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As the days grow longer, the more blossoms flood not only our timelines, but our local flower shops and homes. Lucy’s Flowers offers the touch of nature during the solar months with her elegant bouquets. Here are the sunkissed floras that are must-haves this summer!

Here comes the bride!

Long gone are the nippy winds of winter, here’s the springing sun and all its sultry glory. In bloom are birthdays, gatherings, baby showers and the coveted: wedding season. Whether in Central Park or parks in Brooklyn, flowers are here to stay.

The commercial flower industry is responsible for supplying billions of stems each year for all kinds of occasions but we rarely consider the outstanding logistics that are needed to sustain this when picking up a bunch at the local market.

It’s that time of year again when families, friends and loved ones gather for the holidays. This year in particular the importance of gathering together safely must be highlighted.

Receiving a bouquet, walking by a rose bush or coming across a field of wildflowers can instantly create a profound feeling of joy. The mood boosting effects of flowers are not just anecdotal, there is extensive scientific research to support the physiological impact of flowers on brain chemistry.

In 17th century Holland, tulips were more valuable than gold. During this era of “Tulip Mania” a single tulip bulb cost the equivalent of $2000!

Flowers make the perfect gift for almost every occasion, whether it’s an anniversary, birthday or just because. But did you know that tradition dictates certain types of floral arrangements to commemorate different events? The scents, colors, patterns and shapes of different flowers have come to symbolize different aspects of the human experience.

“These flowers are like the pleasures of the world,” William Shakespeare so eloquently coined. Indeed, they are one of Mother Nature’s finest inventions, coming in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes, and spreading happiness to those who glance upon them.

What’s not to love about flowers? Mother Nature’s beautiful, fragrant gifts to the world bring joy to everyone. Flowers always make people better; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.