The Wildflowers Around Us
I love to camp, and I got to go camping last weekend! The last time I went camping was long before I started working at Fantasy Floral. As I crawled out of the tent Sunday morning, the first thing I
Nationwide Flower Shortage
There is a national flower shortage caused partly by the pandemic and partly by climate change.
Cut Flower Garden
A couple of years ago, I started a pollinator garden. Each year I add new perennials so I'm excited to see how full and colorful it has become. This year I decided to start a cut flower garden, focusing on
How to Make Your Flowers Last
You received a beautiful arrangement, or maybe a wonderful Thanksgiving centerpiece. Now, how to make your flowers last? Many think flower food is essential, but it really isn't. Just follow these simple tips! Bacteria is one of the biggest enemies of
Flowers and Plants that Are Calming
A good friend texted me this morning. She was stressed because of the elections and anxious about the aftermath. So today I thought we'd explore flowers and plants that are calming and create healthy spaces for us to live and
Fall Decorations
The holiday season is upon us! Our neighborhood has an active Facebook page, and Halloween has been a hot topic. I was also talking to my mom the other day about Thanksgiving. We're still not sure what that is going
Sunflowers
What is it about sunflowers that just makes everyone smile? For me, I think it's the cheerful bright yellow color and the fact that they look like mini suns! Who doesn't love getting an arrangement full of sunshine? While we are
Our Favorite Flowers Right Now
After a spring and summer of full headed, brightly colored, garden flowers such as hydrangeas, peonies, and roses, we love seeing fall's bounty emerging. From the deep jewel tones to the playful textures that mark this crisp cool season, these
Happiest Minds
I read a headline this morning about an Indian company called Happiest Minds. Their IPO received a huge initial response, "making it one of India's most successful first-time share sales of this decade." During this time of lockdowns and isolation,
The Circle of Life
Between last week and this week, I've taken a lot of orders for sympathy arrangements. Those phone calls are sometimes emotionally tough for me. Then I get an order for baby shower flowers, and I hear Elton John singing. "But the