Yazmin was thoroughly amazed by the fireworks last night at Sandburg in Coon Rapids.  She says that she had actually gotten up to leave after what she thought was the finale, only to be delighted to an additional 20 minutes of a dazzling display.  An extra happy Fourth of July to you City of Coon Rapids! We appreciate the extra effort!  She’s been working a lot more with carnations (flower meaning: fascination, distinction, love) today. **Additional note from the blogger: The fireworks in Champlin kept me awake for awhile longer than I expected too.  Just playin’ the party-pooper**

I, Rachel the delivery driver extraordinaire, novice dish garden designer and sometime blogger, am talking all about the recent UFA trades in the NHL. Oh, the drama! Jaromir Jagr returns to the league after a stint in the Russian Super League and who does he sign with? THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS?!! Whoa, I bet there are a lot of Pittsburgh Penguins fans wanting to send Jagr  yellow roses (flower meaning: betrayal), amongst other things. Pens fans might as well order a yellow rose or two for Maxime Talbot while they’re at it, as he also signed a long-term deal with the other Pennsylvania hockey club.  Yellow roses can also mean:  friendship, jealousy, infidelity, or apology, a broken heart, intense emotion, dying love- so don’t be afraid to order a lovely arrangement with yellow roses .  All of us Minnesota Wild fans wanting, nay, needing something to look forward to, can think Stars of Bethlehem Hyacinth (meaning:hope) with the signing of Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi.  I can’t wait to see what happens- obviously, I’m thinking hockey in July.

Melissa, our supreme floral designer, has been talking all about the Casey Anthony trial.  She gives us all updates and is anxiously awaiting the verdict now that the jury is in deliberation.  No matter the outcome, Marigolds (meaning: pain and grief) seem only appropriate.

The boss-man Steve continues to go fishing in Minnesota and relaying his adventures to us ladies at the shop.  Can’t remember what happened this weekend but I think he did catch some fish.  Sorry Steve, take some Belles of Ireland with you next time (meaning: luck).

For more information on the language of flowers follow the link.

To tell someone special something special using the language of flowers, click here.

We do custom arrangements of all sizes.

Showing up to a grad party with  fresh flowers :

How classy!  How thoughtful!

Often the most impressive arrangements are made by Designer’s Choice, letting the florists’ creativity flow through their skilled and hard-working hands.  Dawn, Megan, Melissa, Sara, and Yazmin are doing amazing work with the latest summer blooms!

Or maybe you’re feeling a little sentimental? Why not send your 2011 grad away with a nice green or blooming plant for the dorm room?  A plant will spruce up any college living situation and serve as a green reminder to phone home.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th 2011

Nobody’s Dad is too macho for flowers, especially this sweet 1948 Ford Pick-up:

Order here

Is Dad a Baseball fan? Check out the Home Run Basket!!!

Who’s the master of the grill? Dad of course!  (Wouldn’t be a bad idea for the 4th of July too!)

Order now!

There are many more options for Father’s Day gifts at our website.  Don’t forget to order early; Main Floral’s staff will be celebrating their fathers too on Sunday and we will be closed as usual.

Yes, Main Floral of Anoka is doing the weird potato thing again.
You know the… “Get One, Give One, Grow One.”

Get One.

Get a Free Potato.  Bet it feels good to have a free potato in your pocket! Last year folks came in with grins, asking for their free potato. We loved the smirks and silly comments about our free potatoes. No purchase is necessary.

Give One.

We give, you give. Not in time for food shelf awareness month, of course we’re always late, but the food shelf needs our help every month. We will be collecting food and making trips to our local foodshelf through the last half of April. Drop off your food donations at… Main Floral at 115 East Main Street in Anoka Minnesota.

Grow One.

Just in time for Earth Day wouldn’t you say! Planting seeds for tomorrow is a total earth day thing and great fun to involve the kids. Below check out our brief beginning tips for growing your own potatoes. Our free potatoes keep giving if you plant them!

Getting started, growing your potato plant.

Step 1. Prep the seed. Cut the potato into several chunks with an ‘eye’ on each chunk. The new plants will grow from the ‘eye’ of the potato piece. Air-dry for 24 hours or lightly dust pieces with sulfur powder or bordeaux mixture to help prevent fungi. No need for chemical treatments when planted in dry, warm soil. Please research the ideal time for planting potatoes in your neck of the woods, since every region is different. Step 2. Prepare the soil using a trowel in compost rich soil. Loosen the soil so that the potato can send down roots easily. Make sure to pick a well-drained, sunny spot of the garden. Be sure the ‘eye’ faces up when pressing potato piece into soil. Step 3.  Build up a mound of mulch over the potato. Oak leaf mold is the perfect mounding mulch. Water gently, thoroughly wet the mulch evenly. As the vines start to peek through the mound, begin feeding them with a half-strength foliar spray. For more steps, please read more on maintaining and harvesting a flowering potato plant in this really nice article: plant potatoes. There are many different growing techniques, here’s another site that might help… wikihow growing potatoes or just Google it! To check out our similar ‘potato’ blogs from last year enter ‘Potato’ in our search box.

Thanks for participating in the Free Potato “Get one, Give one, Grow one” with us!

When you’re thinking of sending flowers, you’re not thinking of getting ripped off.  Your mind is on the flowers. Flowers are a great way to celebrate a birthdays, cheer up a friend who’s not feeling well or just brighten someone’s day. Your local florist is just a phone call away, or so you think. Experts from www.aboutflowers.com  say “Some unscrupulous telemarketing firms are posing as local florists, charging you higher fees and taking business away from the legitimate flower shops in your town.”

Alerting Secret Scam

The local deception works like this… A telemarketer buys a bogus advertisement in your phonebook or telephone directory. The company may use your town’s name in its own to make you believe it’s local. Or, the name of a legitimate local florist may be listed with a different local phone number.

When you call, you’re unknowingly forwarded to an out-of-town telemarketing operation. The telemarketer takes your order and credit card information for payment, then forwards your order to a real local florist. The telemarketer not only adds a processing fee but may also add  a percentage of the total purchase.  Some scamming telemarketers can be even more devious, they don’t actually add additional charges but minus money from the total bouquet value before they send it to a local florist. This usually goes undetected by the sender, however the recipient gets skimpy flowers. Unfortunately you won’t find out that you’ve been scammed until read your credit card statement. You may find out you were scammed in the worst way, by finding out your flowers were never delivered as ordered to value or never delivered at all!

