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	<title>Velda&#039;s Grower Direct, Calgary Flower Store &#187; Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Flowers In Calgary</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the occasion of Valentines Day when we think about flowers for a loved one, roses come to mind immediately! The very word rose evokes images of love, romance, affection and a variety of feelings. Flowers, especially roses, can easily communicate the feeling of love when words are inadequate to express our innermost emotions. They are [...]]]></description>
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<p>On the occasion of<strong> Valentines Day </strong>when we think about flowers for a loved one, roses come to mind immediately!</p>
<p>The very word rose evokes images of love, romance, affection and a variety of feelings. Flowers, especially roses, can easily communicate the feeling of love when words are inadequate to express our innermost emotions. They are the perfect flower for Valentines Day!</p>
<p>Most women love roses! No matter the color, whether it&#8217;s a dozen, a single rose or even if they are mixed with other complimentary flowers. You just can&#8217;t go wrong when you choose roses for Valentines Day!</p>
<p>Here at <strong>Grower Direct</strong> we understand roses like no one else! Browse through some of our links:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com/category/holidays/valentines-day/display" target="_blank">Rose Gallery</a> &#8211; Some beautiful roses waiting to be admired!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com/category/holidays/valentines-day/display" target="_blank">Rose Bouquets</a> &#8211; Some of the bouquets you can purchase from Grower Direct</p>
<p><a href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com/category/holidays/valentines-day/display">Rose Information</a> &#8211; Find out what you need to know!</p>
<p>Have a look through our wonderful collection of flowers for this romantic occasion. We know you will find the perfect flowers for your sweetheart this Valentines Day!</p>
<p>Visit your <a href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary flower shop</a> today and get your <a href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com/category/holidays/valentines-day/display" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day flowers</a> from Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct.</p>
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		<title>Last minute rush for Calgary Valentine&#8217;s Day Flowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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<h2>Valentine&#8217;s Day is almost here, are you ready?</h2>
<p><strong>OK everyone,</strong> it is the day before <a title="Valentine's Day" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day</a>, are you ready?  Or have you decided that you going to risk the trip to the dog house?  We wouldn&#8217;t want that to happen.  Lucky for you our team at <a title="Velda's grower direct" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct</a> is here to help you stay out of the dog house this Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>If you are like most people in Calgary, you are waiting until the last-minute to pick up your Valentine&#8217;s Day flowers from your local <a title="Calgary Flower Store" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary flower store</a>.  The last minute is now here.</p>
<p><strong>Is this you?</strong></p>
<p>If it is, you know who you are&#8230;run down to our <a title="Calgary flower shop" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary flower shop</a> on 17th Ave SE and pick up that special gift for your sweetheart.  Remember, it is a decision between having a happy wife or girlfriend or spending the night with Rover. Which one sounds better?</p>
<p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss this opportunity.  Give us a call at 403-569-2023.  Call ahead and we can get everything ready for you.</strong></p>
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		<title>Top 4 Valentine&#8217;s Gifts for 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Valentine&#8217;s Day is now here and it is getting close to crunch time. Are you ready? No matter if you are now married, engaged, or simply just dating someone.  You must send something special to the one you love and  no time would be better than Valentine&#8217;s Day for you to tell the one [...]]]></description>
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<h2>2010 Valentine&#8217;s Day is now here and it is getting close to crunch time. Are you ready?</h2>
<p>No matter if you are now married, engaged, or simply just dating someone.  You must send something special to the one you love and  no time would be better than Valentine&#8217;s Day for you to tell the one you loved how much you love him or her.  Yes, that&#8217;s right.  Valentine&#8217;s Day is an activity for the guys and the girls out there.</p>
<p>But truly, it is really an uphill task for some of you to decide what to choose for your loved ones. Fortunately, a world-renowned magazine recently conducted a survey on 5,000 people about what kind of gifts they want to receive for Valentine&#8217;s Day and found that the following five gifts are the most wanted ones.</p>
