The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in January

Start the New Year's out right with a resolution to send a smile and some flowers to the people in your life. Research shows that the presense of flowers can immediately impact happiness and increase life satifaction and enjoyment.

Tip: To send a sophiscated smile ask us about a floral design in luxurious reds, purples and oranges. Or go for the simple and elegant with all white.

Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in December

To help celebrate the Holidays, we are go to showcase some of the floral trends that will give homes a festive feeling this holiday season. Because a lot of us are returning to our roots and hosting intimate celebrations at home, we'll see more traditional colors, and greenery, whose scents will bring us back to our childhood.

Boynton Beach Florist & Gift Baskets carries a nice selection of poinsettias, centerpieces and holiday arrangements. Great holiday arrangements begin with greenery. In ancient cultures, people believed that bringing foliage into the home during the season was lucky and guaranteed the return of vegetation in the spring. Even today, green remains a staple in holiday décor, so incorporate a scented pine or other greens into a centerpiece or table arrangement. Accent the greens with flowers that complement your home's holiday décor.

Remember sending flowers for the holidays is the gift of emotion. The season has a way of conjuring up feelings of nostalgia. We think about grandma's house, the cozy fireplace, the great feast and good times with family and friends. Flowers and plants are the finishing touch that make the holidays complete.

Send Christmas flower arrangements or gifts to Boynton Beach, FL or nationwide with Boynton Beach Florist & Gift Baskets. Place your order on-line at http://www.boyntonbaskets.net/ and save $10 or call 561-736-8378

The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in November

Give thanks and connect with friends and family.

Flowers are a fun and creative way to communicate sentiments across the miles, so even when you can't be there in person, you can be there in spirit.

This Thanksgiving make someone in your life feel special with a centerpiece, floral turkey or other Fall arrangement. Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

Tip: Plants make a wonderful gift. Send a green house plant, dish garden or orchid to make someone's ordinary day extraordinary.

What are You Thankful For?

Flowers are a perfect to communicate sentiments of love and thanks to the people in your life even when you are far away and can't be there in person. This Thanksgiving show your family and friends you are thankful for them with an elegant centerpiece or a fun Thanksgiving turkey.

Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in October

This month send Seniors a Smile!

Flowers ease depression, inspire social networking and refresh memory in senior citizens, according to research from Rutgers University. “Happier people live longer, healthier lives and are more open to change,” says lead researcher Jeannette Haviland-Jones , Ph.D. “Our research shows that a small dose of nature, like flowers, can do a world of wonder for our well-being as we age.”

Would you like to arrange to send flowers to your elderly loved one? We can help you. We can even set up monthly deliveries so that your elderly loved one will have something fresh to enjoy every month. And keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

Tip: Send flowers in the nurturing palette to brighten up a friend's hospital room, retirement home or ease the loneliness of recovering at home.

The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in September

From Aster to Zinnia, learn the ABCs of flower types, meanings and design styles. You'll find photos and descriptions of the most popular flowers and plants, as well as care tips for your blooms at http://www.boyntonflorist.net/

This month, get to know the following flowers:
Peruvian lily - Description: The main stems of these cut flowers are 2 to 3 feet long and branch into four to six short pedicels; each holding two to four flower buds.
Colors include yellow, apricot, orange, salmon, pink, red, mauve, lavender, purple, cream, white and bi-colors. Alstroemeria typically last one to two weeks.


Bird of paradise -Description: Named for their similarity in shape to the heads of tropical birds, these have multicolored 6-inch flowers held inside green, pointed bracts. Their blooms are bright orange with purple and live one to two weeks.

Calla - Description: Callas are large flowers with thick, waxy petals and solitary 6- to 8-inch flower heads that make excellent cut flowers and blooming plants. Colors include white, yellow, pink, lavender, rose, orange and green. Vase life is seven to 10 days.
Special care: Water frequently and cut stem ends every few days to prevent curling.

Lily -Description: Trumpet-shaped flowers grow to a 6-inch diameter. Stems grow to 3 feet long, carrying four to eight blossoms. Sparse foliage is dark green. Because blooms open at various times, most lilies live one to two weeks. Colors include white, yellow, pink, red and orange; many have a deeper color (freckles) on the inner petal.
Special care: To prevent pollen from staining petals or clothing, remove stamens.
Attention Cat Lovers: According to the ASPCA, lilies are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result. The Society of American Florists recommends keeping lilies out of the reach of cats. It is important to note that lilies do not pose a problem for other pets or humans.

Sunflower - Description: These large field-grown flowers have 2- to 8-inch diameters. Short petals surround a large disc. Petal colors are pale or golden yellow, orange, red or bronze; discs are brown, black, or green. Thick stems support single- and double-flower varieties.
Special care: Keep sunflowers hydrated to help stems support heavy head weight. Place sunflowers in tall containers to provide adequate support for their height.

Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.com/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at 800-828-3203.

TIP:To get the most out of your flowers, keep the vase filled or the floral foam soaked with clean water.

Don't forget your Rosh Hashanah Centerpiece

Don't forget that Rosh Hashanah is September 19th so place your order today and we help can you celebrate with a dazzling flower centerpiece for your dinner table.

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The Hip Giver's Guide to Giving Flowers in August

This month make your home or a loved one's a haven. Everyone is seeking simple, affordable solutions to enhance their homes. Flowers are the essential accessory to perk up living space and brighten the mood and personality of every room in the house.

