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SAF’s first VaseOff! Design Challenge.
Since we can’t get enough of the glamour, “The Great Gatsby” will be the theme of our first VaseOff! challenge. This online series of floral design challenges kicks off on April 9 with four award-winning floral designers competing to design a 1920s inspired bouquet worthy of Daisy Buchanan. Be sure to visit our blog to cast your vote for the winner. To read more click here.
In Lieu of Flowers - What Does It Mean?
The death of a family member or close friend is one of life's most painful episodes. Those in mourning need support and most of us are anxious to find some way to comfort them. One of the most appropriate and appreciated ways to express sympathy and compassion, as well as respect for the deceased, is by sending flowers.
Occasionally, the obituary announcement includes the phrase "In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...". Often times, this terminology is used to encourage charitable gifts but not necessarily to discourage other expressions. Most families sincerely appreciate all personal expressions and may later regret having too few flowers at the funeral. It is important that each giver make their own choice and many people are choosing to send a floral remembrance to the service or family home as well as a donation to the charity indicated. While a monetary donation is a worthy tribute, there is really no substitute for beautiful flowers at a sympathy service. They comfort the living as they commemorate the lives of the deceased. To read more click here.
The Bucket Truck Solution: Roses & More completes the cold chain right to your door!
Temperature control is essential for maintaining good quality and satisfactory flower life. When this cold chain is broken, the quality of the flowers is jeopardized and the chances of Botrytis infecting your flowers and plants are greatly increased. Why could this be a problem for you? Botrytis LOVES to live on Bucket Trucks!
During the hot days of summer or the freezing cold of winter you can trust your flower sourcing to Roses & More. With a modern fleet of refrigerated trucks we are uniquely qualified and fully capable of maintaining the cold chain from grower to your door. While a hot delivery van may be an economical choice for delivery, your fresh flowers deserve better!