Jingle Bells

South Jersey Florist would just like to wish you and yours a very happy and save holiday! We are closed Christmas day, but will reopen at 9:30am on 12/26. 

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Christmas is coming

FIVE days until CHRISTMAS! Everyone please have a wonderful time, be safe, and if you need a gift idea or centerpiece for your table please give us a call. 
The phone number to call is 609-404-1110.
Happy Holidays!

These Dogs are moving fast!

"This is the most adorable thing I have ever seen in flowers!"
~Corrine Wilsey

In 2008, while experimenting with new creative designs, South Jersey Florist made a very similar dog-like flower arrangement.  Who would of guessed it would of become such a hit with our customers? Sadly, we did not give it enough credence to attach any trademark to it, so 1800flowers.com takes the credit for this one.

Red Poinsettia Basket

$44.99
The traditional holiday blooming plant, a Christmas Poinsettia with its dark leaves and deep red flowers, is set in a beautiful white-washed basket to create the perfect gift for family and friends. Approximately 8-inches in diameter.
Approx. 8"D 

Memories from the Flowers in My Mind

Reprinted with permission from FlowerShopNetwork.com

A perfectly arranged vase of red roses greeted me as I opened the hotel room door. With my heart pounding, I walked across the room to read the enclosure card. “Do you miss me yet?” read the card. Tears ran down my face as a wave of excitement rushed through my body. Those gorgeous flowers have long gone; but even after fifteen years, the breathtaking memory has not diminished one bit. Every time I see a red rose, it reminds me of those beautiful flowers and the sweet card message.

Flowers have a way of creating strong and lasting memories. Flowers may fade; but the memories and the emotions felt never will. I remember the first flower I ever received; it was Valentine’s Day (ninth grade). Several girls, in my class, had received beautiful flower arrangements from their boyfriends. Although happy for them, I was a little sad. Since I had no boyfriend, this Valentines Day would be like all the others – flowerless. Suddenly an office aid walked into my classroom with another flower arrangement – a single yellow carnation in a green vase. When the teacher handed the flower to me, a rush of warmth shot to my head and a grin as wide as the Mississippi appeared on my face. Nervously, I read the enclosure card; it was signed “Secret Admirer”. Several years later, two of my closest male friends confessed that they sent the flowers. Why? Because, I was always happy when someone received flowers and deserved some of my own. Yellow carnations still trigger a wide grin and a flash back to that exciting day even twenty-eight years later.

Flowers and memories go hand in hand celebrating the good times, bad times and so-so times in our life. Flowers can make a difficult day better, acknowledge our efforts or celebrate a milestone. Large quantities of white flowers remind me of the beautiful casket spray at the funeral of a classmate’s sister. I see her golden blond hair and her contagious smile in every flower. I will always remember the comfort those flowers gave her family, her friends and me. Her beauty and energetic personality are forever linked to the purity and splendor of white flowers. I am drawn back to that day; not to mourn the loss of an unfulfilled life, but to celebrate the wonderful life she had for eighteen years.

Stargazer Lilies Some of the sweetest memories I have, of my husband, involve flowers, beginning with the hotel roses. My husband has a sixth sense of somehow knowing when I need a little pick me up. I am plagued with anxiety any time my husband has to leave town worried that I won’t be able to run our family business the way he does. Then one time, harried by the day’s activities, I swung the door open to find a stunning vase arrangement with Stargazer Lilies on my kitchen counter. The card read, “I never worry when I’m gone because I know you’ll take care of every thing.” Now anytime I feel stressed or under appreciated, I remember those flowers and my anxiety fades away.

