One of the most memorable events of high school is Homecoming. You’ve waited to find a date, figured out your attire and now it’s time to order flowers. Don’t worry, we’ve made it easy. First, visit our website at Corsages and Boutonnieres (lafayetteflorist.com) We’ll show you style and color options. If you have questions, call…
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The Women of Lafayette Florist
Lafayette Florist was started in 1949. There have been a long line of women in the history of our business, supported by our husbands, brothers and sons. Kate, founder: We’ll start at the beginning with Kumiko “Kate” Yoshihara, our grandmother. She was born in California, a first generation American along with 4 brothers. Her twin…
Gardening in Erie, CO
When you choose to live in a small town, like Erie, Colorado, you are deciding to live a lifestyle that feels special. That hometown appeal where you know your neighbors and your kids play in the parks can’t be found everywhere. If you have a passion for the outdoors and want the perfect incentive to…
2023 Prom Trends
One of the most memorable events of high school is Prom. You’ve waited to find a date, figured out your attire and now it’s time to order flowers. Don’t worry, we’ve made it easy. First, visit our website at www.Lafayetteflorist.com/occasions/prom/ We’ll show you style and color options. If you have questions, call or stop by…
Locally Grown Poinsettia’s: Information Guide
Poinsettia Toxicity Myth Scientific research from The Ohio State University has proved poinsettia’s to be non-toxic to both humans and pets. With any non-food product, this plant is not meant to be eaten. Poinsettia Care Tips Pick a plant with small, tight clustered buds in the center Looks for crisp, bright, undamaged foliage Keep your…
Tips on how to plant a Vegetable Garden
Pick a good spot that has plenty of direct sunlight. You will need at least 6 hours of sun per day. Good soil is imperative, which doesn’t come naturally in Colorado. For a raised bed, you can control the soil. We recommend Eco Raised Bed Mix. A 100% organic soil mix includes Eco compost, sphagnum…
The Pivot Year
The year 2020 will go down as the year that everything got delayed, canceled and changed. COVID-19 stopped everyone in their tracks. We weren’t alone in this either. The entire world came to a screeching halt. At Lafayette Florist, we had to change our business quickly or risk going out of business. There were…