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Huisman Flowers is a local, family owned and operated floral design firm. We offer the best selection of beautiful, farm-fresh flowers in the Lakeshore area. Our firm also sells green, flowering and succulent plants. We operate multiple flower shops along the Lake Michigan lakeshore. Our flower shops are some of the nicest you will ever see. When you come by for a visit, you will find many, gorgeous fresh flower bouquets, dish gardens, flowering baskets and the best selection of occasion themed gifts in the lakeshore area.
Our team locally sources floral products when possible. There are some great farms and companies in Michigan that produce really product options for us. When local sourcing isn’t possible, we buy direct from flower farms or wholesalers. We purchase from both domestic and international growers. That ensures that we can provide our customers with the best selection of floral products available. When you come into any of our Huisman Flowers design centers, you will quickly see why our firm is one of the top florists in the area.
Buying direct offers many great advantages. We are able to reduce the cost to acquire flowers. Our firm has always passed along much of that cost savings to our customers. The time between when the flowers are cut at the farm, and when they arrive here at our flower shops is reduced. When our award-winning floral design staff utilizes fresher product in an arrangement, that translates directly into longer vase life for the gift recipient. We operate multiple flower shops in the Lakeshore area. Our local flower delivery area is one of the largest of any florist operating in this area. Our flower shops are open to the public for in-store shopping. Each is equipped with large walk-in coolers. Our design staff ensures that coolers always have a great selection of fresh flower bouquets to choose from. We also sell occasion themed gifts. Huisman Flowers guarantees on-time delivery of all flower purchases. Our staff creates luxurious, upscale floral designs, at very affordable prices. Customer service is a top priority for us. We back every flower arrangement we create with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Our firm is one of the premier floral design firms in the Holland, Grand Haven and Lake Michigan area. We employ a team of award winning floral designers. These folks are truly some of the very best in the state of Michigan. They create gorgeous fresh flower arrangements. Every floral bouquet we create is backed by our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
We provide local same day and express flower delivery service. Every flower arrangement is guaranteed for on-time delivery. Our delivery staff has years of experience. They handle local same day deliveries to business and residential clients in portions of Ottawa, Muskegon, Allegan and Kent counties.
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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Huisman Flowers provides same day delivery to Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital
Huisman Flowers Huisman Flowers provides same day delivery to Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital in Zeeland, Michigan. Our delivery team makes at least one daily delivery run to the medical facility each day. The award-winning floral design staff at Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers has created one of the best selections of Get-Well themed flowers, plants and gifts in town. Our design staff is amazing. One of the very best in the Lake Michigan area. Our local Holland area customers can choose from either same day or express flower delivery service when sending a Get-Well gift to Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. Every Get Well themed floral design we create is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. We also back each floral bouquet with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don't happen to see the exact design you are looking for, please contact our flower shop. We can custom design a piece that meets your exact needs. The main Holland Hospital facility is located at 8333 Felch St, Zeeland, MI 49464. Their main phone number is (616) 772-4644. Zeeland Community Hospital has been part of the Zeeland and Lake Michigan area for more than 90 years. The Spectrum Health facility is one of the top hospitals in the area. They offer a wide array of medical services, including Bariatric Care, Cancer Treatment, Cardiovascular Care, Children's Care and they also have one of the better Emergency facilities in the area. Huisman Flowers delivers beautiful get-well flowers to the hospital virtually every day. Our same day flower delivery service is the most popular delivery option that customers in the Lakeshore area select. When you choose same day delivery, we will ensure that your Get-Well arrangement, plant or gift is delivered on the exact day you request. Normally Holland Hospital allows for deliveries between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. The delivery team at Huisman Flowers has years of experience delivering to Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital. Each same day delivery order we take is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers provide same day flower delivery service throughout Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. If you need your Get-Well flowers, plant or gift to arrive at Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital by a specific time of day, we encourage you to opt for our express flower delivery service. With express flower delivery, we can generally have your flowers to Holland Hospital within 4 hours of the time we accept your order. Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers create luxurious, upscale floral designs. We are not your average florist. Our award-winning team of floral design professionals is truly one of the best in the entire state of Michigan. Each flower arrangement we create is guaranteed to be professionally designed and filled with beautiful, farm fresh flowers. We back our designs with an on-time delivery guarantee. We also back each design with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If you receive an arrangement from Huisman Flowers that [...]
