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VOTED BEST FLORIST IN MEMPHIS
Pugh’s Flowers is a family owned and operated floral design firm. We operate four floral design centers in the greater Memphis & Southaven area. Our firm is one of the most trusted brands in the city. The award-winning floral design staff at Pugh’s is a super talented group. They create luxurious, upscale floral bouquets. In addition to all the gorgeous farm fresh flowers we sell, we also offer the best selection of green, flowering and succulent plants in town. Need an occasion themed gift? Each of our floral design centers offers lots of great gift options.
Pugh’s Flowers was started in 1976 by Bill Pugh and his partner. Over the past 40 years, Pugh’s Flowers has grown into one of the premier flower shops in the country. The flower shop is currently owned and operated by Tim, Michael and Mark. Bill Pugh’s three sons. We operate three retail flower shops in Memphis, and another in Southaven, Mississippi. Along with our floral design business, the brothers also operate Pugh’s Earthworks, Rosie’s Pest Control and a new business that will be opening soon, called Pugh’s Lawn.
Pugh’s Flowers imports the freshest cut flowers daily from around the world for our flower delivery. Teleflora ranks Pugh’s Flowers as one of the nations 100 largest floral order senders from over 25,000 member shops. Our full service florist has a full selection of fresh cut flowers, fruit and gourmet baskets, green houseplants and home accessories that are all available in store, via the web or by phone. Pugh’s Flowers operates 4 floral design centers. We have 3 flower shops in Memphis and 1 in Southaven MS. We are open 7 days.
Local Same Day & Express Delivery
Pugh’s Flowers offers local same-day and express flower delivery service. Our local delivery area is the largest among the flower shops operating in the market. Every single floral bouquet our artisans create is backed by our on-time delivery guarantee. We also provide a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee with each flower arrangement as well. If for any reason you don’t absolutely love the fresh flower bouquet we create and deliver for you, just contact our floral design center. We will design and deliver another bouquet, of equal or greater value, absolutely free of charge.
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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Happy Fourth of July, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
On July 4th the United States of America will celebrate it's 235th Birthday! On this day in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a Sovereign nation. This holiday is celebrated with parades, fireworks, and barbecues around country.Fun facts about the Fourth maybe you didn't know.... John Hancock was the only one of the 56 signers of the Declaration to sign on July 4th, 1776. The others signed on August 2nd, 1776.Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the National animal but was out voted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the Bald Eagle.Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag in May or June 1776.The stars on the Original American flag were arranged in a circle to ensure that all colonies were equal. There were thirteen of them to represent the thirteen colonies.Uncle Sam was actually Samuel Wilson, a meat packer who provided meat to the U.S. Army in 1812. The meat shipments were stamped U.S. Someone joked that the initials stood for " Uncle Sam." The joke eventually led to the idea of Uncle Sam symbolizing the U.S. Government. The National Anthem is actually set to the tune of an old English drinking song called " To Anacreon in Heaven."The words " Under God" were not added to the Pledge Of Allegiance until 1954.The Fourth of July was not declared a National Holiday until the year 1941.The first Fourth of July celebration was held at the White House in 1801.The only U.S. President to be born on the Fourth of July was our thirteenth. Calvin Coolidge. He was born in 1872. Other famous people to celebrate their birthdays on the Fourth are author Nathaniel Hawthorne, Playwright Neil Simon and TV personality Geraldo Rivera.John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe all died on the Fourth. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died in 1826 and James Monroe died in 1831.In July 1776 the Nation's population was about 2.5 million. Today it is about 309.6 million.74 million Americans took part in a BBQ on the Fourth last year. Traditionally Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Ribs, Garden salads, Potato Salad, Chips and Watermelon are the most served foods on the Fourth.Over 150 million Hot Dogs will be consumed on this day. That's one Hot Dog for every two people in the country.Nearly 349 million dollars are used each year to import Flags, banners, decorations and emblems from China.Almost 211 million dollars of fireworks are imported from China for the Fourth each year.There are 30 places nationwide with the word " Liberty" in their name. Eleven places with the word " Independence", Five places with the word " Freedom", Thirty places with the word "Eagle" , Five places with the word " America" and one place with the word "Patriot".
Summer Rose Sale, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
Roses are always in season and especially nice when they are at such a great price. The Red Rose not only carries more meaning than many other color roses, it is also one of the most universal of all symbols. The long, storied history of the red rose has lent it a wealth of significance. Red roses have been represented in countless works of art, from classical paintings and poetry to modern day music and media. They have appeared throughout history and across many cultures as political and religious symbols. The mystique of the red rose has been a source of immeasurable inspiration for many throughout the ages. However, it is as the symbol for love that the red rose is most commonly recognized. Red roses, as we think of them today, are the traditional symbol for love and romance. The modern red rose we are now familiar with was introduced to Europe from China in the 1800's. However, the meanings associated with them can be traced back many centuries, even to some of the earliest societies. The color red itself evolved from an early primal symbol for life into a metaphor for deep emotion. In Greek and Roman mythology the red rose was closely tied to the goddess of love. Many early cultures used red roses to decorate marriage ceremonies and they were often a part of traditional wedding attire. Through this practice, the red rose became known as a symbol for love and fidelity. As the tradition of exchanging roses and other flowers as gifts of affection came into prevalence, the red rose naturally became the flower of choice for sending the strongest message of love. This is a tradition that has endured to the present day.
