More flowers were sold via the Dutch auctions for Valentine’s Day 2011 than ever before, according to recently released figures. The five Dutch FloraHolland auctions together sold more than a 100 million roses, 100 million tulips and an additional 100 million other flowers in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, with 20 million indoor plants also traded. [...]

Nothing beats the thrill of receiving flowers on Valentine’s Day and with less than two weeks to go until the big day, now’s the ideal time to sort out the delivery of a romantic floral gift to your loved one. This year, Direct2Florist’s skilled, independent florists can make by hand anything from a single red [...]

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive! With VAT rises, continuing economic gloom and rising unemployment, it’s understandable that many will be tightening their belts this Valentine’s Day. Whilst red rose prices do rise at Valentine’s Day (with 110 million sold around the world and demand outstripping supply it’s no wonder), there are plenty of [...]

Still struggling to find the perfect Valentine’s gift for your loved one? Not enough time to sort out something special? Simply forgotten this Sunday is Valentine’s Day? If you’ve answered yes to any of the above questions, don’t worry, as Direct2florist is here to help. Nothing beats the thrill of receiving flowers on Valentine’s Day [...]

Floral gift specialist Direct2Florist has revealed the secrets of success when it comes to sending flowers this Valentine’s Day. The flower delivery company, which has a network of thousands of florists around the world, accessible by logging on to  www.direct2florist.com, has come up with an nine-point plan to ensure those blokes who rarely buy flowers [...]

A local newspaper ran a competition asking for a poem with the most romantic first line, but the least romantic second line. Here are some of the entries they received: I thought that I could love no other Until, that is, I met your brother. Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet, and [...]