Blooms & Beyond Blog
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Experience Fresh Tulips from New Jersey
Connells Maple Lee Flowers & Gifts is thrilled to introduce a new tulip vendor grown locally on the East Coast. Holland Greenhouses, Inc., based in central New Jersey, is run by third and fourth generation Dutch growers Casey Jansen Sr. and Jr. They cultivate tulip bulbs sourced from trusted growers in Holland. While most of…
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From Farm to Vase: How Our CEO Ensures Flower Quality Firsthand
Staying closely connected to where our flowers are grown is a big part of how we ensure consistent quality. That’s why we travel twice a year to the flower farms in Colombia, gaining a firsthand look at the fields, growing conditions, and the care behind every stem before it reaches our shops. In January, Tom…
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A Simple Guide to Our Subscription Program
If you love always having fresh flowers in your home, we recommend trying our subscription program. It’s very similar to how popular subscription boxes work – and you’re always in control. You can cancel anytime you want. Here’s how to get started with our subscription service: Step 1: Choose from one of our themes We…
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Gift Ideas for Parents Day & Aunt and Uncle’s Day
Two very special days are coming up soon – Aunt and Uncle’s Day on July 26 and Parents’ Day on July 27. These holidays are great to honor those important individuals in your life and surprise them with something special to say “thank you” for always being there. This gift guide is a compilation of…
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Caring for Houseplants in the Summer
It’s important to re-evaluate how you care for your houseplants periodically, especially when the seasons change. Different seasons and temperatures call for different care routines to ensure the plant’s needs are met. Reconsider Plant Placement Plants can get burned from the sun just like humans. If you have your plant in a spot that gets…
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Decorating for Fourth of July – Embracing Americana
Whether you are hosting the Independence Day BBQ or simply want to create an Americana feel in your home for the Fourth of July, we have the floral arrangements and decor to create the look you’re dreaming of. Decor: Wall Hangings We offer three gorgeous wall hangings featuring the American flag design. One is a…
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Fresh Looks, Everyday: How We Refresh Our Year-Round Floral Collection
When you think of summer, you might picture the beach, a boat, or a trail through the mountains. For us, summer means “design days”—a time to roll up our sleeves, get creative, and refresh our everyday flower lineup. Our everyday product lineup—those go-to birthday, anniversary, thank-you, and just-because arrangements—undergoes careful review and refinement. While seasonal…
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Flower Arrangements to Celebrate Summer
Longer days, warmer temperatures, and fun adventures — Summer is here. We’ve curated arrangements to help you channel Summer. Whether you love spending the summer at the beach, camping under the stars, or having picnics, we have an arrangement to complement your lifestyle. Beach themed Nantucket & Nantucket Deluxe Both of these arrangements come in…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is this weekend, and if you haven’t sorted out dad’s gifts yet, we’re here to help. This guide has suggestions for the different “types” of dads to help you find the gift that matches them perfectly. The Sweet Tooth These gift ideas are for the one who was always stealing your Halloween candy…
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Did you know June is National Rose Month?
The United States’ national flower, the rose, is celebrated in the month of June with National Rose Month. Why is National Rose Month celebrated? Rose Month was started in 1959 as part of an effort to make the rose the national flower of the United States. According to the Nashville Rose Society (NRS), it wasn’t…