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…
The Quickie Wedding – Marry Now, Party Later
With COVID-19 came postponed weddings and teary brides wondering what to do next. The reality is that you can’t CANCEL LOVE. Many brides decided to go on with the ceremony, but save the party for later. It could be a backyard affair with a few family members. Some couples went back to where they met…
Attracting butterflies, birds and of course, bees to my garden
I started to plan my garden this year and decided I wanted to attract butterflies. While talking with our Garden Center experts, I found that creating a habitat for butterflies was an important part of boosting our ecosystem. It’s called a “Pollinator Habitat.” It provides an environment primarily for butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. These pollinators…
Spring Flowers = Spring Fashion
With the new and fresh planting season, our thoughts turn to new explosions of color and resurrection. Marching into spring, Mother Nature delights us with bulbs’ noses emerging, buds swelling on branches and the occasional warm breeze. Oh yes, the spring flowers, they’re coming. The flower world is a lot like the fashion world. Trends…
The farmer in us – planting seeds
The garden center was busy building the seed racks and unpacking thousands of small packets of seeds. I wondered what all the fuss was about. I asked Brian J. Wheat, CEO and CSU Master Gardener – “Why plant seeds?” Brian says there are many reasons to start a garden from seed: The joy of watching…