How to be in the know and protect yourself

(from www.aboutflowers.com)

Don’t just cross your fingers… follow a few tips.

1. Ask neighbors, family, friends, and co-workers for recommendations.
2. Deal only with shops that list a street address with their phone number. If you’re asking directory assistance for a number, also ask for the street number and address. If there isn’t one, consider doing business with another florist.
3. Check out the florist you’re considering with the local Better Business Bureau and consumer protection officials in your area. Or, if you’re ordering flowers from a local shop in another city or state, contact the consumer protection officials there. Ask if they have any unresolved consumer complaints on file. Also ask them to verify the street address.
4. Ask the florist to itemize the charges. In addition to the price of the arrangement, most florists charge a delivery fee and taxes if you live in the same state.
5. Ask the florist for directions to the shop. If they hesitate or refuse, consider this a red flag, and avoid doing business with the florist.

When a Rose is a Ruse: What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed?

If you placed an order through a wire service, a toll-free number, or a local florist, call the toll-free number of the florist and describe the problem. Many wire services will work with the filling florist to fix the problem or refund your money. If your arrangement was never delivered, and you paid by credit card, you can dispute the charges with the card issuer. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. File a complaint or get free information on consumer issues at www.ftc.gov

Visit ftc.gov or call toll-free,
1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)

Now stop being so childish!   Pussy Willow Fun Facts:

Pussy willow is a name given to many of the smaller species of the willows and sallows when their furry catkins are young in early spring. Some of these species include:

♥ Goat willow or goat sallow, a small tree native to northern Europe and northwest Asia.

♥ Grey willow or grey sallow, a small tree native to northern Europe

♥ American pussy willow, native to northern North America.

Before the male catkins of these species come into full flower they are covered in fine, greyish fur, leading to a fancied likeness to tiny cats, also known as “pussies“. The catkins appear long before the leaves, and are one of the earliest signs of spring. At other times of year trees of most of these species are usually known by their ordinary names.

"Pussy Cat"

A catkin is a slim, cylindrical flower cluster, with no petals, usually wind-pollinated. They contain many, usually unisexual flowers, arranged closely along a central stem. The word catkin is derived from the Dutch katje, meaning “kitten”, on account of the resemblance to a kitten’s tail. For more information on “pussy willow” click this link Define Pussy Willow 

Pussy Willow is often appreciated as a kind of symbolism for spring, the awakening of trees and plants. Spring is celebrated with all of the first flowers to bloom. Early Spring flowers; Pussy willow, tulips, daffodil, and hyacinth are among the favorites this time of year. We’re excited at Main Floral to welcome spring back!

 Main Floral delivering spring to you even before it gets here! Spring is in the works and we deliver to many such cities and beyond: Anoka, Ramsey, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover, Minneapolis, Roseville, Shoreview, and St.Paul. Call us for more delivery destination information at 763-421-7411.

At the peak of tulip mania, in February 1637, some single tulip bulbs sold for more than 10 times the annual income of a skilled craftsman. Wrap your head around that one! If you don’t believe us, google it!

   A total list of Goods allegedly
   exchanged
   for a single bulb of
   “the Viceroy” Tulip

   Two lasts of wheat
   Four lasts of rye
   Four fat oxen
   Eight fat swine
   Twelve fat sheep
   Two hogsheads of wine
   Four tuns of beer
   Two tons of butter
   1,000 lb. of cheese
   A complete bed
   A suit of clothes
   A silver drinking cup

It’s Tulip time at Main Floral! Visit www.mainfloral.net, stop in or call us at 763-421-7411

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Have a star employee whose light isn’t burning so bright lately? Maybe the winter blues are getting to them, maybe they’ve just been working too hard?! Here’s an Idea… Send them a box of sunshine! Enclose your message! Add Abdallah chocolates? Maybe Dinner for Two Gift card? Whatever you have in mind, we can help you give your hard-working employee star treatment. 

Why do little perks matter?

“Perk up!” Recognizing staff for their accomplishments goes a long way. Showing that you’re taking notice of their contributions for a shared success can really brighten one’s spirit. Great gifts are usually those that naturally lift an employee’s mood, create a lasting memory and boost productivity. Flowers, Plants and Chocolates are perfect for showing an employee your appreciation.

“Box of Sunshine”

Abdallah Downtowner Chocolates

Find Minnesota made Abdallah Chocolates and Candies at Main Floral. 

Abdallah candies have an old world charm and have been around since 1909. We absolutely love them here. We have to use quite a bit of self-control to not eat them all up. Reordering Abdallah is a common thing since so many of us that work at Main Floral can’t get enough. If you are a Chocolate expert… Abdallah is for you. no cheap chocolates here!

The Territory

Working in the flower shop is an awesome privilege. However, it does come with many challenges of the seasons… especially in the cold winter of Minnesota. Delivering flowers in extreme temperatures is no small task. We are always evaluating the outside temperature to make sure our packaging is sufficient. We have to protect our flowers from getting frostbite or getting shockingly cold. Our delivery van has to be warm at all times since we’re constantly shuttling precious cargo. Afternoon deliveries can take a little longer, since night falls early we can’t see your house numbers so easily! It comes with the territory, we’re working florists ”Minnesota style”. 

Can’t avoid every woe.

We’ve come up with many strategies to deal with woes of winter which makes the bitter cold not so bad. There are a few that we need your help with still. Although the roads are covered in snow and sidewalks get pretty slippery we are determined to deliver flowers and messages of love. Recently we had a slip and fall that caused more than just a few bruises over the holidays. We’re pretty upset about it, not to mention the pain it caused our poor driver. We’re wishing her warm thoughts and a speedy recovery. Please help us by shoveling and removing slick ice  from your sidewalks for all delivery people in your neighborhood.

Despite the woes of winter, glee is all around us!

