AboutFlowers.com - http://www.aboutflowers.com/
Sponsored by the Society of American Florists. Features buying advice, a guide to flower varieties, care tips, occasion reminder service and directory of local US and Canadian flower shops. |
Avoiding Floral Scams and Flowery Disappointments - http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/advice/20030210c1.asp
Article from Bankrate.com describing how scam artists are posing as local florist and pocketing fees for their services. Includes ordering advice for Valentine's Day. |
Conscious Choice: Cut Flowers? - http://www.consciouschoice.com/2003/cc1602/organicflowers1602.html
Article advocating the purchase of organically grown cut flowers. Discusses the alleged effects of pesticide residue to consumers and flower handlers. |
In Lieu of Flowers - http://www.inlieuofflowers.info/
Articles about traditions, customs and the importance of sending floral arrangements to funeral services. Discusses the history of sympathy flowers, tribute preferences by state and etiquette. |
Petal Pushers: Is Your 'Local' Florist Really Long-Distance? - http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/flwralrt.htm
Article from the US Federal Trade Commission. |
Smartmoney.com: The Best Buck for the Bloom - http://www.smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20050504
Article providing money saving tips for ordering florist-delivered Mother's Day flowers. |
The Florist Detectives - http://www.floristdetective.com/
Describes alleged deceptive and misleading marketing practices by affiliate flower sellers and offers advice to locate local florists in the US and Canada. Includes links to file complaints. |
Why Buy Organic Flowers for Valentine's Day & Everyday? - http://www.organicconsumers.org/organic/flowers020204.cfm
Articles provided by the Organic Consumers Association advocating the purchase of pesticide-free fresh flowers. |