Ray’s Florist in the UK posted a well-written article called “The Ultimate Guide to Choosing and Sending Valentine’s Flowers.” The concept of thinking first is a great one! We find that there are many people who order for Valentine’s Day well in advance, but on the day itself, there are always calls from last-minute shoppers. […]
Life in a 1929 Building
The property that our shop is on was purchased by Alfred and Elizabeth Martin in 1898. At that time, there wooden plank sidewalks and dirt roads. Horses still pulled carriages, and ladies wore long dresses. There is a great photo collection of Toronto in the 1890’s at BlogTO that gives you a sense of the […]
Orchid Plants in Tuxedos
In the flower business, we like to differentiate ourselves from the grocery stores by “dressing” our plants. If you insisted, we would of course sell you an “undressed” plant, but how much better they look in a co-ordinating pot, decorated with ribbon, wire, branches or balls! Have a look at this photo. We had four […]
The Sugar Plum Sparkle Collection
Sugar Plum Sparkle is a dainty collection for the design-savvy. Plum and silver, the “it” colours for this holiday season, are perfect for your trend-forward friends. Sugar Plum Sparkle 1 offers contemporary flair with Silverstone and ivory roses combined atop a diamond-studded (they’re faux!) ceramic. Permanent botanical accents, dusted with glitter, add festive sparkle. A […]
Glad Tidings of Good Christmas Cheer
Today we introduce our Glad Tidings Collection. This collection is a joyful expressing of Christmas cheer. A pistachio green ceramic overflows with updated colours of the season. Red Carambole gerbera, spray roses and carnations give warmth and comfort while the citrus green button chrysanthemums add a youthful freshness. This is Glad Tidings 1, the larger […]
Christmas Elegance in Red and Green
Our Winterberry Collection showcases an updated version of Christmas traditions. Two holiday favourites – bold holiday red flowers and red candles – emerge from a base of dark green foliage. In Winterberry 1, a pathway of hypericum berries separates groupings of fresh “Freedom” roses, majestic taper candles and a permanent poinsettia bloom. Textures abound, from […]
Christmas Arrangements in Peach and Cream
Every winter, Martin’s prepares four sets of arrangements to feature for the holiday season. We’re pleased to present our first set, called All Aglow! For that special lady on your list, choose from the All Aglow collection. The spirit of Christmas is captured in a non-traditional palette that will complement almost any decor. Here we […]
How to Care for Succulent Plants
Care for Succulents (Highlights from Floral Management Magazine, November 2010) Unlike most plants, succulents get their fix of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis overnight. This allows the stomata to remain shut during the day, reducing water loss through evapo-transpiration. Although known for easy care and long-lasting attributes, succulents do require specific care and handling for optimal […]
Flower Care Tips
Courtesy the Society of American Florists How to Lengthen the Life of Your Arrangement Two of the top questions people ask when purchasing flowers are “How do I take care of them?” and “How long will they last?” Whether it’s a single bud, a small bunch or an abundant arrangement, a little extra care can […]
Bridal Bouquets for October
We love the fall season! And we’re happy to make bouquets for October brides. Choosing the prettiest blooms of the season, our Head Designer Susan worked with Bride Amanda to create these beautiful designs. We used Circus roses in all the bouquets and arrangements. Their bright yellow with red accents are just perfect for this […]
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