Our online journal created to keep our customers and visitors up to date with what is happening at Trillium's Courtyard Florist and what is being offered in the floral industry.
I took these pictures of the Trillium in my garden when they were at their peak. I love the beginning of May when all the flowering trees and the Trilliums are usually in full bloom, except for this year when everything bloomed 3 weeks early.
If you live in the Western New York area and drive the Thruway east, you will see a carpet of large white flowers blooming under the trees that grow between the Thruways. The flowers you see are Trilliums. The Trillium is also the symbol for Ontario, Canada.
Early on before Mike and I opened our store, we decided we would someday have a florist of our own. I wanted to name the store after a flower so I spent some time researching flowers that changed color to represent my commitment to changing with the times. I found The Great White Trillium (T.grandiflorum): A perennial, changes from white to pink to maroon during its three weeks of flowering. Trilliums are protected wildflowers found throughout the rich woodlands of northeastern America in the spring. It just so happened that I loved seeing these flowers bloom in the spring when we were at our cabin in the country.
Every spring is a rebirth of my commitment to always offer the finest quality flowers available, trend setting styles of design and a warm and friendly flower buying experience. We hope you enjoy your spring!
A stylish arrangement of spring flowers - Hydrangea, Tulips, Delphinium, Spray Roses and Curly Willow for that "fresh" from the garden look.
Orchids Under Glass Pedistal
Dendrobium Orchids are featured un this pedistal bell jar
Orhids Under Glass
The ever popular bell jar is elevated to new heights when Cymbidum Orchids are places under them!
Cosmic Mom
This bright, funky arrangement with Tulips, Gerbera Daisies and hot pink Carnations is out of this world!
Mom Loves Purple
A mono-chromatic gift for moms who love purple! All purples from the Satin container to the cute feathered friend!
Raspberry Limeade
Cool lime colored Hydrangea, Carnations and Daisie Pomps are the backround for bright raspberry Gerbera Daisies and Japanese Asters.
Mom's Woodland Pond
A contemporary Metal Dish filled with Lilies, Iris and Spray Roses gives the feel of being along side a beautiful riverbed.!
Originally started in 1870, Mothers day has spread world wide with people everywhere celebrating and honoring their mothers for their unconditional love, unflinching support and guidance. This annual day of rejoice has become one of children pampering their mothers for all they have done in their lives.
Sending gifts has become the modernization of the holiday we experience today. Most common gifts include chocolates, jewelry, gift cards and most traditionaly flowers! We have an exceptional selection of mothers day pieces this year, beautifully arranged for all styles of mothers, because we know that each mother is one of a kind! From funky to sophisticated looks, to traditional or glamorous , or just a simple pretty design, you are sure to find a fashion that seems it was made just for her.
Make her feel extra special this year with a one of a kind fresh flower arrangement thats just her style!
Secretaries Day (a.k.a. Administrative Professionals Day) runs from April 23th – 27th and is a week to honor those who put their blood, sweat and tears in keeping appointments met, conferences scheduled, offices organized and of course any other needed requirements up to date.
So take the initiative to really say “Thank you! We couldn’t have done it without you!” Here at the Trillium’s Courtyard Florist we have so many new and delightful arrangements and keepsake pieces perfectly sized for your secretary’s desk or office space, including adorable designs made in petite containers and even in coffee mugs, which is so great because then they will have a cute new coffee mug to enjoy! We even have small snack baskets for one, filled with chocolates, fruits, coffees and more goodies. We also have a group gift baskets perfect if you have more then one secretary in need of appreciation.
What better way to brighten their day, to show your thanks for those who keep your business running smoothly, then fresh flowers!
Easter is back in full bloom! The sun finally shining, birds chirping and spring flowers starting to sprout. Such a fresh holiday deserves to be decorated as such. And fresh flowers are an ideal accessory for Easter gatherings. Now, Easter may sit in your heart religiously, or remain a time of family celebration or just the festival signifying that spring has officially arrived, but either way Easter wouldn’t be Easter without fresh spring flowers. Most popular of these flowers include warm pastels of yellow daffodils, soft pinks and purple tulips, accents of fuzzy pussy willows, and the traditional white lily, all filling the atmosphere with a light, clean spring feeling.
