Category: Flowers
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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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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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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…
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Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week
Administrative Professionals keep the world turning and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. Administrative Professionals Week, recognized every year during the last full week in April, is a time to thank those in your organization who provide administrative support. It will be celebrated April 20-26 this year with April 23 being Administrative…
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How to include flowers in your Easter celebrations
Easter is just 10 days away! The holiday is a perfect excuse to embrace all things colorful, spring, and floral. If you’re hosting an Easter brunch, dinner, or any other type of celebration, there are so many opportunities to add color to your event with flowers. 1. The Obvious – A Table Center Let’s get…
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Easter flowers – their meanings and history
Easter celebrations, whether at church, a special brunch, or a family Easter egg hunt all typically have one thing in common – flowers are present. They add beauty, elegance and whimsy to the celebrations while highlighting the beauty of the spring season. Many of the same types of flowers are used in Easter celebrations year…
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What is Yellow Flower Day?
Yellow Flower Day, celebrated on March 21, was created from a social media trend. It is also unofficially celebrated on September 21. March 21 was already a celebration for floral lovers, as it is National Flower Day and the spring equinox, but with the help of social media, especially TikTok, the focus began shifting to…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men
Many think of Valentine’s Day as a day for men to do romantic gestures for the women in their lives, but they deserve to be celebrated too. To help you find the perfect gift for your significant other, we’ve compiled a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Men: Flowers Men like flowers too. Just because it’s…
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Women
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! If you’re still looking for that perfect gift for your special lady we’re here to help. Women, just like everyone, want to feel special, seen and loved every day of the year, but February 14 is a perfect time to remind them how much they mean to you. We have…