Category: Fall
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Host Gift Guide
The season of family and friend gatherings has arrived with Thanksgiving just around the corner. If you’re not hosting this year and want to show your appreciation to the host of the party but don’t know where to start or what is appropriate, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s Friendsgiving at your besties or Thanksgiving…
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Best Flowers for the Thanksgiving table
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving this year you have a lot on your plate from meal planning and cooking, to coordinating schedules and setting up the pullout couch. We know you’re working hard to make it a memorable holiday. To help ease some of the stress and make one decision easier, we’ve created a list of…
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Why are Marigolds Important to Day of the Dead Celebrations?
Marigolds, or Cempasuchil, are a central part of Day of the Dead celebrations. The Mexican holiday is observed Nov. 1 – Nov. 2 and it is believed by its celebrants that during the Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, souls are released from Heaven to rejoin their loved ones. To celebrate this…
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Spooky plants to celebrate Halloween
Plants are the perfect decor all year round. They brighten rooms and provide multiple mental and physical health benefits. Although often overlooked for the fall season, there are many plants that give off “spooky” vibes that will compliment Halloween decorations. Consider including these plants in your Halloween decor this year: Ficus Elastica Ghost Rider This…
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How to make a boo basket
It’s spooky season, which also means it’s boo basket season. If you’re not familiar with the popular trend, a boo basket is when people give loved ones a gift basket filled with goodies and treats that are typically halloween themed. It is most commonly gifted from a boyfriend/husband to a girlfriend/wife. The name “boo basket”…
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Christmas in July: Crafting Holiday Arrangements
As the summer sun beams down, many are enjoying the warm weather and outdoor activities. However, at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts, we’re already immersing ourselves in the holiday spirit, designing and photographing our Christmas arrangements. This early preparation allows us to capture the essence of the season and ensure that every arrangement we offer during…
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Mount Joy resident’s ‘Harvest Beauty’ wins Royer’s Flowers name-the-arrangement contest
When she first learned how to use email through her local library, Karen Good said, she was told to select three words for her address that represented things she liked. One of them was “rose,” which reflects her affinity for flowers. Good, of Mount Joy, Lancaster County, now has good reason to be fond…
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Sizing up six new arrangements for fall
Several sure signs of the season: cooler temperatures, candy corn on grocery store shelves and the arrival of our fall menu. Emily Mallis, Royer’s marketing manager, shared her insight on six arrangements making their debuts. 2820/Foliage Terrarium: A tilted pedestal container gives a unique, updated look to our everyday dish garden while retaining its vintage…
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Fox 43 appearance: (home)coming attractions
Homecoming can be a nervous time for high school students. Never mind asking someone to the dance; it can take real courage when it comes to choosing your date’s corsage or boutonniere. Rest assured, Royer’s is here to help. That was part of the message shared today by Erica Bixby of Royer’s when she visited…
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Highlights from our fall catalog
Every year, we introduce a fall catalog that contains approximately 20 percent new products. We asked Geoff Royer, Royer’s area manager and a member of the product development team, to describe how some of the new arrangements came about. Here’s what he told us: 3617 One of the tasks of the product development team was…