Flower Health Benefits & Research – Home Ecology of Flowers Study Don’t let the cool weather get you down: Brighten your day with fresh flowers from Central Square Florist. A behavioral research study conducted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, reveals that people feel more compassionate toward others, have [...]
Central Square Florist carries Carnations in red, white, pink and novelty colors. Their favorite novelty color is the Florigene Carnation that is grown in shades of purple. Ask us to include long lasting Florigene carnations when sending flowers to Boston. Carnations are 2 to 3 inches wide on 1 to 2 foot stems. Miniature carnation [...]
You can be assured when sending poinsettia plants to Boston or purchasing plants in our Cambridge location that they are not Toxic as the poinsettia is the most widely tested consumer plant on the market today, proving the myth about the popular holiday plant to be false: Scientific research from The Ohio State University has [...]
This holiday season let Central Square Florist send flowers to Boston and its surrounding areas. Make your holiday table sparkle with a cheerful Christmas centerpiece. Central Square Florist artists will design each centerpiece to be the focal point of your dining room table creating an elegant, holiday ambience to delight you and your guests. All [...]
Flower Health Benefits & Research – Home Ecology of Flowers Study
Don’t let the cool weather get you down: Brighten your day with fresh flowers from Central Square Florist. A behavioral research study conducted by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, reveals that people feel more compassionate toward others, have less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed when fresh flowers are present in the home.
“Other research has proven that flowers make people happy when they receive them,” Etcoff says. Central Square Florist can provide flower deliver to Boston. She further says “What we didn’t know is that spending a few days with flowers in the home can affect a wide variety of feelings.”
Rebecca Cole is the author of “Flower Power” and co-host of Discovery Channel’s “Surprise by Design.” “The Harvard research is proof that if we live in places that lift our spirits, we can live happier, healthier lives,” Cole says. “Fresh flowers are the perfect everyday accessory for any budget – they add color, fragrance and style – and now we know they even increase energy and compassion.”
Study participants reported the greatest mood-boosting effects when fresh flowers were placed in common areas of the home such as the kitchen, dining room and family room. Cole’s ideas for incorporating flowers into these areas include:
Place bud vases in high traffic home areas – with even just a few flowers. Any decorative glass from the kitchen will do!
The kitchen table might be the best place for flowers, because it’s where people gather together. Stop by a florist where you’ll find a wide selection of flowers from which to choose.
For an easy, elegant table decoration, set a series of crystal vases on a fabric runner. Place fresh flowers in each of the vases and surround them with greenery.
Central Square Florist carries Carnations in red, white, pink and novelty colors. Their favorite novelty color is the Florigene Carnation that is grown in shades of purple. Ask us to include long lasting Florigene carnations when sending flowers to Boston. Carnations are 2 to 3 inches wide on 1 to 2 foot stems. Miniature carnation varieties feature several small flowers on one stem. Mini carnations are a customer favorite for in store purchase. They are attractive considering their inexpensive price and longevity. Carnations date back to the Greeks and Romans 2,000 years ago. Today, they are still the third most popular flower right behind Roses and Chrysanthemum.
When selecting carnations, choose those with clear strong color and firm petals that show no browning or rolling of the edges. Stems and leaves should be firm and a lovely grey green color and free of discoloration and lesions. Re-cut the stem with a sharp knife, removing any leaves below the water level. Place in a cool area in a clean vase or bucket with at least 3 – 4 inches of water to which an accurately measured amount of flower food has been added (follow package directions) until ready to use.
Ring in 2012 with a new found appreciation for a very traditional but awesomely versatile carnation. Not only will you enjoy their long lasting simple beauty, but also your budget will appreciate the relief. Visit Central Square Florist to see the wide selection of carnations available.
You can be assured when sending poinsettia plants to Boston or purchasing plants in our Cambridge location that they are not Toxic as the poinsettia is the most widely tested consumer plant on the market today, proving the myth about the popular holiday plant to be false:
As with any non-food product, the poinsettia is not meant to be eaten and can cause varying degrees of discomfort; therefore, the plant should be kept out of the reach of young children and curious pets.
According to the American Latex Allergy Association, only about 1 percent to 6 percent of the general population is allergic to latex, and “… one would have to have significant contact with the poinsettia plant’s latex directly to have an allergic reaction … only a small drop of latex that can be immediately wiped off of the skin is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction.”
This holiday season let Central Square Florist send flowers to Boston and its surrounding areas. Make your holiday table sparkle with a cheerful Christmas centerpiece. Central Square Florist artists will design each centerpiece to be the focal point of your dining room table creating an elegant, holiday ambience to delight you and your guests.
All who gather will enjoy the stylish sophistication of your glamorous, fragrant, seasonal floral display, replete with evergreens, pinecones and candles.
Holiday colors of red, crimson, green, gold, silver, pink and white will resemble beautiful, sparkling jewels. Central Square florist can personally design a beautiful, custom piece made to your liking.