Huisman Flowers offers Same Day Delivery to North Ottawa Community Health System
Huisman Flowers Huisman Flowers offers Same Day Delivery to North Ottawa Community Health System. We are a division of Eastern Floral Lakeshore. Eastern Floral Lakeshore has been serving customers in the Holland area for more than 60 years. Beginning in 2021, we are adding Huisman Flowers to our brand. Even though we are updating our brand name, we are still the same company that you have come to know and love. We will continue to operate our two floral design centers in Holland and Grand Haven. Our delivery team makes at least one daily Delivery to North Ottawa CHS. The award-winning floral design staff at Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers has created one of the best selections of Get-Well themed flowers, plants and gifts in town. Our design staff is amazing. One of the very best in the Lake Michigan area. Delivery to North Ottawa CHS Our local Grand Haven area customers can choose from either same day or express flower delivery service when sending a Get-Well gift to North Ottawa Community Health System Hospital. Every Get Well themed floral design we create is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. We also back each floral bouquet with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you do not happen to see the exact design you are looking for, please contact our flower shop. We can custom design a piece that meets your exact needs. The main North Ottawa Community Health System facility is located at 1309 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Their main phone number is (616) 842-3600. North Ottawa Community Health System Hospital is one of the most popular medical centers in the Grand Haven area. Our Grand Haven flower shop makes a Delivery to North Ottawa CHS virtually every day. Our same day flower delivery service is the most popular delivery option that customers in the Lakeshore area select. When you choose same day delivery, we will ensure that your Get-Well arrangement, plant or gift is delivered on the exact day you request. Normally North Ottawa Community Health System Hospital allows for deliveries between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. The delivery team at Huisman Flowers has years of experience making a delivery to North Ottawa CHS. Each same day delivery order we take is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers provide same day flower delivery service throughout Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers create luxurious, upscale floral designs. We are not your average florist. Our award-winning team of floral design professionals is truly one of the best in the entire state of Michigan. Each flower arrangement we create is guaranteed to be professionally designed and filled with beautiful, farm fresh flowers. We back our designs with an on-time delivery guarantee. We also back each design with our 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. If you receive an arrangement from Huisman Flowers that you don't absolutely love, we encourage you to contact one of our flower shops. [...]
Huisman Flowers Offers Caring Same Day Flower Delivery to Holland Hospital
Huisman Flowers We provide local same day and express flower delivery service to Holland Hospital in Holland, Michigan. Our delivery team makes at least one daily delivery run to the facility each day. The award-winning floral design staff at Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers has created one of the best selections of Get-Well themed flowers, plants and gifts in town. Our design staff is amazing. One of the very best in the Lake Michigan area. Our local Holland area customers can choose from either same day or express flower delivery service when sending a Get-Well gift to Holland Hospital. Every Get Well themed floral design we create is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. We also back each floral bouquet with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you don't happen to see the exact design you are looking for, please contact our flower shop. We can custom design a piece that meets your exact needs. The main Holland Hospital facility is located at 602 Michigan Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423. Their main phone number is (616) 394-3742. Holland Hospital is one of the most popular medical centers in the area. Our Holland, Michigan flower shop is approximately 5 miles from Holland Hospital. It takes our delivery staff approximately 10 minutes to reach the hospital. Being in such close proximity to the medical center, we are generally able to make several deliveries to the hospital each day. We deliver gorgeous fresh flower arrangements, flowers, plants and get-well themed gifts virtually every day to Holland Hospital. 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee Same Day Flower Delivery Service Our same day flower delivery service is the most popular delivery option that customers in the Lakeshore area select. When you choose same day delivery, we will ensure that your Get-Well arrangement, plant or gift is delivered on the exact day you request. Normally Holland Hospital allows for deliveries between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. The delivery team at Huisman Flowers has years of experience delivering to Holland Hospital. Each same day delivery order we take is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers provide same day flower delivery service throughout Allegan, Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa counties. Express Flower Delivery Service If you need your Get-Well flowers, plant or gift to arrive at Holland Hospital by a specific time of day, we encourage you to opt for our express flower delivery service. With express flower delivery, we can generally have your flowers to Holland Hospital within 4 hours of the time we accept your order. Guaranteed Farm Fresh Flowers Eastern Floral Lakeshore and Huisman Flowers create luxurious, upscale floral designs. We are not your average florist. Our award-winning team of floral design professionals is truly one of the best in the entire state of Michigan. Each flower arrangement we create is guaranteed to be professionally designed and filled with beautiful, farm fresh flowers. We back our designs with an on-time delivery guarantee. We also back each design with our 100% [...]