We are definitely fortunate to work with exquisite flowers in a season of which nothing much grows. Flowers are magical in their own earth-born way and their mortality is appreciated with our everlasting love for them. Life is cherished in any form especially the beautiful. We don’t even mind the sticky sap on our hands from winter greens. Pine and cedar are a few of our favorites and worth the extra effort and stickiness this time of year. So we take the bad with the good and skip around the flowers with joy. It’s always sunny at Main Floral even on a sub-zero day!

There’s a rumor… and this photo proves it to be true!
The Grinch found a way into Main Floral
…during the Anoka Christmas Tree lighting!
If anyone has any more information on this sneaky Grinch… please let us know!
We’d like to have a word with him… he left some strange photos behind! 

Charmingly Affordable

It doesn’t always have to be lavish or over the top. After all, Thanksgiving is about family and giving thanks. If your priority is all about the family and feasting… keep the flowers simple. This centerpiece might be affordable but it doesn’t skimp on charm! It’s single taper and festive mix of fall flowers and chrysanthemums is a modest yet a bright accent to your bountiful table. The Bright to Light Centerpiece is approximately 13″ W X 13 1/2″ H. Please check out our Main Floral website for price and more details.
www.mainfloral.net

On October 30th, we’ll open our mini donut shop for the famous Halloween Parade!

Thanks to our little helpers, the first donut launch was successful and now we’re do’n it again for Anoka’s Halloween parade! Come on by to get your hot and tasty treats.

Would you like donuts with your flowers?

Though parking will be tricky, the flower shop will stay open during the parade. Pickups and floral deliveries may be delayed for a few hours. Please call us if you have any timing concerns.

Cute n’ Creepy!

Love’n the cute n’ creepy flower arrangements for Halloween.

Anything is possible in the Halloween capital of the world!We’ll be daring with spooky floral bouquets!  Help us design the perfect ghoulish bouquet for your Halloween Party!  You’re Ideas and requests are always welcomed! Match your Ghostly theme with spiders, bats, pumpkins and more.
Call us @ 763-421-7411
Main Floral… your Anoka Florist!

Light up the Night Parade
Saturday, October 23^rd
7:00 pm – Main Street, Anoka 

Big Parade of Little People
Friday, October 29th
1:15 pm – Main Street, Anoka

Grand Day Parade
Saturday, October 30th
1:00 pm – Main Street, Anoka

Visit www.anokahalloween.com
*for pre parade and post parade events and Anoka Halloween merchandise

Visit www.mainfloral.net 
*for fun Halloween Floral Bouquets

Quality or Beauty? 

Trick question!  The two are inseparable.

Been burned by the big scammers in the floral business? Don’t fret, sooner than later the word gets around! Make sure you tell your friends just how embarrassed you were when you discovered the flowers weren’t worth what you paid!  Most of the time you don’t see the flowers the recipient gets! (these companies are hoping neither of you know any better) 

We know better and we won’t do this to you!
We know your gift of flowers is very important! 

Main Floral is an experienced traditional business, locally owned and family operated.  Unlike the deceptive 1800- and Pro-Online companies, we’re close by! We’re your neighbors and friends and don’t want to let you down! You can stop in and see the difference. Our main goal is based on ”Beautiful Quality” - When you call in a floral order, your call stays in the United States and we actually speak your language!

We’re sorry you’re here because you got ripped off! Hopefully we’ll cheer you up, by delivering flowers that knock his or her socks off! We love to doing that!

Main Floral delivers flowers for Teachers and School faculty! Sending flowers is a great way to show school celebration and spirit.

Most Schools in the Anoka-Hennipen District begin the school year on September 7th. 

Main Floral delivers beyond the borders of Anoka-Hennipen School District 11. We’ve listed Anoka-Hennipen Schools below, but we can deliver even further.

Celebrate your teachers, celebrate back 2 School!  Call Main Floral (763-421-7411) for fun ideas, special delivery and Custom School orders!

If you’ve forgotten… no problem. Flowers are always appreciated anytime in the school year, however, the first day and the first week of school is extra special.

psst…Before you go- please check out our twitter updates for a back to school freebie and more Main Floral promotions to come.

Anoka Schools
Franklin Elementary School,  Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts,   Wilson Elementary School ,  Anoka Middle School for the Arts,  Anoka High School ,  Secondary Technical Education Program

Andover Schools
Andover Elementary School,  Crooked Lake Elementary School,  Rum River Elementary School,  Oak View Middle School,  Andover High School 

Blaine Schools
Jefferson Elementary School,  Johnsville Elementary School,  Madison Elementary School,  University Avenue Elementary School,  Roosevelt Middle School ,  Blaine High School 
  
Brooklyn Park – Brooklyn Center – Champlin Schools
Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy for Math and Enviromental  Science,  Oxbow Creek Elementary School,  Jackson Middle School ,  Monroe Elementary – Math, Science and Children’s Engineering,  Evergreen Park World Studies IB Elementary School,  Champlin Park High School 

Coon Rapids Schools
Adams Elementary School,  Eisenhower Elementary School,  Hamilton Elementary School,  Hoover Elementary School,  Mississippi Elementary School,  Morris Bye Elementary School,  Sand Creek Elementary School,  Coon Rapids Middle School,   Northdale Middle School ,  Coon Rapids High School ,  Crossroads Alternative High School 

Dayton, Hamlake, and Ramsey
Dayton Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Ramsey Elementary School  

If you’re suffering the big pollen explosion that usually comes with the end of summer…

The Summer stinker: RagWeed

Well, we’re sorry you are. We’re certainly not Doctors… but as experienced allergy sufferers, we’re self-proclaimed ”Suffering Experts”. We’d like to pass on some helpful tips to cope with the tiny pollen that wreak big havoc on your body’s defenses. Read our tips but remember always check with a qualified professional before following our tips. 

