Vermont Recycles Flowers: September 2014

How I got started.......

HOW I GOT STARTED.........

I was admiring arrangements at a reception party for a friend. I decided to ask the hotel staff what actually happens to the flowers. Do they move them to the lobby for the enjoyment of the guests? I was told "oh no, we don't keep them." So an idea was born; why not ask to take the flowers back to my shop, redesign them & give them back to the community. Why not? Who wouldn't like fresh flowers especially in a nursing home dining room or a local school lobby. That's how "Vermont recycles Flowers "got started. With the generosity of flower donations and a little talent from Chappell's Florist designers and local volunteers, we are sharing flowers, still full of life, with members of our community who will really enjoy them. recycleflowers@yahoo.com

Diane @ Chappell's Florist http://www.chappellsflorist.com/

FOR FLOWER DELIVERY from Chappell's florist in Burlington, South Burlington, Shelburne, Williston, Colchester, Essex Jct, Winooski & Charlotte,Vermont and Worldwide via "Best Florist Network" Teleflora Nationwide:
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Chappells florist link : http://www.chappellsflorist.com/

A bit of fragrance lingers on the hand that gives the flowers......

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Shelburne Farms wedding flowers Chappells florist Vermont recycles in Burlington

I are pleased to share that Erin, event coordinator at Shelburne Farms Shelburne vermont has asked us to recycle wedding flowers after the events. Previously the flowers were composted, but we both felt a much better choice was to redesign and deliver to nursing homes and non profit organizations in the local area. This week fresh and gorgeous creamy white hydrangeas, stock, roses, and other garden favorites are now in homes and businesses for all to enjoy. Thank you to our recycle flower volunteers who redesign and deliver! Thank you also to the local community who generously donate vases to the program.

Readys Funeral home Chappell's florist recycles - fresh flowers shared with community in Burlington vermont

One of our valued partners in our recycle flowers program is Ready's Funeral Inc. and crematorium 261 Shelburne rd. Burlington Vt. Families will ask us to share the floral gifts after the service. We redesign the arrangements and send the new bouquets to locations requested by the family, often the Vermont Respite House and local nursing facilities.