Flowers express a deep heartfelt emotion that can’t be vocalized. Working in my sister-in-laws’ florist shop and our garden center, I’ve seen this phenomenon many times. Like the time an older gentleman asked, “Where is your most beautiful flower arrangement”. As I pulled a gorgeous mixed flower arrangement from the cooler, I ask, “What’s the occasion”. The gentleman gruffly replied “My wife’s anniversary and on the card write - These can’t compare”. Basically that was the extent of our conversation. He may have been a man of few words, yet very expressive. I’m sure those flowers reminded his wife that she is and will always be beautiful to him. Flowers help us articulate messages we can’t express. A little boy dumped the entire contents of his piggy bank on our counter. Pointing to a potted geranium he asked,“Is this enough money for that flower?” Because he and his new puppy hurt her favorite one, he explained, his mother desperately needed it. I guarantee the frustration the mother previously felt melted away when she saw the flower. That little boy is now a grown man, but I am sure his mother sees her little boy in every geranium. Those memories will live with them forever and the love expressed never forgotten.

Basket of Flowers
There is a saying by Oscar Lavant: “Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember.” Memories are what define our lives. They are what get us through the hard and trying times. They are what propel us to experience new things. Memories make us who we are and who we become. Flowers help us rejoice, celebrate, ponder and relax with every event in life. If I had to add something to Mr. Lavant’s quote it would be this: flowers help you experience and remember happiness at the same time.

The essence of life depends on memories; our memories and the memories we create for others. Flowers celebrate the essence of life creating strong and lasting memories. Let flowers speak for you, creating memories that last a lifetime. Florists can help us articulate our thoughts and emotions into powerful expressions. So contact your local florist and discuss the ways you can create memories today that will last forever.

Reprinted with permission from FlowerShopNetwork.com

The FTD® Holiday Traditions™Bouquet

$59.99

The FTD® Holiday Traditions™ Bouquet speaks to the beauty and magic of the holiday season. Rich red roses, white chrysanthemums, red mini carnations and lush holiday greens are gorgeously arranged in a designer white ceramic sleigh while accented with red and white holiday glass balls and red ribbon, to create a wonderful way for you to convey your warmest season's greetings.Approximately 13"H x 12"W.

Lavender and the pursuit of happiness

We are constantly searching for good health and the pursuit of happiness. We crave the latest gadget, try the newest exercise trend and look for the cure-all drug, hoping they will make us healthy and happy. Sometimes, the simplest things in life can fulfill our pursuit of happiness and help us achieve good health. Flowers have always been a powerful influence in human health and happiness. In pursuing happiness, what could be easier than surrounding yourself with flowers?

Many believe the pursuit of happiness can only be achieved if one or more of the senses are involved. The Romans recognized that flowers had a therapeutic quality, both medicinally and spiritually. For centuries, lavender, particularly English lavender has been known to have medicinal, aromatic and culinary qualities. In their pursuit of happiness, the Romans used lavender in their bathing rituals, for cooking and as perfume for their linens and person. They also used it to maintain good health; realizing it had a calming influence and was a natural antiseptic.

In your quest for the pursuit of happiness and good health, take a look at lavender and it’s therapeutic qualities. A sweetly -scented tonic herb with many medicinal qualities, common or English lavender (Lavendula augustifolia) is an aromatic perennial plant popular in most herb gardens. English lavender has been used internally to relieve indigestion, depression, anxiety, exhaustion, irritability, tension headaches, migraines and bronchial complaints. Sunburns, rheumatism, muscular pain, skin complaints and insect bites have all been relieved externally with lavender. Although a lavender plant can become woody in nature and must be rotated every four years, the flowers and it’s oil can be easily harvested. As a result, English lavender is often used for calming and relaxing aromatherapy and high-quality perfumes.

The pursuit of happiness may be a constitutional right in the United States, but how can it be achieved? Start by removing the depression, anxiety and irritability in your life. Invest in lavender oil and create your own house of lavender aromatherapy, where an exquisitely-sweet, calming wave envelopes you as you walk through the door. Housework becomes enjoyable as the sweet smell of English lavender wafts through the air. Lavender oil used in aromatherapy triggers a comforting zone in the brain, removing the stresses of the day. With the stress and anxiety of the day gone, you’ll enjoy spending time with your family or taking a walk with your dog. Make sure the lavender oil is ready when you sit down to pay bills. A little calming aromatherapy will ease the anxiety of paying those bills.