Huisman Flowers has Caring Arrangements for Romance Awareness Month
Huisman Flowers provides local same day and express flower delivery service to Covenant Community Church See firsthand the caring customer service you receive when you shop in store or online at Huisman Flowers. Our gorgeous floral products and helpful staff will leave you feeling thankful you shopped with us. August just started so get an early start on the celebration of Romance Awareness Month. Our award-winning Floral Design team specializes in creating the most thoughtful, romantic and fresh Flower and Plant arrangements in Holland MI and surrounding areas. Our arrangements are always a well-received gift option for Romance Awareness Month. Why not purchase a beautiful Green Plant or Flower arrangement from Huisman Flowers and impress that someone special? Valentine's Day is often the only the primary day we think of as a day of romance, Romance Awareness Month each August provides a mid-year reminder that romance should always be top of mind. Huisman Flowers and our creative Floral Designers are standing by to help you select Romance Awareness Month Flowers and Plants. If you are looking for other romantic activities in addition to giving beautiful Huisman Flowers plants and flowers, below are a few unique ideas. Often it is easy to forget that sometimes it is the simple things that mean the most. Sweets for the sweet. Surprise your special someone with their very favorite desert. Take time to talk to one another and share perhaps their favorite trait that you just love. Most importantly, while you are talking be sure to use what some call the language of love. In other words, use language that refers to quality time, affirmation, physical touch, acts of service and receiving gifts. How romantic an evening stroll can be? Of course, it is August so perhaps wait until sunset and bring water or some other healthy cold beverage. Almost everyone enjoys a good movie. Pick the style you and your special one enjoys and then go to the theatre or rent a movie at home. If you are a good writer, create a love letter or poem and leave it where they will find it. Are you a pretty good cook? If so, delight your sweetie with their favorite home cooked meal. You do not have to go to a loud concert or night club. Quiet time together can be very peaceful and renewing. Classic Dozen Yellow Roses For classic romance, a dozen yellow roses are always the perfect choice. One dozen long-stemmed roses in an elegant glass container with premium foliage accents. Due to various seasonal and regional conditions, and the variety of unplanned issues courtesy of COVID 19 and Mother Nature, availability of some flowers may be very limited in certain areas. Also, specific flower varieties or colors may not be available for delivery on a specified day. Therefore, it is possible that the exact bouquet pictured or requested may not be available for delivery. Occasionally, substitutions may be necessary to create your bouquet due to the availability of certain flowers [...]
At Huisman Flowers, Our Caring Flowers are Perfect to Celebrate International Day of Friendship on July 30th.
Huisman Flowers provides local same day and express flower delivery service to Christ Memorial Reformed Church Celebrated on July 30th each year since 2011, International Day of Friendship has become a popular worldwide holiday. There is so much diversity in this world with cultures and beliefs. Having an Internationally recognized day for people to stop, celebrate and promote understanding in human differences is valuable. The main purpose of this day is to help all of us appreciate the differences in our cultures and try to unite. What a great time to pick out a caring and beautiful flower arrangement professionally prepared by a Huisman Flowers floral designer. In honor of International Day of Friendship, numerous governments, individuals, and community interest groups work scheduled events that are designed to kindle friendships within their communities and extending outside of their communities. Parades displaying multiple country flags followed by music festivals hosted by multi-cultural bands are commonplace. If you are looking for some fun things to do on International Day of Friendship, below are a few ideas you can encourage children to do. Make goodie baskets filled with special treats and give them to friends. Make homemade friendship bracelets The kids can create a friendship class book. Create a book filled with photos and stories about your special friendships. Create a big poster symbolizing all of the values of friendship. Have kids write about what a friend means. Ask the kids to share stories about friends and try to find common things. Starting kids out early learning the value of friendship and embracing differences is important. However, adults can get to together with friends and create strong friendship bonds as well. Let's face it, the world we live in today possesses an elevated level of miscommunications, mistreatment, lack of trust, discrimination, and cultural discord. The value of a day like International Day of Friendship can go a long way to minimizing those issues. Peace in our global society, while difficult to obtain is still a worthy pursuit. The United Nations can be thanked for introducing International Day of Friendship in 2011. They experience every day the value of building bridges among cultures, countries, and even ideologies. As far as simple things adults can do to foster better friendships, below are a few ideas: Share a meal - If you have not seen friends in a while and want to re- bond, planning a lunch, dinner or happy hour can be a great start. Do it in the name of International Day of Friendship to add meaning to the occasion. Attend a community cultural celebration - Nothing says I want to make new friends and experience different cultures than attending an event that is out of your norm. Send a greeting card - Pretty common and simple gesture is to purchase or make a nice greeting card. Let friends know on International Friendship Day that you truly value your relationship. Friendship and connections will break down barriers and differences. That is main purpose of [...]
