIFD, CCF, CFD, PFCI has designed in the floral industry for more than forty years. He currently serves on the AIFD membership committee and is on the board of directors for CSFA (California State Floral Association). Lee was … Continue reading →

Floralife Flower Food Yield Chart

Posted on July 19, 2012 by James

Floralife has just sent out a flyer with the yields that their flower food produces. Not familiar with their products? Here’s a link to an explanation how it works and how to mix it: Tip of the Day: Mixing Floral … Continue reading →