How to Dry Flowers and Make Them Last

Flowers are often associated with fleeting beauty, because they're only in bloom for a short period of time. By drying flowers, however, you can preserve them in their most stunning state and enjoy their lovely blooms for years to come. To celebrate our love of flowers and their potential for lasting beauty, our florists at VanderSalm's Flower Shop in Kalamazoo put together this handy how-to on drying flowers and making them last. Read More about How to Dry Flowers and Make Them Last »

Liven Up Cold Days with Winter Plants

Chase away the winter blues by adding a pop of color and freshness of living plants. The floral experts at VanderSalm's have put together a Q&A that can help you take care of the winter plants and assure they stay looking good--whether you keep them indoors or you plan to transfer them outdoors. Read More about Liven Up Cold Days with Winter Plants »

Flowers We’re Thankful For

Flowers are always in style and in season at VanderSalm's Flower Shop and Garden Center, serving Kalamazoo and the surrounding areas. Our florists truly believe that flowers have year-round, everyday appeal. They're beautiful and fragrant, and they also have some pretty amazing health benefits that people can enjoy just by spending time around them. Flowers have the power to reduce stress and lower blood pressure, they can improve mood, and they can strengthen a person's memory. They've also been shown to accelerate the recovery of people who are sick, injured, or recovering from surgery. Read More about Flowers We’re Thankful For »

Find a Gift Your Thanksgiving Host Will Adore

November has arrived, which means it's the perfect time to bond with your family and friends and spend time remembering all the things in your life for which you are most grateful. If you've been invited to celebrate Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving at someone else's home this year, be sure to extend your gratitude to your host with a thoughtful gift. At VanderSalm's Flower Shop and Garden Center, serving Kalamazoo and the surrounding areas, we've put together an extensive list of creative, thoughtful, and fun ideas for host and hostess gifts. Read More about Find a Gift Your Thanksgiving Host Will Adore »

5 Quick and Easy Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Autumn

One of the best ways to participate in the fun of fall is to decorate your front porch, steps, and door with a seasonal display. Outdoor autumn displays add to the season's beauty and give your Kalamazoo home a warm, welcoming, and cheerful look. With these simple tips from our design experts at VanderSalm's Flowershop and Garden Center, you'll instantly increase your curb appeal, impressing your neighbors, friends, and family with your home's festive exterior. Read More about 5 Quick and Easy Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Autumn »

Terrifically Terrifying Flowers for October

At VanderSalm's Flower Shop and Garden Center of Kalamazoo, we welcome October and the heart of Autumn with great enthusiasm! While our florists are excited to celebrate the season with scary movies, changing leaves, and caramel apples, we love celebrating every season and holiday with flowers. So, this October, we're getting into the Halloween spirit by sharing some of the creepiest and weirdest flowers from around the world. Keep reading, if you dare! Read More about Terrifically Terrifying Flowers for October »

A Guide to Choosing and Sending The Perfect Get-Well Blooms

Sending thoughtful wishes for a speedy recovery is always a great idea when someone you know and love is in the hospital. Sending flowers can make a difference in how quickly they recover. Flowers are known to increase positivity and speed up recovery time for patients. When people feel happy, they heal more quickly. But how do you know which flowers to send and what they will mean? Read More about A Guide to Choosing and Sending The Perfect Get-Well Blooms »

Decorate with Mums!

Summer is almost over, so it is time to start thinking about the fall blooms! Chrysanthemums are the quintessential autumn flower. Traditional colors of bronze, orange and yellow complement the fall holiday displays for Halloween and Thanksgiving. In contrast, some varieties of mums enhance your home décor with bright pinks and reds and purples. Mums come in many different sizes and textures to make fall decorating effortless. The floral experts at VanderSalm’s Flowershop & Garden Center are waiting to show you our favorite Chrysanthemum arrangements and potted plants. Read More about Decorate with Mums! »

Fun Fall Flowers

Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy change. The temperature drops to something cooler and more comfortable, the leaves on trees change their colors and children return to school. What a perfect time to see amazing fall colors everywhere you look. While we often think of spring and summer as flower-friendly months, fall should not be overlooked. The deep, bold colors and rich textures of fall flowers are second to none. The floral designers at VanderSalm’s Flowershop are excited about our beautiful fall collection and want to share our beautiful floral designs and blooming plants with you throughout the Kalamazoo area. This season, take a look at our amazing line and find something that emulates fall to you. Read More about Fun Fall Flowers »

4 Ways To Honor Grandparents

As summer comes to a close, and September arrives, it’s almost time to remember how truly special our grandparents are. The second Sunday after Labor Day in September is Grandparents Day. Since 1979, we’ve been honoring the love and devotion of the special people in our lives. With our professional delivery services, VanderSalm’s Flowershop & Garden Center can make sure your grandparents in a hospital room, nursing home or assisted living facility anywhere in the greater Kalamazoo area are well taken care of. And, of course, we also deliver to residences as well. The experts at VanderSalm’s Flowershop & Garden Center have created a list of four ways to honor grandparents. Read More about 4 Ways To Honor Grandparents »