BEWARE OF MARKETING STYLES

At first glance you might think that purchasing the bottom picture is the better deal. Deep red roses, elegantly designed and for only half the price of the arrangement on top, right? However, understanding the description can be the difference between a happy customer and a very disappointed customer. This simple description of “Orientation: all around” is a sneaky way of saying trick photography. They use a computer to pull all the roses to the front of the vase, making it appear fuller when in reality it only has ½ as many roses as the top arrangement. While the top arrangement has 24 roses and is an actual photo of the product a customer would see when it arrives. If you take the time to look at the two, the upper arrangement also is adorned with eucalyptus, bear grass, green leaves, and miniature white flowers as well. The bottom arrangement only has the roses and green leaves. All too often customers order the less expensive set of roses and complain when their loved one receives it because it did not look like the photo on the internet.

Love is forever & always. Valentine's Day may be over, but love is not intended for just one day per year. Two times a lady will let your sweetheart know how much you care no matter what day it is. This is the perfect gift for birthdays & anniversaries.

• As Shown : CFS-77
• Price $149.95

 
 

For classic romance, a dozen red roses is always the perfect choice.

One dozen long-stemmed red roses in a clear glass vase.
Approximately 20" W x 24" H

Orientation: All-Around

• As Shown : TF31-1
• Price $79.95

 

Proper Ways to Thank Your Wedding Vendors

Pleasantly plump with the feast of Thanksgiving and Christmas drawing near, sets a wonderful atmosphere of holiday cheer and giving thanks. If you were just married this year, or are getting married soon, there is no better way to give Thanks to the people who strive to make your dream day a reality. Here are a few ways to show your vendors gratitude for making your wedding day a dream come true.

1. HAND-WRITTEN notes. Taking the time to write a note the old-fashioned way: by hand shows lasting appreciation for the work your vendors did on your special day. Be specific by telling them exactly what they did that you loved — these details show your words are heartfelt and sincere.

2. Leave them a glowing review. After all the emails, calls, brainstorming sessions, and time each vendor spent making sure your day was a dream come true, you should spend time writing out a thoughtful testimonial for each. The world deserves to know just how awesome your photographer or florist is! Look them up on Yelp and any wedding boards, and submit a rating and a review. Your first-hand experiences are important with the growing online social media and blogs to help build their reputation.

3. Refer them to your friends. Word-of-mouth is still the best way to grow a business. If you were happy with your vendors work, do them the favor of telling everybody you know. This is one of the best ways to show appreciation. Is your BFF or co-worker getting married shortly after your wedding? As they're starting to look around at various vendors, suggest that they reach out to your makeup artist or band. Your friends will love getting the personal recommendation (it saves them time of researching tons of vendors and it's less risky than going into an initial meeting blind), and your favorite vendors will appreciate the new business.

4. Ask your venue to list them as a preferred vendor. Another way to give back to your vendors after all they did for you is to get their name out there. If your venue offers its clients a list of vendors they like to work with, ask if some of your favorites can be included in the future. This is an easy way to get your vendors the attention they deserve!

5. Get your wedding featured on a blog. Submit your professional photos to a wedding blog like Loverly, Wedding Wire, or Borrowed and Blue to make sure all of your vendors, from the hair designer, to the seamstress who made sure your dress fit perfectly, are credited (website and all) in the post. Other engaged couples can see your vendors' work, fall in love with it, and then know exactly how to get in touch with them.

6. Send photos of their work. Pictures are worth a thousand words, so make sure to send your vendors a snapshot of their work at your wedding! Talk to your photographers before your wedding day and let them know that you'd like a few shots of everything from your flowers to your cake. Make sure to pose with your DJ or take a close-up of the subtle details your hairstylist worked into your big day. Sending them a professional photo of their work will let them see how they contributed to your wedding, and will help them build their portfolio. They'll be so thankful that they can show off their great work to future clients.

7. Give them return business. There's no better way to show how grateful you are than by entrusting your vendors with your events after the wedding. Does your hairstylist work at a nearby salon? Start going there for regular trims and touchups. Order roses for Valentine's Day from your florist. Ask your photographer to take your family's annual holiday card photo. Your vendors will be flattered by your loyalty!

COUNTRY FLOWER'S HAPPY HOUR

MONDAYS

 Country Flower is reaching out to Thank our customers. From now on, every Monday we are holding a HAPPY HOUR; all day long. We will be serving complimentary cookies and coffee and offering discounts for in store customers. We will be posting our 20% discount item on Twitter, Facebook, and our Website. This coming week: November 9, 2015 we will be offering 20% off all plants to in store customers.

Thank You and Hope to See you Monday!

