Having a local florist like Veldkamp’s Flowers and Gifts provides you with incredible benefits that an online-only, discount flower company cannot. Here’s the difference you will be able to experience. Quality A local florist works with only select flower farms and vendors to bring you the best flowers, plants, and gifts. This can differentiate them from the online companies that often freeze their flowers before sending them to you in a box. Who wants to receive flowers that are often dead or wilted when you can enjoy hand arranged, hand delivered fresh flowers that last much longer?! Often, these discounters are not even in your state let alone your local town. Personal Service While an online company may seem convenient, you use any experience from shopping with them. There is no recognition of who you are if you come back a second time or personal touch in terms of recommendations, name acknowledgement, or personal “thank you’s”