Winter care for your indoor plants

Winter is the perfect opportunity to spend some time with your houseplants.  With the weather particularly chilly in our climate, most of us find ourselves spending far more time indoors than out, and rightfully so!  All this time indoors can be a great opportunity to...

St Patrick’s Day

Before green flowers became a hot trend, there were bells of Ireland, a flower in cultivation since the 1500’s. Also known as shell flowers, these flowers are native to Turkey, not Ireland, but their fresh green color and symbolism of luck coming from the bell shape...

Shop locally on the Internet

We all would agree that the advent of the internet changed the way the world works forever — in mostly positive ways. However the internet has also opened the door for businesses that are less than scrupulous to prey on unsuspecting consumers. Regretfully, the flower...

Daffodil the Flower of March

The bright yellow blooms of daffodils are a wonderful sign that spring has arrived. Daffodils are the flower of March. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for daffodils in your garden! Daffodils are hardy and easy perennials to grow in most regions of North America,...

Love, Flowers and Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air! And so is the fragrance of flowers this Valentines Day. Flowers have for centuries been the number one way to express your love for that special someone. The middle of February was not only when Valentine’s Day falls: it used to be a time for...

Flowers – A Sure Way to Show You Care

When somebody close to you experiences a loss, one is often left with no appropriate words to make their pain any easier. A beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers will show them you are thinking of them and that they are not alone. If those close to you are having a tough...

Flowers: The Perfect Gift for Parents Who Have Everything

Gift-giving season is in full swing and while you already have the perfect gift for your partner, best friend, nieces, brother, and nephews…you’re stumped about what you should get your parents. Buying a gift for a parent is arguably one of the tougher to-dos to tick...

Floral gifts for the Holidays

Floral gifts are a great way to celebrate the end of the year and the festive season. It’s not always easy to decide between green plants, flowers, bouquets or other types of arrangements. Here are a few tips and ideas to consider when investing in floral gifts for...

Send anniversary flowers to your partner

Are you and your partner celebrating an anniversary soon? Congratulations! Love, romance, commitment and happiness are all things to be valued and celebrated. Whether you have been together for a few months or a few decades, it is important to take note of the special...

Congratulate a friend or loved one with birthday flowers

Is a friend, colleague, partner or family member celebrating a birthday soon? Let them know that you are excited about their birthday by ordering a fresh bouquet or arrangement of flowers from East City Flower Shop. We specialize in creating unique, beautiful flower...