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I’m weeding a large garden and it’s taken from 8am-5pm. I have qualifications in Horticulture and i’ve done some minor gardening before for my school and the community. How much should I charge? He said about $100 (NZD) but i’m not sure if this is too much or too little. I need christmas money!

8 bucks an hour to start.

I am the maid of honor and have been asked for help by the bride. Due to family politics, a 3-year old girl will be in the ceremony against the bride’s will. She does not want flowers thrown, but doesn’t know what else to have the little girl do. The wedding is a Caribbean destination wedding on the beach. Any suggestions?

Well, since it’s a Caribbean wedding on the beach, the little girl can be barefoot, in a simple, lightweight gown with a basket of shells or wrist corsage in lieu of the traditional flower basket. Ahead of time, the girl can scatter rose petals, help with decoration as a tiny partner to the bridesmaids. Why couldn’t she give out the ceremony papers, like the ones with the songs/time outline of ceremony schedule. This will give the girl a part, but not disrupt the ceremony or steal attention away from all the other elements of the wedding.
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Presently giving flowers is as a sign of sympathy for the death, I believe, but I’m curious of how the tradition started. I had read that, scientifically, it’s said that it started because the fragance of the flowers masked the smell of … decay? Flowers smell nice.

But if there are more reasons to how it started, and more reasons to why it’s done in the present, then please tell me. And is there any specific flower you should give? Any you shouldn’t? in the past, did they care of what flower they used?

It is true that ancient pagans made floral offerings to the dead. The publication How Did It Begin?, by R. Brasch, states: “To send a wreath to a funeral and to lay it on the coffin or the grave is a relic of ancient superstition and idol worship.”
What was the purpose of their so doing? The author of the same publication adds: “The floral wreath is a survival of the belief that it was necessary to provide comforts for the departed. The flowers were also regarded as, literally, a floral offering, a sacrifice to the dead. They were meant to keep them happy, lest, being dissatisfied, they might haunt the mourners.” So the pagans, in their mistaken belief that the deceased had an immortal soul, honored these dead with floral offerings.
However, did the pagans originate flowers? Should we conclude that using flowers on such occasions is wrong just because the pagans used them to sacrifice to their dead? It is interesting to note that author Brasch also states: “None of these various early roots are remembered. There is no magic left in the wreath, and to ‘say it with flowers’ has become an established custom in the Western world.”
Generally, in the Western world, flowers are not given to placate the dead. Usually they are sent as a gesture of kindness to the family of the deceased. And flowers, created by Jehovah for man’s pleasure, do have a brightening effect.
If a person thinks he is honoring the dead when he sends flowers, then he is doing what the pagans did. Such a motive would be wrong from the Christian viewpoint. But if he sends flowers to comfort the survivors, to make the sad occasion a bit more pleasant, then it is certainly not objectionable.
It should be said, however, that, while it is customary to send flowers as a gesture of respect to the family, certainly one is not obligated to do so. Indeed, other things can be done for the family of the deceased that may be even more meaningful. Instead of sending flowers, one may choose to assist the family by cooking a meal, since the family in their grief may be burdened with many other details. Or one may lovingly offer to help take care of young children until the funeral is over. After the funeral, those close to the deceased, such as a widow, will be lonely. A kind gesture would be to invite such ones for a meal, or for an outing. They will be made to see that they are wanted, that they have friends who want to share their activities. As James 1:27 says: “The form of worship that is clean and undefiled from the standpoint of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation, and to keep oneself without spot from the world.”
So while flowers sent with the right motive, without the pagan belief as a background, are not objectionable, it can be seen that other more helpful things can be done. And these may be more appreciated than a mere sending of flowers, with no personal assistance offered.
Often flowers sent to the funeral are later deposited upon the grave. But here, some may choose to do something else with these flowers. They may choose to give them to others, take them to those who rarely get flowers, to sick persons or to the elderly. A person may feel that the living will appreciate the flowers, but that they serve little purpose at the gravesite, since the deceased cannot appreciate them.—Eccl. 9:5.
Of course, others may choose to lay flowers on a grave simply to beautify the site, and not to give honor to the dead. This too is a matter for personal decision.
Hence, when one has the proper motive and understanding of what happens to the dead, what he does in connection with flowers is a matter of personal choice. But it can be seen that there are other things even more meaningful that can be done for the family of one who has died, and in regard to the use of flowers.

I have an ivory/cream dress with blue accessories and want some flowers to match but steering away from traditional flowers.

Hello!

I am not sure what you mean by "traditional flowers" however, i think that you can use some hydrangeas in blue http://www.flowerexplosion.com/by-flower/hydrangeas/hydrangea-regular-tblue.html and mini calla lilies in white something like this but the hydrangeas will give it more volume http://www.sharonnagassardesigns.com/BlueWhiteSilverCallaLilyLupineCollection.html.

