Try using the Macro setting on your camera. It is that flower symbol that comes up. If you don't know what I'm talking about, consult your manual for the camera.

Notice how the background is in focus but the buds aren't? You have it on the wrong setting. When you use the macro setting, the buds will be in focus, and the background won't.

For a 5.0MP camera, you should be getting clear, kickass shots with it.

I only have a 2MP camera (sad, I know) and I can take clearer shots than that, so yeah.