How2Day: Vermont Flower Shops

Flower shops can be found throughout Vermont. Apostrophe Productions/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images
Vermont flower shops can be found throughout in the state. These shops deliver or cater special events, corporate functions and large-scale events. Most flower shops in Vermont have a wide variety of native and non-native plants/flowers and deliver to an extended local area, nationwide and some worldwide.

Chappell's Florist has three locations in Burlington, Vermont that specialize in garden bouquets and arrangements for all occasions. Established in 1967, the shop has a wide variety of fresh flowers and roses, with seven designers to cater to your every need. Chappell's also offers fresh fruit baskets, gourmet foods, unusual blooming and green plants, dish gardens, and all products are 100 percent guaranteed. Same-day delivery is available locally and nationwide if you order by 2:00 p.m. Locally, Chappell's services Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, Shelburne, Colchester, Essex Junction and the surrounding areas. Chappell's has numerous area awards including Burlington's Favorite Florist 1993-2002, Burlington Free Press Readers' Choice Award and Voted Greater Burlington's Best Florist 2007.

Peck's Flower is an independent, family-owned and operated flower shop that serves the Morrisville, Eden, Elmore, Hyde Park, Johnson, Stowe, and Wolcott areas. Located in central Vermont, Peck's offers a wide selection of floral arrangements and gifts. Specialty services include tropicals, plants European/dish gardens, contemporary and traditional arrangements, high-style floral arrangements, silk arrangements, weddings, funerals, fresh fruits and gourmet foods, gift baskets and greeting cards. As of October 2010, local delivery is $6 (fees vary for nationwide delivery) and same day delivery is available (order must be in by 2 p.m.). The shop is closed on Sundays and all major holidays.

Established in 1972 by still-owner William Claussen, Claussen's Florist and and Greenhouse is located in northwest Vermont (near the New York border) in Colchester, Vermont. Named "Retailer of the Year" by the Vermont Retailers Association, Claussen's is actually a florist, garden center, greenhouse and perennial farm, all rolled into one location. Claussen's florist offers a wide range of services including weddings, funerals, special events, holidays and gifts for special occasions. Specialized products include a variety of dish gardens, indoor foliage and home-grown plants, fresh fruit and gourmet baskets, silk floral arrangements, greeting cards, balloon bouquets, novelty items and gardening tools. Delivery is available locally and worldwide 7 days a week. Aside from the florist, Claussen's has a wide variety of plants and flowers in the greenhouse and certain plants are available for rental purposes.

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