Gift Cards Hidden Fees

Do you enjoy giving gift cards from florists or major credit cards? Be very careful and tell the recipients to use the card as soon as possible. Reason being that there might be hidden charges for balances on the card after the time limit. I was not aware of this until a friend told me that Visa was charging $2.50 per month for a balance on her gift card.

I thought she was joking until I read the fine print on the back of the card and I mean fine print. I had to use a magnifying glass to read it. So please make it a habit to read all the fine print. You will be surprise at hidden fees charged.

Spanish Moss And Trees

Do you have Spanish Moss on your trees? I do and I hate it. Spanish Moss is a non-parasitic plant or herb that uses trees as a host to grow but does not rub the tree of its nutrients, according to the University of Florida.

Question: If they do not rub the trees of their food, what is destroying my beautiful trees? Indirectly the moss is killing them. They are so prolific that they actually suffocate the leaves causing them to die.

The moss also increases the weight on the branches causing them to break and die. It seems that even, if some how you can get rid of the moss, it has the potential of coming back. The culprit is the wind. Do you get the feeling that you are fighting a losing battle?

Flowers For Special Occasion

There are many special occasions that require a special a touch. Anniversary of all kinds. For example, wedding, first date, birthdays, and any occasion you wish to make special. The special touch is a beautiful bouquet of flowers created just for that special person


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Gulf Of Mexico Reefs In Peril From Oil Spill

The oil spill continues to create havoc. This time it is menacing the Coral and Oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. The reefs extend from Stuart, in the Atlantic Ocean, to the Dry Tortugas, which are located west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. Everyone knows how fragile the Coral and Oyster reefs are.

The question is how can they be protected from that crude oil? Also, once destroyed, can they be restored to it beauty, since the Coral Reef is a living organism, as well as the Oyster Reef?


I keep praying that oil spill problem can be resolved very soon. We are losing millions of gallons of crude oil a day and the environmental destruction is beyond belief. Keep praying a miracle happens

Sprouting Of Seeds

How is your planting coming along? We finally got the seeds of the gandules planted. We thought that it would take a long time for the seeds to sprout, but 8 of the 10 seeds we planted sprouted in three days. We are so pleased. This means that if we can keep the fragile twigs ( I call them that because they are so thin and fragile looking), we will have a harvest of gandules or pigeon peas next year.

We hope that your efforts at planting whatever seed you like gives you joy. Remember, they are fragile and need more attention than the established trees or vegetables. Not all seeds sprout so fast, so depending on what you are planting will depend the length of time for sprouting.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is coming and for many, it's a day of remembering loved ones, who have fought and given their lives for our country, and sending flowers & wreaths. It is also a time to remember those who, though did not die, but did leave behind parts of themselves in whatever war they fought. It is also a time to remember those soldiers in the hospitals fighting to make sense of their torn up lives.

I some times wonder which is worse, dying swiftly or dying piece by piece in a hospital where most of the time there are no answers to your questions. Some people wonder does Hell exist? Ask one of the wounded in the hospitals, whose wound, whether physical or mental, whether Hell exists. They will probably say " I am in it.

War is Hell!

Flowers For Mother's Day

Mother' Day is one day away. I have given up trying to guess what my mother would like, according to her she does not need any thing. This is the answer I get every year, including Christmas, and her birthday.

So I finally decided that I would not try and second guess her. Now I give her cash or check with a beautiful bouquet of flowers or roses. This combination,for me, works great. Who does not like flowers? Money is always welcomed and they can buy whatever tickles their fancy.

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Flowers In A Room

Flowers, especially Roses in my opinion, brightens up a room, more so if that room is in a hospital with someone you love. Life is taken for granted by most of us,and only when you find yourself in a quiet hospital waiting room waiting for the doctor to come and tell you that everything is alright.

When you hear those words, a new world opens up and a sigh of relief is exhaled. The first thing you go buy is a beautiful bouquet of flowers, roses, to say thank God you are okay, and I love you.

Planting Cactus Indoors

Are you like me who sometimes think that our flowers or plants are self sufficient? Then I have a suggestion for an indoor plant that is interesting looking and almost self sufficient. The plant is the Cactus.

I know everyone associates the Cactus with the desert but it also can be planted in doors. You need to establish good drainage and use a mix made out of equal parts of medium coarse river, not beach, sand, garden loam, and leaf mold or humus.

When you finish planting the Cactus add some gravel on top. It helps water penetration, decreases evaporation, and stops a crust from forming on top.

Tips for Indoor Planting

Love flowers & Plants and want them for indoors? Try to avoid impulse buying. When you look at a flower or plant for indoors, consider the environment in the house or apartment: drafty areas, shaded corners and the amount of light in the area.
This will increase the life of your plants & flowers.

The more consideration you give to the space, the better your choice of flowers or plants will be. Also remember that their watering needs will be different. Good luck with your planting.