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Add a Lush Look to Your Patio, Porch, or Balcony with Hanging Plants and Flowers

Flowers are beautiful no matter how they are presented. However, a unique way to showcase them outside on your patio, porch, or balcony is to use hanging baskets full of flowers, blooming plants, and greenery. This is especially nice if you do not have a garden or backyard to enjoy nature to its fullest. This blog post offers some care tips for hanging baskets as well as showcases some of the designs we have available for local delivery in the Denver area. Choosing a Spot Too much sun is not a good thing for hanging flower baskets because the sun’s rays can damage the flowers. Each hanging basket of different flower varieties has different requirements in terms of the amount of light it needs to thrive. Check the directions that come with the hanging basket or check with a florist. You should keep watering until the water comes out the drip holes in the bottom of

July 25th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: best Denver florist, Denver Florist, Denver flower delivery, Denver luxury florist|Comments Off

Flower Ideas for Birthdays

Flowers are always a favorite for birthdays because they are bright and cheerful, reflecting the happiness you feel to be sharing another year with this special person whether they are a friend, family member, spouse or colleague. Birthday flowers can really be any type of flower arrangement, so sometimes having so many options are more challenging than having a limited selection. To help you decide on what to get for that special someone’s birthday, we’ve put together some ideas for you! Favorite Colors & Varieties The best place to start with a birthday flower arrangement is to pick a favorite color or favorite variety or both. There are many flower arrangements that can be designed to suit a favorite color, variety, or both. For example, the Color Your Day with Happiness Bouquet features an array of pink flowers, including fuchsia roses and pink gerbera daisies mixed with other flowers in a bright pink quart size decorative

July 22nd, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Comments Off

Celebrating Special Summer Days

Summertime is special for many reasons. It often means more time together as a family because the kids are out of school and there are vacations and fun to be had. There are also special celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and more. However, there are also some special days in the month of July that offer a way to show your love for all members of your family. July Special Days These special days in July include some very special people in your life that you may not realize have an official day of recognition. These special days include: Cousin’s Day on July 24th Aunt and Uncle Day on July 26th Father-in-Law Day on July 30th Each of these days are a great way to take time out to let these people know just how much they are loved and appreciated as special members of your family. Whether they are mentors or just a lot of

July 17th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: best Denver florist, Denver Florist, Denver flower delivery, Denver luxury florist, Same Day Flower Delivery|Comments Off

Time to Celebrate the 4th of July

This is the time of year for an Independence Day celebration whether it is a local event here in Denver or it is something you are hosting at home or in your neighborhood. Among the parades, picnics, barbecues and fireworks is the idea that we are celebrating our independence and freedom as a nation and as citizens of that nation. Denver 4th of July Celebrations The Denver city website offers a long list of great events centered around the 4th of July. Here are some of the highlights: There will be a free event at Civic Center Park on July 3, including an innovative light show and patriotic concert. The Colorado Symphony will put on a concert at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre on July 4th. The Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park will have a fireworks display on July 4th. The Park Hill 4th of Jul Parade is a family-friendly event with marching bands, floats, and acrobats.

June 30th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: Denver event florist, Denver Florist, Denver independence day flowers, Denver parade flowers, Fourth of July flowers Denver, patriotic flower arrangements Denver|Comments Off

Flowers are One of the Best Ways to Say “Thank You!”

While it seems like a small thing, those two words – thank you – mean a lot to someone who hears them because it sends the message that you appreciate what you did or said for them. There are many reasons to say thank you: An employee or team did a great job on a project. A teacher helped your child. A friend was there when you needed them. A client gave you work all year long. A service person helped you with your home. A neighbor watched your house while you were on vacation or pet sat for you. These are just a few examples. There are many ways to say thank you with a gift, but flowers are one of the nicest ways because it is most likely something that someone does not often buy for themselves. Our Thank You Flower Collection That’s why we have put together a special collection of great Thank

June 27th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: thank you balloons Denver, thank you flower arrangements Denver, thank you flowers Denver, thank you gift delivery Denver, thank you gifts Denver|Comments Off

Celebrating Dad!