Check out some of our suggestions for make each of the rooms in your house more cheerful.
Bedroom Flowers - Tea roses, freesias, peonies, and lilies, are all deliciously fragrant choices for a small arrangement on your nightstand.
Dining Room Flowers - Blending with the casual atmosphere of modern home entertaining, a centerpiece is sure to dazzle guests during afternoon brunch or informal dinners. Add candles to provide a refreshing combination using the elegance of flowers with the ambience of candlelight.
Entranceway/Foyer Flowers - Make a first impression with a large, abundant arrangement or for a friendly look, place a basket with a garden bouquet on the entry table.
Guest Bedroom Flowers - A small arrangement with a simple cluster of flowers is the perfect way to welcome a guest.
Home Office Flowers - Give yourself a "nature break" by keeping a flowering or green plant next to your computer station or fax machine.

Kitchen Flowers - Complementary flowers and colors brighten your kitchen and will start your day off with a smile.

Living Room Flowers - Bring your favorite vase, treasured antique bowl or silver pitcher to Boynton Beach Florist & Gift Baskets for a custom-designed arrangement.

Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.net/ and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

Celebrate the Jewish High Holy Days!

Let us help you celebrate the Jewish Holy Days with a dazzling flower arrangement. Below we've listed a helpful list of the holy days and when there are.

Rosh Hashanah
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Sunday, September 20, 2009 / 1-2 Tishrei
Festive celebration during which individuals contemplate past, present, and future actions. Traditional foods include round challah and apples with honey, symbolizing wholeness and sweetness for the New Year. Commences the Ten Days of Awe, which culminate on Yom Kippur.

Yom Kippur
Monday, September 28, 2009 / 10 Tishrei
One of the holiest days of the Jewish year. Through fasting and prayer, Jews reflect upon their relationships with other people and with God, atoning for wrongdoings and failures to take right action. Ends at sunset with a blast of the shofar (ram's horn).

Sukkot
Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Friday, October 9, 2009 / 15-21 Tishrei
Seven-day holiday commemorating the fulfillment of God's promise to bring the Israelites to the Promised Land after forty years of wandering. Many people build a sukkah (booth), a temporary structure with a roof made of branches, modeled after the huts constructed in the desert. Also celebrated with the shaking of the lulav (assemblage of palm, willow and myrtle branches) and etrog (a lemon-like fruit).

Shemini Atzeret
Saturday, October 10, 2009 / 22 Tishrei
Celebrated the day after Sukkot and thus sometimes considered an extension of that holiday. Marks the first time tefillat geshem (prayer for rain) is recited during services, a practice that continues until Pesach.

Simchat Torah
Sunday, October 11, 2009 / 23 Tishrei
Celebrates the completion of the annual Torah-reading cycle. After finishing the last sentence of the chapter Devarim (Deuteronomy), the Torah is joyously paraded seven times around the synagogue. The new cycle begins immediately with a reading from Bereshit (Genesis).

Chanukah
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Saturday, December 19, 2009 / 25 Kislev - 2 Tevet
Eight-day holiday commemorating the Jewish victory over the Syrians and the miracle of the rededication of the Temple, when oil meant to last for one day burned for eight. Celebrated by lighting candles in a chanukiah (a nine-branched candelabrum), eating latkes (potato pancakes), playing with dreidels (spinning tops) and giving money or gifts.

Tu B'Shevat
Saturday, January 30, 2010 / 15 Shevat
Biblical in origin, a holiday that celebrates springtime renewal and growth. Traditions include eating fruit and planting trees.

Purim
Sunday, February 28, 2010 / 14 Adar
Joyous holiday commemorating the rescue of the Jews by Queen Esther and her uncle Mordecai from the evil Haman. The story is read aloud and when Haman is mentioned in the Megillah (scroll) of Esther, people scream and turn groggers (noisemakers) to drown out his name. Traditions include parties, dances, mishloach manot (gift-giving), and eating hamentashen (three-cornered, fruit-filled pastries). Some also fast on the day before Purim to remember the three-day fast Esther requested of the Jews of Persia.

Pesach
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - Tuesday, April 6, 2010 / 15-22 Nissan
Celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. At the Seder (service and festive meal), the Haggadah (collection of texts and commentaries on the Exodus) is read and symbolic foods are eaten. In remembrance of the departure of the Israelites, who could not wait for their bread to rise before fleeing, matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten for the eight days of Passover.

Yom HaAtzma'ut
Monday, April 19, 2010 / 5 Iyar
On May 14, 1948 Israel was declared an independent state. Many Jews world-wide celebrate with parades, festivals and donations to Jewish charities.

Shavuot
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 / 6-7 Sivan
Celebrated the day after Sefirat HaOmer ends to commemorate the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the spring harvest. Traditionally, Jews read the Ten Commandments and the Book of Ruth and eat dairy products. Religious school confirmation often takes place at this time.

Tisha B'Av
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 / 9 Av
Day of fasting and mourning commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples, both of which took place on the ninth of Av. The Book of Lamentations is read, and some conduct services sitting on the floor.

Let us help you celebrate the up-coming Jewish holidays with a spectacular, eye-catching arrangement. Keep in mind that we can work with any budget. Visit us at http://www.boyntonflorist.net/boynton-beach-florist/jewish-holy-days-132023c.asp and save $10 off on-line orders, or call us at (561)736-8378.

In the Doghouse?

Are you in the dog house? If so, visit Boynton Beach Florist & Gift Baskets Dog House Flowers and choose a beautiful floral bouquet to get you out of the Dog House and back in her good graces. As soon as she opens the door and sees one of our gorgeous flower, she'll know you're sorry! So if you need to say you're sorry, do it right by sending our fresh flowers!
No matter how small or big the problem we have the flowers to help:

I might be in trouble...

I screwed up...


I really did it this time...

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