For Valentine's, we have beautiful FREEDOM roses from Columbia together with unique seasonal flowers.

And for those wishing to express their love long after Valentine's Day, we have a FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION FOR THE YEAR.

This is a 3, 6, 9, 12 month program to remind your loved one of your love. You can now order Valentine's Day Bouquets or arrangements online, by calling us at 780-489-8448 or by visiting our store in person.

Don't leave it for the last minute! Order today.

HAPPY VALENTIN'S DAY TO YOU ALL!
















Many folks think florists and card companies invented Valentine’s Day. Well, here is the scoop on the day of love.

There are many legends on the origin of Valentine’s Day, from saints to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture. The most popular one goes all the way back to 270 A.D., when Bishop Valentine performed secret marriage ceremonies. When the Roman Emperor Claudius II discovered this, he sentenced the Bishop to death. While in prison Valentine fell in love with the jailor’s daughter and before he was executed on February 14, sent her a note signed, “From Your Valentine.”

Handwritten Valentine’s Day cards have been found dating back to 1415; it became more common and popular in the 17th century. In the 1900s printed cards began to replace handwritten notes. Today, 145 million Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making it second only to Christmas cards.


















Every year the growers show new varieties of roses. It is hard to select. However, did you know that there is special symbolism when it comes to Roses?
This flower represents love and trust and the thorns indicate that love is not always a bed of roses. Red Roses in particular are inextricably linked to love, but did you know that every color has its own meaning?
Red - love and respect
White - true love, purity, dignity, chastity
Pink - happiness, gratitude, virtue
Orange -longing, appreciation, sympathy
Yellow - intimate, friendship, solidarity
The combination of colors and the combination with other flowers also has a particular meaning.
A red rose combined with a white rose expresses the desire to always be together.
Many roses in a bouquet means gratitude, and one single rose mixed in a big mixed bouquet means: "You are my one and only love!"
Let the roses do the talking.
(Source: Fusionflowerscom)

Roses: Colors and Meanings

by on February 10, 2019
Every year the growers show new varieties of roses. It is hard to select. However, did you know that there is special sy...




















Valentine’s Day is here, and hopefully a lovely arrangement of flowers arrived for you from someone you love. Romance is literally in full bloom when flowers arrive.

Because flowers are so beautiful and bring us such joy, we want them to last as long as possible. There are a few simple things you can do to ensure you get every moment of enjoyment from your lovely bouquet.

First, make sure you place them in a cool place away from drafts, sunlight and heat vents. Once you have the flowers in your chosen spot, filling the vase to the brim with cool water will help make sure that all stems get enough water. Often all the stems do not go all the way to the bottom of the vase. Flowers drink a lot of water, faster than you might think. Checking the water daily makes sure there is always enough for even shorter stems.

If your flowers arrive as a wrapped bouquet that you place in your own vase, make sure you add the little packet of floral preservative that comes with the flowers to the water as directed. This preservative contains both nutrients for the flowers and a biocide to keep algae at bay. Science has proven that using a floral preservative does extend the vase life of flowers. Changing the water every few days also helps, especially if you continue to add the floral preservative to the fresh water each time. These little packets usually come with your flowers, and I always keep some handy at home. Stop in your local florist next time you are in town and buy a half dozen or so to keep on hand. These packets are inexpensive and they do make a difference.

(A lifestyle blog from Aboutflowers.com)