Spring is Blooming at Chester’s Annual Open House Chester’s Flower Shop and Greenhouses will once again host their Annual Palm Sunday Open House and Flower Show at their York Street showroom and greenhouses. This…
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Valentine’s Day is February 14th and we want to help you show that special someone how much they mean to you! Whether you’re looking for something classic or cute, we have just the thing…
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Monarda Didyma: Also know as Bee Balm, Oswego tea and bergamot. This beautiful perennial is a member of the mint family and is hardy in zones 4-9. With unique flowers ranging from lavender, pink…
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Ever wonder why we send tokens of affection to our loved ones on Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day isn’t just a gimmick holiday, made up by card companies, as many believe. The origins of Valentine’s…
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How have you been feeling lately? A little tired after the rush of the holiday season? Feeling a bit down in the dumps, tired and under-enthused? Sounds like you may have a touch of…
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Small Business Saturday, which happens right after Thanksgiving, is a day to celebrate the local shops, restaruants, businesses and more in your area. Small businesses are a staple of our communities, making our neighborhoods…
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What is something that comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Most likely one of the things you’re thinking of is a cornucopia. Today, the cornucopia is most recognized as a symbol of…
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Poinsettia Toxicity Myth Good news! The poinsettia is the most widely tested consumer plant on the market today, proving the myths about the popular holiday plants toxicity to pets and humans to be false:…
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This past weekend we put together some classic red and white bouquets for a wedding that took place at the Stanley Theater and Twin Ponds. Our bride carried a hand tied bouquet of white…
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Bonsai trees come from a long artistic tradition of training tree forms to grow dwarfed. This art form has it’s origin in Japan and China where it has been practiced for centuries. Bonsai trees…