HOLIDAY WREATHS

For years Country Flower has put together these beautiful handmade Montana Pine Wreaths. We start taking orders just after Halloween and sell them up till Christmas.

Christmas Wreaths

2015

24” outdoor     Door Wreath                         $54.95

                   (14” Ring)

30”outdoor Large Door or Wall                     $59.95

                   (16” Ring)

38”outdoor or Mantel                                   $74.95

                   (20” Ring)

54” outdoor     Commercial                         $149.95

                   (36” Ring)

Perfect for Commercial or Home Decor

Includes Cones & Red Velvet Bow

Beautiful handmade Montana Pine

Limited Availability Please Order Now (406) 587-7679

"Jack is Back"

"Jack is Back" is our signature arrangement we have been doing for years. We sell hundreds every October and now ask people to call to make their reservations. "Jack is Back" flower arrangement is a real pumpkin hollowed out and filled with a wonderful fresh flower arrangement. People use them for their Halloween Parties and to adorn their homes through Halloween. Spread the news and call to get your reservation today! 406.587.7679

Wine and Design

We at Country Flower are always thinking of ways to get involved with our community. We have two ideas we would like to implement based on how you, YES: You the customers, view our ideas. We would like you to vote Yes or No on whether we should do a "Wine and Design" on Friday Evenings and Vote Yes or No on "Wonderful Wednesday's Happy Hour".

"Wine and Design": For a small fee, we would provide wine and stories, your input and stories are welcome. While we show you how to design arrangements. Each week we would cover a different design. An example includes:
Week 1: Centerpiece Arrangement
Week 2: Corsage: Pin-on and Wrist
Week 3: Floral Table Runners
Week 4: Boutonnieres
Week 5: Wedding bouquet: hand held
Week 6: Wedding bouquet: cascading
Week 7: ....the stars are the limit...

"Wonderful Wednesday's Happy Hour": We would like to Thank Our patrons by offering free coffee, or seasonal beverage for visiting our store.

"FREE BALLOONS": Did you know that Country Flower gives away a free helium balloon to any child who comes into the store. This is nothing new, we have been doing it for years!

Now how to win 6 complimentary Roses: Simply Email:
office@countryflower.com or info@countryflower.com with your opinion of "wine & design" and your opinion of "Wonderful Wednesday's Happy Hour". Copy and paste each idea and yes you would like to see it happen or no you don't think it is a good idea.

Simple as that!
Thank You So Much!

Sincerely,

Country Flower
406.587.7679
office@countryflower.com

Succulent Care

SUCCULENT CARE:

There are several types of Succulents. The secrets to success include a marked difference in temperatures between summer and winter months. Succulents like warm Spring through Autumn and 50 degree winters. They prefer South facing windowsills as they are considered a Cactus type plant. Watering in the spring through autumn should be similar to regular house plants: once weekly or when the compost starts to dry out. In the winter, they only need watered once every month or two! Succulents like fresh air so try opening the window. Succulents prefer being transplanted in shallow pots. They rarely need transplanted and should only be done in the spring if needed. 

PROBLEM SHOOTING:

BROWN SOFT SPOTS ON LEAVES: LEAF SPOT DISEASE: water with fungicide systematically and improve the ventilation.

SUDDEN LOSS OF LEAVES: TOO COLD WATER FROM TAP or UNDERWATERING IN SUMMER: Use room temperature water for watering and remember to water when soil dries out.

BROWN DRY SPOTS: UNDERWATERING. Remember that succulents require generous watering in summer.

LEAVES WILTED & DISCOULOURED: OVERWATERING. This happens especially in winter. Root Surgery.

If water-logging is suspected remove plant from pot and inspect roots. If they have brown mushy roots, you will have to throw it away. If the roots are firm and white, leave plant out of pot for 1-2 days, trim off the brown roots; cut off stems and leaves showing rot, and plant into pot; watering with carbendazim solution. You can purchase it at your local store or online here: http://www.planetnatural.com/

If the roots are not firm and white or brown and mushy, you can remove all the compost from around the roots by holidng the soil ball under tap room temperature tap water. Lay the plant on table and cut the brown  mushy roots with a sharp knife or pair of scissors. Cut stems and leaves off that show signs of rot. Trip some of the healthy leaves to balance the loss of roots. Follow the steps above with watering using carbendazim solution only after the plant shows new growth.

ROT AT BASE/STEM COLLAPSE: BASAL STEM ROT DISEASE: caused by over-wet conditions in winter months. Cut the plant above the rotted areas with sharp knife or scissors, cover compost area with a layer of stone chips Replant and AVOID OVER WATERING!