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VOTED BEST FLORIST IN MEMPHIS
Pugh’s Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We operate four floral design centers in the greater Memphis & Southaven area. Our firm is one of the most trusted brands in the city. The award-winning floral design staff at Pugh’s is a super talented group. They create luxurious, upscale floral bouquets. In addition to all the gorgeous farm fresh flowers we sell, we also offer the best selection of green, flowering and succulent plants in town. Need an occasion themed gift? Each of our floral design centers offers lots of great gift options.
Pugh’s Flowers was started in 1976 by Bill Pugh and his partner. Over the past 40 years, Pugh’s Flowers has grown into one of the premier flower shops in the country. The flower shop is currently owned and operated by Tim, Michael and Mark. Bill Pugh’s three sons. We operate three retail flower shops in Memphis, and another in Southaven, Mississippi. Along with our floral design business, the brothers also operate Pugh’s Earthworks, Rosie’s Pest Control and a new business that will be opening soon, called Pugh’s Lawn.
Pugh’s Flowers imports the freshest cut flowers daily from around the world for our flower delivery. Teleflora ranks Pugh’s Flowers as one of the nations 100 largest floral order senders from over 25,000 member shops. Our full service florist has a full selection of fresh cut flowers, fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are all available in store, via the web or by phone. Pugh’s Flowers operates 4 floral design centers. We have 3 flower shops in Memphis and 1 in Southaven MS. We are open 7 days.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
Pugh’s Flowers offers local same-day and express flower delivery service. Our local delivery area is the largest among the flower shops operating in the market. Every single floral bouquet our artisans create is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. We also provide a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee with each flower arrangement as well. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the fresh flower bouquet we create and deliver for you, just contact our floral design center. We will design and deliver another bouquet, of equal or greater value, absolutely free of charge.
Nationwide Same Day Flower Delivery
If you need to send flowers to someone who resides outside of our local delivery area, we encourage you to opt for our nationwide same day delivery service option. We have developed a hand selected network of floral design partners around the country. Our staff works directly with these vendor partners to accomplish same day deliveries across the United States. Every arrangement, whether scheduled for local or nationwide delivery, is guaranteed for on-time arrival. Each design is also backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
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Easter Lily, the tradition. Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
A pure and beautiful harbinger of spring -- and a deeply religious symbol during the holidays -- Easter lilies are a special type of potted white lily. The Latin name for them is Lilium longiflorum. Most lilies bloom in the summer and even with special care it is difficult to get them to flower at Easter. The white trumpet lily naturally blooms early which makes them the perfect choice for Easter flowers. Since they were introduced to the United States early in the 1900's, they have come to be the traditional flower used for decorations in homes and churches during the holiday season. NOTE: Like most lilies, your Easter lily is not pet friendly! If you have an animal companion that likes to eat plants, keep these out of reach ... Easter lily history & folklore Many legends have grown around the lily through history. Some believe that the lily flower came from Eve's tears when she and Adam were banished from the Garden of Eden. Another tale tells of the "white-robed apostles of hope" that sprang from the ground when Christ's tears fell during His Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Another story says that as Christ walked the earth all of the flowers bowed before Him - except the proud lily. After the Crucifixion, the lily bowed its head in sorrow and shame and grows that way still. The lily's large trumpet-shaped white flowers stand for purity, virtue and innocence and are often associated with the Virgin Mary. Early blooming Easter Lilies are a spectacular symbol of hope and the rebirth that comes with spring. What better symbol could you choose to show the spiritual essence of Easter?
Pinterest, what’s all the fuss? Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
We just opened our Pinterest account and have started collecting! Check it out, it's free and fun to see ideas from all over the world. http://pinterest.com/pughsflowers/pins/ Here is one of our favorite pics from Jen Howell Photography in Memphis. Creative use of the flower. Happy Pinning and we will see you on Pinterest.
Spring Flowers, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
One of our newer designers, Jordan, whipped up this little beauty today. Mossy green baskets have such an earthy feel and show off the beautiful colors of spring's best stems.