<p><strong>Flowers</strong></p>
<p>Flowers and especially flowers from your local <a title="Calgary Florist" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary Florist</a>, is a sure shot to provoke delight and win the heart of the one you love on Valentine&#8217;s Day since flowers makes the day full of romance and happiness. Although both roses and lily are sound choice, you have to choose the right flowers for your loved one.  This is where our team at Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct can help you make the right decision for the one you love.</p>
<p><strong>Chocolate</strong></p>
<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is the best time for you to say &#8220;I love you&#8221; to your beloved one. And a box of chocolate combined with flowers is the best approach.  Chocolates bring your sweetness and appreciation to the one you love. So don&#8217;t hesitate, get a box of chocolate along with flowers.</p>
<p><strong>Jewelry</strong></p>
<p>Jewelry has become an indispensable ornament for both men and women. So if you do really have no idea what to send as Valentine&#8217;s Day gift, jewelry would be a good choice. Just make sure that the jewelry you choose is distinctive and attractive.</p>
<p><strong>Perfume</strong></p>
<p>Perfume is a great gift if you know exactly what your sweetheart&#8217;s taste is.  Perfume when combined with flowers will show your extraordinary care and consideration for the one you love. What&#8217;s more, when you can&#8217;t make yourself around the one you love all the time, the wonderful perfume you send will impress him or her that you are always there. Absolutely, it is a good gift idea.</p>
<p>Hope all of you can find the perfect Valentines gift for the one you love and don&#8217;t forget to say &#8220;I love you&#8221;, you will enjoy a great Valentine&#8217;s Day in 2010.</p>
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		<title>5 Great Valentine&#8217;s Day Flowers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps no single holiday are flowers as recognized as they are on Valentine&#8217;s day. The only day of the year dedicated to showing the one you love how much you care about them, Valentine&#8217;s day is perfectly represented by the soft petals, the gentle scent, and the beauty of life that is found with every [...]]]></description>
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<p>Perhaps no single holiday are flowers as recognized as they are on Valentine&#8217;s day. The only day of the year dedicated to showing the one you love how much you care about them, Valentine&#8217;s day is perfectly represented by the soft petals, the gentle scent, and the beauty of life that is found with every flower. When Valentine&#8217;s Day comes around, you want to show your spouse, girlfriend, family friend or whomever just how much you care, and the best way to do so is with flowers from your local <a title="Calgary Flower Store" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary Flower store</a>.</p>
<p>Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct flowers allow you to do either one of two things:</p>
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<li>Find more flowers that your partner will love.</li>
<li>Provide your partner with a greater arrangement than you can find at other places.</li>
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<p>By choosing to go the <a title="grower direct" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Grower Direct</a> route, you will be able to make sure that your partner receives the flower gift that best expresses your love. When Valentine&#8217;s Day comes around and it is time to find top-notch <a title="Calgary Flowers" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary flowers</a> to give to your partner, here are some of the best Valentine&#8217;s Day flowers available.</p>
<p>Best Flowers for Valentine&#8217;s Day</p>
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<li><strong>Roses</strong> &#8211; Perhaps one of the most romantic flower types in the world, the rose comes in a variety of colors, from beautiful blood-red to soft and elegant white, to pink, blue &#8211; even black. You can easily find the perfect roses at a great wholesale flowers place and give the bouquet that truly represents the love you have for your partner.</li>
<li><strong>Lilies </strong>- The lily, considered a true sign of beauty. These flowers, popular all around the world for their natural aesthetic properties, with shapes and colors that are perfect for Valentine&#8217;s day or any romantic occasion.</li>
<li><strong>Tulips </strong>- Like roses, are an effective way of conveying your love for your partner. Some people use tulips to proclaim their love to their partners for the first time, while others give them as a constant reminder of what their love means.</li>
<li><strong>Orchids</strong> &#8211; Orchids are perhaps the most elegant of flowers. Complete with long stems and both tropical and soft colors, these flowers represent both refinement and a gentle care &#8211; a combination that makes them one of the most prized flowers available.</li>
<li><strong>Daisies</strong> &#8211; Unlike the other Valentine&#8217;s Day flowers, the daisy is an innocent, clean and gentle flower that has become a symbol of both purity and devotion. The daisy does not imply a motive, as the flower is simply a way to show someone you care.</li>
