As most year-round cut flower businesses moved overseas, Sue Ellen Hendricks, Hendricks Flowers, continues growing flowers in the greenhouses of this Lititz flower shop. Even masks can’t hide the amazing smell of the carnation that has been grown here for 83 years. Read more…
Florist Elise Ip’s “Send Flowers With You” project – allows relatives and friends to receive gifts ordered by prisoners. Another way Florists are helping their communities.
Somewhere between the holiday season coming to a close and the freshly fallen snow turning to slush, winter loses its cheer. And with the COVID-19 pandemic keeping us in close quarters before winter even began, the season’s likely to lose its luster long before it did last year. Thankfully, local florists have tips on how flowers can freshen homes (and hopes) after the holidays. See cheery ideas here…
Linda Smyth, owner of The Garden Haven Florist in Tullow, Ireland, says her business is in full bloom as Christmas approaches. Over the past 18 years, there is not a day I regret doing this. I get a great buzz out of it. Every day is different,” said Linda. Read more…
Deck the halls with boughs of holly? If you must, but mantelpieces are where it is at this year. From Royalty to Celebrities, join in and add some magic to your mantelpiece. Here’s how…
GREENFIELD — To spread cheer to the residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities who don’t have visitors on Christmas, Floral Affairs on Deerfield Street has run a donation drive every year, allowing the shop to bring the residents flowers.
It makes sense: During a time when so much feels daunting and out of control, tending to plants and flowers serves as a low-stakes way to nurse something beautiful to life. Read 1-800-Flowers annual Flower & Plant of the year predictions here…
From a festive tradition to embracing the digital age, a pair of crafty teachers have Christmas all wrapped up.When...
