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Bosses Day is October 16th ~ Enter our “Boss of The Year” Contest

Oct8

 

What began as a way to say thank you to one special boss became a National Holiday.  To honor bosses in southwest Florida, Eden Florist & Gift Baskets is hosting a contest!!!

 

In 300 words or less, tell us why your BOSS is BOSS OF THE YEAR.  If your story is chosen, you will both receive flowers each month for a year and your BOSS will receive a beautifully engraved BOSS OF THE YEAR plaque!  All entries will receive a beautiful BOSS OF THE YEAR certificate.  While you’re at it, you may wish to send beautiful flowers or a plant for that special BOSS.

 

So stop by, mail, e-mail or fax us Deadline for Submission is 10/15/01(Fax:  954-905-4953)  (E-mail: flower@EdenFlorist.com)  If you stop by with your entry, we will give you a “Free Rose.” 

Go to www.EdenFlorist.com to order flowers for your BOSS!

Celebrate the 4th with Flowers

Jul3

Surfing the net I was looking for Fourth of July ideas to share with Tulips Talk readers and I found an excellent article on the Southern Living Magazine website. Here’s an excerpt:

Independence Day stirs the heart with red, white, and blue. While you’re planning for the holiday, include a pot of patriotic posies for your table or set one by your front door. Better yet, jazz up your window boxes with stars-and-stripes colors. There are numerous flower combinations to consider, whether you have sun or shade.

To read the rest of the article visit: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3676/is_200007/ai_n8924612

Another article I found on Fourth of July Flowers by Wesley Berry, AAF  begins like this:

Your Fourth of July celebration could begin and end with a real bang when you use flowers to accent and decorate the day. If you’re thinking you need to stick with the traditional red, white, and blue carnation arrangements you normally see on Independence Day, think again! Flowers come in so many varieties and they’re so easy to customize to the occasion that the possibilities are endless.

If you’re planning on throwing a Fourth of July celebration, contact your local florist for help in choosing the perfect floral arrangements and other accents to make your party memorable and your guests feel special. When you decorate with fresh flowers, it shows your guests that you’ve taken the time to think about how you can make the surroundings beautiful and enjoyable for them. Your florist can make doing so easier than you ever thought possible.

For some great Patriotic Desserts, be sure and check out the Martha Stewart site.

Be sure and check out EDEN FLORIST to honor and celebrate the Fourth of JULY with your family and friends.

The Healing Power of Sympathy Flowers

Apr24





“Just a kind word or a greeting; Just a warm grasp or a smile There are flowers that will lighten The burdens for many a mile. After the journey is over What is the use of them How can they carry them who must be carried? Oh give them the flowers now!”
– Leigh M. Hodges –    

"The Healing Power of Flowers"
Flowers lift the “spirit” in so many ways – whether to say Thank You, I Love You, You are Appreciated, Let’s Celebrate or in sympathy, flowers are a source of emotional support for recipients the world over.
According to Candice Shoemaker, PhD (National Funeral Directors Association), “people who receive sympathy flowers prefer them to receiving sympathy cards, food or even memorial donations.” The Society of American Florists and Rutgers University conducted two studies on the emotional impact of flowers. One survey provides scientific proof that flowers increase happiness and life satisfaction and lead to increased contact with friends and family. The other survey showed that “81% of seniors who received weekly bouquets proved less depressed over time.”
Read our article “Express Your Sympathy with Flowers” for more information on the healing power of sympathy flowers. 

Also read Proper Funeral Flowers and Sympathy Flowers to send for ethnic and Religious Services

Order flowers for someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one from Eden Florist & Gift Baskets or call 954-981-5515

Today is National Disc Jockey Day

Jan20





January 2oth had been designated as National Disc Jockey Day.

So my staff and I created a Tropical Disc Jockey Bouquet.

Here it is:

 

Each “record” in the arrangement is imprinted with “National Disc Jockey Day ~ January 20, 2009”

If you’d like to order this bouquet, call us at 954-981-5515 or 800-966-3336 today!

Flowers May Help After Surgery

Dec31





According to a Recent Study, Patients Take Less Pain Medication When Plants and Flowers are Around

Bringing flowers to someone in the hospital has always been considered a nice thing to do, but researchers say the contact with nature may actually help people recover faster.

Researchers from Kansas State University studied 90 people recovering from an appendectomy. The patients were randomly assigned to hospital rooms with or without plants, and researchers checked how long they stayed in the hospital, how much pain medication they needed and other signs of health and satisfaction.

Patients with plants in their rooms used significantly less pain medication and had lower blood pressure and heart rates.

Overall, they were more satisfied with their entire stay.

Ninety-three percent of those who had flowers said it was the best part of the room, and 91 percent of those without flowers said it was the television.

So next time someone you care about is in the hospital, be sure and send flowers! You can visit our website – www.EdenFlorist.com for a nice selection of cheerful arrangments to brighten anyone’s room.

Thanks, Cathie Starkey for sending this to me!

Happy New Year to all.

Top Ten Flowers for Mothers Day

May8





Say it with Flowers this Mother’s Day!

We all know lilies and tulips signify spring, but what other flowers would make great Mother’s Day bouquets this year?  We’ve checked out the latest colors and compiled the most beautiful flower arrangements and bouquets sure to please even the most discriminating Mom. 

1. Roses

Roses are still the most popular flower among women of all ages and walks of life. If you’re looking for elegance this Mother’s Day, then roses are an excellent choice.

2. Mixed Bouquets

As assortment of brightly colored flowers will ‘say’ to Mom, “You are The Best!”

Carnations, ever popular and traditional are always a good choice for Mother’s Day.

4. Gerbera Daisies

These flowers radiate peace and beauty. These are great in a vase or potted to enjoy for weeks to come. A popular flower for your Mom. 

5. Daisies

After a long winter, Mom is sure to enjoy daisies. They are bright, cheerful and say “I appreciate you Mom!”

6. Orchids

Graceful dendrobium orchids tastefully arranged in a vase are sure to please the modern Mom.

7. White Lillies

A bouquet of white lillies is stunning. White, the color of purity, peace and love is perfect match for a great mom like yours.

8. Tulips

Who can resist that feeling of springtime tulips bring. Go with the colors you love and mix and match for a bouquet your Mother is sure to love.

9. Exotic

Tropical flowers such as birds of paradise, anthurium and ginger arranged together say “Mom, you are wonderful!”

10. Potted Orchid Plants

Orchid plants require little care and bring so much joy, how could a mother resist?

3. Carnations

 

 

Mother’s Week is May 5-11 and Mother’s Day is May 11th. Remember Mom with flowers!  Call Eden Florist at 954-981-5515 or visit our website at www.EdenFlorist.com. Order Early!