Nervous tension, muscle aches and insomnia are detrimental to our good health, but lavender can send them far away. Step into a hot bath with lavender bath salts and within minutes, the nervous tension is washed away. The Latin meaning of lavender is “to wash” and wash away is just what lavender bath salt does – it washes away tension. The warmth of the bath and scent of English lavender opens the mind and relaxes the muscles. Often, happiness is found with an open mind and a relaxed body.

Aromatic qualities are great attributes, but who can resist something that appeals to our sense of taste? English lavender is a culinary experience that can turn the ordinary, into a work of art. Crystallized lavender flowers on a cake give the eyes something to feast on before the taste buds get their share. A soothing cup of lavender tea melts all your tension. The pursuit of happiness is achieved when every aspect of life becomes interesting. Taste buds are launched into a world of culinary interest when lavender flowers and oil are added to ordinary jams, ice creams and vinegars.

Sometimes the pursuit of happiness is more than our internal happiness; it is also the ability to spread happiness to others. Flowers have been an instrument in spreading happiness to others throughout the ages. In centuries past, lavender was given to newlyweds for good luck. It is known as the flower of devotion, and has been called the “love” herb because of its fresh clean scent and insect-repellent properties. Think about all the ways lavender can help you spread happiness to others. Give good luck to a newlywed couple with a lavender plant for their new home. Show your devotion on Valentine’s Day by burning lavender scented candles accompanied with a bouquet of lavender roses. Send a friend a spa basket filled with lavender bath products and a vase of iris. Loving your life and th! ose in it is what the pursuit of happiness is all about. Good health is likely to follow when you have achieved the pursuit of happiness.

In your pursuit, visit your local florist. Many florists carry lavender aromatherapy products, lavender oils, lavender bath salts and spa products, as well as potted lavender plants. Florists carring gourmet food products often have lavender jams, teas and cakes. So, pursue happiness through your local florist who is ready to help you with your lavender needs and gifts.

Santa Paws is Coming to Town!!!

$49.99

Our holiday hound-shaped arrangement is ready to deliver smiles under the tree or on the tabletop. Hand-arranged from fresh carnations and fragrant greens inside a willow dog bed basket, he's decked in a Santa hat and glasses and accented with emerald ornaments.

Harvard Research to Promote Flowers in the Home & Workplace

July 25, 2007 – Recent Harvard University behavioral research identifies the factors most likely to impact 21st century employee well being, commitment and productivity. The study, led by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, shows that employee commitment is largely influenced by one’s sense of purpose, feeling of personal impact, and overall trust in the organization they work for. Productivity is largely affected by the quality of human relationships including cooperative, social group moods and interaction. The results lead us to conclude that workplaces that provide positive environments to foster interpersonal trust and quality personal relationships create the most committed and productive employees,” says Etcoff.

Study by Etcoff and Harvard confirms flowers have an energizing effect on people at work. She also cites previous studies at Rutgers and Texas A&M universities that have proven that something as simple as adding flowers to the environment enhances moods, social interaction and on-the-job creativity and productivity.

Doing little things like adding flowers to your workspace or taking a few extra minutes to get to know your co-workers will make you happier at work. Imagine what they can do for the home and your well being there!!

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Harvest Glow™ Centerpiece

$59.99

Decorate the season in style with a glamorous, glowing gift for the tabletop. Fresh roses, alstroemeria, Gerberas, poms and more are hand-crafted into an abundant centerpiece ring around a green pillar candle. Accented with touches of dried wheat, apple picks and pear picks to celebrate Autumn occasions beautifully.

Approximately 6"H x 17"L

How to Lengthen the Life of Your Arrangement

A little extra care can make a big difference for any size flower arrangement or fresh flower bouquet.
Most floral arrangements last 4-7 days or longer, depending on the flowers used and the care they receive. The Society of American Florists provides these tips for longer-lasting, more vibrant flowers:
For floral arrangements:

• Keep the vase filled (or floral foam soaked) with water containing a flower food provided by your florist. Flower foods make flowers last longer but it is important to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet. Most packets are to be mixed with either a pint or a quart of water. Flower foods should not be diluted with more water than is specified on the packet.

• If the flower food solution becomes cloudy, replace it entirely with properly mixed flower food solution. If possible, re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Be sure to use a sharp knife or clippers that will not crush the stems. Immediately place the stems into solution.

