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Welcome to the August edition of the pickOntario Newsletter! We are pleased to offer all users of the pickOntario.ca website valuable information on floral care and trends as well as keeping everyone up to date on the goings-on of the Ontario floriculture industry.
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Making Friends Feel at Home with Flowers
 People generally have a positive response to the energy that flowers and plants radiate. Therefore, flowers and plants are thought to bring a sense of warmth and energy to any interior space. When there are no flowers or plants in a room, that room is often seen as dull, and uninviting, adding a few blossoms here and there can completely change the atmosphere of your home. Of course, the entry experience begins outside the front door, where a seasonal wreath containing short stems of fresh flowers creates an inviting statement. Then as they walk in, visitors may be greeted by a bouquet of cheerful flowers placed on a credenza in the foyer. It makes no difference whether the arrangement is simple or elaborate, the message is the same: "welcome".
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pickOntario Promoted on Breakfast Television
Breakfast Television welcomes Frank Ferragine of Frankie's Flowers to talk about great Ontario flowers that are available right now! Frank showcases Gladiolas, Alstroemerias, Lilies, Chrysanthemums and gorgeous Orchids all grown right here in Ontario.
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Flowers Canada (Ontario) Annual Golf Tournament
 Niagara Parks Whirlpool Golf Course in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario was the setting for this year's 38th Annual Flowers Canada (Ontario) - Cecil Delworth golf tournament. Held on Wednesday July 21st, the tournament was enjoyed by scores of industry representatives. |
Featured Flower- Gladiolus
Long sword-like leaves give the gladiola its name, which comes from the Latin word gladiolus and means long sword. The gladiola is actually a form of iris in the family Iridaceae. Flower enthusiasts the world over refer to these happy flowers as "glads".
Florists love this cut flower for its design versatility. Cut gladiolas provide the height or skeleton of many arrangements whereas the individual florets are used for leis, corsage and wedding work.
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Until Next Time!
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What summer flower do you like to use to scent your home?
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Featured Grower:
Penglad Farms Inc. is nestled amongst wineries and fruit farms in the town of Jordan Station. Business began for owners Wayne and Tineke Houtby in 1979 as Peninsula Gladiolus Farms. "Penglad", the common short form, later became the official name of the business.
Although field grown Gladiolus, in the summer months, was the primary crop when business began, Wayne started growing Tulips in the early 1990's.
Tulips are harvested from November right through until Mother's Day. Since then, he has added a summer crop of Bombay Celosia, fall crops of Snapdragons and Ornamental Kale and a year round crop (less July and August) of Iris.
Penglad takes great pride in producing "Soil Grown" products in their greenhouses. This growing procedure generates a product with dark healthy foliage and a sturdy stem that yields a flower with an extended vase life.
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