Bridgeton, NJ Florists

Bridgeton Flower Shop News

6 tips to help houseplants survive winter - Cherry Hill Courier Post

Ablaza.Most plants, with a good soaking, can be watered once a week, said Lorri Dell, a florist at Bresciano’s Flowers and Gifts in Bridgeton.Allow the water to reach room temperature before you water your plants. Cold tap water may shock the plants, reminds Ablaza.The biggest mistake people make with their houseplants is overwatering, no matter what season it is.“A lot of times, people see something wrong with the plant and they assume it is because it needs water. Often this isn’t the case, and the plant dies from overwatering,” said Ablaza.HumidityMost houseplants are tropical and thrive in humidity. “Most tropical plants have an environment where there is humidity. Anything you can do to re-create these conditions inside your home is going to be a good thing for the plants,” said Ablaza.To help add humidity to your plants’ environment, give them a light mist with a spray bottle at least once a day or make a humidity tray.Hudson said a humidity tray is pretty easy to make. Find a tray and line it with pebbles. Fill the tray with water to the top of the pebbles and then sit your plant on top. As the water evaporates, it will create humidity for your plants. Make sure the pot is resting on top of the stones, not in the water.LocationDo not keep houseplants near appliances, such as TVs, as the heat will dry the moisture from the leaves, said Dell.Keep them away from drafty windows or heater vents, recommends Ablaza.Pay attention to the areas that receive the most sunlight during the winter and try to place your houseplants in these locations.Rotate your houseplants weekly, advised Dell. Give each side equal time in the light. Otherwise you will wind up with lopsided growth.“Most leafy green plants like indirect light because they sunburn easily,” reminded Dell.FeedingMany houseplants are not seasonal, said Dell. While the growth cycle may slow in the winter, the plants are far from dormant. Continue a regular feeding regime.“You can still fertilize. Some people feel they don’t want to fertilize. We do keep our plants fed all year long,” said Hudson.“It’s not going to hurt if you continue feeding them,” said Ablaza.Dell uses a leaf shine a couple times a month on foliage plants to keep the dust off and the pores on the leaves open.RepottingIt is OK to repot houseplants anytime in the season.Follow the general rule of repotting plants when they are root-bound. Move up about 2 inches in pot size, recommends Hudson.MonitorWatch your plants throughout the season. If they appear to be struggling, try to relocate them. The plant may need more or less light. Cut out dead foliage, and water only when the plant has dried out. Maintain it through the winter until the days start to grow longer and you see new growth, signaling spring is around the bend.For more informationBresciano’s Flowers and Gifts, 653 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton. Call (856) 455-3807.McNaughton’s Gardens; Cherry Hill Garden Center, 351 Kresson Road, Cherry Hi... http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/life/2015/10/30/6-tips-help-houseplants-survive-winter/74835684/

N.J. communities mourn those lost to COVID-19 with flowers and memories - NJ.com

Nearly a year after New Jersey’s first reported case of the coronavirus, Garden State residents gathered at locations across the state to take part in a national day of mourning to remember the loved ones lost to COVID-19.On Monday, residents who lost friends and family to COVID-19 gathered in Passaic City, Roselle and Union to lay flowers arranged as hearts and to remember those who succumbed to the virus, including the first firefighter in the state to die from the coronavirus and a Passaic EMT.At each location, including a Passaic fire station and Anthony E. Russo Park in Union, family and friends eulogized their loved ones and laid a flower for them, said Amanda Elisca, the florist who coordinated the events across the state.The effort is part of the Floral Hearts Project, a nationwide initiative pushing for an official national day of morning for those lost to COVID-19, said Elisca. As of Tuesday morning, there were more than 100 hearts laid out across the country, she said.But for Elisca, the push t... https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2021/03/nj-communities-mourn-those-lost-to-covid-19-with-flowers-and-memories.html

NJ Florist Gets Back to Business with Flower Delivery and Classes as New Jersey Reopens - TAPinto.net

TAPintoTV’s original series, HomeGrown, spoke with Anna Coy, Florist and Owner of Blooms in Hand, about life during the COVID-19 lockdown and how her business has rebounded now that New Jersey has started reopening.Blooms in Hand is a full-service floral studio in Verona. While they are primarily a subscription service, delivering bouquets weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, they also host classes, workshops and service special events and weddings. “I’ve always had an interest in gardening and floral work,” said Coy, who worked with a florist in Philadelphia for over a decade learning the business, before she moved to New Jersey and starting her own business here. Sign Up for TAPintoTV NewsletterOur newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust.You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto TAPintoTV Newsletter.The COVID-19 outbreak and the closures it brought were difficult times. “I had a breakdown. I definitely did some sobbing,” Coy said. Her calendar for the spring had been loaded with events. “To have all of that gone in an instant was really kind of hard.” Once New Jersey began its Restart and Recovery Program, Coy waited until it was safe and deliveries could be ma... https://www.tapinto.net/sections/tapintotv/articles/nj-florist-gets-back-to-business-with-flower-delivery-and-classes-as-new-jersey-reopens

Plant parents, rejoice! PlantShed, a trendy plant and coffee shop, opens in Englewood - NorthJersey.com

Hide Caption Four City Brewing in Orange VideoRoger Apollon Jr. of Four City Brewing in Orange discusses the lack of diversity in New Jersey's craft brewing industry.NorthJersey.comIf quarantine has inspired in you a newfound passion for houseplants, you're in luck.PlantShed, a combination plant and coffee shop, just opened in Englewood. PlantShed also has three locations in New York City, but this is the first in New Jersey.The shop is a hipster plant-lover's dream. It's bursting with lush green plants of every creed — potted, hanging, flowered, prickly, frond. Among the shelves of plants for sale are kitschy pots, notebook, oil diffusers and other house accessories. Story continues below the galleryA cafe was installed among the greenery offering fresh-brewed coffee, tea and small pastries. Step up to the marble countertop and pick from a menu that includes macchiatos ($3.75), matcha ($4.25), and freddo espresso (a Greek-style frothed espresso over ice, $4.50). And no modern cafe, including PlantShed, would be complete without an array of non-dairy "milk" options — almond, coconut, oat, hemp and macadamia.The muffins, cookies and other small bites are brought in from NYC... https://www.northjersey.com/story/life/food/2020/08/10/plantshed-nyc-based-plant-and-coffee-shop-opens-englewood-nj/3330644001/

Plantshed and Englewood Florist have partnered to bring their latest business ideas to life - WTVD-TV

ENGLEWOOD, New Jersey -- Plantshed and Englewood Florist, two community staples in Manhattan and Englewood, New Jersey, have partnered to bring their latest business ideas to life.The family-owned floral shops, serving their respective communities since the 1950s and 1970s, will collaborate to service the tri-state area with floral delivery, plant installation, maintenance, and floral event designs.Their floral café concept, introduced by Plantshed in 2018 at their Manhattan locations, will now be available in Englewood, NJ, where coffee lovers will be able to sip their artisanal coffee, tea, and light bites while admiring the wide range of floral options available."We didn't want people to feel like Englewood Florist went anywhere because it's not. It's still Joe. It's still Englewood Florist here. It's just an extension of our family businesses," said Eric Mourkakos, PlantShed's CEO.The shop, which would feature casual dining with indoor and outdoor seating, is only available for outdoor seatin... https://abc11.com/plantshed-englewood-florist-flowers-family/6378244