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<p>Any one of these flowers would make a great choice for Valentine&#8217;s Day. Your partner will see how much you care for them with your expression of love, and would be perfect flowers for your special someone.</p>
<p>Do you need to know where to find the best quality <a title="Valentine's day flowers" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day flowers</a>? Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct can help you all your needs during this special holiday season.  Call us at 403-569-2023  .</p>
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		<title>Psst&#8230;Valentine&#8217;s Day is just around the corner</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day is just around the corner.  Have you thought about your sweetheart yet? The team at Velda&#8217;s is standing by ready to help you &#8220;stay out of the dog house&#8221; this Valentine&#8217;s Day.  Please feel free to drop by our store, call us to place your order or visit us at our Calgary Flower [...]]]></description>
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<h2><a title="A Late Given Rose" href="http://flickr.com/photos/21829439@N04/3341605323"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3341605323_4ed626a455_s.jpg" alt="" width="124" height="124" align="right" /></a>Valentine&#8217;s Day is just around the corner.  Have you thought about your sweetheart yet?</h2>
<p>The team at Velda&#8217;s is standing by ready to help you &#8220;stay out of the dog house&#8221; this Valentine&#8217;s Day.  Please feel free to drop by our store, call us to place your order or visit us at our <a title="Calgary Flower Store" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary Flower Store</a> website.</p>
<p>Flowers will add the perfect touch this Valentine&#8217;s Day.  It is a very simple but thoughtful gesture when letting your someone special know that you love them.   Do you want to know something?  You can have <a title="Flowers delivered in Calgary" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">flowers delivered in Calgary</a> without breaking the bank or blowing your budget.  Yes it is true, Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct has a range of many different types of flowers for you to say &#8220;I love you&#8221; on Sunday and even keep a few extra dollars in your pockets for a very romantic dinner with your sweetheart.</p>
<p>Yes, Valentine&#8217;s Day is Sunday.  Are you ready?</p>
<p><a title="Velda's Grower Direct" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Visit Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct today to place your order.</a></p>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day in Calgary and around the world</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do countries compare to the way we celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day in Calgary Valentine&#8217;s Day is celebrated in Calgary and all over the world with much glamour and glitz. All countries have different ways to celebrate it. The celebration of love finds its own way to the heart of the romantics all around the world. [...]]]></description>
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<h2>How do countries compare to the way we celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day in Calgary</h2>
<p><a title="Valentine's Day in Calgary" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day is celebrated in Calgary </a>and all over the world with much glamour and glitz. All countries have different ways to celebrate it. The celebration of love finds its own way to the heart of the romantics all around the world. Let&#8217;s take a quick look at how the day is celebrated throughout the globe.</p>
<p><strong>USA &amp; Canada:</strong> Valentine&#8217;s Day is observed as a holiday in USA and Canada and is celebrated religiously. People see it as a day of love, giving flowers (from your local <a title="Calgary Flower Shop" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary flower shop</a>) and receiving gifts, organizing parties and dinning out. Children celebrate the day by organizing plays, dance performances and skits at school. Distributing cards and chocolates is an part of the celebration.</p>
<p><strong>Britain:</strong> Like USA, people in Britain also celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day with their beloved ones by exchanging wishes and promising undying love. People gift <a title="flowers and chocolates" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">flowers and chocolates</a> to their partners and spend the day together. Children all over the country sing and dance to valentines tune and spread the message of love. The magazines and tabloids celebrate the Valentine&#8217;s month by publishing love songs, poems and sonnets.</p>
<p><strong>Italy:</strong> Valentine&#8217;s Day is synonymous to spring festival in Italy. People celebrate this day by singing and dancing under the open sky and exchanging gifts with each other. A grand celebration followed by couple dinners is what ends the day for them.</p>
