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Because True Love Can't Be Googled

As my calendar moves forward to February, and I begin thoughts of Valentine’s Day and how to show my love the depths of my devotion, roses often come to mind. Ah, the red rose. I see them everywhere: airport kiosks, grocery store bins, gas station counters and online ads. But wait, this purchase is for someone I LOVE. I want to express the most treasured of all human emotions…this can’t be bought at the same place I purchase tooth paste or regular unleaded, can it?

29 Jan, 2018

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10 Independent Florists That Will Steal the Hearts of Everyone Around You

Instead of picking up some roses at a big box store or ordering them from an unknown 800 number; consider a visit to your local independent florist.

12 Feb, 2016

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Field to Vase: A Growing Movement for Local Florists

Field-to-Vase encourages consumers to rely on local florists and garden centers, rather than national flower delivery services.

2 Sep, 2015

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Local florists fight undercutting by online 'DOGs'.

Still struggling in the postrecession, local flower shops aren’t just competing with supermarkets, discounters, and do-it-yourselfers. They’re fighting to survive as a growing number of online middlemen known as “order-gatherers” sweep into the marketplace and take orders local florists used to receive.

28 Apr, 2014