Roadside Blooms Shop Blog

January is time of the year that South Carolina plant lovers often wonder whether they brought cold-sensitive houseplants in too late for the winter. Check out this article by Roadside Blooms owner, Toni Reale for some tips on keeping your plants happy during this cold.

Roadside Blooms is thrilled to present our Flora-Booth Photo Experience to benefit local charities throughout the month of December. What's a Flora-Booth? This is our spin on a traditional photobooth backdrop. Our team will design a beautiful, unique, and immersive plant and flower photobooth experience for each charity we will support.   What Charities will be Supported? The Lowcountry is filled with many non-profits doing amazing things.  The Roadside Blooms' team selected the following, as they all hold a special place in our hearts. 12/4-12/7 Charleston Animal Society (December 4th the booth will be at The Found Market and the rest of the time will be...

Plant care begins with patience and understanding.  At Roadside Blooms, we set new plant parents up for success with all the tools and knowledge needed.

In a recent post, "All Flowers Aren't Created Equal" I talked about the dirty truth behind the global flower trade.  From labor to environmental issues, the industry is plagued with waste and inequity.  There is a better way. Living in a foodie town like Charleston, you’ve most certainly heard of “slow food,” but have you heard of “slow flowers”?  Debra Prinzing, the “Queen of the Slow Flower Movement” and one of my mentors, describes the practice: “At its simplest, it means enjoying flowers grown with sustainable farming practices harvested in their natural season of bloom, sourced as close to you...