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Carnivorous Plants
Carnivorous plants grow naturally in sunny, humid conditions. By replicating these conditions you will provide the plants with natural habitat - moist open terrariums or trays of water with direct sunlight. Keep the soil moist.
There is an amazing place to find out more about carnivorous plants
http://www.carnivorousplants.org/cp/WhatAreCPs.php
Mother's Day. March 14th, 2017
Origin of Mother's Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans.
"The earliest history of Mothers Day dates back to the annual spring festival the Greeks dedicated to maternal goddesses and especially to honor Rhea, wife of Cronus and the mother of many deities of Greek mythology". As far as 250 B.C. ancient Romans celebrated a spring festival, called Hilaria dedicated to Cybele, a mother goddess.
"The more recent history of Mothers Day dates back to 1600s in England. Here a Mothering Sunday was celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honor mothers." But by mid 19th century the celebration almost completely died out.
The celebration as it is seen today is a recent phenomenon and started in 1908 when Anna Jarvis, a social activist, held a memorial for her mother.
Mother's Day is celebrated on different days in different countries. Second Sunday of May, 21 of March ( Spring Equinox) and 8 of March ( International Women's Day) are among the most popular dates.
This year it is on May 14th.
Flower are the most common Mother's Day gifts. Fresh and fragile, beautiful and elegant - they represent all the love and gratitude.
Roses, peonies, tulips, lilac - are among the most popular choices.
More Hard-to-kill plants
4. Spider Plant - can live in either bright or low light. Can be watered frequently or not and still look good.
5. Aglaonema - can grow in any light, but shows the best color in medium or indirect light. Water when the soil dries out.
Hard-to-kill plants
We are often asked what plants can be neglected and still survive. So we wanted to give you some ideas.
1. Wax Plant - easy to grow, survives with any amount of light and not much water
2.Golden Pothos - tolerates lower humidity, less light and cooler temperatures than other plants
3. Aloe - although it needs direct sunlight, it does not require much watering. Once - every couple of weeks depending on the pot size, temperature and light.
Administrative Professional Week April 24-28
"During World War II, there was a shortage of skilled administrative personnel in the United States due to Depression-era birth-rate decline and booming post-war business. "
National Administrative Professionals’ Day was first proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer in June 1952.
The modern observance is known as Administrative Professionals Week – and is an opportunity for bosses everywhere to recognize the contributions of hard-working and dedicated assistants, receptionists and office workers.
Most common gift for this special day is the gift of flowers - either a long lasting plant or a fresh flower arrangement. We offer a variety of orchids and fresh flowers to make your assistant feel special and appreciated.
