Succulents Burst Out As In-House Botanical Gems

February 14, 2011 Marty Ross, Kansas City Star

Succulents are undemanding houseplants, as funky and colorful as costume jewelry. They shake up the scenery on the windowsill, and they are fun to grow and easy to arrange in miniature dish gardens.

Valentine’s Day Flowers Could Cost More Than Ever

Valentines Day is just a few days away. An ABC Action News investigation found that youll probably be paying more than ever for flowers this year.

Beware Ordering Flowers Online

February 14, 2011 Susan Koeppen, CBS News

When you order flowers, especially sight-unseen, do you really get what you pay for? And do the arrangements really look like the beautiful pictures shown online?

Woodbine To Revitalize Flower Bulb Market

February 14, 2011 Woodbine

Brand revitalization agency Woodbine announced today it has been selected by a group of 17 flower bulb trading companies to develop and execute a marketing campaign to invigorate consumer demand for flowering bulbs throughout North America. The participating companies (listed below) are affiliated with Anthos, the Royal Trade Association for Nursery Stock and Flower Bulbs headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Together, the participating companies account for 85% of consumer sales in North America.

Blackwell Angus Beef Fires Up Racing Season As A Primary Sponsor Of NASCAR Nationwide Series ROY Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

February 14, 2011 Blackwell Angus® Beef

Cargills Blackwell Angus beef brand expanded its sponsorship of Roush Fenways NASCAR Nationwide Series team with an eight-race commitment as the primary sponsor of the No. 6 Ford Mustang driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Blackwell Angus beef sponsored the team for four races during the 2010 racing season.