<p><strong>Denmark:</strong> People send pressed white flowers to their beloved in Denmark to celebrate the Valentine&#8217;s Day. Cards, gifts, chocolates and fancy dinners are the usual ways to celebrate the day. Men also send unsigned messages to their beloved to confuse them. If a woman finds out the sender, she is awarded with an Easter egg.</p>
<p><strong>Japan:</strong> Japan celebrates Valentine&#8217;s Day by giving chocolates to each other. Women make chocolates at their homes to give it a personal touch. Women also gift chocolates to men who are just acquaintances. It&#8217;s said that the man has to return the favor within a month that is by the 14th of March, which is observed as a &#8216;White Day&#8217; in Japan.</p>
<p><strong>Germany:</strong> Germans are known to be extremely romantic and they like to celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day with their partners. The couples like to spend some exclusive time with each other and enjoy the day by giving and receiving gifts.</p>
<p><strong>India:</strong> India like any other country celebrates Valentine&#8217;s Day with glamour. Gifts, flowers and chocolates are bought and exchanged among each other. People go out for dinners and spend time with each other with promises of undying love.</p>
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		<title>Tips For Giving Flowers For Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:56:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flowers are defiantly one of the most popular presents for a man to give to a woman on Valentine&#8217;s Day. In reality the flowers are so popular that in most cases men give flowers together with some other gift as an addition instead of giving flowers as a gift. But the problem lies not with [...]]]></description>
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<p>Flowers are defiantly one of the most popular presents for a man to give to a woman on <a title="Valentine's day" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day</a>. In reality the flowers are so popular that in most cases men give flowers together with some other gift as an addition instead of giving flowers as a gift. But the problem lies not with giving the flowers but in choosing the flowers, allot of man quite often make the mistake of thinking that <a title="Red Roses" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">red roses</a> are the only choice of flowers to give to their loved one on Valentine&#8217;s Day and this is absolutely not true. Not only there are other flowers which are totally appropriate for Valentine&#8217;s Day but there are also a few different ways on how give flowers and flower related gifts. Here I will show a few different ways on how to give pick and give flowers on Valentine&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p><strong>For the guys.</strong> Roses and flowers in general are usually a great gift for that special someone on Valentine&#8217;s Day.   Think about your partner and what she likes if you know her then you probably know her favorite flower so go and buy them just think how surprised she will be when she would be expecting to get roses as everyone else and suddenly she gets her favorite flowers. This will show your partner that you care and you listen to her and also will save you some money and effort.</p>
<p>Our team at Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct can help you get the right flowers for Valentine&#8217;s Day, especially if you don&#8217;t know what to purchase.</p>
<p><strong>Besides flowers&#8230;what other options are available?</strong></p>
<p>Another option you may want to consider is giving potted plants as a flower gift for Valentine&#8217;s Day. The reason behind it, is that these flowers last much longer then fresh flowers and can be as beautiful as fresh once, so you partner can enjoy the beauty of the gift for much longer. Another advantage of such gift is that you have quite a wide chose of plans and also they do not costs as much as some fresh flowers. One thing you should keep in mind when buying potted plant you should select a plat which is easy to care for so your loved one will not have hard time caring for the plant.</p>
<p>Another option you may want to consider is artificial flowers. It may not seem like a romantic gift but some artificial flowers are made so well that they look really lifelike and some ladies actually will prefer <a title="artificlal flowers" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">artificial flowers</a> instead of real once. The reasons for it are that artificial flowers require no maintenance to keep their appearance they also last for much longer then the real once and they do not result in any rubbish like fallen petals or leaves.</p>
<p>Another idea you may want to consider as a way of a flower gift on Valentine&#8217;s Day is to give your partner flower seeds (maybe tough to do in our Alberta climate) which they can plant in a pot or in their backyard. The reason why this idea may work quite well is because it can be quite fun activity for you and your partner to do together. This generally will work with people who have some sort of interests in gardening. This sort of thing will also make the gift a bit more special and also will allow you and your partner to spend some quality time together.</p>