1. Know the culprit. Many people accuse any old flower for their suffering, even more so “Golden Rod” gets blamed. Unknown to many people, pollen from these sources can only be carried by friendly bees and animals. In most cases the end of Summer allergen that causes “Hay Fever”  is non other than “Ragweed“ which is fine and dry enough to become airborne.
2. Limit exposure: Close up your windows in the car and home. Let your air conditioning run to filter airborne pollen. What a sad end to Summer!
3. Medicate: As soon as possible start a regiment of an over the counter Antihistamine or a Doctor prescribed allergy medicine. It takes a few to several days to take full effect, so the sooner… the better. This regiment may continue until the first frost.
4. Natural method: Use a Neti pot to help clean out those nasal passages, aid in optimum drainage. This holistic approach can help prevent sinus infections and help you breathe a little easier at night.
5. Cool the Itch: Sometimes topical anti-ich cream helps around your nose and nostrils.
   Sending Get Well flowers won’t hurt allergy sufferers, but just to avoid any doubters… Sending a get well gift basket, fruit basket, custom or gourmet basket, or a healthy house plant might be a better alternative. Send your note of love and care with yummy treats. We’re here to help at Main Floral! Main Floral delivers to Anoka, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Ramsey and many more cities in Minnesota.

There’s little time left…
time to go back!

Main Floral is hosting another photo contest.  This time it’s about your feelings, about going “Back 2 School!”  So, say goodbye to Summer and think about your next adventure.  Show your feelings and be creative, the photo with the most votes Wins $5o Gift Card!

Go to: www.mainfloral.info

Read full details and rules before you snap that pic!
Upload your photo or vote for your favorite!
Click on “Enter Contest” then click “Post Photos” then login then “Register” then upload!  Yeah, there are a few hoops, but you could win! Fictional Names are Okay.
Upload now or before Sept. 30th 2010
Votes will be counted from now to Oct. 15th 2010

GOOD LUCK… and have a happy healthy School year!

Send your love, good wishes and Congratulations…

 With a teddy bear and cutsie flowers for an expecting Mom.  Mom’s go goo goo for all things pretty when waiting -in what seems like forever- for that precious baby.

Congrats! The baby has already arrived?

Mom’s love knowing you’re thinking of them once they’ve had that baby. It’s not like it was an easy thing. They need a little pat on the back and a big “I Love You!”

We have a lot of fun keeping up with the latest Baby design styles… 

We’re complimenting nursery colors and themes! Whether it be silky browns with hot pink polkadots, kermit greens and the softest blues… we always love to customise bouquets with your special requests and unique ideas.

No two babies are alike!

We love Designing unique flower arrangements with artistry and quality for you and your special person in mind.  No two bouquets are exactly alike -this is where we have fun being creative and imaginative- If your just looking for something easy, which is just as much appreciated… check out our New Baby teleflora designs on our website.

Thinking of Pregnant Moms in this Hot and steamy weather.

If your new Mom is toughing out Minnesota’s Summer heat with a big baby just about due… our hearts go out to her! Maybe you could add “Stay cool Mommy!” with your enclosure card? Just a thought.
Main Floral delivers to Mercy and Unity Hospitals, but  many more. Sending flowers to the New Mom’s home is always a great option too! Check out our list of Minnesota cities we serve… if you don’t see the city you’re looking for, give us a call. We may still be able to help you with your flower delivery. Thank You for visiting our Florist blog!
Main Floral
Anoka, MN
763-421-7411

Main Floral’s Donut shop… opening for Riverfest, this weekend!
Mini Donuts on Main Street
Saturday July 10th 2010

Main Floral exists in the Historic city of Anoka Minnesota…

a popular shopping place for antiques. In recent years the trend has changed a bit… to say the least.  Anoka is showing off local artists, repurposed and handmade gifts, and interesting finds to boot.  There are many quaint shops open 6 day a week… and also many occasional shops that are only open a few times each month.  For more information about Anoka’s shops and services check out rediscoveranoka.com for upcoming events and an Anoka shopping directory.  Local Artists are finding a market in Anoka Minnesota and the community is pretty excited about it!  When you’re looking for a unique gift or unusual treat… Downtown Anoka is the new happening place to explore.

Come in and explore our Art.

We’re mostly about flowers here at Main Floral… but we have plenty of space and ambition to show off local Art and functional Art as well. We’ve dabbled in a little of everything… from jewelry to canvas paintings.  So, don’t forget to stop in… especially if you’re on the hunt for interesting gifts and Artwork. 

What’s new in the flower shop?

Just recently we added some really cute whimsical Teapot-Teacup lamps made by a cool local Artist.  Since they’ve arrived they’ve become increasingly popular.  Everyone loves their uniqueness, no two are the same.  We’re proud to carry made in Minnesota Art!

Looking for cool Art by Local Artists… Visit Main Street in Downtown Anoka! Just minutes from Coon Rapids shopping. Main Floral has got Art too, not just flowers… There are many Anoka gift shops carrying Antiques and Artwork of all kinds. Just a hop, skip and a jump away from Coon Rapid’s Riverdale.

We’ve all missed you! We’re hoping that you are starting to feel better finally… 
and hope you’re back to your super self in no time.

Sending our love to You, Corey and Lil’ Yana.

~Your Main Florets

who loves his Ford truck.

 We ran out of this ceramic truck a few weeks ago… because everyone loves it so. It’s available again!… just in time for Father’s Day! 

Get Dad his dream truck or let him reminisce about an old truck from his younger years… We’ll pack the bed of truck with masculine flowers and send it to him. Don’t forget…we will enclose your personal message in your gift for Dad…
so find the right words and call us at
Main Floral
763-421-7411.  

Main Floral serves and delivers to many cities in the Twin Cities Metro Area…
including Anoka, Andover, Coon Rapids, Champlin and Ramsey.

"Bluegus Rebel"

“Bluegus Rebel”  is our cutsie Beta fish looking for a home.

We’re not sure if she’ll be in tomorrow either.

Congratulations!

Young adults are graduating and finishing with big accomplishments. Teachers are resting for the summer, some are saying their final goodbyes as they look forward to retirement.

Our flower orders are telling of school happenings! Corsage and Boutonniere orders have trickled in. (for those who will be deeply missed in the education world) Graduation bouquet orders are also trickling in. In few days we’ll be quite busy here at Main Floral, filling these special orders for these grandiose occasions.

This time of year brings change to many. Both young and old are closing chapters, transitioning and changing directions in life. Many of them are moving on to bigger things, it’s just another beginning for them. While others are settling down into a more restful time in their lives. Finally getting time to slow down and smell the roses. So…Congratulations for all your achievements from Main Floral! You deserve flowers!

