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Capturing Love in Red
Winter Wedding Styled Shoot in Downtown Portland, Oregon
Gifford's Flowers
Mar 31 min read


Everything You Never Thought You Needed to Know About Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is undoubtedly one of the most culturally significant holidays in modern tradition
Jesse Kerr
Jan 274 min read

Employee of the Month(s) - July/August 2024
We genuinely appreciate all of our hardworking employees, and always have. That's why we've decided to start a new tradition of awarding...
Jesse Kerr
Aug 13, 20242 min read


There's A Day For That...
This week we’re celebrating Take Your Plant for a Walk Day. Sounds pretty silly, but what could it hurt. Everyone could use a nice walk....
Jesse Kerr
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Top-6 Best Summer Flowers
What makes a great summer flower? Depending on who you ask, the answer might vary. For the purpose of this exercise, I am defining a...
Jesse Kerr
Jul 14, 20243 min read

Mailbag: 5 Tips for Flower Care
We asked our online community for questions and blog topics. Flower tips & tricks was the overwhelming response. Many people enjoy...
Jesse Kerr
Oct 1, 20233 min read

PDX Bloom Tour - Done the Gifford's Way
A few months ago, we were approached with the opportunity to participate in the PDX Bloom Tour. We didn't have to think twice before...
Jesse Kerr
Apr 30, 20232 min read


International Women's Day
At Gifford’s Flowers, we are proud to celebrate International Women's Day Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 as a part of Women’s History Month.
Gifford's Flowers
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Who Ya Gonna Call For Your Holiday Decor?
Starting around October it seems like one endless stream of holidays after another, all the way through the new year. Halloween,...
Jesse Kerr
Nov 29, 20222 min read


The Floral Arch - Centerpiece of the Ceremony
The Trend Summer wedding season has us feeling some kinda way. We've been out delivering and creating almost every weekend all summer...
Gifford's Flowers
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Local Flowers
Here at the flower shop we receive lots of locally grown flowers from small independent farms. We prefer to choose local in season...
Gifford's Flowers
Jul 24, 20223 min read


Banksyland: Installation Spotlight
Floral installations are like a big floral construction project, and an important component of event decor. They can be used as a...
Jesse Kerr
Apr 28, 20221 min read


Maximize Your Floral Dollar to Fight Inflation
By now there’s no need for to rehash how inflation is affecting everyone’s lives. You've seen it on the news or read about it online. And...
Jesse Kerr
Mar 26, 20222 min read


Sustainability at Gifford's Flowers
Every business has some impact on the environment and world that we live in. We have been dedicated to enacting responsible business...
Jesse Kerr
Feb 24, 20222 min read


Retro School Love Valentines Shoot
Who remembers their first love? We were fortunate to participate in this styled shoot. Sweetness abounds in the romantic tones and...
Gifford's Flowers
Feb 15, 20221 min read


6 Easy Valentine's Day Flower Tips from an Industry Insider
Shop Local. Order from a local shop by searching for something like "florist near me." Then, use the map to select one that has the hours...
Jesse Kerr
Feb 2, 20222 min read

Gifford's "Petals It Forward" On October 20th
When we heard about Petal It Forward we were thrilled and leapt at the opportunity to participate. Two bouquets, free of charge. One for...
Gifford's Flowers
Dec 1, 20211 min read


Orchids 101
Ever wanted to know a little more about Orchids? Orchids are one of our shop’s plant offerings. Many people want to give orchids as gifts...
Gifford's Flowers
Jul 7, 20212 min read


Peony Perfection
Peonies are a fun flower, grown across much of the western US, Europe and Asia. If you are as fond of peonies as we are, keep your eyes...
Gifford's Flowers
Jun 24, 20211 min read


Pride
June is pride month and Gifford’s Flowers is taking the opportunity to both recognize the ongoing struggles, celebrate the individuals,...
Gifford's Flowers
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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