Decorating With Pacific Northwest Flowers and Greenery

March 28, 2024

Looking for flowers and other plants and greenery to decorate with a PNW vibe? Botanica Floral + Home provides insight on plants to choose and how they can be used to decorate.

Protect Your Fur Babies From Plant Poisoning With These Flowers That Are Pet-Safe

February 27, 2024

A beautiful bouquet may contain plants or flowers that should not be ingested by pets. Review our list of 15 flowers that are pet-safe to ensure your bouquet won’t cause any harm.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Home: 8 Romantic Ideas

February 12, 2024

How To Prune Houseplants: 3 Steps For Achieving Beautiful and Healthy Houseplants

January 3, 2024

Your houseplants are overgrown, brown, and limp — it’s time for pruning. Learn how to prune a houseplant in three simple steps, why pruning is important, and what you can do with your cuttings.

A New Year, A New Start and A New Plant!

January 1, 2024

While it really is just a date change and continuation of time, the new year always feels like a new beginning to me

Festive and Floral: 7 Holiday Flower Arrangement Ideas

December 1, 2023

Looking for the perfect holiday flower arrangement to deck the halls for the holidays? Use these trends to impress your family and friends.

Perk Up Your Plants: How Coffee Grounds Can Help Your Houseplants Thrive

October 19, 2023

Want to give your houseplants an extra boost? Coffee grounds may be the answer! See what houseplants like coffee grounds and how to use them to help your plants thrive.

Hard-To-Kill Houseplants: Our Recommendations of Great Starter Plants for Those With a Not-So-Green Thumb

September 27, 2023

Do you love the idea of having plants around the house but aren’t the best at taking care of them? Here are 10 hard-to-kill houseplants to liven up your home.

Tips From the Experts on the Proper Care Techniques for Your Indoor Orchids

September 10, 2023

Orchids are beautiful, delicate plants that may seem intimidating, but with the right care, they’ll thrive year-round. Learn our expert tips on caring for an orchid indoors.

Honor Your Loved Ones Differently by Choosing Unique Sympathy Flowers

August 3, 2023

If the traditional roses and carnations don’t seem quite right for a loved one’s funeral, check out these five unique sympathy flowers that bring beauty to any casket spray or floral wreath.

How To Use Corporate Flower Arrangements to Embellish Your Space and Promote Your Brand

July 10, 2023

Corporate flower arrangements can be used to decorate a space and show appreciation for clients and employees. Learn how to choose the best arrangements for your business’s needs.

9 Indoor Plants for Health and Why They Are Beneficial for Your Home or Office

May 31, 2023

Plants are a colorful and creative way to filter the air and create a healthier environment. Find the best indoor plants for health with Botanica Floral + Home.

A Rainbow of Flowers to Celebrate Pride

May 4, 2023

Flowers have long been associated with the LGBTQ+ community for representing love and diversity. Explore the history of gay flowers and how you can celebrate Pride Month with floral art.

5 Unique Mother’s Day Flowers To Gift This Year To Show The Mother in Your Life How Important She Is

March 21, 2023

Mother’s Day is approaching and you’re worried about gifting mom a unique arrangement. Learn some of the most unique flowers (and plants) to give this year.

Flowers for Teacher Appreciation: A Unique Way To Say Thank You

March 2, 2023

Give your teacher something different than the typical gifts they receive each year. Flowers are a great way to say “thanks” and show you care. Consider these flowers for teacher appreciation week.

Flowers That Represent Love & Friendship: 7 Blooms That Show Your Friends How Much You Care

February 28, 2023

Wondering what flowers symbolize friendship? Click here for seven beautiful blooms that will let your friends know just how you feel.

Winter Flower Arrangements: Ideas To Help You Create Breathtaking Winter Decor

January 24, 2023

Looking to bring the magic of winter into your home or find the perfect holiday flowers for your next event? Our flower arrangement ideas for winter can help spark your creativity!

Dried Floral Arrangements: An Old Look Turned New Again

January 13, 2023

Dried floral arrangements have a timeless look and can spruce up your home, wedding, office, and more. Learn how and when to use dried flowers.

Growing Elephant Ears as Houseplants: Care Instructions From the Experts at Botanica Floral + Home

December 18, 2022

Elephant ear plants make a statement in any room, especially when they’re well-cared for. Our guide shows you how to care for elephant ear indoor plants and keep them looking spectacular.

Retirement Flower Arrangements: Your Expert Gifting Guide

December 18, 2022

Searching for the perfect retirement flower arrangement? Unsure of what’s appropriate? Our expert florists share their knowledge and top picks. Learn more here.

The Great Floral Debate: Should You Use Real or Fake Flowers for Your Wedding?

December 18, 2022

Trying to decide between fresh or artificial flowers for your wedding? Click here for help choosing which one is the best for your special day.

7 Popular Flower Colors for Funerals and the Meanings Behind Them

December 18, 2022

Who Gets Flowers at a Wedding? Consider Tradition — But Remember, It’s Your Decision

December 18, 2022

Brides and bridesmaids usually get bouquets, but is there anyone else who gets flowers at a wedding? Click here to learn who gets flowers at a wedding ceremony.

When Do Flowers Count as a Business Expense? A Breakdown of Potential Write-Offs

December 18, 2022

Looking to the upcoming tax season you begin to wonder, are flowers a business expense? Learn when those beautiful blooms may be considered a tax write-off.

The 10 Best Flowers for Mother’s Day

December 18, 2022

There’s no one quite like Mom, so when Mother's Day rolls around, you want to do it right. What are the best flowers for Mother’s Day? We share 10 gorgeous options.