• Keep flowers in a cool spot (65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit), away from direct sunlight, heating or cooling vents, directly under ceiling fans, or on top of televisions or radiators. (Appliances like televisions give off heat, which causes flowers to dehydrate.) Most flowers will last longer under cool conditions.

For loose bunches or boxed flowers:

• Keep your flowers in a cool place until you can get them in a flower food solution. Don't forget how important it is to follow the mixing directions on the flower food packet.

• Fill a clean (washed with a detergent or antibacterial cleaning solution), deep vase with water and add a flower food from your florist.

• Remove leaves that will be below the waterline. Leaves in water will promote bacterial microbial growth that may limit water uptake by the flower.

• Re-cut stems by removing one to two inches with a sharp knife. Place the flowers in the vase solution you've prepared.

• If you purchase loose flowers for your own arrangements you should also consider these tips:

• When selecting flowers, look for flowers with upright, firm petals and buds beginning to open. Yellow, spotted or drooping leaves are signs of age.
• When using woody stems and branches (such as quince, forsythia or lilac), cut the stem with sharp pruning shears. Place them in warm water containing fresh flower food to promote flower opening.

Christmas again!

This next week's special project at South Jersey Florist will consist of pulling the countless boxes of Christmas items out of storage, mixing them with the new pieces we bough recently, and designing new and interesting displays for each. So I invite you to come visit our store and see all the changes in progress! 

Use this code to get 10% off holiday items:
SJF103

Flowers EVERYWHERE!

So, I been told not to mention many details about who, where, and when in regards to specific events occurring at South Jersey Florist.  However, what I can say is that today we unpacked THREE TIMES as many flowers as we usually get in any normal week.  It nearly took the entire day to clean, clip, and water all the flowers and plants.  The most outstanding difference was the HUGE influx of tropical flowers, many of which I cannot pronounce their proper names.  But, when it was all said and done, our giant refrigerator was completely packed.  Now, to give you some idea of the amount of flowers that we can fit into this space let me give you an example.  It usually only gets this full the week before Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day, which are a florist's three biggest holidays by far. Needless to say, we are ready to make someone's day!

Google Places

South Jersey Florist uses all forms of electonic media to help us connect to future and previous customers.  This list of e-media includes: google, bing, yahoo local, facebook, twitter, and of course blogging. If you have a moment, please write a review of our store on our Google Place Page.

This Week at SJF

This weekend is particularly busy for us, as we have three weddings to make and deliver between Friday and Sunday.  Now, three weddings are completely within our means of completing; nevertheless, it will take a combined and coordinated effort of our design team along with our wedding coordinator (Marcy) and our delivery drivers.  But, after 8 years of serving the Atlantic County community, our teamwork is honed like a mighty army prepared to do battle.

I invite you to leave comments about any of these weddings if you are in the wedding party, attending, or just wanting to leave well wishes for the happy couples.

Great Deal for Fall

Ok guys, this is a HOT seller this past week. I made 3 of these in the first two hours we were open on Monday. So let's see if we can keep that demand going with this great deal!

Anyone who walks in and buys one of these Halloween Dogs, gets a free $5 coupon for their next purchase!

Wedding Referral = Gift Certificate

Anyone who refers a NEW wedding to South Jersey Florist, gets a $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE as our thanks!

Great Results!

Thank you everyone! We have received great feedback from the commercial for Seize the Deal on Millennium Radio! You heard us, you purchased at 50% off, and everyone WON! Thanks again

The FTD® Bountiful™ Bouquet bursts with harvest cheer and Autumn beauty. Bright orange roses, Asiatic lilies and Peruvian lilies are gorgeously accented with rich red spray roses and seeded eucalyptus. All are perfectly arranged in a designer ceramic pumpkin container, with lid included, to send your most heartfelt wish of affection and gratitude. 

