Don’t miss out on this special opportunity! Happening this Saturday, December 11 & Sunday, December 12, 2010. Velda’s Grower Direct has a cooler FULL of bouquets, vases & baskets! Offer only valid on product taken on Saturday & Sunday.

Velda’s Calgary Flower Shop is located at 4606 17 AVE SE CALGARY, AB. Give them a call at 403 569 2023 if you have any questions.

Don’t forget, flowers make a wonderful table centrepiece. Let Velda’s design an amazing piece for your special holiday gatherings. Velda’s Grower Direct is a member of FTD. So, sending flowers to your family across the world is not a problem for them. Call for more information.

If you love flowers as much as we do – this is the app for you!  Your Calgary Flower Shop has a new iPhone app that can make getting your next batch of roses fun and exciting.

Fun Flower Facts contains a wealth of information about flowers and their care along with a lot of fun facts, tips & trivia. You can even order & send flowers from anywhere in the world right from your shiny new Iphone! Never miss an anniversary or birthday again!

Top Ten reasons why you should get Fun Flower Facts for your Iphone:

10. Did you know the worlds oldest living rose bush is over 1000 years old? – It’s in the app!
9. Need to know how to look after your Gerbera Daisies? Roses? other flower varieties? – It’s in the app!
8. Want to learn how to create spectacular flower arrangements? – It’s in the app!
7. Guys – are you clueless about getting flowers for your gal? – It’s in the app!
6. Forgot your Moms birthday & need to send flowers fast? – It’s in the app!
5. Need to know which flower is associated with your anniversary? – It’s in the app!
4. Do you know the meanings of a specific flower? – It’s in the app!
3. Planning a party? Want some fresh ideas? – It’s in the app!
2. Are you aware of the medical benefits of flowers? – It’s in the app!
1. It’s FREE

Download your Calgary Florist iPhone app today from Grower Direct.

What are your plans for Thanksgiving in Calgary?

At Velda’s, your local Calgary flower shop we are getting ready for Thanksgiving and helping many Calgary families find new ways of saying thanks to those around them.

What is Thanksgiving?

In Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Unlike our friends to the south who celebrate their Thanksgiving in November and remember the  Pilgrims settling in the New World. Canadians give thanks for a successful harvest and all the hard work that went on out in the fields to get all the crops out.   In Canada, The harvest season falls earlier compared to those in the US.

The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient and stumbled onto Canada. He never did make it to the Orient but he was successful in establishing a settlement in North America.. In 1578, Martin and the settlers held a formal ceremony, in what is now called Newfoundland, to give thanks for surviving the long journey and Thanksgiving in Canada was born.  The tradition has been passed down from generation to generation. Martin Frobisher was knighted and had and Frobisher Bay in Northern Canada was named in his honour.

At the same time, French settlers, having crossed the ocean and arrived in Canada with explorer Samuel de Champlain, also held huge feasts of thanks. They even formed ‘The Order of Good Cheer’ and gladly shared their food with their Indian neighbours.

Lots of history about Thanksgiving in Canada, you can learn more at http://www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/thanksgiving/canada/

Don’t forget to say Thanks and also don’t forget your flowers.

Happy Thanksgiving

Velda and the your Calgary Florist team at Velda’s Grower Direct.

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.

2010 Valentine’s Day is now here and it is getting close to crunch time. Are you ready?

No matter if you are now married, engaged, or simply just dating someone.  You must send something special to the one you love and  no time would be better than Valentine’s Day for you to tell the one you loved how much you love him or her.  Yes, that’s right.  Valentine’s Day is an activity for the guys and the girls out there.

But truly, it is really an uphill task for some of you to decide what to choose for your loved ones. Fortunately, a world-renowned magazine recently conducted a survey on 5,000 people about what kind of gifts they want to receive for Valentine’s Day and found that the following five gifts are the most wanted ones.

Flowers

Flowers and especially flowers from your local Calgary Florist, is a sure shot to provoke delight and win the heart of the one you love on Valentine’s Day since flowers makes the day full of romance and happiness. Although both roses and lily are sound choice, you have to choose the right flowers for your loved one.  This is where our team at Velda’s Grower Direct can help you make the right decision for the one you love.

Chocolate

Valentine’s Day is the best time for you to say “I love you” to your beloved one. And a box of chocolate combined with flowers is the best approach.  Chocolates bring your sweetness and appreciation to the one you love. So don’t hesitate, get a box of chocolate along with flowers.

Jewelry

Jewelry has become an indispensable ornament for both men and women. So if you do really have no idea what to send as Valentine’s Day gift, jewelry would be a good choice. Just make sure that the jewelry you choose is distinctive and attractive.

Perfume

Perfume is a great gift if you know exactly what your sweetheart’s taste is.  Perfume when combined with flowers will show your extraordinary care and consideration for the one you love. What’s more, when you can’t make yourself around the one you love all the time, the wonderful perfume you send will impress him or her that you are always there. Absolutely, it is a good gift idea.

Hope all of you can find the perfect Valentines gift for the one you love and don’t forget to say “I love you”, you will enjoy a great Valentine’s Day in 2010.

Flowers are an easy way to say I love you!

If you have family in Calgary, a Calgary florist is the perfect one-stop shop for all of your holiday gift needs. Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Mothers Day or even an anniversary, you’re sure to find something at a Calgary florist. Bouquets, baskets and arrangements of every variety and color await your choice, so contact your Calgary florist today.  Velda’s Grower Direct in SE Calgary is here to help you all year-long but especially now with Valentine’s Day around the corner.

Flowers make a great gift because they are popular and lend a meaning to the gift that gift card to a shop or mall fundamentally lacks: life. Flowers breathe the same air we do, purifying it as a result, and are known to help ease the symptoms of stress. A Calgary florist will outline all the benefits of flowers as a gift.

Local deliveries from your  favourite Calgary flower store (Velda’s Grower Direct) are available in three different ways.

• First of all, you can physically enter the flower shop to browse their choice and make your choice. You’d then tell them of the intended destination address, and the Calgary florist will arrange for delivery.
• The second method is by telephoning a local florist and letting them know what you’re looking for. It’s quite possible to fill out a great order over the phone and very convenience for those who can’t make it down themselves. The entire team at my store aim to please, and will be able to answer your questions.
• And finally, visit the web and fill out your order online.  Velda’s Grower Direct has a range of flowers and other gifts to choose from at our Calgary flower shop website at http://www.veldasgroweerdirect.com.

Remember, sending flowers to your family in Calgary is as easy as picking up the phone or clicking the button on your mouse!