Easter Flowering Plants

"The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." ~Harriet Ann Jacobs Now that Easter is upon us, we are excited about celebrating this beautiful holiday in the coming weeks. Not only do we look forward to Easter itself and all of the bright, beautiful colors, fragrances and joy that come with spring flowers and other Easter treats, but we also look forward to the Easter celebrations. We’d o remind parishioners to pick up your palm fronds for Palm Sunday the week before Easter, as well as beautiful floral bouquets to celebrate this holiday. The floral designers at Vandersalm’s Floweshop and Garden Center are currently featuring our pink, blue and white hyacinths and blue and pink hydrangea plants as part of our Easter flowering plants collection this spring.  Read More about Easter Flowering Plants »

Fresh Designs For Spring Proms

The end of the school year is approaching, and it’s almost time for spring dances and prom. What a wonderful time for students to celebrate all they have accomplished this year and to have one last hurrah with classmates and friends before summertime hits. Prom is a big deal and we know you want to look your best for this event. Talk to the floral designers at VanderSalm’s Flower Shop & Garden Center about our fresh designs for spring proms and choose amazing corsages and boutonnieres to style your outfit perfectly. You and your date will show up looking amazing when you wear some of the freshest, most stylish flowers around. Read More about Fresh Designs For Spring Proms »

Welcome Spring With Bulb Flowers

Now that spring has arrived we are eager to celebrate all things pastel, fresh and new. The colors and fragrances of spring are invigorating and inspire fresh new thoughts. Welcome spring and surround yourself with beautiful spring flowers to fully enjoy this gorgeous season. The floral designers it VanderSalm‘s Flowershop & Garden Center have a fabulous spring collection of fresh new designs that you’ll love. Take a look at some of the best and brightest among our spring florals and fill your home or office with the colors and fragrance of spring. Read More about Welcome Spring With Bulb Flowers »

Shower Them With Affection This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that means it’s time to think about what to send our loved ones to show them love. While we often think about our partner or significant other, it’s also a great opportunity to show affection to all of our loved ones. Your mom, for example, has always been there for you. Tell her how meaningful your relationship is with a beautiful delivery or surprise treat at Valentine’s Day. The floral designers at VanderSalm's Flowershop are creating some fabulous Valentine’s Day gift baskets and floral bouquets that your mom will love. Read More about Shower Them With Affection This Valentine’s Day »

A Gardener’s To-Do List For October

A Gardener’s To-Do List For October A Gardener’s To-Do List For October: October is harvest season: Apples, carrots, tomatoes and a whole host of other – equally important – fruit & veg ripens around now, so those of… Read More about A Gardener’s To-Do List For October »

5 Proven Benefits of Having Floral Arrangements in Your Office or Home

5 Proven Benefits of Having Floral Arrangements in Your Office or Home We’ve been arranging flowers since the dawn of time. In fact, archeological evidence shows that the ancient Egyptians decorated tombs and churches with delicate floral bouquets; and written… Read More about 5 Proven Benefits of Having Floral Arrangements in Your Office or Home »

A Gardener’s To-Do List For September

A Gardener’s To-Do List Gardener’s To-do list: It’s not quite harvesting time, but September is still a great month for those of us with veggie gardens. Potatoes, marrows, and onions all come into their own at this time… Read More about A Gardener’s To-Do List For September »

The Evolution of the Floral industry

  Floral Industry There was a time when your local flower shop was the only way for you to send flowers down the street or across the world. So many things have changed with that process… Read More about The Evolution of the Floral industry »

Repel Bugs Naturally with These 5 Plants

Plants that Naturally Repel Bugs Slugs, aphids, emerald ash borers, mosquitos, tomato worms – There’s no shortage of garden pests here in Michigan. Some of the most common critters can be a real menace too. You need… Read More about Repel Bugs Naturally with These 5 Plants »

Guide to Preserving your Garden Flowers

Garden Flowers There are few things to rival the pure, unbridled joy of cutting flowers from your own garden, and arranging them in a beautiful vase. They’re beautiful in their own right, and they’ll act as a… Read More about Guide to Preserving your Garden Flowers »