Send Huisman Caring Flowers to Honor Parents’ Day on July 24th
Huisman Flowers The fourth Sunday in July is the special holiday created as National Parents Day. In 2022 the date is July 24th. This is a time when we can all pay a tribute to our parents for their contribution in raising us and preparing us for success in the world. Always a rock we can lean on our parents deserve to be recognized with National Parents' Day Flowers. The best place to shop for flowers is Huisman Flowers. Our Floral Designers have prepared caring bouquets and arrangements that will delight any mom or dad. On this day, many organizers gather nationwide to prepare celebrations to commemorate parents everywhere. This has been a tradition since 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed a Congressional Resolution that effectively created National Parents' Day. President Clinton felt it was important to publicly recognize the supporting role all parents play in the rearing of their children. In addition to beautiful and caring flowers from Huisman Flowers, you can also do other things. Have a backyard picnic, spend time researching family genealogy, do some baking with mom and simply say thank you to mom and dad for all of the wonderful memories and sacrifices. All of these will go a long way to making National Parents' Day very special. Giving a beautiful and caring flower bouquet from Huisman Flowers to your parents is a great start. You might want to hand deliver as an in-person visit is always welcome. If it is not geographically practical to visit in person, then have the Huisman Flowers conveniently same day delivered and add a phone call as an added touch. The caring act of showing them how much they mean will be so powerful in their hearts. At some point in many adolescent lives, teenagers may feel like their parents are out of touch. As we look back on lessons learned and sacrifices given from parents, it is easy to see that they really did understand and were very wise. What a perfect way to celebrate a holiday. Perhaps you could arrange a small gathering for a Parents' Day party. Bring out some of your favorite photos and cook their favorite foods. They will have a good time and so will you. Not to mention you will make a new lasting memory. Most of us cannot remember swaddling clothes, being fed and burped or long nights where our parents stayed rocking us back to sleep. If you have kids or grand kids, you no doubt grasp the full personal sacrifice of sleep deprivation. And how many times when you needed a friend and unconditional love did you seek advice from a parent regarding problems at school or just in general? So, on this upcoming National Parent's Day, find a special way to reach out to your mom and dad. The wonderful and talented floral designers at Huisman Flowers are eager to assist with the most caring flowers you will find. Check out some of our caring flower arrangements: [...]