Approx. 8H x 8W

Just $30 for a Dozen Gorgeous Red Roses in a Vase From South Jersey Florist

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Seize the Deal

$49.99

The FTD® Big Hug® Bouquet is the perfect way to give them a squeeze when they need it! Everybody needs a hug now and then and this bouquet, featuring a 6-inch bear hugging a simple, pale green ceramic vase, is the perfect way to indulge your special someone. Lavender Peruvian Lilies, magenta mini carnations and lush greens create the perfect expression of love, gratitude and cheer making this a gift they won't soon forget.
Approximately 15"H x 11"W.

A New take on a Dozen Roses

$59.99
plus tax and delivery

A new take on an old classic.  One dozen fresh cut ruby red roses arranged in a spiral staircase shape leading down into a basket.  The addition of curly willow adds the icing on the cake so to speak as it add the artistic flair to this new creative piece.

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White Rose, Stargazer Lilly, and Dendrobium Orchid Bridal Bouquet

White Rose, Stargazer Lilly, and Dendrobium Orchid Bridal Bouquet
Keep South Jersey Florist in mind for your Weddings, Receptions, and  Ceremonies!

a-DOG-able™ for Fall

$49.99

plus tax and delivery

Unleash smiles with our original and fun dog-shaped floral creation. Hand-designed in a handsome, reusable handled basket with carnations, assorted poms, solidago and more, this pleasant pooch is all dressed up for Fall, complete with oak leaves and a hand-tied raffia collar. Approximately 11.5"H x 10"L

How to Find a Florist & Save Money When Sending Flowers!

How to Find a Florist & Save Money When Sending Flowers!Are wired services really the best way to send flowers long distance, or should you rather look up a local florist? Floral journalist Gina Kellogg shows you how to save money when you send flowers to a loved one by avoiding fees that often accompany long-distance orders.<br><br>
http://www.floristchronicles.com/2011/how-to-find-a-florist

Dreamland Pink Bouquet

$34.99
plus tax and delivery

The Dreamland Pink Bouquet is a soft display of floral wonder. Our finest brilliant pink roses sit amongst a cloud of pink Peruvian Lilies, to create a delicate bouquet your special recipient will love. Approximately 17"H x 13"W

Fall Rose and Lily Bouquet

A classic beauty. Bright yellow roses and vibrant orange lilies share the spotlight in this hand-designed, compact arrangement. Gathered fresh in a modern cube vase lined with exotic ti leaf ribbon to bring showy elegance to birthdays, anniversaries and any celebration.
12"H x 12"L
$69.99
plus tax and delivery

Harvest Spice Bouquet

Share a bounty of fresh Autumn beauty -- our lush bouquet of red lilies, red carnations, green kale, red germinis, yellow solidago and leucadendron. A truly unique gift for holiday gatherings, Autumn milestones, or any celebration of the season. 16"H x 10"L

$59.99

plus tax and delivery

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Contact Information

South Jersey Florist has made it so easy to contact by providing numerous alternatives.

Visit us at:
191 S. New York Rd.
Galloway, NJ 08205

Call us at:
(609) 404 - 1110

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(866) 739 - 9800

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(609) 404 - 1580

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Buy One, Get One Free Fridays

Yes, the rumors are true.  When you come into the store on Fridays, South Jersey Florist offers buy one bunch of fresh cut flowers, and receive the second bunch (of equal or lesser value) COMPLETELY FREE!!!  In other words, make a bigger splash while making your buck go even further.

Please come see our prices/stock for yourselves as it changes fairly regularly with the seasons and holidays.
But, we typically carry:
Chrysanthemums --> $4.99 a bunch
Alstroemeria --> $4.99 a bunch
Mini Carnations --> $3.99 a bunch
Long-Lasting Mixed Bunches --> $9.99 a bunch

Welcome to South Jersey Florist's Blog!!!

Hello and much Welcome!
I would like to take a moment to first thank you for finding this blog and taking the time to read any and all the postings here.  Hopefully, we can create something very special together.  In an ideal world, this blog will advertise/promote South Jersey Florist, showoff new products,  highlight great new deals we offer, and allow us some real feedback from you!

We welcome all comments about our store, employees, products, and policies. Please, do not be shy or tongue-tied, as this is a chance for us to build relationships. We look forward to hearing what you have to say!