If your wanting flowers for your dinner tables this year, a beautiful arrangement of these spring favorites will brighten up any room and will most definitely catch the eye of all who admire. The white lily is the traditional Easter flower or plant representing the purity of Christ’s rebirth. This plant always makes a great gift because it will last beyond Easter Sunday and can be replanted and enjoyed for years. Other classic Easter plants include hydrangeas, azaleas, tulip bulbs, daffodils and the very fragrant hyacinth, all which can be planted in any garden or pot, which really keeps the essence of spring alive.
Most Easter centerpieces can be of any assortment of pastels but you don’t need to limit yourself with only flowers. Being creative with your centerpiece is encouraged. Adding cute easter eggs or bunnies to your arrangements can really bring out that classic Easter fun! And the more creative you can be, the bigger the impact they will have. Now a bigger impact doesn’t mean bigger flowers. Sometimes simpler is better. For example, one single vase with all tulips and nothings else is very simple but lovely and elegant. Or to go even smaller, try taking a couple hollowed out egg shells with a little water inside and add just a few bits of Lily of the Valley, or a piece of Lilac, setting the eggshells in small egg cups to keep them upright. These small clusters of cute festive arrangements are perfect for small table areas but really make a big creative impact.
So when buying flowers this Easter, be creative, keep it simple and festive and have fun! Flowers aren’t meant to be difficult, and they wont be. So bring on the spring, and fill your home this Easter with warm pastels, they will surly encompass an inviting atmosphere.
After a long gray winter, there’s nothing like bright pops of color in our gardens! And spring bulbs are the way to get it, since they are the first things to blossom up as Spring approaches. An easy mistake for beginner planters is what time they decide to plant. Some people become disappointed when their bulb plants don’t show because they plant them once the weather breaks thinking its when they should, when actually, depending on which time zone you’re in, you should be planting anywhere from September through December. We, for example, are in zone 6 meaning we normally plant in late October.
Most popular among spring bulbs are tulips, daffodils, lilies, hyacinth and iris. These bulbs are available almost anywhere for very little expense and once planted they will return on their own every year, as they are perennials. Most will spread a little and multiply, so when planting its wise to keep in mind to give a little room to flourish.
Its important to do your homework about which bulbs to choose, not to confuse spring bulbs with summer bulbs. Spring bulbs are to be planted in the fall while summer bulbs are planted once the weather breaks.
Now as tempting as it may be to uncover and clear out your leaf ridden beds at the first sign of warmer weather, you must wait until all frosts are over or you will lose your bulbs. But this is not a task to stress over.
Bulb gardens aren’t only for your own pleasure, but make great gifts as well! Spring bulbs offer a reliable, colorful display, with very little maintenance. The key is to prepare good soil at planting time and your flowers will prosper better each year. Happy planting!
And although the real history behind tulips tends to get lost, they have always been a spring favorite. Simplicity at its best. Brought to Europe from Turkey and Persia in the 16thcentury, the word “tulip” got its name from the Turkish word “Gauze”, which was used to wrap turbans. From their striking turban-like appearance the name ‘Tulip’ has stuck. By the 17th century the demand for this flower was so high it caused what headlines shouted as “Tulip Mania”.
Through the years tulips have remained a constant favorite, perhaps because of the extensive assortment of colors available, with the exception of true blue, or just because they have always been the bringer of spring, with over 4,000 varieties in all, Tulips will always be favored. Being seen in vast lush gardens or simple arrangements, the elegance and grace of these flowers are truly eye catching.
The simplicity of tulips make it a great ‘every occasion’ flower, adding an ornate sense of style to any atmosphere. And accessible in about any color makes it a very flexible flower to add into any event.
So no matter if you know your tulips or not, everyone knows that when Tulips flower, Spring has sprung.
When people think flowers, they think just that.. Flowers!
Now while sending flowers to someone or just having flowers for yourself is an easy way to bring a fresh sense of life into your home, not all people are ‘flower people’, especially men. So why not try a beautiful terrarium or dish garden? Put together with miniature lush green plants, terrariums work harmoniously in bringing warmth and a fresh atmosphere into your home. And they’re a perfect stylish way for men who want an ecological touch of earthiness without having colorful feminine flowers about.
