September means the end of summer, and yet there is still time before temperatures fall into the cool days of autumn. For a few weeks more, summer sunshine will grace us with warm days and cool nights. Before you turn the page to the new season, engage in some fun summer activities. Go camping, play a neighborhood game of kickball and buy yourself or a loved one another arrangement of fabulous summer flowers.
Because that’s how you celebrate the last days of summer, by enjoying the warmth of the summer sun outside and the beauty of summer inside.
Best Reasons to Send Flowers in September
Not that you ever need an excuse, but in case you were looking for some ways to justify the expenditure, here are 5 GREAT reasons to send flowers in September! And remember, your local florist is always your best option.
#1 Patriot Day – September 11th – A day to honor and commemorate those lost on September 11, 2001. Flowers are not only a celebration of happiness. They can also be beautiful memorials and natural bringers of comfort. A floral gift is the perfect way to say, “I remember.”
#2. First Day of Autumn – September 23rd – The sweltering heat of summer is finally giving way to cooler temperatures. A lovely bouquet is always the perfect way to welcome in fall’s explosion of color. The leaves turn, the harvest is gathered and Mother Nature prepares for a long winter’s nap.
#3. Gold Star Mother’s Day – September 28th – A day to honor those mothers who lost a son or daughter serving in the armed forces. It’s a beautiful memorial fitting of a beautiful floral arrangement.
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August Flower Spotlight: Gladiolus
The Gladiolus is native to sub-Saharan Africa and has over over 260 species. It is a beautiful flower that has found popularity in the states and is almost always available at your local flower shop. But why should you request one be used in your next arrangement?
Flower Meaning
If you’re looking for a flower that really gets to the heart of your relationship, the Gladiolus is perfect. Why? Because the name of this flower comes from the latin word gladioli which means sword. It was so named and is sometimes referred to as the “Sword Lily” due to it’s long flower spikes.
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Facebook Friday: August Favorites
We provide a Friday recap of all the wonderful posts and pictures from active florists on our Facebook Page. It’s been so much fun seeing all the completely different designs every day. We hope you enjoy these favorites and continue through to see more from each Friday this month:
Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, AZ |
Wilma’s Flowers, Jasper, AL |
Flower Boutique, Cherry Hill, NJ |
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Petals in Thyme, Wasaga Beach, ON |
Klamath Flowers, Klamath Falls, OR |
The Flower Shop, Pryor, OK |
See all Facebook Recap pictures in these posts:
- Friday Florist Recap 8/2 – 8/8: Exquisite Examples
- Friday Florist Recap 8/9 – 8/15: Delightful Display of Floral Beauty
- Friday Florist Recap 8/16 – 8/22: Creativity Abounds
- Friday Florist Recap 8/23 – 8/29: Labor Day Weekend Floral Extravaganza
Starting the Right Way with Sweetbriar Floral & Gifts
Jaime Koller first worked in a flower shop over 29 years ago. She was newly married, trying to make ends meet and doing the grunt work, but she loved working with flowers. Even after she left, bought a print shop with her husband and became a success in the printing business, her flower shop experience was one she never forgot.
The Dream Lives On
So how did Jaime go from small town print shop mogul to the owner of Sweetbriar Floral & Gifts? It began three to four years ago when the city began to expand and make improvements to the road. Several businesses were bought out and closed up for the construction, and the local flower shop was one of those.
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August Blog Spotlight: Blossom Flower Shops
Blossom Flower Shops in White Plains, NY provides this month’s blog spotlight. They were founded in 1925 and became one of the first 100 florists in the United States to be computerized. They began in the Bronx, but after four generations of ownership have expanded beyond that one simple shop. Still, their expansion has been slow and planned so as to maintain personal interest in every order.
And here is the most recent excerpt from their blog:
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