A centerpiece gift you have delivered from Central Square Florist to friends, family and corporate client to adorn their tables will be greatly appreciated during this festive season!
But the fragrant flower bouquet displayed in your home is delightful! There may be a winter wonderland outside, but lovely flowers are blooming inside.
The chrysanthemum is the November birthday flower, symbolizing cheerfulness and optimism. Central Square Florist carries an exciting assortment of these favorites to provide pleasure in our colder climate. Team your “mums” with gorgeous gerber and sassy sunflowers for a bright, vivid bouquet this season. Other beautiful flowers, carefully selected by Central Square Florist, include roses, lilies and hypericum to brighten any November day. Our experienced floral designers enjoy creating autumn arrangements with a vibrant mélange of color.
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 24th. Show that you are thankful for that someone in your life by sending Thanksgiving flowers! Central Square Florist can create and send a flower arrangement to the person of your choice that will truly show how much you cherish them.
Visit our shop right in Central Square, call us at 617-354-7553, or browse our website to send fabulous fall flowers to Cambridge.
Central Square Florist will provide high quality floral services that exceed the expectations of our customers. Our employees will work with diligence to ensure that our mission is accomplished with consistency and professionalism. Central Square Florist seeks to provide an enjoyable atmosphere for our customers and employees as we continue to dedicate ourselves to providing our community with the best in professional, personal service, and value.
Fall is in the air and we at Central Square Florist embrace the autumn season with great enthusiasm as our flowers selection with brilliant hues of golds, yellows, oranges and purples is a constant reminder of the beauty of fall. October is filled with special dates in which we can embrace those we care about.
Saturday, October 15th is Sweetest Day! Celebrate romance, love and friendship with your gifts of beautiful bouquets and delicious Harry London chocolates. Express your caring thoughts to someone special.
Boss’s Week is begins October 17th! Flowers from Central Square Florist provide the perfect gift to thank your bosses for all their dedication and leadership in managing day-to-day business. Every boss enjoys being shown recognition and being told they are appreciated. We have all different kinds of arrangements sure to show your boss how much you care about them.
October 31st is Halloween. Halloween is a holiday that brings smiles to all. We can deliver a Halloween flower arrangement locally or nationally. Autumn Halloween flowers will be a treat for the recipient. Decorate your home as well with a seasonal flower display for the family to enjoy!
Stop in our store in the heart of Central Square to experience our fall flowers first hand. We are happy to assist you in picking out flowers to take with you, or with placing an order to send wherever you desire. Our website, is up-to-date and full of new fall arrangements for you to choose from. In addition to visiting us in person or online you can always call us at 617-354-7553
How many times a day do you find yourself on Facebook? It seems like the popular social networking site is becoming a big aspect in our everyday lives. What if you could order flowers to Boston or beyond for one of your friends on Facebook (remember you can send flowers to anyone; they don’t have to have a Facebook) while never even leaving Facebook? Central Square Florist is proud to announce that you can now do just that!
Visit our Facebook page and notice on the left side bar there is a category called “Shop Our Facebook Store”. Click that and you’ll see a Facebook version of our website! You’re able to browse through categories, see featured products, top sellers, and newly added products!
Once you choose what you would like to send to your friend click on the product and follow the prompted steps to place your order! It is as simple and easy as that. You are able to completely place your order without even leaving Facebook. How’s that for convince? We look forward to taking good care of your future order! If you haven’t already, “like” us on Facebook!
Here at Central Square Florist we take pride in ‘Going Green’ and are continuing our efforts everyday making sure nothing ever goes to waste!
Every week we fill up numerous bags of compost (leaves, flowers, dirt) and Save That Stuff comes and picks them up. These scrap materials would otherwise be destined for the dumpster. Recycling compost is something that not everyone does, but is something crucial to the future of our planet.
We don’t JUST recycle compost here though. Each day we are filling up our recycle bins with cardboard, paper, and plastic. Each order that comes into our shop gets printed on one single 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper. Throwing away all these orders once they’re completed would be a waste of paper. Instead we first make sure we have re-used the paper by printing on the other side. Once we have printed on both sides and no longer need the paper we make sure to shred it. All the papers that we shred are added to our recycle bins and then picked up by Save That Stuff.
Today we became a member of Cambridge Catalog Choice. Cambridge Catalog Choice’s mission is to help people reduce unwanted mail, save natural resources, and protect their privacy. Junk Mail is a big paper waster and here at Central Square Florist we try to prevent wasting at all costs. Even though we always recycle Junk Mail preventing getting it entirely is really the best option.
There are simple ways to also ‘Go Green’. Instead of getting a check every pay day, direct deposit is a great way to save a little paper…and hey even some time waiting in line at the bank! We provide direct deposit to our employees in efforts to reduce the amount of paper we use. In addition to direct deposit, we also pay many bills online.
Recycling and ‘Going Green’ is something we continuously are improving every day. Here at Central Square Florist we always stay up-to-date on new ideas and continue to find new ways to improve protecting our planet.
