Employee of the Month(s) - July/August 2024
We genuinely appreciate all of our hardworking employees, and always have. That's why we've decided to start a new tradition of awarding...
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A Flower Lover's Blog
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Jesse Kerr
Jul 262 min
There's A Day For That...
This week we’re celebrating Take Your Plant for a Walk Day. Sounds pretty silly, but what could it hurt. Everyone could use a nice walk....
Jesse Kerr
Jul 143 min
Top-6 Best Summer Flowers
What makes a great summer flower? Depending on who you ask, the answer might vary. For the purpose of this exercise, I am defining a...
Jesse Kerr
Oct 1, 20233 min
Mailbag: 5 Tips for Flower Care
We asked our online community for questions and blog topics. Flower tips & tricks was the overwhelming response. Many people enjoy...
Jesse Kerr
Apr 30, 20232 min
PDX Bloom Tour - Done the Gifford's Way
A few months ago, we were approached with the opportunity to participate in the PDX Bloom Tour. We didn't have to think twice before...
Gifford's Flowers
Feb 28, 20231 min
International Women's Day
At Gifford’s Flowers, we are proud to celebrate International Women's Day Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 as a part of Women’s History Month.
Jesse Kerr
Nov 29, 20222 min
Who Ya Gonna Call For Your Holiday Decor?
Starting around October it seems like one endless stream of holidays after another, all the way through the new year. Halloween,...
Gifford's Flowers
Aug 31, 20222 min
The Floral Arch - Centerpiece of the Ceremony
The Trend Summer wedding season has us feeling some kinda way. We've been out delivering and creating almost every weekend all summer...
Gifford's Flowers
Jul 24, 20223 min
Local Flowers
Here at the flower shop we receive lots of locally grown flowers from small independent farms. We prefer to choose local in season...
Jesse Kerr
Apr 28, 20221 min
Banksyland: Installation Spotlight
Floral installations are like a big floral construction project, and an important component of event decor. They can be used as a...
Jesse Kerr
Mar 26, 20222 min
Maximize Your Floral Dollar to Fight Inflation
By now there’s no need for to rehash how inflation is affecting everyone’s lives. You've seen it on the news or read about it online. And...
Jesse Kerr
Feb 24, 20222 min
Sustainability at Gifford's Flowers
Every business has some impact on the environment and world that we live in. We have been dedicated to enacting responsible business...
Gifford's Flowers
Feb 15, 20221 min
Retro School Love Valentines Shoot
Who remembers their first love? We were fortunate to participate in this styled shoot. Sweetness abounds in the romantic tones and...
Jesse Kerr
Feb 2, 20222 min
6 Easy Valentine's Day Flower Tips from an Industry Insider
Shop Local. Order from a local shop by searching for something like "florist near me." Then, use the map to select one that has the hours...
Gifford's Flowers
Dec 1, 20211 min
Gifford's "Petals It Forward" On October 20th
When we heard about Petal It Forward we were thrilled and leapt at the opportunity to participate. Two bouquets, free of charge. One for...
Gifford's Flowers
Jul 7, 20212 min
Orchids 101
Ever wanted to know a little more about Orchids? Orchids are one of our shop’s plant offerings. Many people want to give orchids as gifts...
Gifford's Flowers
Jun 24, 20211 min
Peony Perfection
Peonies are a fun flower, grown across much of the western US, Europe and Asia. If you are as fond of peonies as we are, keep your eyes...
Gifford's Flowers
Jun 20, 20211 min
Pride
June is pride month and Gifford’s Flowers is taking the opportunity to both recognize the ongoing struggles, celebrate the individuals,...
Gifford's Flowers
May 25, 20211 min
All-About-Air Plants! (Tillandsia)
What are these amazing things? Well, without getting too technical, they’re little plants that grow without really being attached to the...
Gifford's Flowers
May 2, 20211 min
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day is the time to celebrate the maternal figures in our life. The ones who raised us, nurtured and cared for us, and have been...
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