We are ready for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 15th with a new collection of Father’s Day flowers and gifts to tell that special dad, stepdad, or father-in-law just how much they are loved and appreciated. Are you ready? If not or even if you just want some more gift ideas, we have quite a collection of unique floral designs, fun gifts, and custom flower arrangements to show dad just how much you love and appreciate him. Your Suggestions Come to Life We like to listen to you, our customers, and hear what you would like to see in terms of gifts and ideas for each special celebration in the year. We have taken many of these ideas and added them into our Father’s Day collection. Listening to our customers helps our floral design team to be even more creative as well as provide new options that address the latest trends and interests of our customer

June 13th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: Father's Day delivery Denver, Father's Day flowers Denver, Father's Day gifts Denver|Comments Off

National Garden Exercise Day is June 6th

As florists we love the garden and everything that nature has to offer. Certainly, here in Denver, we have a wide population that enjoys the outdoors and natural beauty with many avid gardeners as customers. Besides the fresh air and enjoyment of growing and nurturing plants and flowers, gardening is actually great exercise. That’s why National Garden Exercise Day was created and is celebrated every June 6th. It is a great way to get in stretching, squatting, and movement that is so important no matter what age you are! It’s a great way to get the kids out into the fresh air and have them learn about gardening, planting, and managing plants and flowers. Our New Outdoor Garden Area We want to help you celebrate this special day by offering a wide selection of outdoor green plants as well as invite you to our new outdoor garden area. We offer a wide selection of plants, blooming

June 5th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: Denver Florist, garden center Denver, National Garden Exercise Day Denver, outdoor plants Denver|Comments Off

Your Choice for High-Quality Flowers & Gifts for Graduation

It’s that time of year again when students throughout the Denver area are graduating high school and college, which means celebrations are in full effect to commend them for a job well done as they move onto the next big stage in their life. It is also a great time to gift those that helped your grad, including teachers, mentors, tutors and administrators alike. We are excited to share our newest graduation gift collection with you, which includes everything from flowers and flowering plants to unique gift baskets, greeting cards, and stuffed animals all tied to the theme of graduation. This is such a special time of year and one that must be celebrated because of the incredible accomplishments that go into getting any type of degree. This year, we are really proud of the beautiful selection of flower arrangements and bouquets that we have put together. Additionally, we offer custom graduation flower arrangement services so

May 28th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: Denver Florist, graduation flowers Denver, graduation gifts Denver, graduation leis Denver|Comments Off

Memorial Day is Monday, May 26th

The last Monday of every May is Memorial Day, a day where we remember all the men and women who served on the front lines and lost their lives as part of the military in war and conflict. This is a special time that reminds all of us about the risks taken to preserve our freedom. It is also a day of parades and festivities, celebrating the life of these brave souls. Denver Memorial Day Events Whether you plan your own event like a picnic, barbecue, or block party or you attend one of the many Memorial Day events in Denver, it is about family and friends this three-day weekend. Here are a few events happening in and around Denver for Memorial Day: Memorial Day Parade and Tribute Ceremony in Civic Center Park on May 24th. This free event celebrates all those that have lost their lives when serving our country. The parade is followed by

May 20th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: Memorial Day centerpieces Denver, Memorial Day events Denver, Memorial Day flowers Denver|Comments Off

International Nurse’s Day and Week

Monday is International Nurse’s Day, which is the end of Nurse’s Week, running from May 6th to May 12th. This is a way to celebrate and recognize what nurses do all over the world to offer care and concern as well as expertise, skill, and knowledge of medicine and health care. The day was created by by the International Council of Nurses in recognition of Florence Nightingale’s birthday and became an official holiday in 1974. This year’s theme for 2014 International Nurse’s Day is “Nurses: A Force for Change. If you know a nurse who is a friend, family member, colleague, or someone who treated you, then now is the time to send them a gift that says “thank you” and “I appreciate what you do.” To help you find the perfect gift, we offer a wide range of flower arrangements, floral gifts, plants, blooming plants, gift baskets and special gifts as well as greeting cards

May 11th, 2014|Categories: Veldkamps Flowers|Tags: best Denver florist, floral gifts Denver, flower arrangements Denver, nurse's day gifts Denver|Comments Off