When reading headlines this Memorial Day, We found a tender tribute that was worth repeating.

“B-17 bomber dropped flowers over the Statue of Liberty in a public Memorial Day tribute to seven CIA employees killed in Afghanistan.”

There are a great many to thank on this day, including the soldiers currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank you… to all of you… who have sacrificed your lives for all of us.

We’re designing flower bouquets with home town colors and school pride!

Get your flowers for Graduation Parties and Celebrations… Main Floral is getting excited with you! We’re designing with your school colors and mascots in mind. We’re marking our calendars! Congratulations to our Graduates! 
 

Anoka High School

Mascot: Windy the Tornado
Colors: Maroon and White
2010 Graduation: June 8th
  

Andover High School

Mascot: Husky
Colors: Black, White and Gold
2010 Graduation: June 6th  

Blaine High School

Mascot: Bengal Tiger
Colors: Blue and White
2010 Graduation: June 9th  

Champlin Park High School

Mascot: Rebel
Colors: Silver, White, and Blue
2010 Graduation: June 6th  

Coon Rapids High School

Mascot: Cardinal
Colors: Scarlet Red, White and Black
2010 Graduation: June 7th  

What is important to you? What would make ordering flowers online easier or more satisfying? We’re designing a new Main Floral Website. Our current website as it is… well let’s just say it works, but we’d like to give it more Main Floral personality. To our best customers: Leave a comment! Let us know what you think. Any Ideas for our new website?

Unlike Valentines’s Day, variety is key. The Roses are here and pretty, but not top players. Garden flowers such as Peonies, lilies, chrysanthemums, alstroemeria, lilac, madagascar jasmine, dendrobium orchids, beronia heather, tulips, snap dragons…there’s too many to list! All of our favorite flowers are striking and the designers can’t wait to get their hands on them. so much inspiration, variety and color everywhere… Our minds explosive with ideas and imaginative compilations. 

Getting fresh flowers everyday of the week… is a work of love.

A lot of careful prep, cleaning and caring for these delicate blooms… It’s a  little like babysitting…except flowers don’t cry. We even baby talk them as if they were listening. Maybe we look a little crazy to an outsider… but being around such natural beauty can make you feel a bit delirious and silly. We still are quite serious about taking careful measures to protect them and keep them happy… and let us just say this, these little buds are always thirsty! Flower sitting is hard work indeed… but well worth it, a labor of love. There’s a lot of Jaw dropping and oohs and ahhing… It’s sometimes hard to stay on task when surrounded by such precious things. We sure wish we had more time to take snap shots.

Everyone in the flower shop is so helpful during this Mother’s Day busy time…

It really is our favorite holiday of the year. This makes our job exciting…and everyone is in such a good mood! Talk about a dream job! (well this week anyway) Our customers are also so helpful and generous during Mother’s Day Week. When it comes to buying flowers for their Mom… they simply say “Just make it gorgeous!” It’s refreshing to hear ” Just do what you do, you guys always do such a wonderful job.” instead of “How much is a dozen roses?” In return for their trust and open mindedness…we send out masterpieces. Though we have to admit, our designers can’t take all the credit. It’s the flowers that really show off… We’re just the artists with really good paint and blank canvases.  With really beautiful flowers, our art comes alive. Until this “Mom” holiday is through we’ll be taking turns singing in the flower cooler…because we’re so lucky to do what we do at Main Floral. We owe it to our loyal customers who come back again and again. Thank YOU.Our flowers go all over the Twin Cities! Call us for more delivery details or visit our delivery cities page. You may also call us if you need to wire an order to another florist out of our area. We often know which flowershops do the best work. Even though we’re busy for Mother’s Day, we’d like to invite you to stop in when you’re in Anoka. We love curious people… and now is a great time for flowershop exploration, since we have a high volume of pretty flowers to admire.

Perfectly Pastel

For The Perfect Mom!

Perfectly Pastel…just one of many bouquet designs, perfect for Mom. 

Check out our Mother’s Day selections online, or come see us. Our Main Floral  flowershop is located in Downtown Anoka…on 1st and Main Street. Flowers are gorgeous and abundant this week and we’re sure you’ll find the bounty and beauty amazing. We can’t wait to share it you and your Mom.

Oops… There were some bugs and even more bugs with our Photo Contest.

Thankfully we were alerted before it was too late. But then we realized it still wasn’t working right.
No Worries, the bugs are gone now… for real this time. It’s up and running just fine and it’s not too late to enter the Prom Photo Contest at Main Floral.  We’ve extended the contest through the month of  May…so try again you have more time. Post your Snapshots NOW and WIN that $50 Gas Card!

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

Do you have a prom picture to share?
It could win you a $50 Gas Giftcard!!

Techy Teens enter your Prom photo for a chance to win a full tank!

So we might live vicariously through you, we set up a Prom Photo Contest! We want to see the sweetest and funniest pics of the magical night. We can’t wait to name the best photo of all.

For days and nights we work like flower fairies, gathering flowers for the Enchanted Dance.

Our little fingers will be twisting at lightening speed, creating little embellishments of natural art for your arm and lapel. Corsages and boutonnieres will consume our little minds! Our eyes will twinkle in anticipation. All the while we’ll be imagining the excitements of the whimsical evening.  Even when we finally rest our tired little heads for sleepy time, we will dream of dancing flowers and limousines.

Help us picture the memorable night!

We’d like to see how well your corsage complimented your dress and attire… the latest trends, unforgettable memories, and of course LOL moments. CLICK HERE to Enter Your Photo or visit www.mainfloral.info

Main Floral will be designing corsages and boutonnieres for the following but not limited to: Anoka, Andover, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Champlin and Ramsey High schools. Please call or visit us with your specialty order. Our designer’s can help you pick from available flowers and colors, ribbon and accents that best compliment your attire. 

• Wrist Corsage base price is $20.
• Boutonniere base price is $10.
• Extras are Extra

Sprout, Plant and Grow.

The real Mr. Potato head

March was “Food Shelf Awareness” month, but we wanted to extend it.

Keep the giving going… stop in at Main Floral get a free potato as a symbol of giving.

