Allen’s Flowers and Plants offers the finest in Christmas and Hanukkah flowers and gifts

Allen's Flowers Christmas flowers, décor and wreaths offer so much beauty and holiday spirit to the season! Allen's Flowers offers the very best in farm fresh and creative Christmas Centerpieces, Wreaths and flowers. Interestingly, Christmas Centerpieces, Wreaths and decorations are not only festive but they also have a deep symbolism surrounding the Christmas season. For example, the Christmas Wreath represents eternity. This is because of its circular shape which signifies it has no beginning and no end.  In addition, Christmas Wreaths are traditionally made from evergreen leaves. The evergreen tree does not shed its leaves in the winter thus symbolizing eternal life. The various colors of Christmas decorations have interesting meanings and are believed to date back to the 15th century. At that time in history in London, it was a custom that homes and parish churches display ivy, holly and other various natural decorations.  People felt that the heart-shaped leaves of ivy symbolized Jesus coming to earth and that holly provided protection against witches. Plus, its thorns and red berries represented the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. The purposeful selection of red, green and gold decorations is by design also. Gold is one of the first colors associated with Christmas. It symbolizes royalty as it was one of the three gifts of the Wise Men. Red symbolizes the blood of Jesus shed during crucifixion. In 1839, a Lutheran priest came up with the idea to use a wagon wheel to symbolize the approach of Christmas. Using the wheel, he would use red and white candles to reflect the Advent season. In the Roman Catholic Church, the season of Advent is four Sundays in December each one taking on a different theme: On the First Sunday, the church [...]

Shop with Allen’s Flowers for fresh and dazzling flowers and plants to honor Veterans Day on November 11th

Allen's Flowers The history surrounding Veterans Day on November 11th is interesting and quite unique. In 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, all major hostilities of World War I were formally ended.  Veterans Day was initially referred to as Armistice Day and was created to celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans. A respectable and loving way to honor a Veteran on this special day, is to send a flower arrangement or plant from Allen's Flowers. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson gave a memorable speech where he highly commended the men and women of the United States military. "To us in America the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service, and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of nations". Both Armistice Day and Remembrance Day are celebrated in other countries as a remembrance to the end of World War I. In 1954, Veterans Day became the official name in the US to honor our military men and women. Veterans Day differs from Memorial Day. While both days honor our military, Memorial Day is designated to honor those who died while fighting for our country. Veterans Day is designated to honor all of the military folks who have served our country. In addition to creative, loving and fresh floral products from Allen's Flowers, here is a short list of ideas for other kind acts to honor a Veteran. Hire a veteran - If you own a small business or are [...]

2021-11-03T13:00:45+00:00November 3rd, 2021|Categories: Allens Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, Flowers, flowers San Diego, plants San Diego, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized, Veteran's Day|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Shop with Allen’s Flowers for fresh and dazzling flowers and plants to honor Veterans Day on November 11th

Allen’s Flowers would be honored to help decorate your home with our gorgeous Halloween Flowers and Fall décor

Allen's Flowers Hello wonderful Fall season! We are now in full swing and Halloween is just a few days away. This is the perfect time of year to decorate your home with holiday festive flowers and other fall décor from Allen's Flowers. People often love Fall more than other seasons for all the benefits it brings.  The temperatures are more pleasant than the long dog days of summer, the leaves are turning color, holiday fragrances fill the air and the holiday spirit begins to gain momentum. Decorating the home is always an exciting activity for the family and the expert floral designers at Allen's Flowers are ready to assist with our stylish and festive fall flowers. It is so reassuring to finally see more outdoor venues opening up. Activities like college football, county fairs and parades are part of the long standing traditions that usher in the wonderful Fall season. Last year many of these activities were discouraged or not permitted. As Halloween nears and families plan parties, there are numerous fun activities that can be done while still keeping in mind that safety is paramount. Below are a few CDC guidelines for lower risk gatherings and activities. Having a virtual Halloween costume contest Having a Halloween movie night with people you live with Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends Decorating your house, apartment, or living space Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors from house to house admiring Halloween decorations at a distance Having a scavenger hunt-style trick-or-treat search with your household members in or around your home rather [...]

