Happy St. Patrick's Day! We are celebrating with this green bouquet. For a holiday treat, DM us on Instagram or message us on Facebook with the correct name of each flower in the bouquet below for the chance to win a bunch of tulips for pickup at our Beacon Hill location!
Weekly Specials
CommentWinter storm Stella dropped a ton of snow on the entire east coast yesterday, but the first official day of spring is just 5 days away! Our specials this week exude everything that is springtime - sweet, fragrant muscari, bright yellow freesia, and cream ranunculus, all tied together with a mini green hydrangea and silver dollar eucalyptus. As always, we have them available in a jar or hand-tied bouquet. Once you shovel out, come by and pick one up!
Plant Pick: Philodendron Selloum
CommentRelatively new to the shop this week, the philodendron selloum! We absolutely love the funky shape of their leaves and their rich, dark green color. In terms of care, this type of philodendron is similar to other plants in that family:
Light: Bright, indirect sunlight. In lower light, their leaves will turn a darker green, and in too much or direct sun, the leaves will fade or get sunburnt.
Water: Water thoroughly once every 7-10 days. Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
As with most houseplants, be sure to keep away from heating/AC vents and any drafty windows and doorways.
All About Bulbs
CommentAll About Bulbs
It's that time of year - to plant, or not to plant your bulbs? How do you care for them once you do? Can they live inside? We hope to answer all of these questions, and more!
Can I plant my bulbs outside now?
While it is tempting to believe that winter is behind us after a few warm days, here in Boston we are expecting an extreme frost and cold this weekend. We would recommend waiting a couple more weeks before planting in the ground, when the chance for another frost is much lower. Celebrate the first day of Spring (March 20th) with some outdoor planting!
Can my bulbs live inside until they're ready to go outside?
Absolutely! They make a perfectly springy and bright presentation when displayed inside. The warmer the room and the more direct sunlight they receive, the faster they will open. Once the weather is warm enough, the bulbs can be planted in the ground.
How do I care for my bulbs?
Whether indoors or out, be sure to keep the soil evenly moist for spring bulbs. As mentioned above, the more direct sunlight they get, the quicker their blooms will show. Most bulbs will bloom again the next spring.
What kind of bulbs do you have?
As the spring season ramps up, we will have a large variety of plants and colors. Our designer's favorites are tete a tetes (mini daffodils), muscari, and hyacinth!
More questions? Feel free to stop by our Beacon Hill boutique, or give us a call at 617-720-2266!
Weekly Specials
CommentWe absolutely love the color palette of our hand-tied and vase arrangement specials this week - so refreshing and bright! We were inspired by the bright yellow calla lily, and are using white spray allium for the first time. The creme-de-la-creme roses, and Song of India branches really tied the whole combination together. What do you think?
Happy International Women's Day!
CommentHappy International Women's Day! Today is the day to show those specials ladies in your life how much you appreciate them for everything they do. We know we want to thank our wonderful, female team of designers who create beautiful flower arrangements and keep the boutique looking lush and full! They would be happy to create a special something for your special someones - give us a call or stop in!
History of International Woman's Day
CommentInternational Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is celebrated on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women for their economic, political and social achievements. An effective Women's Day was the 1975 Icelandic women's strike which paved the way for the first female president in the world, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir.
In some regions, the day lost its political flavor and became simply an occasion for people to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. In other regions however, the political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner. Some people celebrate the day by wearing purple ribbons.
The earliest celebration was held as a Socialist political event in 1909 in New York City. Declared a national holiday in the Soviet Union in 1917, it spread to other nearby countries. It is now celebrated in many Eastern countries.
Pink Plant?
CommentWe all know that plants typically come in shades of green, but have you ever seen a pink one? We recently got a variety called Stromanthe (stroh-man-thee) in the shop that are beautiful different shades of pink. Their lower leaves are a more vibrant, bright pink, while their upper leaves are more of a pale shade.
An extremely unique plant, they add a perfect pop of unexpected color in any room! They are also the perfect plant for your city apartment - they do not like any direct sunlight. Keep the soil evenly moist, watering well about once a week. Keep in a very bright room. If you see spotty leaves, limit sun exposure.
We have them in the shop in 4" and 6" grow pots. Be sure to come by and get one before they're gone!
Bouquet Specials
CommentWe are loving our vase and hand-tied bouquet specials this week - they are so springy and bright! These cute arrangements are bound to put a smile on that special someone's face or brighten up any room in the house. Stop by our Beacon Hill, Boston boutique and get one before they're gone!
Looking for a bit more soothing palette? Our wonderful team of designers will be more than happy to create a beautiful, custom floral arrangement that is perfect for your needs for either pick up or delivery. We are also fully stocked with flowers and all the houseplants you could ever need.
New Store Display
CommentWith these beautiful, warm sunny Boston days, we can't help but think that spring is just around the corner. With spring days on the mind, we created our latest window and store displays to be fun, fresh, and hopeful of warmer days to come. Take a peek below at some photos, and be sure to stop by our Beacon Hill boutique to see it all in person!
New window display, filled with beautiful green houseplants, and some early spring hydrangea bushes!
Our new center display represents all the beautiful pops of color that come with spring - who can resist these beautiful magenta orchids and verigated stromanthe?