Category: Flowers
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M is for Mother’s Day and the many arrangements we’re making
Royer’s team members will create nearly 14,000 floral arrangements for Mother’s Day, most of them in our central design department in Lebanon. You can see some of that activity below.
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A selfish reason for giving flowers or plants on Secretary’s Day: boost productivity
Flowers aren’t just a nice thing to do for your administrative assistant on Secretary’s Day, also known as Administrative Professionals Day. Research conducted at Texas A&M University found that flowers can help boost workplace productivity. “Our research shows that a change as simple as adding flowers and plants can be important in the most meaningful…
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How the lily became a symbol of Easter and other floral facts about the holiday
Numerous accounts identify her as Mrs. Thomas Sargent, a resident of Philadelphia who visited Bermuda in the 1880s. Smitten by the lilies she saw there, she brought lily bulbs home with her. She gave some of them to a local nurseryman named William Harris, “who began growing them, forcing them into spring bloom, and selling…
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Flowers help stem the morning blahs: Harvard study
Maybe it’s the long winter or the still-cold mornings, or just too much work and not enough sleep. There are any number of reasons why it can be tough to get at ’em in the morning. When it comes to a pick-me-up, caffeine isn’t for all tastes. But everyone can start their days with flowers…
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6 easy ways to get a jump on spring
The days are getting longer, the sun is getting brighter, and everyone is looking to shake off cabin fever. Spring is almost here, but you can get a jump on the season by bringing bright color and natural beauty into your home. Here are some easy and cost-effective ideas to get you started: 1. Blooms: Nothing…
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Join the Royer’s Kids Club on March 15 for our free St. Patrick’s Day event
At the end of the rainbow is another free Royer’s Kids Club event for ages 5 to 12. Join us March 15 for an opportunity to decorate a white carnation by giving it a smiling face. You’ll be able to take your creation home in a bud vase and watch as the green dye in…
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Royer’s joins Fox 43 for ‘Wedding Week’
You’ve found Mr. Right, but understand that there’s no wrong when it comes to your wedding flowers. That’s the message that Barry Spengler, Royer’s vice president of operations, conveyed during his “Wedding Week” appearance on Fox 43. Five or 10 years ago, for instance, few brides-to-be would have thought of combining lime green and pink.…
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Hearts afire in Hershey
It’s most famous as Chocolate Town, but Hershey also is home to one of our 17 stores. The Hershey store was a popular destination on Valentine’s Day morning. Here’s a glimpse into what was going on.
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Rather than national services, call your local florist to get the most bang for your buck on Valentine’s Day: NBC’s “Today”
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, NBC’s “Today” put three national floral delivery services to the test. The results weren’t always pretty, with “Today” concluding that what customers received didn’t always match what they ordered from the 1-800-Flowers, Teleflora and FTD websites. In the…
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Five Valentine’s Day options for below $50
Love is in the air. And don’t you forget it. Barry Spengler, Royer’s vice president of operations, visited Fox 43 today to remind viewers that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In fact, it’s just one week away. “With this ugly weather, everybody’s hankering for some spring,” Barry told Fox 43’s Amanda McCall. “This…