One of the prettiest surprises you could find in the desert is the desert five-spot, a sweet little teacup of a flower that looks like a frog’s lily pad, or a mini lotus blossom, in the middle of no man’s land. Its pink or purple flowers descend into a darker, redder base, giving it a lovely fading effect. The flower grows best on rocky terrain or sandy areas. People who’ve traveled in the Mojave Desert might be familiar with these flowers.
If you’re looking for same day delivery from your local florist in Fresno—and who isn’t looking for same day delivery?—check out Fresno City Flowers. They are known for excellent service, as well as affordable arrangements priced to fit everyone’s budget.
Fresno City Flowers has a wide variety of floral arrangements for you to choose from, appropriate for every occasion from new babies to anniversaries. Give Fresno City Flowers a call at 800-220-0018 to get today’s specials, including possible deals for new customers. They can also assist you with selecting the most appropriate gift for your loved one. Online ordering is also available for your convenience.
In Northeast Fresno, residents are used to 150,000 bees swarming among the gardens of the area, keeping all of the many flowers and plants pollinated and thriving. A local beekeeper, Hilton Osborne, has been there to thank for the presence of the garden helpers. His bees have been allowed to fly all over the neighborhood, providing punctual pollination while receiving nature’s nectar in return.
However, this week residents—and Osborne himself—are left wondering, “Where have all the bees gone?” Apparently, the buzzing bugs have been stolen. Osborne says someone drove up on his vacant land and took off with the bees, resulting in a loss of 28 colonies and up to an $8,000 loss.
Not only will Osborne suffer due to the crime, however; the neighborhoods of Fresno are sure to lose their fragrant blossoms as well. Osborne says he has a few hives left, but he’s low on both honey and honeycombs.
Bee stealing is simply not cool. If people in Fresno know where these bees are being kept, speak up: a man’s livelihood and the life of thousands of plants depend on these bees, and haven’t we had enough bee shortages already? In the meantime, perhaps residents could pitch in and raise some funds for more bees for their neighbor in order to get more bees and honey back into the community.
I understand that for many the big Holiday season has ended and the wallets are empty, but that doesn't mean that there is not another big money making holiday for retailers right around the corner.
Valentine's Day, supposedly one of the most romantic holidays of the year, is in about a month and the heat is on for for florists as this will be the biggest time of the year for them. As consumers, how can we prepare without knowing the florists with the best products - and prices?
Where are the great deals and flowers going to come from in Fresno, California this upcoming Valentine's Day? Where are all the specials? Would it be better to use a national retail chain (such as 1-800-Flowers) with up front pricing and guaranteed delivery or is the charm of the local guy worth the extra cost?
Let's see if we can get some serious answers to these questions in the countdown to Valentine's Day. If you know of a great place please let us all know about them - I am hoping to stay local this year but I don't know where to buy!
Fresno California Spring: by 1Flatworld - flickr