We will be making trips to ACBC Food Shelf in Anoka through the month of April.  Drop off your food donations at…
MAIN FLORAL
115 East Main Street Anoka or visit your local food shelf.

Click Here to RSVP on Facebook

We got to thinking about gardening as a great source for food… and “oh boy” here comes Earth Day. What a great combo…We found these cool tips to share with you.

HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN POTATOES;

Step 1 — Prepare the seed potatoes.  Cut the potato into several 1-inch chunks.  Leave  an “eye” or two on each piece.  New plants will emerge from the eye.  A smaller chunk of potato encourages the plant to get busy and put down its own, strong roots, rather than live off the stored foods in the seed piece.  Air-dry for 24 hours. A tough outer layer can help resist disease.  A light dusting of sulfur powder or Bordeaux mixture can help prevent fungi.  Spuds will be fine without chemical treatments if the soil they’re planted in is dry and warm.  Research the ideal time for planting potatoes in your region.

Step 2 — Prepare the soil.  Work a trowel full of compost into a square foot of soil in a sunny, well-drained area of the garden. The soil should be loose enough for the potato to send down roots easily. Take a piece of seed potato and press it firmly into contact with the soil. Be sure the “eye” faces up.

Step 3 — Build up a 6-inch-deep mound of mulch over the potato.  Oak leaf mold is excellent for mounding.  Straw will also work. Water the mound gently to thoroughly wet the mulch. This will help it hold together.  Keep the mound evenly moist.  As the vines start to peek through the mound, begin feeding them with a half-strength foliar spray.  Use fish-emulsion or seaweed extract once a week until the flowers open, then stop feeding.  Mound additional mulch around the stems each time they’ve grown about 6 more inches.  Potatoes grow at the ends of stolons that the plant puts out wherever the stems are covered with mulch.  In time your plant will have tubers in several sizes within the mound.  If you’d like to let the potatoes mature and get larger, stop watering them after the flowers bloom. This causes the plant to start concentrating on developing the potatoes.

For  more care and harvest information,
read more in this potato planting article.
www.gardengatemagazine.com

a different way to give back to the community

one potato, who?

who should I send flowers to?

drop by, we”ll give you a potato,

and deliver flowers,  once  you do.

it will lift up anyone’s day….

and it’s just one bouquet  away.

now that you’re in the giving mood,

visit your local chapter and donate some food.

we will donating a 10%  of our proceeds

from this potato giving promotion to:

ACBC Emergency Food Shelf Anoka, MN

2615 9th Ave, Anoka, MN 55303

Main Floral’s Special Contributions and Potato Promotion will continue through the month of April 2010

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is April 21st 2010

Administrative Professional Week observed April 18 through April 24th.

Administrative Professionals Day/Week is one of the largest workplace observances besides major holidays.

It is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for community events and individual corporate activities.
You might remember this day by another name. “Secretaries Day” was changed in the year 2000, to keep up to date with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.
Today, there are more than 4 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics.

Thank you gifts are often given to recognize administrative and support staff.

Flowers and Plants are often nice thank you tokens to last the through the Administrative Professional week.  Depending on the number of Assistants you buy for, spending 15-45 dollars per assistant is the usual trend.  Besides Flowers and Plants for the Desk, Pencil holders and small desk gift sets also make for great Administrative gifts. If you can incorporate both ideas, you’ve created a well thought out gift. For example, a floral container that can used as a pencil holder later.

Practicality is a big deal in today’s gifts…
but special treats taste so good!

So, give ‘em the best of both worlds!
We’ve thought up another delicious idea for Administrative’s Professional’s Day.
A small spring bouquet in a coffee mug with a charged up coffee shop gift card tucked in! Who doesn’t love coffee?
We can create this great gift for 20-25 dollars.
(this includes the gift card amount of $5-10 )
Call us about this gift idea, we’re not showing it on our website.

Have a Great Administrative Professional Week!!!
763-421-7411
www.mainfloral.net

Main Floral loves to get creative, call us with your ideas. We also deliver, not just to Anoka. We send flowers out daily to the greater part of the Twin Cities. Our favorites places to deliver: Andover, Champlin, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Minneapolis, Moundsview, Ramsey, Shoreview, St. Paul and Everywhere in between

When planning this Springtime Blog, the team at Main Floral asked ourselves exactly that.

 “What get’s you Smiling?”  We pondered the nature of this time of year quite literally. What kind of flowers does spring bring us? Sure, the beginning of spring is loaded with expectations and potential for green grass, blue skies, robins and popping tulips. Yet, if you looked out the window you’ll see it’s quite mucky and lifeless out there. The freezing temperatures have subsided and we’ve got spring fever, but that doesn’t mean the season’s big change will happen on our time. It’s in the works, we still have to wait and let nature labor through the thaw. Until the robins come and the daffodils bloom, we stay in a gloomy unsmiley state.

It just so happens that even though nature is not quite ready for your excitement, Main Floral is.

Luckily, our greenhouses and gardens in warmer climates are indeed ready to supply spring time smiles. They know what we want and they know that we want it now! So, this early spring we beat nature to the punch. Our Minnesota flower shop is jam-packed with fabulous spring beauty. This makes us smile! Perhaps, it would make you smile too. We’ve got the goods that are considered delicacies this time of year and we can’t wait to share it. Take a walk over to the bright side where the grass is greener for spring favorites like cheery blooming plants, bulb gardens and fresh cut springyness. Our fresh spring flowers arrive Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and sometimes in-between. If you’re looking for spring and sunny smiles, the busy bees are buzzing here. We’re feeling energized and looking the part at Main Floral!

Would you like to learn something new today?

Hyacinth

Hyacinth are exceptional. 

We tell our customers all of the time, “Giv’em a fresh cut” but that goes for every type of flower except for the Hyacinth.  Suprizingly, you should not cut Hyacinth stems.  The white area on the bottom of the stem is actually part of the bulb that has been cored. The very bottom “basel plate” of this area allows it to drink water, and should be retained.  Hyacinth are better off left as they are, but you must not dilly dally when getting them from one water source to another.

