When Ordering Flowers

You Ask, We Answer. Todd Farmer & Sam Wright get the answers to help you make important life decisions from gardening to financial planning. 

In today’s episode, Todd Farmer and Sam Wright talk with Jennifer Rukavina-Bidwell, the owner of Paducah Flower Company, Jeannette’s Mayfield Flower Company, and the Murray Flower Company. She will be telling people what they should consider when ordering flowers. She will be sharing tips on what kind of arrangements are appropriate for birthdays, holidays, or bereavements. She will also be sharing tips on the best way to keep the flowers looking fresh. Listen in to learn about this and much more.

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Episode Key Takeaways:

0:54 Todd & Sam share the experiences they have had when ordering flowers 1:24 Todd talks about the moments in which he sends flowers to someone 2:17 Sam talks about his experience buying flowers for his wife & the wholesale location where he got them 8:26 Jennifer talks about some of the things people need to know when they call & order flowers9:21 Jennifer talks about the first question people should ask florists when they call to order flowers for celebratory events 11:03 Jennifer talks about a high-end flower, shares some examples of high-end flowers, & why they are expensive 12:05 Jennifer talks about how much people spend on average on a celebratory arrangement12:31 Jennifer also talks about some of the reasons why a carnation costs less than a rose and some of the flowers that are not grown in the immediate area 13:09 Jennifer talks about some of the most common seasonal flowers they sell14:19 Jennifer talks about ways in which they make sure their flowers stay fresh & last longer 16:30 Jennifer talks about what flowers she recommends for someone's birthday 17:49 Jennifer shares a piece of advice on what people should tell their florist when they call to order flowers for an urgent funeral 18:32 Jennifer talks about owning a flower business and the biggest surprise she ever faced after starting the business 24:23 Jennifer talks about the craziest flower order that she has ever received 25:48 Jennifer also talks about the craziest card that someone has ever made them write 

Jennifer's Social Media Links:

Paducah Flower Company
Website: http://thepaducahflowercompany.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaducahFlowerCo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paducahflowerco/

Murray Flower Company
Website: https://www.murrayflowercompany.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMurrayFlowerCo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murrayflowerco/

Jeannette's Mayfield Flower Company
Website: https://www.mayfieldflowercompany.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanettesMayfieldFlowerCompany/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jeannettesmayfieldflowerco