It is hard to believe that the summer is almost over and Labour Day is just a few days away.

What happened to summer, it simply came and went.  If you see it, can you send it back?

We hope you managed to get away and enjoy some quality time with your friends and family this summer.

This summer has been a busy one for our team at Velda’s Grower Direct, your Calgary Florist team.  Our team would like to thank each and every one of you for your patronage this summer and we hope you will continue to think about our Calgary flower shop when you need flowers in Calgary.

Now that Labour Day is here, there is really only one more thing to say – GO STAMPS GO.

It is hard to believe that the last holiday weekend is soon here.

The last weekend to have a great summer wedding in Calgary.

Are you planning a Labour Day Wedding in Calgary and still on the look out for the best possible flowers to make it go without a problem.

Our team at Velda’s Grower Direct can still take care of your special day.

We specialize in the Calgary wedding flowers and flowers for almost any occasion from our shop on 17th Ave SE.  Drop on by or give us a call.  We will be more than happy to make sure your special day does smooth, well at least from the flowers side.

Calgary Roses for $5.00/Dozen – Minimum two dozen purchase

August 18, 2010, while supplies last.  Mark this in your calendar right now!

Every year around this time at your Calgary Flower Shop, we bring in thousands of roses for our customers at a REALLY great price!  Your Calgary Roses and Flower Shop will have assorted colors available. Each bundle of 25 roses only has one color. When ordering please have a first, second & third choice as we tend to sell out of our colored roses quickly. These roses will not be processed. They will be kept in their wholesale bundles. That is one of the reasons why we are able to sell them at such a low price. We will have instructions on how to clean and take care of them.

Greens & babies breath will be available in $10 packages.

This is a pick up special but delivery will be available for $15 per address.
Have all your co workers order with you, for one delivery fee.

Please call your Calgary Flower Shop (403.569.2023) early to guarantee roses will be available for you.

We are happy to have served you in the past, and we look forward to continuing to meet your floral needs.

Velda Paynter
Grower Direct Fresh Cut Flowers

4606 17 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB
403.569.2023
http://www.veldasgrowerdirect.com/
veldas@growerdirect.com

Birthday Flower Ideas That Make Ordering Flowers Easy by Marjorie Brown

Buying flowers for someone should be a fun and relatively easy experience. The Internet makes it easy to place an order from the east coast and have the flowers delivered the same day to a friend or relative on the west coast. Despite the ease with which we can order flowers, it can still be a time consuming process at times. There are so many options and so many decisions to make. If you are not a flower aficionado the choices can seem endlessly frustrating. What kind of flowers should I order? What colors should I choose? How big should the bouquet be? Where do I start?

One idea that can make deciding on a birthday flower bouquet much easier and more enjoyable is to focus on the flowers that are associated with recipient’s birth month. Not only does that make deciding on what flowers to include in the birthday flower bouquet but it personalizes the bouquet as well. The following guide will give you a starting point when picking flowers for your birthday flower arrangement:

• January: Carnation or Snowdrops – Colours are black, dark blue or red (note that carnations are traditionally red but you will often find them in a variety of colours)
• February: Violets or Primrose – Colours are violet, sky blue or yellow
• March: Daffodil or Jonquil – Colours are white, yellow or light blue
• April: Daisy or Sweat Pea – Colours are yellow and red
• May: Lily of the Valley or Hawthorne – Colours are yellow, red and green
• June: Rose or Honeysuckle – Colours are red, white, cream (note that roses are traditionally red but come in a vast variety of colours as well)
• July: Larkspur or Water Lily – Colours are green, russet and red
• August: Gladiolas or Poppy – Colours are orange, red and light green
• September: Aster or Morning Glory – Colours are brown or deep blue
• October: Calendula or Cosmos – Colours are white, yellow and varied
• November: Chrysanthemum – Colours are dark blue, red and yellow
• December: Narcissus or Holly – Colours are indigo, green, greenish-blue

Once you have a starting point by using one of the flowers associated with their birth month then you can add additional flowers or greenery that compliment the birth month flowers. If you are not sure what flowers will go well with the birth month flowers then ask your flower consultant for suggestions when you place your order. By using the flowers associated with your friend or family members birth month, you can customize their birthday flower bouquet and make the gift more personal. We all love to receive flowers, but knowing that someone took the time to really put some thought into what flowers to send in the birthday flower arrangement makes the gift not just beautiful but special as well.

