Memorial Day is a federal holiday that is observed each year on the final Monday of May. The history of Memorial Day goes all the way back to the Civil War. The purpose of the day was to remember the fallen Union soldiers. Southern women and school children decorated Confederate... Continue reading →

Summer is almost upon us. Is your patio or porch ready for entertaining? Many people use their patio or porch as an outdoor living room for the summer months. Even though you are surrounded by nature it adds more color and texture to your space by adding plants. Think about... Continue reading →

It is said to bring luck, the Lily of the Valley is one of the most common Spring flowers that has appeared in bridal bouquets for centuries. These bell shaped blooms have appeared in many bouquets including those of royalty such as Queen Victoria, Grace Kelly and Kate Middleton. For... Continue reading →

Mother’s Day is almost here. How are you celebrating and showing how much you appreciate all that she does? This is a day to honor all of the women in your life. It’s on the calendar, but it really hasn’t been around all that long. Origins of Mother’s Day In... Continue reading →

You’ve been invited for dinner at a friend’s house. What’s the proper thing to bring to the hostess… flowers of course! According to the various etiquette experts they all suggest that you never arrive empty handed. They suggest you bring wine, chocolates, flowers or another small gift. When bringing flowers,... Continue reading →

The above bouquet arrives to you from your local florist, but have you ever thought about where the flowers grow? There are many floral distributors in the Massachusetts area, but they are only a destination in the delivery chain. Many of the major flower growers are found in the Netherlands,... Continue reading →

The birds are singing, the trees are budding, the sap is beginning to flow, the Spring Bulbs are emerging from the ground and starting to bloom. These are some of the signs of spring in New England. We often say that Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. As... Continue reading →

“He loves me, he loves me not” or “she loves me….” we all remember this childhood nursery rhyme and maybe we have played it ourselves. Usually the game (originated in France) is played with an Ox-eye Daisy or Marguerite Daisy as the petals were picked off the flower until we... Continue reading →

Welcome to Wednesday’s Words! There are many reasons that we have Indoor plants in our home and office. We have learned that there are lots of health benefits. Science shows that having plants inside helps to clean the air. They pull toxins out of the air and give off Oxygen.... Continue reading →

Welcome to Wednesday’s Words! You just received a Big Beautiful Flower Arrangement - Wonderful!! Now how do we make those flowers last as long as possible? The first thing is to know that your florist has done a lot of the work already to make sure your arrangement arrives fresh.... Continue reading →