<p>As the final thought make sure you always think about your partner when choosing a gift for them. Put some thought into it, do some research, notice what your partner like and dislikes and doing this will help you to pick the right gift and make your partner feel special.</p>
<p><strong>Where to start</strong></p>
<p>Speak with Velda at Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct for all your flower needs in Calgary.  We deliver <a title="Valentine's day flowers" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day flowers</a> throughout the city and we are here to serve your needs.  You can reach us at 403-569-2023.  We are your <a title="Calgary Flower Store" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary flower store </a>and here to serve you.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Valentine&#8217;s Day in Calgary</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:41:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[February is now here Guys are you paying attention. The day of love is coming soon and we wouldn&#8217;t want you to miss out on the most important day of the year (next to her birthday or anniversary) for that special someone in your life.  Most of the lovers are already planning for the day. [...]]]></description>
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<h2><strong>February is now here</strong></h2>
<p>Guys are you paying attention. The day of love is coming soon and we wouldn&#8217;t want you to miss out on the most important day of the year (next to her birthday or anniversary) for that special someone in your life.  Most of the lovers are already planning for the day. What gift to give, where to meet, what to do to make the day more romantic than any other day?  How about some great <a title="Valentine's day flowers" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day Flowers</a> from your local <a title="Calgary Flower Store" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Calgary flower store</a>.</p>
<h2>Why and how do Calgarians celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day?</h2>
<p>No one  really knows why we celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day in the way we do. Taking our girlfriend, wife or &#8220;significant other&#8221; out for dinner, movie and of course having <a title="Flowers delivered in Calgary" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">flowers delivered in Calgary</a>.  When we do that something special,  it makes a big difference in life of our lover.</p>
<p>There are stories about early Christian martyr named &#8220;Valentine&#8221; who saved Christians from persecution in Rome.  Many believe this is the origin of Valentine&#8217;s Day.  However, Valentine&#8217;s Day is now an important day for couples and those even thinking about the next stage of a relationship. More and more romances get a kick-start on February 14th.  Couple fall head over heals and mad in love, and can think of nothing but how to please their beloved.</p>
<p>The flower business takes a huge jump during February as men and women want to symbolize their love for their partner. So does the business of jewelry, candies and cards.  So guys, book early!</p>
<p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss your opportunity to do something special for that important person in your life.</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Velda Paynter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone and welcome to Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct official blog site. Having a blog is sort of new for me and using it to connect to you is also something I have always wanted to do.  Finally I have realized it is the right time to make this happen.  I understand how important it is [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Hello everyone and welcome to Velda&#8217;s Grower Direct official blog site. </strong></p>
<p>Having a blog is sort of new for me and using it to connect to you is also something I have always wanted to do.  Finally I have realized it is the right time to make this happen.  I understand how important it is to have a social networking or blog as part of our way of connecting with the community here in Calgary.  Thanks to the guys at Ulistic for all their help and hard work to make this happen.  They sure are the <a title="Calgary SEO" href="http://www.ulistic.com" target="_blank">Calgary SEO</a> or <a title="Calgary Search Engine Optimization" href="http://www.ulistic.com" target="_blank">Calgary Search Engine Optimization</a> guys to use in Calgary for <a title="Social Media Consulting" href="http://www.ulistic.com" target="_blank">social media consulting </a>and all this Internet stuff.</p>
<p>As a long time Calgary business owner on 17th Ave SE and member of the Grower Direct family, I have served loyal clients for a long time with the best flowers for loved ones and especially that special occasion.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget that Valentine&#8217;s Day is just around the corner and for all the guys out there, make sure you order your <a title="Valentine's day flowers" href="http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com" target="_blank">Valentine&#8217;s Day Flowers</a> from us and we will make sure they get to your sweetheart in time.</p>
<p>Thanks for visiting</p>
<p>Velda</p>
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