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…

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…

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…

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 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…