This Spring, Give Beautiful Easter Flowers Full of Meaning

December 18, 2022

Learn about the popular blooms used in Easter floral arrangements and the meaning behind all of the beautiful options.

Alternative Flowers for Valentine’s Day To Make Your Sweetheart Smile

January 31, 2024

V-Day should be anything but boring. So why give your sweetie the same old dozen roses everyone else gets? Check out our alternative Valentine’s Day flowers.

Is Your Peace Lily Turning Brown? 3 Reasons Why and What to Do About it

December 18, 2022

You buy a peace lily and 10 days later it’s dead. What’s up with that? You wonder, why is my peace lily turning brown so soon? Learn the care tips to help your lily last.

Plants: A Unique Gift to Mark Your Anniversary

December 18, 2022

Looking for an alternative to flowers for your anniversary? Consider plants. Learn why plants are a great anniversary gift and find ideas for your special day.

Hanukkah Flowers: Etiquette, Uses, and Design

December 18, 2022

Are Hanukkah floral arrangements acceptable gifts for the holiday? What should they look like? What flowers should be used? We answer these questions and more.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Plants for Offices With No Windows and How to Care for Them

December 18, 2022

Is your office lacking the natural light you think it takes to have plants? Then you need our ultimate guide to plants for offices without windows.

How to Keep Plants Alive During Winter: Top Tips for Helping Your Indoor and Outdoor Plants Thrive

January 27, 2023

Winter’s around the corner, and you’re worried about your plants’ livelihood. Here’s what you need to know about how to keep plants alive during winter.

What the *#@*?! There is a flower shortage?!

December 18, 2022

Yes! The flower industry is currently experiencing an unprecedented shortage of flowers and the greatest supply & demand imbalance in decades. Flower prices have gone up, and continue to go up and wholesalers and us florists alike are scrambling to fill orders.

Wedding Myths & Misconceptions Debunked & Questions Answered

December 18, 2022

As a floral designer who does a lot of weddings, I am often confronted with brides who come to me having a preconceived notion regarding wedding flowers. While some of what they say and believe is true, there is also a lot of misinformation out there that over time, has become ‘truth' in some people's minds.

7 Tips for Going Green with your Wedding Flowers

December 18, 2022

Now that weddings are back and in full swing, I thought it would be a good time to write about an important topic, one that is near and dear to my heart.

Green Grow the Lilacs

December 18, 2022

It’s April which means lilac season is almost here! Another one of my fave flowers, lilacs hold a special place in my heart.

Fur Baby Foliage Friends & Foes

January 16, 2024

 If you’re like me, you love your fur babies and your plant babies, but sometimes the two just don’t mix. Especially if you have a cat like Hettie who treats her owner Michele’s maidenhair fern like her own private salad bar! Luckily for Hettie and Michele, the maidenhair is not toxic to cats. But there are many common houseplants that are. While some can be fatal, most are not and will just make Fido of Fluffy not feel so good. And nothing’s worse than a sick baby fur or otherwise.

Spring is in the Air!

December 18, 2022

I love spring! Of all the seasons it is my favorite. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I was born in the spring or that green is my favorite color or any number of other reasons but it is the one season that resonates with me the strongest.

Cut Flower Care 101

December 18, 2022

Now hopefully many of you just received a bouquet or an arrangement of beautiful fresh cut flowers for Valentine’s Day, that’s if the snow and ice didn’t thwart your sweetheart’s plans as it did for many here in the Pacific Northwest. And I am sure you have wondered at one time or another as to what is the best way to make them last as long as possible?

Heavenly Hellebore

December 18, 2022

Carnation is not a 4 letter word.

December 18, 2022

Ok, I admit it, I love carnations! There I said it…whew! I finally got that off my chest. As someone in the floral industry, it is often hard to admit that you like the carnation. Once a super popular flower, somewhere over the years it got a bad rap and liking them gave you a reputation for being cheap and without taste. ‍

Fa la la la la

December 18, 2022

Every year come December, people all over the world ‘deck the halls with boughs of holly’, pine, fir and other greenery. But did you ever wonder where this tradition came from?

Gratitude

December 18, 2022

Needless to say 2020 has not been the best year by a longshot. But despite all the crap that was thrown at us this year, I find that there is still so much to be grateful for.

Mums the Word!

December 18, 2022

Each year right after Labor Day, chrysanthemum plants seem to materialize out of the blue at grocery stores, home improvement stores and garden centers. Mums are the poster child of fall in the world of flowers and no other flower can match the chrysanthemum as the epitome of fall.

The World’s Scariest Flowers... or what nightmares are made of.

December 18, 2022

With Halloween just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to showcase some of the creepy and gruesome members of the floral and plant world....and no, I am not one of them!!!

Glorious Gourds...and pumpkins!

December 18, 2022

Welcome October! This is one of my favorite months out of the year and to me, the epitome of fall.

Somebody turned 17!

December 18, 2022

September 2020 will definitely be a month to remember...

Intimate Cathedral Wedding

December 18, 2022

I loved working with Eleanor & Max on their wedding and wanted to share a little of their day.

The 5 Most Popular Wedding Flowers

December 18, 2022

Now that wedding season is upon us I thought I would share with you the 5 most popular wedding flowers.

Enchanted Italy!

December 18, 2022

For as long as I can remember I have wanted to go to Italy. Every book I have read or movie that I have seen which takes place in Italy just pulls at my heartstrings and awakens in me this unexplainable deep connection to Italia. I feel it in my soul. (Or maybe it’s just the pizza talking!)