Marin Independent Journal

Marni Jameson: Fresh alternatives to traditional red-rose bouquets

I have a small addiction to fresh flowers. I really need them in my home, or I suffer from a withdrawal that only real flowers can fix. As addictions go, it’s not so bad. For less than $10 a week ...
The New York Times

Roses Are Red, Love Is True. Here’s Why This Bouquet Costs $72.

A dozen red roses — the sweetheart surprise that drives the flower industry — is timeless. Its price tag is not. At one Queens florist, where costs have soared in recent years, a bouquet is $72, up ...
Business Times

Red roses reign, but alternatives are blooming

ROSES are red. Violets are blue. Is your Valentine’s Day bouquet traditional or new? Roses, particularly red ones, have long been synonymous with Valentine’s Day. As expected, demand for the flower of ...
Gardening Know How on MSN

Best roses for cutting gardens: These long-lasting blooms look beautiful in bouquets or garden beds

Long stems, cut blooms that last for weeks in a vase, and intoxicating fragrance... You can't beat these five gorgeous types ...
Business Insider

Forget a dozen red roses — these are the best flowers to buy for Valentine’s Day

When you think of Valentine’s Day flowers, chances are a dozen long-stem red roses come to mind. But there’s almost nothing more boring than this traditional bouquet. “Price-wise, roses go through the ...