Florist Blogs

Christmas is not too far gone, so it seems very early to be thinking about the next one, but there may be something new for Christmas 2008!  A horticulturalist at the University of Connecticut has developed a new variety of poinsettia; according to the UConn Advance: The Floriculture Greenhouse is colorful at this time of year: flame red, ...

A long lasting fresh arrangement combining cut Christmas greens, Star of Bethlehem, ribbons, pine cones and curly willow with potted Ecke MiniStar Poinsettias.

Petite, one bloom per plant poinsettia.

Two 6'' Ecke poinsettias in a combination basket accented with fresh pine, velvet ribbon, copper curly willow and pine cones.

Fresh pine, ribbon and pine cones add interest.

Once again, Poinsettia Trade-In Days are back!  Bring you poinsettias back to The Bloomery by Feb 5, 2007 and receive $5 off a new plant.  We encourage you to try and care for your poinsettia, but if that doesn't work out, you have a Plan B.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus…and he can safely bring you beautiful poinsettias to fill your home during the holidays. Because, contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous. The myth began 83 years ago in Hawaii. According to the story, the young child of an Army officer stationed there died after eating poinsettia leaves. ...