Other things to remember when caring for beautiful Hyacinth and other fresh flowers:

• Keep in a cool place out of direct sunlight and drafts.
• Refresh water as needed, keep water clean and clear.
• Put them somewhere where they will be thoroughly enjoyed.

"don't cut me!"

Of course if you have any questions on how to care for your fresh cut flowers (or in this case, un-cut) from our flower shop in Anoka Minnesota , call us anytime!  We’d love to hear from you.

The cube has proven to be a favorite vase design around here. 

It is modern, modest, compact, and straight to the point.  Showcasing flowers from this point of view is idyllic.  Flower blooms look you straight in the eyes and say “I’m Beautiful, and you can’t take your eyes off me!”
← Spring Sweetness 

Cube arrangements are great because they take up minimal space and pack a punch with color and vitality! 

These bouquets are the perfect size to be up close and personal.  Cubes display perfectly on bedside tables, coffee tables, dinner tables, desktops, countertops and more!
One Fine Day → 

The possibilities are endless in styles and color combinations with the famous glass cube vase.

We’ve got many designs already thought up for you and many more unique designs that are dreamt up and created by your Main Floral designer everyday.  To order a cube filled with flowers to impress, call us today and ask for designer’s choice in a cube! 

 ← Teleflora’s Blue Caribbean 

Sending a bright and cheery variety in a cube is foolproof for many reasons.

Posh Pinks→ 

• Get Well Wishes
• Administrative Professional’s Day
• Happy Birthday
• Romantic Dinner Dates
• Breakfast In Bed
• Anniversary
• Corporate Gifting
• Welcome Home
• Guest Room Embellishments
• Congratulations
• New baby
• Thank You Gifts 
• Just Because

just in time for spring fever.

When spring fever comes a knocking and tulips can’t grow fast enough, Main Floral is here to save the day. 

Have you ever wondered where your tulips come from? 

Can you imagine what a field of tulips might look like?  We imagine it’s something of a heavenly sight… and the smell must be out of this world.  Our most prized Dutch tulips are imported from Holland and other provinces in the Netherlands, where tulip farming is a major part of their economy and culture.  Wouldn’t it be fun to work in those stunning fields!  We can’t all be so lucky, but we can get a little taste of it with a fresh bouquet of spring tulips.

Cheer someone up or cure the insatiable appetite for spring with the fresh scent and bright colour of tulips.

Give us a call if you’d like with your tulip questions!  We can recommend our favorite tulips, best colors, and springiest tulip bouquets made fresh to order.

 
     
Color choices may include: Radiantly red, Sunny yellow, Precious pink, Passionate purple and more. 

More Blogging of Spring Flowers:

• Spring Mist
• Delightful Spring
• The Gerbera

Valentine’s 2010

Main Floral made it through another Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Week rather.
Since Valentine’s Day fell on a Sunday this year, the busy holiday was strung out over the week earlier.  It was actually quite weird for us.  The momentum never quite led up to anything.  It was all about the momentum.  We started sending out Valentine’s Day flowers on Wednesday, it gradually increased over the next few days.  By the time Saturday came we felt like we were in the twilight zone.  Valentine’s Day hadn’t even happened yet!  By Sunday (the actual holiday) we were utterly wiped out, looking forward to a nap that would just have to wait indefinitely.

Over all, we only had a few minor problems. 

Sara goofed and gave someone an $85 dollar arrangement for $50.  At least we can say, the customer will be back.  Ann got everyone laughing when she remarked that Roni was of no help… right in front of Betsie.  I guess you just had to be there!  Everyone here knows how funny it was and that’s probably all that matters.

Dawn was in a spinning twilight zone of her own, rather scary and debilitating.  We really missed her, but had to courageously move forward without her.  Now, we’re relieved to have her back at the flower shop with her 95% normality.  Here’s a link we’d like to share on that spinning subject Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

If you ordered flowers from us this year for Valentine’s Day, We thank You.

Your business means quite a lot in this economic slump.  We owe our prevailing success to smarties buying locally and making choices based on their communities welfare.  We  appreciate your business, and will continue to be your best buddies in the floral business.  Thank you for your support.

www.mainfloral.net

We made it on the news for Valentine’s Day!  Even better, we made it on the Fox 9 news!  Can you believe it?!  Some of us were spinning in circles and grinning ear to ear with camera shyness.  Only a few of us made the cut.  Dawn really did have vertigo and went to the Doctor, but not until she had her interview.  She’s amazing!  We pray she’ll manage through this busy holiday without  falling over or getting too sick.  April was a star today too, it’s like she’s been on camera all her life!  It was great to be featured on the five o’clock news!  Thank You Fox 9!  You are truly the best in the biz!
Check out Main Floral on Fox 9 video clip!

www.mainfloral.net

Our designer’s at Main Floral get giddy when you let us pick! 

You can count on us in this area of expertise.  The girls here go nuts for a designer’s choice order.  There may be even a little tizzy in the flower shop… a fight for who gets to put there best skills to the test.  We love, love to pick the very best flowers from what we have available.  We pick the ones that stand out from the rest, the most perfect specimens in the flower world.  Choosing the flowers that look amazing, last the longest and make you go “ooh that is so pretty!”  We mix and match them, compliment them and design them in a vase of our choice.  When an order reads “designer’s choice”… that really means “choose from the choosiest cuts”.  It says to us “Designer, make a choice that will blow them away!”  At Main Floral of Anoka, our style is modernly classic.  Not weedy or gaudy, just rich in color and lush in texture.  Relax, we’ve got the perfect Valentine’s Day bouquet for you. 

Who can you trust on the Internet, when ordering flowers?

