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Mothers Day Is Coming Up!

Flowers have been used to honor mothers for many years.  On May 10, 1908 a church service was held in West Virginia as an observance of Mother’s Day.  Anna Jarvis, generally credited as the founder of Mother’s Day in the U.S. wore her mother’s favorite flower to the service and encouraged others to do the [...]

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Hot Colors For Spring

Hot Colors for Spring
-by Evelyn Kinville, Manager, Behnke Nurseries’ Floral Division

When choosing fresh flowers, how do you decide what to buy? Throughout my many years as a florist and floral designer, I have been asked by people who are choosing flowers “what do you recommend…you’re the expert”. My standard response involves asking a few questions [...]

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Valentine’s Day Approaches on Cupid’s Wings: Hint! Cupid Lands on February 14th

Valentine’s Day Approaches on Cupid’s Wings: Hint! Cupid Lands on February 14th.
Contact our florist at Potomac to order your Valentine’s Flowers (301-983-4400). 
We will have boxed and arranged roses at our Beltsville location as well, for pickup or local delivery. Call 301-937-1100 for more information on our Beltsville offerings.

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