Pughy’s Pet Photo Contest, Facebook
One of the most fun contests we have ever held is the Pughy's Pet Photo contest on facebook. Your pet photos are adorable! The winner will receive free roses on Valentine's Day. The winner is determined by "likes" on Facebook. We will be accepting entries until the 11th so enter your pet today. Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pughys-Pet-Photo-Contest/361359177212284 Here is an interesting article from the LA Times on how pet ownership can help us feel better and live longer. The research, by Dr. Froma Walsh of the Center for Family Health at the University of Chicago, finds that pets provide stress reduction, companionship, affection, comfort, security and unconditional love to their owners. Having a pet can even confer physical health benefits. For example, heart attack survivors who have pets are likely to live longer if they have a pet. Pets can become so entwined in family dynamics that they are often the source of conflict in divorces. Some women have refused to leave a partner who is abusive if she thinks the pet will be harmed in her absence, Walsh said. Other studies in recent years show that many animals possess a strong ability to connect emotionally with humans and communicate with them, in their own ways, of course. Thus, relationships with pets help people through hard times and provide connectedness in an era when family connections are fragmented. Mental health professionals, however, often ignore the role of pets when assessing emotional health or relationships, Walsh said. Grief over the loss of a pet, moreover, is trivialized. And people who seem overly attached to their pets are sometimes viewed as strange, dysfunctional or lacking in social skills. But, Walsh wrote: "As researchers have seriously examined human-animal bonds in their own right their findings suggest that feeling even closer to a pet than to others is not uncommon, and the vast majority of pet lovers are not socially inept or trying to replace their human companions. Most people who connect strongly with animals also have a large capacity for love, empathy and compassion." More than 63% of U.S. households -- and 75% of households with children -- have at least one pet, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Assn. National Pet Owners Survey. -- Shari Roan Photo credit: Michael Chow / The Arizona Republic / Associated Press
The Meaning of Roses, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
The meaning of roses are very important. After all, you would hate to give someone a nice bouquet and have them come away thinking you're just friends, if you wanted to get romantic! It's especially critical when you are considering Valentine's Day roses. The color and number of roses that you give have special significance and symbolism. Learn what each color represents, and how many you should give to express your innermost feelings. Click on colors to get more information: Color Lets look at the meaning of color first. Red: Red is the symbol of love. To give red roses says "I love you still" White: Shows purity and innocence. They also represent humility, youthfulness and charm. Blue: Unobtainable, impossible love. Pink: To give pink roses shows grace, joy, and gratitude. Pale pink also has the meaning of fun attached to it. Orange: Desire and enthusiam. These would be a great choice to give to someone if you want the relationship to develop further. Yellow: Joy and friendship - yellow roses don't specifically show love. They can also represent starting over,or a new beginning. Yellow tipped with red shows friendship falling in love. Brown: Earth or wood. They can also mean friendship or appreciation. Purple: Enchantment, mystery, or royalty. How Many To Give? The number of roses that you give is important. Convey the right message by giving the correct number of roses! 1:Love at first sight - you are "the one" 2:Mutual love and feelings 3: Also says "I Love You". 7: Together for ever 10:Represents perfection. To give someone 10 roses shows you feel that way about them. 12:The standard for "be mine". Often given on Valentines day, when for a married couple,actually 7 or 10 might be a better choice. (slightly cheaper as well! 😉 13:A sign of enduring friendship 15: Im sorry
Poinsettias, buy one get one free! Pugh’s Flowers
THE MEANING & SYMBOLISM OF poinsettia Also known as the Christmas Star and Christmas Flower, it ís said that this winter flower's association with Christmas comes from a Mexican legend. The story goes that a child, with no means for a grander gift, gathered humble weeds from the side of the road to place at the church alter on Christmas Eve. As the congregation witnessed a Christmas miracle, the weeds turned into brilliant red and green flowers. Named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, first United States ambassador to Mexico and the amateur botanist who introduced the plant to the U.S. in 1825, the poinsettia is also known as Mexican Flame Leaf, Winter Rose, Noche Buena and, in Turkey, Atakurkís Flower, because it was the favorite flower of Atakurk, the founder of modern Turkey. While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today's language of flowers, red, white or pink poinsettias, the December birth flower, symbolize good cheer and success and are said to bring wishes of mirth and celebration. Pugh's Flowers has these wonderful flowers on special sale until December 23, or while quantities last. Buy one, get one free! Carry out orders only.
Viral Video Contest, Briarcrest wins out! Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Pugh's Flowers held it's first ever viral video contest open to all area high schools. Winning prize was $2500 for the video submitted that got the most views. This was a great way to get involved with local schools and see the creativity that is brewing in the youth of our city. We had a wonderful response and some outstanding videos were submitted! We presented the check to Briarcrest's theater arts department last week with WMC-TV present to film the ceremony. Michael Pugh spoke to the student body during their chapel time and then the winning video was shown. Everyone loved the video! We plan on having this competition again next year so tell your school about this opportunity to learn about film making and possibly win $2500. Contact Debbie at debbie@pughs.com for details next summer or fall. Contest will begin in October so plan early. Below is a link to the top 4 videos that were submitted. Briarcrest: http://youtu.be/jX51t7z6EkY Collierville: http://youtu.be/BLzvbk4yXLA FACS: http://youtu.be/L58StmSnmxM Westwood: http://youtu.be/LKfGxqk_O40
So much to be thankful for! Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Thanks Memmphis for voting Pugh's Flowers your favorite florist as reported by the Memphis Flyer. We love our loyal fans and love serving the Memphis community for well over 30 years.
Boss’ Day, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Boss' Day (alternative spelling Boss's Day, also known as Bosses Day or National Boss Day) is a secular holiday celebrated on October 17 in the United States and Canada. It has traditionally been a day for employees to thank their boss for being kind and fair throughout the year.Pugh's has some easy and great gifts for the office, check them out at http://www.pughs.com/.
Viral Video Contest
Pugh's Flowers is hosting a viral video contest open to all Memphis area schools. Videos must be somehow related to Pugh's Flowers but other than that there are no stipulations. Submissions go to debbie@pughs.com by the end of September. The videos will be put on the Pugh's Flowers You Tube channel and the winner will be chosen by views. Which ever video gets the most views will win $2500 for their school's theater arts department or technology department. Good Luck! Call Debbie at 363-6744 for details or to reserve the skunk costume or one of the Pugh's delivery vehicles to use for filming. Funny videos are welcome!!!