2021-10-22T21:32:01+00:00October 22nd, 2021|Categories: Allens Flowers, Fall Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, Flowers, flowers San Diego, Halloween, plants San Diego, Same Day Flower Delivery, San Diego florist, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Allen’s Flowers would be honored to help decorate your home with our gorgeous Halloween Flowers and Fall décor

Visit Allen’s Flowers and you will find the most elegant and tasteful flowers to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Allen's Flowers During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is sincerely honored. Several studies indicate that Breast Cancer claims the lives of approximately 42,000 women each year with 255,000 being diagnosed in the United States. This terrible cancer does not discriminate and is also diagnosed in approximately 1% of the male population. Allen's Flowers searches for and hires extremely talented Floral Designers.  These same designers have taken great care with creating thoughtful and meaningful flower arrangements and bouquets to honor patients suffering from this disease. If you have a loved one or friend suffering from Breast Cancer, October is a wonderful month to show respect and kindness by giving them a loving flower arrangement from Allen's Flowers. Sending beautiful and caring Allen's Flowers bouquets or arrangements is always a wonderful thing to do. Below are some additional ways to help promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month: You may proudly wear a pink ribbon everyday during October. And give pink ribbons to others to wear. Some women like to bedazzle bras they have collected and auction them off at a fundraising event. Perhaps you could invite family and friends to a fashion show you organized. All pink clothing and outrageous hats and accessories. Share facts about Breast Cancer during the event. Have a contest featuring Pink Pumpkins asking people to drop money in a collection jar next to their favorite pumpkin. If acceptable with your office policy, perhaps organize a lunch and learn with a guest speaker to talk about early detection, preventative measures and recovery etc. Walks and runs are always popular. Create some spirit within you office comrades. Perhaps just share educational facts from expert organizations like the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. and the American Cancer Society. Some of [...]

2021-10-04T22:03:54+00:00October 4th, 2021|Categories: Allens Flowers, Breast Cancer Awareness Month Flowers, Fall Flowers, Florist San Diego California, flower delivery San Diego, Flowers, flowers San Diego, plants San Diego, Roses, Same Day Flower Delivery, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Visit Allen’s Flowers and you will find the most elegant and tasteful flowers to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Houseplant Appreciation Day!

Sunday, January 10th is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. It's a good time to bring more of nature into your home and that of others in your life. The day was created to bring more recognition to the benefits that green plants, indoor plants, and blooming plants can offer you, including cleaner air and more oxygen. Since it's also the start of a new year, it's a good way to start focusing on better health and creating a home (and even work from home) space that includes more of the outdoors. So many of us are spending more time inside than ever before, so these plants can offer a calming and healthful effect during such challenging times. The other good things to keep in mind about houseplants is that most of them are very easy to take care of and last a long time with very little maintenance. In fact, all you may need to do is put them in indirect or direct sun and check if they need water once in a while. Our San Diego flower shops also provide an extensive collection of green plants. We are always looking at ways to add more plant varieties to our in-store and website shopping options. Right now, we are happy to offer quite a few different plant options that give you a way to enjoy some varieties you may not have previously known about. For example, we have dieffenbachia, pothos, and dracaena all of which are green plants with large green leaves that add texture and depth to a room. Then, we have other green plants that you may be more familiar with that can be ordered on their own or as part of a garden setting in a basket or other [...]

2021-01-09T19:47:23+00:00January 9th, 2021|Categories: plants San Diego|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on National Houseplant Appreciation Day!

Locally Grown Succulents Now Available From San Diego’s Best Florist

Allen's Flowers San Diego's Favorite Florist For Succulents Allen's Flowers has grown to be recognized as an industry leader and has been awarded a top 100 florist in the USA for several years now. This award is one of the most prestigious in the industry with over 36,000 florists competing for the honor. Locally, Allen's Flowers has been selected as the best florist in San Diego by the readers of the San Diego Union-Tribune and signonsandiego.com for 8 years. We have flower shops throughout San Diego, including our main location in San Diego, downtown San Diego, El Cajon, and La Mesa. Succulents have become an increasingly popular plant because of their easy maintenance, long life, and a wide range of colors, sizes, and textures. We are fortunate to have partnered with succulent growers in San Diego County to offer you all types of sizes and shapes that you can order online or in our San Diego flower shops and garden center. Here are some examples of the type of succulent gardens and succulent arrangements we have available: SUCCULENTS AND DRIFTWOOD Locally grown succulents and kalanchoes are arranged in a glass bowl with driftwood accents. KALANCHOE & SUCCULENTS GARDEN TIN A brightly colored kalanchoe is arranged with California-grown succulents within a keepsake garden tin. SUCCULENTS IN STONE We also have other unique containers like this faux stone bowl that makes the perfect way to display a variety of California grown succulent plants. SUCCULENT GARDEN Locally grown California succulents are combined with a bold kalanchoe and arranged in a clear vase. SWEET SUCCULENTS A white glass modern vase holds a combination of succulent plants that we have available when you place your order. If you are looking for a unique gift that includes succulents, check out [...]

2019-07-03T21:02:45+00:00July 3rd, 2019|Categories: plants San Diego|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Locally Grown Succulents Now Available From San Diego’s Best Florist
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