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We’re on Facebook and Twitter!

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Find out what’s happening in the world of flowers courtesy of us, all from the convenience of Facebook and Twitter!

Facebook

If you don’t already know what Facebook is, it’s a way to keep in touch with family, friends and acquaintances, no matter where they are in the world as long as they have a computer and an internet connection. It’s like your personal diary that you can share online, in a private and secure way since you can choose who you share your stuff with.

On Facebook, find our page by searching for 416-Florist, or clicking here:

We’ve put up all of the photos of our gourmet gift baskets, fruit baskets and nut selections.

Twitter

Twitter is the newest way to stay in up to date. Again, a computer/phone and internet connection is all you need!

You’ll need to open up accounts for both if you don’t already have one.

Hope to see you there!

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Getting Poinsettias to Bloom for Christmas

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Flowers that are related to Christmas time and Christmas gift giving are notoriously difficult to bloom when you want them to. Take the poinsettia, for example.

Poinsettias have become synonymous with Christmas, and it’s not the green leaves we admire. Unfortunately, even seasoned gardeners admit that these plants can be exceptionally hard to rebloom at the right time the following year. While it’s probably easier to just buy another one, you can try getting the poinsettias you have to bloom on time for your Christmas get togethers by following these tips:

1. At this time of year, make sure to expose your poinsettias to bright light at a temperature of about 21C during the day. From 4:30-5:00pm to about 8 in the morning, keep the plant in total darkness at a temperature of about 19C. This will adequately help the bracts (leaves) to start festivepoinsettia developing that lush and lovely red colour.

2. Once you see that the bracts are starting to develop their colour, expose them to bright light 8 hours a day, maintaining the same temperature as before. They no longer have to be in total darkness at night, so leave them in a bright spot well isolated from drafts.

3. Don’t overwater or expose the plant to dramatic temperature changes and drafts. This can cause serious harm. Poinsettias only need enough water to moisten the soil, not soak it.

It might be too late to get your poinsettias to bloom in time for holiday festivities, but it won’t hurt to try!

And while we’re talking about poinsettias, pictured is our Festive Poinsettia Christmas Gift Basket, a bountiful box of goodies that appeals to the sweet and savory tooth. Like the decorative box?

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Save with Funeral Flower Packages

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

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Funeral flowers can get quite costly, especially when you have to buy not just one arrangement, but many to decorate the casket and room(s) where the service is scheduled. Sprays, tributes, bouquets – before you know it, hundreds or thousands of dollars can be easily spent.

416-Florist.com understands that for some, budget constraints may be an issue. That’s why we now offer funeral flower packages, giving our clients the opportunity to save a significant amount on their sympathy flower order.

Each funeral flower package contains everything needed to properly celebrate the life of your loved one. Every package includes a beautiful casket arrangement and tasteful standing spray, starting from as low as $224.98. Larger packages priced up to $1441.91 are also available, which also include a variety of sympathy sprays, tributes and bouquets.

For more information, please visit Funeral Flower Packages.

Pictured above is our Family Funeral Tribute Flower Package, which features an array of blooms such as larkspurs, snapdragons, lilies, lisianthus, hydrangeas, alstromerias, exotic orchids (dendrobium) and wax flowers.

Funeral Flower Package A:
* Casket Spray( QS18-3564) $454.99
* Heart Standing Spray (S19-3560) $179.99
* Floral Rosary(S19-3565) $124.99
* Casket Adornment (S18-3561) $48.99
* Funeral Floral Arr.(S19-3562) $198.99
* Sympathy Arr.(S19-3563)$169.99
* Carnation Funeral Arr.(S18-3567)$98.99
* Beauty Tribute Arr.(S18-3568)$149.99
* Sympathy Standing Spray(S18-3566)$174.99
* Total $1601.91
You save 10% and pay only $1441.91!

Funeral Flower Package B:
* Casket Spray( QS18-3564) $454.99
* Funeral Floral Arr.(S19-3562) $198.99
* Sympathy Arr.(S19-3563)$169.99
* Carnation Funeral Arr.(S18-3567)$98.99
* Sympathy Standing Spray(S18-3566)$174.99
* Total $1097.95
You save 10% and pay only $999.95!

Funeral Flower Package C:
* Casket Spray( QS18-3564) $454.99
* Sympathy Arr.(S19-3563)$169.99
* Sympathy Standing Spray(S18-3566)$174.99
* Total $799.97
* You save 10% and pay only $749.97!

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