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Holiday Preview 2011 The staff at Chester’s Flower Shop in Utica, NY is gearing up for their annual Holiday Open House – Saturday Nov. 19th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Nov 20th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register for the “Free Drawing” and become eligible to win a gift basket filled with valuable gifts [...]
Central NY is the Place to be in Autumn. Summer is on it’s way out, and although we’ll miss it, there’s no better place to be in the Fall than right here in Central New York. Crisp nights and cooler days, rich Fall foliage and beautiful sites everywhere. Now is the time to bring the [...]
Roasted Tomato Sauce and Fresh Herb Pesto By: Laura L. Country Living magazine for September has some yummy recipes to try. The timing is perfect if you’ve got the goodies fresh from your own garden! The first recipe is for a Roasted Tomato Sauce, perfect for making your homemade pizza fresh and delicious! [...]
Zucchini is coming on strong now in our gardens. This means it’s time to bake and freeze some of these delicious breads. The following recipe was taken from a cook book called Kitchen Kaleidoscope which was printed in 1981 in Teaneck N.J. 4 slightly beaten eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 2 cups loosely [...]
STARTING SEEDS INDOORS in Central NY After 6 months of cold, nasty weather, we’re ready to get our hands dirty and dig into some soil. Our central New York climate doesn’t allow us to start working our gardens until late April or early May but we can do some indoor gardening to prepare for the planting [...]
We all know someone who is always cooking up something delicious. Here at Chester’s we’re lucky to have Sally. She not only smiles as she waits on our customers in the store, but when she’s off work she’s in the kitchen working on a tasty treat. Please enjoy this recipe for a terrific bread – it’s like [...]
Bring your camera to get a photo with Chetty the rabbit As big box stores and fast food chains populate the landscape across the country, it is no surprise that people still look for a chance to participate in something unique. One such event is the traditional Palm Sunday Open House and Flower Show at Chester’s Flower [...]
Poinsettia Toxicity Myth The poinsettia is the most widely tested consumer plant on the market today, proving the myth about the popular holiday plant to be false: •Scientific research from The Ohio State University has proved the poinsettia to be non-toxic to both humans and pets. All parts of the plant were tested, including the [...]
The Poinsettia is everybody’s favorite Christmas flowering plant. It is available not only in red, white and pink, but also many variegated and speckled varieties as well as shades of salmon and burgundy. A quality plant from a local florist or grower like Chester’s can look beautiful for many months with minimal care. Chester’s growers [...]
The following is Courtesy of Bill Schodowski and Jon Gordon THE POWER OF THANK YOU In the spirit of Thanksgiving I’d love to share with you the benefits and power of two simple words. THANK YOU. They are two words that have the power to transform our health, happiness, athletic performance and success. Research shows [...]
We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts in the Utica Area, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.