So it seems we ran into another suspicious tactic of FTD.  Are they so desperate to conceal their damaged name that would hide under another name?  It has been reported that FTD is actually wiring their orders through a service, other than there own.  They are making it look as if they are a real florist and also a non FTD member.  The money ends up in FTD’s hands only when it’s too late to do anything about it.  So how do you know who you’re doing business with online?  Shouldn’t it be considered illegal to hide your identity in this money hungry way?  It’s unfriendly nature is effecting all the fair businesses that use the internet legitimately.  When captured flower orders aren’t making their way to individual small flower shops across the U.S. by using their own name, they just use another one that isn’t recognized.  How can a company that’s doing poorly succeed among the ones that are doing well?  FTD  seems to pull it off by being dishonest.  Should they be able to mislead and deceit consumers?  If you asked them what they were getting out of it, would they tell you?  They only exist to take fees from each consumer and also from flower shops by transferring orders from one place to another.  How would you ever know that?  Sadly, they are not alone. There are many companies using the same such deceptions like these, such as bloomsToday and Proflowers.  What can we do about it?  While we are awaiting legal action, it is wisest to order flowers the old-fashioned way.  Drive out unfair business, by Driving to your local flower shop. The one that actually has a real address with real people in it, with real flowers, and with the real intent to serve you.  These online monsters aren’t going anywhere unless we get proactive and hold them accountable… but we can’t hold them accountable if they’re not showing their faces can we? 

Click Here to check out this insanely informational blog about Kay’s Florist and FTD scam.  Our intention in sharing this information is to save the legitimate florists and the hardworking floral industry of America.  We’re speaking for the American florists, the American growers (greenhouses, farms) and American floral suppliers.

A simple love letter would probably suffice, but adding flowers makes it even better.  Here at Main Floral we welcome your sappy love letters of charm and cuteness. Write a poem, a haiku, song lyrics, or a letter of promises and romance. We’ll deliver them along with your bouquet as an extra favor to you.  Beautifully fresh and always professionally designed, our bouquets last and last and last.  We’re a real local florist, so you can drop in anytime with your 3 page letter or novel.

Love Letter Roses 2010

Pick out your lovely bouquet last-minute or preorder for Valentine’s Day delivery.  We promise we won’t read your love letter or funny Valentine, besides we’ve heard it all before. You just sign, seal and we’ll deliver.  If you don’t care about privacy so much, we can type up any sweet and tender message over the phone as well. You might make us grin, giggle or blush, but we’d love to help you send your message of love on Valentine’s Day!  To sneak a peek at our Teleflora Designs, visit www.mainfloral.net. Oh and don’t forget, you’re always welcome to visit our flower shop to see our Main Floral style in person.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

via Online Florists: Whither the ethics?.

Because  of FTD’s shady practices, we no longer use their wiring services.  They had a good thing going, a good reputation for many years, until they burned the hardworking florists from which they built their business on.  With FTD’s steep dues, betrayal and business tactics in question, flower shops everywhere are finding themselves perplexed.  Now, FTD is burning everybody, not just it’s loyal flower shop members.  A good name has of late become of shame. They are not the only ones damaging reputations either.  There are big names in big trouble, taking advantage of unsuspecting consumers and small flower shops just the same.  It seems that they are stealing and misleading everyday people but more importantly they are stealing from the heart of the floral industry.  The website,  www.flowerchat.com has many blogs about these issues hurting the floral industry.  We also blog from time to time about the Internet swindlers in the biz…and trying to show that our flower shop is real, true and different from these big advertisers.  It is important to us… that we get the word out, not just for ourselves  but for other shops like us.  High quality flower shops are suffering because they are competing with unethical businesses.  We are eager to let potential flower buyers know that there is a difference.  There are Internet Puranas out their trying to capture your order, using deceptions and false claims to grab your interest. Whatever you spend with them, consider it too much. Whatever promises are made to you, consider them made to be broken.  Instead of pretty flowers for a friend, you might receive an apology by email or spend a lot of time trying to get your money back.  You may want to think twice before ordering through a calling center or poser florist with no real address.  Save yourself from discounted flowers, drop shipping, and untimely deliveries.  Do some research… find out just who is getting your money, what deductions will be made, how will your flowers be delivered, and how much money will actually go towards the value of your flowers.  Please believe us when we say “Order from your local florist to receive value in flowers and service.” Real Flower shops need your business, and will serve you proudly without deception.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions, a good florist will appreciate it.  In this internet age it’s getting harder and harder to find transparency and fair business.  It’s up to all of us to weed the bad ones out.

Where are you buying your Valentine’s Day flowers from?

with a Red Hot Flower Bouquet from Main Floral!

When the typical dozen roses just won’t do for the special lady, a beautiful mix of pink lilies, red roses, and more pretty should do the trick.  Teleflora’s Red Hot Bouquet is expected to be one of the favorites this year with it’s special Valentine vase of silky shine. Get yours professionally designed to last from Main Floral, where the difference is in quality.  Check out our Valentine’s Day specials at www.mainfloral.net.
♥Vases are limited, early orders are welcomed.

 The disturbing truth behind 1800flowers, fromyouflowers, proflowers and more emerging companies like them…
 

They are not who you think they are!  It shouldn’t be so confusing.  Who is telling the truth and to who is lying to your face?  Sending beautiful flowers from a reputable florist is easier said than done these days.  If you stick to one major rule, your beloved is more likely to get the best quality Valentine’s Day Flowers for the money you spend.  The major rule of thumb would be:  Buy directly from your local florist… even if you need to wire them out-of-state.  Skip the big advertising companies such as 1800flowers, fromyouflowers, proflowers and more.  These online advertising companies only exist to take a percentage of your money and outsource to a local florist anyway.  Companies like these are skimming money from your order without you even knowing.  In the end you get something of much less value, less quality, or even worse… wilting flowers that are drop-shipped from who knows where.  These companies are well-known for misleading consumers and not telling whole truth.  You may find truth on consumer review websites and other helpful websites like www.flowerchat.com,  www.floristdetective.com and www.savetheflorist.com.  

These deceptive companies think you’re stupid and think that you will never know the difference or figure out their scheme.  We think you’re smarter than that, and can make good choices with honest information.  Save yourself from embarrassment…don’t get burned.  Save the flower recipient heartache too.  In many situations there are unhappy recipients, tears, frustration and little recourse.  You may file complaint with the FTC, if you’ve already been there.  Follow this link for help.
http://www.floristdetective.com/reportflowerdeceptiontotheftc.aspx

Helpful tip for ordering flowers:

Hypothetically ask the person on the phone if you can pickup your flowers instead of having them delivered.  If the answer is “no”, you’ll know you’re not dealing with a real florist, instead you’re dealing with an order gatherer.  Search out your local florist… They are there!  Look beneath all the advertisements and make sure they have a valid physical address.