The Gift Exchange

Lotus is one of the most unique flowers there is and it’s life cycle is truly fascinating. It grows in the mud of ponds similar to water lilies. During the day time the blooms open up leaning towards the sun, and when night comes it hides itself in the water. Many ancients considered Lotus a [...]

Since the day I started working here at GiftTree we have featured this bouquet called The Brighten Your Day. I love it! I believe it is one of our best sellers, and for good reason. It is my absolute favorite arrangement ever. It is the perfect medium size, not too big, not too small. It [...]

I am grateful for so many people and so many things in my life. I’m thankful for a loving family that is always by my side and for my husband who is also my best friend. I’m thankful for the two dogs that sometimes drive me crazy but always forgive me if [...]

With summer almost behind us,  I was really not looking forward to the rain and cold days that the NW has to offer. Summer being one of my favorite seasons it’s hard to say goodbye to those hot and sunny days that I love so much. Needless to say, I was dreading the upcoming season. [...]

A good friend of mine had a baby boy last week. As soon as I heard the news, I went online and ordered her a nice flower arrangement. When she received her flowers, she was ecstatic. Me being in a different country and her getting the flowers was a complete shocker (which was my intention [...]

Question: Peter Matcheck Says July 20th, 2008 at 7:02 am What’s a good gift to give my girlfriend if we’ve been dating less than three months? Brandy - Customer Service Representative Answer: Girls like to be thought of. We like to know that you cared enough to send something to us out of the blue. I think flowers are [...]

When you first lay eyes on the Vibrant Yellow Basket, you will notice the beautiful Gladiolas in the arrangement. Did you know that the gladiola was named to honor the Roman gladiators and the flower itself represents strength and honesty? Did you also know that the gladiola is the birth flower for the month of [...]

Imagine planning an event for say a million people. I was curious about the flowers used for the 2008 Olympics. The Chinese have been working on them for the last 5 years. In 2003 a research group started planting each August to test the plants durability. An exhibition was held Aug 2006 in Beijing to [...]

One of my sisters and her husband are going through some really rough times right now. Our whole family had been on pins and needles and really haven’t known what to do for them without being too intrusive. My sister is a very private person and has always kept her feelings to herself for the [...]

Take a little time out and have some fun with flowers and food coloring. Have you ever wondered where the water goes after the plant is watered? This experiment shows the water being absorbed through the roots and stems finally reaching the petals. Imagine Blue Red & Green Striped daffodils or carnations. To start this experiment [...]