After her retirement as a School Principal, Marjorie Brown started collecting different types of flowers. She likes see the fresh flowers growing beautifully in her garden. She writes down all her experiences and wants to share this to everyone.

Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com/Article/Birthday-Flower-Ideas-That-Make-Ordering-Flowers-Easy/1703960

There’s no better way to bring a smile on someone’s face than by offering fresh flowers from your favourite Calgary Flower Shop. For as long as we can remember, flowers have been the ultimate symbol of beauty and elegance. On special occasions and at moments we need to express our feelings, we all turn to flowers to be our messengers. A carefully chosen flower bouquet can say everything we mean to say on different occasions. From lively summer flowers to romantic roses and colorful exotic flowers, they always represent the perfect gift. At flowerangels.com you will find a wide selection of fresh flowers, specially designed and arranged.

Enjoy Calgary Flowers to lighten up your summer

Everyone agrees that flowers can brighten up any occasion. Flowers have the unique ability to help us express our feelings of happiness, love, admiration, gratitude, sorrow, friendship and so on. Since the seventeenth century, people have been giving different meanings to certain types of flowers. Today, everyone realizes that there are certain flowers that are more appropriate for a given event than others – the tricky part is making the appropriate choice according to the event. With romantic occasions, the choice is fairly simple: roses are the eternal symbol of great passion. If you want to send a message of happiness, you should choose something bright and colorful, like sunflowers. Carnations are traditionally given on funerals while tulips are appropriate for joyful and elegant occasions. Velda’s Grower Direct has the widest variety of fresh flowers anywhere in the City of Calgary.

If you have to attend a summer wedding or any other summer event, you won’t have any trouble finding a beautiful selection of flowers. Summer flowers come in pastel or bright colors, are delicate or daring and can pretty much adapt to any occasion. Sunflower represents the summer season best and is great for elaborate arrangements. Aster is also a popular summer flower which comes in beautiful shades of pink, blue, white and purple. Daisies are gentle summer flowers and are perfect for simple arrangements. Lilies have a beautiful scent and can brighten up any home. Other flowers, such as sweet pea or snapdragons are also exceptional gifts during the summer season.

Order Your Flowers Online from Velda’s Grower Direct

There are many advantages to shopping for flowers online. First of all, it’s much more comfortable than going all the way out to a florist. Online flower shopping in Calgary is also highly convenient. Haven’t you ever forgotten about someone’s birthday and wanted to make a last minute gesture? Ordering flowers online is very quick and it’s the only way to save the situation elegantly. A reliable online florist will always be ready to deliver fresh flowers. Furthermore, your bouquet will be designed impeccably and look exactly like you wanted it to. At Velda’s Grower Direct in Calgary, we ensure your flowers are the freshest.

Get your Calgary Wedding Flowers from Velda’s

Flowers make for excellent gifts on almost any occasion. Whether it’s a wedding, a birthday party or a baby shower, there’s nothing like a gorgeous bouquet to let someone know how you feel. Summer flowers are the ones that really stand out – the bright colors and mesmerizing scents will win anyone over. At Velda’s in SE Calgary you can choose from hundreds of fresh flowers.

Velda’s Grower Direct has a great special going on this week during the Calgary Stampede.

The Calgary Stampede is a wonderful time to get some fresh cut flowers for your office or home.

Give Velda a call today and get your Calgary Flowers for Stampede. call 403.569.2023.

