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Archives for April 2017

Pets and Plants

 

Plants and flowers are great for the home and outdoors. They help purify the air, can repel pests, and also brighten up living spaces and yards. When it comes to plants and pets, some may choose not to have plants in the home or in their landscaping because of the potential risk to their pet. If you want to have your pet and plants too, check out this list of 5 plants and flowers that are okay to have around pets and which ones you should keep away. [Read more…]

Flower Spotlight: Iris

Irises are a unique flower. Their distinct shape makes them a welcome addition to floral arrangements, and their range of colors makes them a welcome site in flower gardens. There are more than 200 species of iris and they can be found in all corners of the globe.

Origin and Symbolism

The iris has a rich history, dating back to ancient Greece and Egypt. It is named after the Greek messenger goddess, Iris, whose name roughly translates to “rainbow,”  and is very fitting for a flower that comes in almost every color. [Read more…]

Hey Millennials…Here’s Why You Should Be Buying Flowers.

Millennials often get a bad rap. We are a generation that has traditional marketers scratching their heads wondering how to reach us. We generally know what we want, and tend to want things based on their value to our lives. We are also one of the most socially conscious generations to date.

What does all that have to do with buying flowers? More than you may think. [Read more…]

April Card Messages ’17

April showers may bring May flowers, but this April also brings Easter, Passover, and Administrative Professionals Day! Not sure what message to send with your flowers? Look no further! [Read more…]

Simple Ways to Decorate for Easter with Flowers

Have you been making plans for Easter? You probably have a menu full of tasty food planned out and know the perfect hiding places for all those eggs. But have you thought about how you’re going to decorate your home for the holiday? [Read more…]

Once a Florist, Always a Florist

To describe floral design as an art form is to be expected. Those who are fortunate enough to be blessed with the skill of floral design often find that it is a deep-seeded passion that’s not easily walked away from. Linda Taylor, owner of Heartstrings Florist & Artisans in Dallas, Oregon, knows this from first-hand experience. Linda owned a flower shop from 1978 to 1992 in Sheridan, OR. She closed up to move to Alaska, but always felt something was missing. [Read more…]

5 Reasons to Send Flowers April ’17

Easter and Administrative Professionals Day aren’t the only reasons to visit your local florist for flowers this month. From finding your inner Scotsman (or woman) to taking care of your library staff, keep reading to find out 5 reasons to send flowers in April. [Read more…]