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Message for our brides

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Message for our brides
 
To all of our 2020 brides, these are difficult days and we wish we knew what will happen for many scheduled weddings but right now we just don’t. Just know if your wedding has been postponed due to this epidemic we will work with you, don’t stress about your flowers. We are a large team and we got you! We will make sure it is one less thing to worry about if you have to rearrange your plans for your big day.

Celebrate Earth Day!

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April is usually a great time for our Earth Month vase up-cycling project where we exchange your extra vases for fresh cut flowers but this year we have put it on hold for now. Stay tuned for drop off dates, all this free time on our hands means more time to empty those cupboards of any old vases collecting dust, so get started now! Less clutter in your home and fresh-cut flowers from us = win-win!

Plant of the Month – Shamrock

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March is the time for a favourite plant of many, the Shamrock plant. People love to bring in the luck of the Irish for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. And this plant is considered quite lucky. The three leaves of the shamrock plant are said to mean faith, love and hope. The fourth leaf on the shamrock is luck! If you find yourself lucky enough to receive one of these plants this year, here are a few quick tips to help you care for them.
 
Light – bright, but indirect, like most plants the shamrock plants thrive in an east-facing window
 
Water – it is best to water shamrocks from the bottom, this means letting the plant in its plastic pot sit in about an inch of water for a few minutes to absorb what it needs, this avoids over-watering, always allow the top 2″ of the soil to dry out completely before watering again
 
Temperature – shamrocks do best in 60 to 70 degrees during the day and 55 to 65 degrees at night, so hot and humid areas are not best for these lovely green plants

Loving Your Anthurium and Jasmine Plants

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Known for its heart-shaped blooms, Anthurium is a hearty and beautiful plant that will thrive for years to come if cared for properly. These magnificent plants must be watered weekly, although they should be allowed to dry in between waterings. Yellowing leaves are telltale signs of over-watering. They thrive in high light but not direct sunlight. They need excellent drainage to avoid root rot and be sure to deadhead frequently to allow new blooms to grow and flourish. If the stems appear weak as they grow, feel free to use a stake to keep them upright and grow to their full potential.

 

Another plant we absolutely love this time of year is Jasmine, as it is one of the best plants to keep in your home for it’s herbal and healing properties. It is proven to reduce stress and tension and lessen the effects of depression. It has notably been used in historic medical treatments for liver disease and keeps the air clean and free of toxins.

These fragrant plants may require a bit of effort, but the results are well worth the work. Dwarf varieties of jasmine make excellent houseplants. They require even moisture and a sunny location in the home. Vines can also be brought into the home and the height is easy to manage with pruning or pinching in the dormant season. Potted plants do not have access to extra nutrients, so they need fertilizing twice annually. Your jasmine plant will flower in late spring into summer and provide the most intoxicating fragrance.

We carry both of these unique and amazing plants in a variety of sizes, call or stop by to find yours!

Save the Girls Purses have arrived!

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Our first shipment of these amazing purses sold out within days but don’t worry – they are here again and we are restocking the Save the Girls purses all the time so we will have all the styles and colours to suit every taste. These are the must-have new item this year and will make the top of many Christmas lists!  If you haven’t had the chance to check them out before, these purses fit your cellphone (even the latest versions) and allow you to make calls, text or take pictures while still inside your purse. Anything you can do with your phone you can do with it safely inside your purse. Perfect for on-the-go ladies and for travellers as well. The brilliant lady behind these fantastic purses donates 10% of all proceeds to Breast Cancer Research so you can feel good carrying around your new stylish find!

Holiday Workshops

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November is packed with design classes to get you in the spirit of the season. Work with our talented team of designers to create a stunning masterpiece to enjoy throughout the holidays and impress your family and friends!
 
Outdoor Urn – Nov. 14 – 6:30 pm
 
Create a long-lasting Christmas outdoor urn to make your home ready to start the holiday season with wintery greens, pinecones, berries, bows and more!   
 
 
Balsam Wreath – Nov. 21 – 6:30 pm    

Design a gorgeous wreath for your front door with our designers. We will give you tips to keep it lively all season long. Nothing is more welcoming than the fresh scent of winter greenery at your door!
 
Flowers and Chocolate – Dec. 5 – 6:30 pm
           
This is the sweetest workshop of the season.
Join us Dec 5th at 6:30 pm in the Code’s Mill atrium.
We will be teaching you how to make a wired garland and a beautiful cake topper.  The best part, you leave with a delicious chocolate cake from Fieldhouse.   
 
Christmas Centrepiece – Dec. 19 – 6:30 pm 
 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time to make Christmas Centrepieces to make the holidays even more bright. Work with our team to create a stunning arrangement that will complete your holiday look for your home. We will give you to keep it fresh during the holiday and teach the art of decorative bow making.

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Christmas Open House

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It’s quickly becoming the most wonderful time of year at Kelly’s – Christmas! Nothing is more exciting than seeing all of the trees lit up and twinkling, ornaments artfully hung and the store bursting with beautiful decorations of all kinds. That’s why we invite you all to our annual Christmas Open House that takes place on Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd!

Come in and discover the new themes of this holiday season and be delighted by trees decorated from trunk to tip! There will be delicious treats to eat and Kelly’s Tea brewing to keep you warm. We are thrilled to be hosting Timothy Loten from Red Fox in a solo Christmas performance live in the Atrium to complete your shopping experience. There will be fun in-store giveaways with prizes to be won and enjoyed and brand new gift items that you just can’t miss. It’s definitely the event of the year at Kelly’s and we can’t wait to unveil it all to our loyal customers!

Time to Grow Again!

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Have you ever thought of being a florist?

Do you have an artistic flair?

Do have a love for flowers?

Do you have the desire to work in a fast-paced environment?

Do you want a new career opportunity where you get to work with 8 awesome, empowering women?

We have a grant opportunity to send anyone between the ages of 20-30 to design school in Toronto. If this opportunity excites you, please visit us with a resume!

Kelly’s Flowers & Gift Boutique
17 Wilson St. East
Perth, Ontario

Tips and Tricks for Hearty Fall Mums

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One of the most popular and well-known fall plants is the vivacious fall mum. Make sure your fall mums get at least 6 hours of sunlight and do not let them dry out, this goes for both garden mums and indoor pots as well. Take care not to over-water as soggy soil can prevent them from flowering and cause root rot. The biggest sign of over-watering is yellow leaves that turn black and fall off.
 
Keep mums evenly watered to ensure the best flowering. It is possible to have annual mums if they are planted in the spring or summer and have ample time to establish a good root system. They can stay in the ground during winter (especially with a layer of mulch for colder areas like ours) if they are cut down to only a few inches above the soil but potted mums should be brought inside and watered to just slightly moist during winter dormancy.
 
Be sure to deadhead old blooms frequently to encourage new growth and enjoy the beautiful, full look of these marvellous mums!

Garden Advice for Geraniums

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Geraniums make decent houseplants if you can provide them with lots of bright light. They like a cool temperature, so even if you keep your thermostat low, they should be happy. However, they’ll start to look gangly and gawky if you don’t provide enough light. There are a few techniques for winterizing geraniums, with or without a pot.
 
To winterize your beloved geraniums in a dormant storage phase, dig up the entire plant before frost and gently shake the soil from the roots. Place the plants inside open paper bags or hang them upside-down from the rafters in a cool, dark location for the winter.
 
When saving geraniums for the winter in pots, dig up your geraniums and place them in a pot that can comfortably fit their rootball. Prune the geranium back by one-third. Water the pot thoroughly and place in a cool but well-lit part of your house.
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