Come by Velda’s Grower Direct this Calgary Father’s Day for some wonderful ways to say “Thanks Dad”.  It doesn’t matter if your Dad is here in Calgary or somewhere else in Canada, Velda’s can take care of you and your needs during this Father’s Day weekend.  Come by our location on 17th Ave SW (International Ave) or give a shout on the phone 403.569.2023.  My staff and I would be honour to help you say thanks to your Father this weekend.

Mention you read about these gift ideas online on our Calgary florist blog and save 10% off all of your purchases this Father’s Day.  Expires June 20, 2010.

Father’s Day Golf Gift Bag

This wonderful Father’s Day gift bag includes: a golfer’s cooler bag, a utility belt bag (holds pop can, cell phone, etc.), a Max golf tool, 3 new state-of-the-art golf balls, a non-slip thermal tumbler, a pocket knife with a compass & light, a Flexi-Lite with laser pointer and a sunglass clip.

Ideal for the Calgary Father who likes to believe he is one of the best golfers in our city.  An excellent gift for your golfing Dad this Father’s Day.

Price: $59.99

The FTD® Florist Designed Gourmet Gift Basket

Still can’t decide which gourmet gift to send? Let your Calgary florist design something special using their best gourmet gift ideas. This item will be arranged in a basket, and reflect the amount you have spent.

Price: $41.99 & up

A unique or a one of a kind celebration leaves us asking for more.  It is something not seen, heard or experienced before.  Celebrating Mother’s Day in a unique way is easy to do.

A Memorable Mother’s Day Outing

A fun outing is just the key to a unique Mother’s Day festivity.  Think of some exotic yet approachable place that can be the venue for your excursion.  A trip to the zoo, picnic in a park, nature hike, visit to a museum, botanical gardens or amusement park are all possibilities that can create lasting memories.

Journey to a Mother’s Heart

Giving Mother’s Day gifts is a common trend.  Make it a journey!  Turn the process into a treasure hunt for mom.  Lead her towards her gift with clues that take her from one location to the next.  She’ll cherish the memories and the gift.

Throw a Mother’s Day Party

Bring in Mother’s Day in a grand way.  Organize a surprise celebration that includes all the people who are special to your mother.  The food, fun music and games should be centred around her.  Remember to take lots of pictures!

Reunion of Mothers’ on Mother’s Day

Bring together all the mothers in your family including grandmothers, mothers-in-law, aunts, sisters, cousins and women who have been like mothers to you.  Showcase the talents of each and compile them in a scrapbook for lasting memories.

Don’t forget about your flowers!

Mother’s Day for Calgary mothers is May 9.  Have you picked out your Mother’s Day Flowers yet?   Now is the perfect time to get your on order from your local Calgary Flower Shop.  Velda’s offers Calgary Flower delivery with all orders.  Book now, call Velda’s Grower Direct at 403.569.2023.

Flowers are the most popular Mother’s Day gift.  The most popular flowers are:

1. Mixed bouquets
2. Carnations
3. Daffodils
4. Roses
5. Tulips
6. Freesia
7. Potted chrysanthemums
8. Irises
9. Lillies
10. Green Plants

Mother’s Day for Calgary mothers is May 9.  Have you picked out your Mother’s Day Flowers yet?   Now is the perfect time to get your on order from your local Calgary Flower Shop.  Velda’s offers Calgary Flower delivery with all orders.  Book now, call Velda’s Grower Direct at 403.569.2023.

The idea of Mother’s Day caught on very quickly with the public.  On May 8, 1914, United States President Woodrow Wilson signed the proclamation that designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.  Mother’s Day in Canada is also always celebrated on the second Sunday in May.  This year it is May 9th, are you ready?

Mother’s Day for Calgary mothers is May 9.  Have you picked out your Mother’s Day Flowers yet?   Now is the perfect time to get your on order from your local Calgary Flower Shop.  Velda’s offers Calgary Flower delivery with all orders.  Book now, call Velda’sGrower Direct at 403.569.2023.