Contact our Talented Wedding Team in Advance to Plan for Wedding Flowers
Huisman Flowers provides FREE wedding consultations Obtaining Wedding Flowers has become more difficult in the past few years. It is very important that if you are wanting to have a wedding in the next 6-9 months, now is the time to visit your florist. Huisman Flowers has a wonderful selection of flowers and a professional and caring team of wedding planning experts. We would be honored to get started planning your wedding. The flower shortage facing all florists is a culmination of several factors. One thing is for sure and that is many florists are feeling the pinch and doing their best to find ways to continue servicing their client base. Global Pandemic - We all understand the impact this horrific event had worldwide. This 2020 event snowballed into effecting many different industries including Wholesale Flower Growers. Many had to shut down farms due to quarantine requirements. This in turn resulted in laying off many workers and destroying tons of flowers. Some farms have not reopened and appear to have gone out of business. Breaking it down further to real numbers, the National Association of Wholesale Distributors reported that there were 5.64 million employed in the US floral industry at the end of December 2020. That was a drop of 247,717 jobs lost between 2019 and 2020. This is the lowest level of floral industry employment in the past seven years. Then furthering the problem was the reduced number of flowers that were grown. As people have returned to normalcy, they have begun planning events again, there are now fewer flowers and workers to load trucks. Sadly, many flowers are left to die in the heat because they cannot be loaded onto trucks. Environmental Changes - Climates in some regions where flowers are grown have changed. In South America, they are reporting colder nights and more rainfall which has negatively affected flower production. Then domestically, many farms are located in California which as we know has been suffering from severe drought conditions. Foreign Political Pressures - In many parts of the world there is current political unrest. This is true in Ecuador which is a major supplier of wholesale flowers. There are many protests that have blocked major transportation routes. Numerous flower farms are unable or finding it difficult to transport their flowers to shippers. Huisman Bridal Bouquets Increased Number of Weddings - There is a huge increase in the number of weddings. Many were postponed due to the Pandemic. The U.S. Wedding Report study reported that in 2021 there were an estimated 1.93 million weddings scheduled. That number for 2022 has climbed to 2.47 million. This increase in the demand for wedding flowers coupled with the supply issues is making the problem worse. Huisman Flowers, like the majority of US Florists, is forced to adjust normal day to day procedures in order to best serve customers. Below are a few of the steps we have taken to best serve our customers in these difficult flower supply conditions. [...]
Purchase Huisman Flowers Festive and Caring 4th of July Celebration Flowers
Huisman Flowers provides local same day and express flower delivery service to Lowes, in Muskegon, Michigan This upcoming holiday, display patriotic 4th of July Flowers from Huisman Flowers. Our flowers are fresh, beautiful and created with a caring thought in mind. They will dress up your home both inside and outside creating a patriotic and proud feeling for our Nation. There are many varieties of the patriotic Red, White and Blue Flowers to choose from. Each of our arrangements are created to convey a warm and caring feeling for our freedoms. As you browse in store or online, below are some varieties of flowers that each year seem to be among the favorites. These go well with outdoor 4th of July barbeques or and inside the home to add color and fresh aroma. Also placed on the front porch they make for wonderful curb appeal to display your patriotism. Bright and Bold Red Flower Varieties Red Roses - With their fresh perfume scent and brilliant red color, these always make for a great flower arrangement inside the home or on a patio table. Zinnias - These flowers offer the perfect shade of red to accent the 4th of July. They do come in other colors as well. Impatiens - If you have an area of your porch or patio that stays in full shade much of the time, Impatiens are the right flower for that spot. They also have a brilliant red color that is perfect for the 4th of July. Geraniums - This variety of flower really shows up for summer with large and hearty blooms. They absolutely love sun so are great as outdoor poolside or patio decorations. They do require frequent watering and must be allowed to drain. They come in a vivid red shade but also come in white. Gerbera Daisy - Daisies have one of the best shades of bright red to compliment the 4th of July. They make any flowerpot standout with a cheery red hue, but they are also not easy to maintain. Bright and Bold White Flower Varieties Shasta Daisy - Much like the Gerbera these are not always easy to maintain but they do add a beautiful shade of white perfect for any 4th of July display. If the yellow center does not bother you, these make plentiful blooms and are considered to be somewhat of a trendy flower. Annabelle hydrangea - These flowers are not difficult to grow. The Annabelle hydrangeas are very beautiful and offer very large clusters of small flowers. This creates the perfect volume of white color for a 4th of July flowerpot or container decoration. Queen Anne’s Lace - Place these with other flowers that thrive best in full sun. Their delicate lacy white color is the perfect accent filler and compliment to a container decoration. Cup Flower - Another of the filler varieties of flower, the Cup Flowers are quite dainty and soft. Their blooms and plentiful and can actually spill over a container grow [...]
