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Locally Grown; Our Flower Farm | Farm to Florist | Tallahassee, Florida

We haven't really shared much about our cut flower farm but it is time for that to change! We are honored to be able to provide our customers with many locally grown flowers! The  owner of  A  Country  Rose ,   Annette started farming on an acre at her home in Wakulla County about eight years ago. She has since moved herself and her farm to a new location with more space for growth (pun intended). Annette  and her husband Ed are the ones who make all the magic  happen.  The most current tasks around  the  farm as of the last  couple  of weeks is a reworking of all the beds. They've been pulling up all the irrigation, laying new rows which includes 100's of tractor loads of compost and mulch then re-laying of black ground cover (to keep weeds at bay), white ground cover (to keep the black from burning the flowers) and then replacement of the irrigation.  It's a lot of work but the  results will be amazing and below is ...

Random Acts part 2

Here are Ryan’s Top 10 Random Acts of Flowers: One Who Makes a Difference: Think of the carpool mom, scout leader, local volunteer or apartment doorman who makes an everyday difference in your life. A surprise bouquet is a convenient, informal way to say “Thanks for making my life easier.” Wedding Arrangements: When asking a friend to join your wedding party or expressing thanks to a shower hostess, ask your florist to help make it special by delivering an arrangement in advance of the big day. Best Friend Boosts: Send a celebrational bunch to a best friend who lands a dream job, a sibling who receives a promotion at work, or a friend who reaches a personal milestone. Show them you care about their success. A Moment of Calm: Help someone dealing with a hectic time in their life relax with a tranquil gift of flowers. Your florist can give you ideas on soothing colors and styles, and help you deliver that “moment of calm.” The recipient will be impressed by your thoughtfulness. Life ...

Random Acts

Happy birthday, congratulations, thank you, I love you, thinking of you. Each day, millions of gifts are exchanged by people who want to send thoughtful regards to deserving friends and loved ones. According to research from Rutgers University, the presents we pick to convey our special messages say a lot about us. Rutgers University researcher Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., director of the university’s Human Emotions Lab, explored what the gifts we choose say about who we are and whether they affect how we are perceived. The research reveals that those who send flowers, in comparison to other gifts, are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people. More specific findings include: Both men and women who give flowers are perceived as happy, achieving, strong, capable and courageous people; Men and women come across as more emotionally intelligent; they give the impression they can effectively express their feelings and take time to understand the feelings of others;...

Giving Flowers

What Hip Givers Know The Michael Cohen Group research reveals just how much people love to give and receive flowers. Ninety-two percent of women can remember the last time they received flowers, and 97 percent of men and women recall the last time they gave a floral gift. The hundreds of women and men surveyed described a gift of flowers as unlike any other because flowers create lasting memories and make people – both givers and receivers – feel cared about and special. The fleeting nature of flowers also encourages people to appreciate flowers when they are beautiful and vibrant. “With a gift of flowers, you know that someone is thinking of you right now, this very minute,” Cole said. “It's the memory of the gift and the emotions that last forever.” What Hip Givers Said 88% say flowers can change your mood for the better 99% agree that a person who gives flowers is thoughtful 89% believe that someone who gives flowers is sophisticated 83% would like to receive flowers when they a...

Flower Therapy: Whimsical

Free-spirited feelings are conveyed by the Flower Therapy Whimsical palette, which is characterized by bold, contrasting colors. Flowers Featured: Professional florists call this garden-style arrangement "vegetative" for duplicating nature as flowers would grow in a garden. Fuschia stock, royal blue delphinium, yellow-orange spray roses, pink tulips, Italian ruscus and yellow-orange bell-like saraconia ring out over golden-yellow mini gerberas, lime-green pompons and hot pink mini carnations.

Flower Therapy: Tranquil

Serenity and relaxation are the feelings conveyed through the Flower Therapy color palette of light shades of green, misty blues and other cool hues. Flowers Featured: An airy, asymmetrical design of lavender lisianthus, lavender larkspur, light blue delphinium, light blue hydrangea, eryngium thistle, and seeded eucalyptus accented by dusty miller foliage is loosely grounded in river rocks resting in a glass cube. The water, visible through the vase, adds to the tranquil feeling.

Flower Therapy: Sensuous

The rich colors of the Sensuous Flower Therapy color palette create a rich, luxurious feeling that sets the mood for sophisticated and passionate settings. Flowers Featured: This "pavé" arrangement fully blankets the top of a sleek black ceramic bowl. Orbiting lily grass frames rich maroon ranunculus, orange spray roses, two-toned reddish-orange and coral-apricot roses, burnt orange Asiatic lilies, hypericum berries, magenta phlox and variegated pittosporum.

Flower Therapy:Romantic

Through Flower Therapy, a sensation of intimacy and nostalgia is created by a color palette of delicate warm and cool colors, with lavenders and pinks at its heart.Flowers Featured: An iridescent ceramic rose-colored container holds a radial cluster of deep lavender roses, pale pink roses, champagne spray roses, grape hyacinth muscari, pale pink bouvardia, blush tulips, lavender stock and lilacs, accented by asparagus plumosa. Professional florists refer to this opulent and compact design style as "Mille Fleurs" or a thousand flowers.

Flower Therepy:Nurturing

A true sense of caring is created by a combination of colors that are fragile, soft and tender. Arrangements in pastel shades and the softest yellows, peaches, warm pinks, creamy whites and subtle greens make us feel safe, snug and loved. Consider a nurturing floral arrangement for a new mother, a sick friend or a grieving loved one – anyone who would benefit from a caring, loving embrace.

Tallahassee's Best Florist

A Country Rose was voted The People's Choice For Tallahassee's Best Florist for 2007. Thanks to everyone who voted for us. We will continue to meet and exceed all your expectations in 2008!

Named FTD top 1000 shop

A Country Rose Florist, has been named to FTD's prestigious top 1000 member ranking. We are so proud to be name FTD top 1000 flower shop. T hanks to all of our hard work and our loyal customers. A Country Rose Florist is a local owned and operated flower shop in Tallahassee Florida