Terrariums, these little worlds of wonder, have an almost mystical feel to them, an earthy wonderment, beautifully displayed in any size and style of clear jar, container or even blown glass orb. Decorated with small rocks or pebbles, usually a layer of peat moss, and small plants, like succulents, cactus, herbs or ivy, they really capture that clean organic vibe. Dish gardens are just as adored and natural except the plants are arranged in a low open dish, creating a petite garden-like feel.
These miniature gardens carry a nostalgic aura that anyone can relate to. Popular in the 70’s, they have made quite a comeback and are being seen more and more in nurseries, flower shops and homes.
Intriguing, organic and simple, a dish garden or terrarium is the perfect accent in any home, room or office, requiring little to no maintenance, extensive life longevity and definitely catching everyone’s attention.
Valentines Day can only mean one thing; Red Roses!.. Not! Over a third of all rose sales during valentines are colors other then red like yellows, pinks, whites and in fact many spring pastels. Don’t feel pressured to buy red roses! Make this Valentines Day different and special. Since the 1980’s, varieties of roses have nearly tripled, resulting in over 130 different types of roses that are offered today. The sudden increase in variety of roses, not only in color but shape, size, even multi colored roses, has changed the preference in what’s becoming more popular. Over 50% of women now prefer yellows, pinks and off-colors rather then traditional red or pink. Even men consider bold yellows over any other color.
Now roses are still the favorite flower of love but they are no longer the most popular for Valentines Day. Mixed flowers including tulips, lilies, iris and other strong flowers are becoming increasingly more common in Valentine requests.
According to Americas Online Florists, new trends this year include; “Single flower statements, such as a mass of tulips in a clean, contemporary vase.” Or, “For richer textures, consider compact clusters of flowers like hydrangea, hyacinth, or freesia.” “For more heat in romance, try an infusion of reds, ambers, scarlet and bright reds.” This understanding of color and texture can really make a big impact, all in how you want your flowers to be perceived.
So this Valentines Day, no matter what shade or style, don’t be afraid to explore your romantic options. Flowers will, and will always remain, one of the classic and favorite gifts for the holiday of love.
Everyone knows Pantone is the leading authority in COLOR! And they’ve released 2012’s new trend color; Tangerine! “Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.” –Leatrice Eisman.
This color is going to inspire all areas of 2012, in fashion, home décor, floral aspects and especially weddings. Sophisticated, while dramatic and seductive, tangerine will be the “it” color for any 2012 wedding, paired best with a blush. Favorite flowers for this color combination vary from tulips and calla lilies to simple carnations and, of course, roses. But tropical flowers will show most exciting because of the tangerines natural warm, juicy, tropical feel. As an attention-getter as it is, there can be some amazing color palettes playing up the bold tangerine. As we change the accent color, it’s astounding to see the tangerine take on different personalities, giving it a different feel. Pairing with bright contrasting colors like lemon and hot pink will keep that vibrant, warm tropical aura. Accenting with a tiffany blue will keep a cool but exciting feel. Even pairing with a wasabi green is beautiful, promoting a modern twist to the loud tangerine.
It’s up to you how you wish to portray this trend color, but in the flower world we expect to be seeing a lot of this tangerine tango in all its wild, vibrant spirit.
Cheer up with some flowers! The Emotional Impact of Flowers study, published in April of 2005, was a hot topic for evolutionary psychology. In a rapidly technological developing world, it’s difficult enough just to slow down and shake the stresses of everyday existence, but nature has a way of naturally improving our emotional health; with flowers! A panel of researchers explored the association between flowers and life satisfaction in a ten month study, concluding that flowers are a natural, moderator of moods. Now, when it comes to common sense vs. science, we all know flowers make us happy, but as science continues to become a part of the floral world, it proves that they have positive effects on our well being. In recording reactions to receiving flowers during this study, 91% showed immediate smiles and an overall better emotional day because of them.
As the scientific community keeps a role in the floral world, we will continue to discover more and more about the effects they have on our well being and the happiness they infuse in us, just as nature intended.
-Study conducted by the Society of American Florists