Or you can use some orchids in white and blue tinted roses http://www.flowerexplosion.com/by-flower/roses/tinted-roses/tinted-blue-rose.html.

I hope this can help and good luck!!

Best wishes on your wedding!

I need to write a paper for my bio class, and I have to research this topic. But all I can seem to find is information on how humidity affects the growing of plants. What I want to know is how plants affect the humidity of the area it’s growing in.

For example, if you plant plants in a very dry area and they thrive, how would that affect the humidity of the dry area?

In an arid area, the low humidity in the air will cause plants to transpire. That is, it draws water up from the ground through the tree, kind of like a drinking straw. This is how transpiration happens. Traditionally, we are taught that trees actively suck water up but that isn’t actually the case. Trees have evolved their various structures and functions to utilise this water movement. Anyhow, the end result is that water is being taken from the ground and released into the air, therefore, relative humidity will increase in that area.

If you try searching for "transpiration, relative humidity, arid" you should get a few hits and do it in scholar.google.

So my 13 year old brother is special needs and is best friends at the high school with this senior girl named Cortney. The other day her dad died in a really bad car wreck and my mom wants to send flowers to her and the funeral because shes a reallyyyyy nice girl and because she thinks she should because its Austins (my brother) best friend. But she doesnt know what kind of flower is appropriate for a teenage girl whose dad just died. Roses are too romantic and daisies are too sunshine-y.
So what kind of flower should she send?

my dad died when i was little, i was only 9 at the time tho. i think i would love orchards http://media.growsonyou.com/photos/question/image/4882/main/flowers_004.jpg

they are pretty & elegant flowers that for sure would brighten my day.

I know this must sound like such a stupid question, but I’m currently house sitting for a friend. He has a huge backyard filled with potted plants and non potted. It hit 106 degrees here today and I know I have to water, but I’ve never had plants (apartment dweller) and just want to know: Whats the best way to water all the plants with a hose? How much water do the plants need? Am I suppose to use a light stream for the potted plants so as to avoid knocking dirt out?

Thanks for any help you might give!

I work in a nursery so maybe I can help. Well, if it is much hotter than usual you will have to water more than usual. Plants that are planted in the ground (assuming they have been there a while) will need less water than the ones in the pots b/c the roots are more established and can take moisture from the ground. The ones in the ground just water once so it is like a puddle and then wait so the water can soak into the ground then go over it again. For the potted plants do the same but go over it about 2-3 times each (same concept until the water covers all the soil each time). Make sure not to use so much pressure with the water as it will wash the fertilizer and soil off and the plants will not like that and will dry out faster. These need more water b/c they are out of the ground and will become more dry faster. Just put your finger lightly over the tip of the hose so it breaks the water rather than putting a bunch of pressure on it. I’ve worked on a nursery since I was very young so I know what I’m talking about. : )

Sorry for so much editing trying to be very specific.. I forgot one thing. If it stays hot you can spray the whole plant (from the very hope leaves down to the base) this will cool the plants down and make them happier. It is better to water when it is cooler, like after dinner or early morning.

Hi I am needing a little help with the decor of this venue. It is a very industrial space (it used to be an old boiler room, now converted to a restaurant) with exposed brick, high ceilings, etc. We would be getting married in May 2011. What colors do you think would work best with this venue? And what color flowers/kind of flowers do you like with this space? Would you use candles? Also, would you do uplighting or any other kind of lighting to make it more wedding-ish, or leave it the way it is?

If the area is dark you want to put color and life into it.Think of your theme and visualize the creation you want to see. Take a picture of the space before you buy decorations and take the picture with you to give yourself ideas. Since its may I would use bright bold flowers and top lights.

The white flowers. Everyone blows on them, and it sends the flower leaves flying. What are the flowers called?

Dandelions!

Or, as my friend and I call them, dampy-lions.

They’re great to make wishes on, almost like a birthday candle.

I am planning on an October 2nd wedding. I have no idea what color/kind of flowers to use for the bouquets. We are getting married in an old country church and plan on keeping the church plain (no extra flowers because we are on a strict budget). I want to keep it nice and simple. Any suggestions?

Oh my…..that is the exact date that my daughter was married on and she had cobalt blue dresses also! How funny!

Anyway, what the florist did was very bright colors….oranges, reds, yellows (fall colors). And, her pictures are awesome! The bouquets really "pop"! If you need to keep it simple…that is fine. Just go with some bright colors. You won’t be disappointed! Talk to a florist. Give them your budget. All florists are willing to work with your budget and can help you select what is right for you. Go in and meet with a few florists and look through their books of pictures.