Use Discount Code “Blog 10” for $10 off on the Huisman Flowers Summer Flowers and Plants Collection
Huisman Flowers offers the best selection of gorgeous, farm fresh flowers in town. Ready or not, here comes Summer on June 21st! Be sure to display lots of Summer Flowers and Plants from Huisman Flowers in your home and outside for your patio. Flowers and Plants are a great way to get into the spirit of the season and to make your home beautiful. The world class floral designers at Huisman Flowers have been busy creating thoughtful and caring arrangements to help you celebrate Summer! Flowers make every summertime celebration better. Whether you are taking your party to the lake, lounging by your backyard pool or serving dinner on the patio with your favorite music, visit us at Huisman Flowers to pick up your flowers. They will surely add that magic ambiance. This is without question the hottest of the four seasons. Still for many people it is their favorite time of year. A time for summer breaks from school, vacations with family and many outside activities. In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is defined as the months of June, July and August. However, in the Southern Hemisphere summer occurs during the months of December, January and February. Technically speaking, summer solstice is the moment the Sun travels its greatest distance through the sky. This day of course has the most daylight of any other day in the year and therefore referred to by many as the longest day of the year. This actually marks the beginning of the astronomical summer, but we have already felt the warmer temperatures of summer for several weeks. July is typically the hottest day of the year because there is about a one-month lag between the solstice and the hottest temperatures. As you shop for summer flowers and plants, below are some popular varieties: Sunflowers - These are beautiful in a vase. Our Sunflowers are shipping directly from growers and are picked before insects or other conditions have caused any damage. Daisies - The Daisy Flower is long lasting and a family member of the Chrysanthemum. There are many varieties and colors. Daisies make great bouquets and look nice in a garden. Roses - There are countless varieties of roses. Our roses are fresh and beautiful. Nothing smells better than a fresh rose bouquet inside or on the patio. Daylily - Flowers of the Daylily come in several colors and have ruffled petals. They require full sun. Cuphea - Frequently referred to as the firecracker plant, the Cuphea is a hummingbird magnet. It has bright red and orange flowers and does best in full sun. Marigold - Needing full sun, the Marigold is a longtime favorite flower. It is very durable and resists insects. Fan Flower - A wonderful spillover plant, the Fan Flower needs full sun. It produces lovely flowers in colors of pink, purple and white. Ranunculus - Resembling roses and peonies, the Ranunculus requires full sun. In extreme cold the bulbs can be stored indoors and replanted in the spring. Portulaca - [...]
Celebrate Father’s Day with the Huisman Flowers Floral Gift Selection
Huisman Flowers provides local same day and express flower delivery service to Central Wesleyan Church, Father's Day is on June 19th. Be ready with Father's Day Floral Gifts from Huisman Flowers. There are many varieties of flowers that are popular for Father's Day and actually flowers are a wonderful gift for dad. Father's Day History In 1915, a member of the Lions Club introduced the concept of Father's Day to occur on the third Sunday in June. The Lions Club International elected to give him the official designation as the "Originator of Father's Day" and he continued the quest to promote Father's Day as an official holiday. After receiving countless requests for a special day to honor fathers, President Wilson in 1916 proclaimed a day should be recognized as a federal holiday. This was during a speech he gave in Spokane at a Father's Day celebration. However, when the concept reached Congress, it was denied. The majority of the members in Congress were concerned that it would become too commercialized, and the true meaning would be all about companies profiting. President Coolidge suggested a recognition for Father's Day in 1924. Then in 1957, Senator Margaret Chase Smith spoke out that Congress had been ignoring fathers for over 40 years and had only been honoring mothers. Then in 1966 the first proclamation of Father's Day was issued by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was declared that the day to honor all fathers would be the third Sunday in June. This became a permanent holiday in 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed it into law. Popular Father's Day Flowers, Plants and other Floral Gifts Peperomia - These are sometimes called radiator plants and are very hardy. They do not grow taller than one foot and have sturdy waxy leaves. Spider Plant - Sprouting delicate white flowers this plant from Africa makes a great hanging plant. Moth Orchid - These Orchids have a long life and are native to Southeastern Asia. They display butterfly - shaped flowers. Its relative is the Moon Orchid which is also very hardy. Lucky Bamboo - Very easy to grow, these plants are said to bring prosperity to the home. Zebra Plant - For a small space in the home, The Zebra Plant is often chosen. It is from Brazil and has a spiky appearance with white bands on the leaves. Aloe Vera - Most people know this plant has healing properties. They make beautiful additions to any home. The plant requires very little water as they originate from the arid regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Jade Plant - Another low maintenance plant for those that are not wanting to spend lots of time caring for it, the Jade Plant needs very care. They also have an unusual look that dresses up the home. Sunflowers - These flowers are thought to resemble the yellow Sun. Therefore, they bring Happiness and Good Fortune. And they represent life, love, loyalty. They are symbolic if you want to honor dad as someone [...]