Teacher Gifts and Graduation Gifts, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
May is the time to say thanks and congratulations for a job well done to graduates and teachers alike. Flowers are always in style and a touch of class and beauty to any celebration.
Mother’s Day, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis Free Girl Scout Cookies!
Help out the Memphis Girl Scout organization by sending this sweet package that includes a delightful pink bouquet and a free box of the favoriteThin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. What better way to tell mom she's sweet!
Administrative Professionals Week April 25-29, Pugh’s Flowers
National Secretaries Week was created in 1952 through the efforts of Harry F. Klemfuss, a New York publicist.Working in conjunction with the National Secretaries Association, later known as the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Klemfuss wanted to encourage more people to consider careers in the secretarial/administrative support field.The official period of celebration was first proclaimed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer as "National Secretaries Week," which was held June 1–7 in 1952, with Wednesday, June 4, 1952 designated National Secretaries Day. The first Secretaries Day was sponsored by the National Secretaries Association with the support of corporate groups.In 1955, the observance date of National Secretaries Week was moved to the last full week of April. The name was changed to Professional Secretaries Week in 1981, and became Administrative Professionals Week in 2000 to encompass the expanding responsibilities and wide-ranging job titles of administrative support staff.Modern celebrationOver the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide through community events, social gatherings, and individual corporate activities recognizing support staff with gifts. In the United States, the day is often celebrated by giving one's assistant gifts such as flowers, candy, trinkets, lunch at a restaurant, or time off.
Spring Specials
New Springtime Specials are here. There are a lot of opportunities to send flowers with Easter, Secretaries Week and Mother's Day all on the horizon. Dates to remember: Easter April 24th Secretaries Week April 24 - 30 Mother's Day May 8th Here are some of springtime favorites. We can also make custom arrangements, just call 901-363-6744 to talk with a designer.
Weddings by Pugh’s Flowers
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March Holidays, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
March Flower: Daffodil March Birthstone: Aquamarine March National Holidays: 4- Hug a GI Day 5- Employee Appreciation Day 8- Mardi Gras 9- Ash Wednesday 12- Plant a Flower Day 17- St. Patrick's Day 19- Purim 20- Spring Equinox 29- National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day 30- Doctors Day Quote: "I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck." Emma Goldman
President’s Day, Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
According to the Gregorian or "New Style" calendar that is in use today, George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, but according to the Julian or "Old Style" calendar that was in effect in England and her colonies until 1752, his birth date was February 11th. (This is because the new calendar added eleven days to the old date to bring the calendar year into step with the astronomical year.) So back in the 1790s, while Washington was still alive, some Americans celebrated his birthday on February 11th and some on February 22nd. Along came Abraham Lincoln, another famous US president, who was also deserving of a special day of recognition. The only problem was that he was born on February 12th, and so now we found ourselves with two presidential birthdays that fell within a short time of one another. Prior to 1968, this fact didn't seem to bother anyone and things were running along pretty smoothly in the birthday celebration department -- February 22nd was observed as a federal public holiday to honor the birthday of George Washington and February 12th was observed as a public holiday (in most states) to honor the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Then things changed. In 1968, the 90th Congress was determined to create a uniform system of federal Monday holidays, so they voted to shift three existing holidays (including Washington's Birthday) to Mondays. The law took effect in 1971. As a result, Washington's Birthday holiday was changed from its fixed February 22 date to the third Monday in February. This change was not without controversy. There was some concern that Washington's identity would be lost (since the third Monday in February would never fall on his birth date of February 22nd). There was also an attempt to rename the public holiday "Presidents' Day", but this stalled in committee. "It was the collective judgment of the Committee on the Judiciary," stated Mr. William Moore McCulloch (R-Ohio) "that this [naming the day "President's Day"] would be unwise. Certainly, not all Presidents are held in the same high esteem as the Father of our Country. There are many who are not inclined to pay their respects to certain Presidents. Moreover, it is probable that the members of one political party would not relish honoring a President from the other political party whether he was in office, no matter how outstanding history may find his leadership." The single holiday observance meant that the traditional 10-day separation between Washington's Birthday (February 22) and Lincoln's Birthday (February 12) had essentially been eliminated. However, while Congress had created a uniform federal holiday law, there was not a uniform holiday title agreement among the individual states. Even though most states with individual holidays honoring Washington and Lincoln shifted their state recognition date of Washington's Birthday to correspond to the third Monday in February, some states, including California, Idaho, Tennessee, Texas and others, chose not to retain the federal holiday title and renamed their state holiday "President's Day." From that [...]
New Style of Roses and New Vases are here! Pugh’s Flowers Memphis
We now offer a new style of roses called Elegant Style. They come with bear grass and a ti leaf bow with burch stems for a modern look. We have the traditional style roses also that includes baby's breath but we are using a new, more contemporary vase now! We love our new look.