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What we know about flowers, from a shop that has been arranging them in Concord since 1898.
Sympathy · 1 min read
Sympathy flower etiquette: answers to common questions
Do sympathy flowers have to be white? Funeral home or the family's house? Short answers to what people ask before sending flowers after a loss.
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Sympathy · 1 min read
Flowers for a cremation service: what to send
Yes, you can send flowers when someone is cremated. What an urn wreath is, which arrangements suit a memorial, and what happens to the flowers after.
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Sympathy · 1 min read
What is a casket spray?
The casket spray is the arrangement that rests on the casket. How big it is, the colors families choose, who usually orders it and what happens after.
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Sending flowers · 1 min read
Do you tip a flower delivery driver?
Tipping a flower delivery driver is not required, but it is always appreciated. Who usually tips, when a tip makes the most sense, and how to do it.
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Plant care · 1 min read
How to care for a butterfly orchid
Butterfly orchids (Phalaenopsis) are easy to keep. How much light and water they need, when to repot, and how to get one to bloom again.
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Plant care · 1 min read
How to care for a peace lily
Peace lilies tell you when they are thirsty. Light, water, yellow leaves, whether they can go outside, and what pet owners should know.
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Flower care · 2 min read
Why cut flowers wilt, and how to make them last longer
A cut flower is still alive. Why water stops reaching the bloom, what flower food actually does, and two vase myths that do not work.
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From the archive
Earlier posts.
- Why It's Important to Order From Your Local Florist July 7, 2020
- Flowers for Summer CelebrationsJune 30, 2020
- Valentine Tour of the ShopJanuary 24, 2020
- Birth Flowers And Their MeaningsJanuary 17, 2020
- Welcome To Our New Online Store! January 17, 2020
- Tips To Keep Your Flowers Lasting LongerJanuary 17, 2020
- Thanksgiving Already?November 6, 2019
- October InspirationsOctober 11, 2019
- From Boxes to BeautifulSeptember 20, 2019
- Late Summer Local Farm FlowersAugust 26, 2019
- Local Organic FlowersJuly 31, 2019
- Order NOW for Mother's Day!May 2, 2019
- Moms Love Local Flowers and Plants April 22, 2019
- Spring HolidaysApril 11, 2019
- Autumn Flower ArrangementsSeptember 27, 2018
- Shop with a Real Local FloristApril 27, 2018
- An Old Fashioned EasterMarch 16, 2018
- Be Green in MarchMarch 5, 2018
- Spring time in FebruaryFebruary 21, 2018
- Advice for Ordering Valentine's Day FlowersFebruary 7, 2018
- Order early for Valentine's Day January 22, 2018
- Turkey Day!November 18, 2017
- Discover West Concord- Sat. October 21st 10-4October 16, 2017
- Easy Livin'July 28, 2017
- Fun Summer Time FlowersJune 28, 2017
- Spring has SprungMarch 24, 2017
- Love is in the AirJanuary 26, 2017
- January SpecialsJanuary 6, 2017
- Christmas Countdown!December 14, 2016
- Thanksgiving & Small Business SaturdayNovember 8, 2016
- Halloween's Coming!October 24, 2016
- October is Pumpkin Time!October 8, 2016
- Time to Bring Your House Plants InsideSeptember 7, 2016
- Sunflower Season is Here!August 24, 2016
- Farm Fresh Flowers from A-ZJuly 25, 2016
- Summer WeddingsJune 24, 2016
- Busy Busy June!June 2, 2016
- May, a Month of CelebrationsApril 25, 2016
- Administrative Professionals Day~ April 27thApril 12, 2016
- Choosing Wedding FlowersApril 1, 2016
- New Website for Concord Flower Shop!February 15, 2014