Happy Birthday America! From fireworks and barbecues to parades and picnics, it seems as though the whole country celebrates Independence Day. Enjoy our twist on the country's birthday by offering up some arrangements perfect for the fourth or any annual celebration.

Also, don't forget about the great resources on the site. You can Ask Bridget flower questions or click through our Flower Encyclopedia. The wealth of ideas and inspiration are sure to *spark* some ideas that will create *fireworks* at home.

Happy Fourth of July!

Dr. Bridget Behe talks about our national flower the rose. You can click here to see Dr. Behe's response to your questions.

July Flower Recipes

This month's recipes bring a burst of blooms to birthdays, including that of our country!

Scream For Ice Cream

Birthday Party Piece of Cake

Flower Tip From FlowrMD.com

Looking for the Red, White or Blue?
If you want to gather up flowers in time for the fireworks, consider hues of red, white and blue.

• RED - Gerbera, Rose, Carnation, Chrysanthemums, Alstroemeria, Delphinium
• WHITE - Alstroemeria, Iris, Carnation, Lily, Rose, Fuji Mums, Delphinium, Snapdragons
• BLUE - Iris, Lisianthus, Statice

Flower Picture of the month:

Make a Splash! - Metal buckets/tubs make great flower containers. For a refreshing treat, fill a metal tub with water and float a variety of colorful flower buds (cut off the stems) in the tub.

Researchers at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital confirmed that study participants reported being happier and more energetic after seeing flowers first thing in the morning, especially in the kitchen. The overall study results showed that flowers positively impact people emotionally at home, causing them to feel less anxious and more compassionate. Participants even reported a boost of energy that lasted through the day. Click the Flower Wellness logo above to get all the details about the Harvard Study or the Sky Radio on American Airlines Logo and see and hear what we're doing on radio and TV.

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The Flower Factor

The Society of American Florists and the FPO brng you tips and trends on tapping into the power of flowers.

The Flower Factor was developed to help communicate the latest floral trends by way of some of the country's leading lifestyle experts.

Through research, we know that consumers are most likely to tap the power of flowers for entertaining, decorating and building loving relationships.

We've brought together three award-winning authors and TV hosts whose expertise will help women and men in their quests for more beautiful parties, homes, friendships and more.

	Jeanne Benedict, host of DIY Network's Weekend Entertaining, is a party expert, chef and author of four books including The Sophisticated Cookie and Celebrations.
	Kelli Ellis is a mainstay on TLC's Clean Sweep, HGTV's Takeover My Makeover and resident designer on Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County. Kelli shares her designer tricks for great spaces adorned with flowers and plants.
	Christine Arylo, author of Choosing ME Before WE, inspires women to get the success and happiness they want by living their most real and wise selves first. She shares creative floral gifting advice to build loving relationships, send spontaneous love and lift the spirits of a friend.

Research proves that flowers, being dubbed by some as Vitamin F, help feed our need for serenity, inspiration, wellness, gratitude, love and optimism. Personal fulfillment expert and best-selling author Jayme Barrett reveals how to add a daily dose of mood-boosting flowers to your life.

Click here to read more.