The Flower Blog

Thank you for choosing a gift that grows! Your dish garden is filled with a lovely assortment of indoor plants selected to bring lasting color, texture, and natural beauty to your space. With a little care and attention, your plants can continue to grow and brighten your home throughout every season.

Light & Placement ☀️

Find the Sweet Spot: Most indoor plants are happiest in bright, indirect sunlight. Place your garden near a window where it can enjoy plenty of natural light without sitting directly in the sun.

Avoid Harsh Rays: Strong afternoon sunlight can be a little too intense and may scorch delicate leaves, so give your plants a spot with gentle, filtered light.

Keep It Comfortable: Standard indoor temperatures between 65°F and 75°F are ideal. Keep your garden away from cold drafts, heating vents, fireplaces, and air-conditioning units.

Watering Wisdom 💧

Check Before Watering: Gently press your finger into the top inch of soil. If it feels dry, your plants are ready for a drink. If it still feels damp, give them a little more time.

Water Thoughtfully: Pour water slowly near the base of the plants, taking care not to soak the leaves. The soil should feel evenly moist, but never soggy.

Watch for Drainage: Decorative baskets and containers may not have drainage holes, so a little water goes a long way. Avoid allowing excess moisture to collect around the roots.

Ongoing Care & Maintenance ✨

Keep Things Fresh: Gently remove yellow leaves, faded blooms, or damaged foliage to help your garden stay healthy and looking its best.

Give Growing Plants More Room: As your plants mature, they may eventually benefit from being moved into individual pots with fresh indoor potting soil.

Feed During Active Growth: A standard indoor plant fertilizer may be used according to the package directions during spring and summer. Most plants need little or no fertilizer during the slower-growing fall and winter months.

Adjust With the Seasons: Your plants may need more frequent watering during warmer, brighter months and less during cooler seasons. Checking the soil is always the best guide.

With proper light, thoughtful watering, and a little ongoing care, your indoor garden can remain a beautiful part of your home throughout the year. As the plants grow and change, a few simple adjustments will help them stay healthy and continue bringing a touch of nature indoors.

Looking for more ways to bring a little green into your home? Visit the Gillespie Florists website to explore our beautiful selection of plants, dish gardens, and living gifts for every occasion. 🌿

The sun is staying out a little longer each evening, the birds are singing their morning songs, and the shop is officially overflowing with the fresh, unmistakable scents of the season. Spring has arrived in full color, and you can feel it the moment you walk through our doors.

This year, we’ve thoughtfully curated a collection that balances the playful joy of Easter with the soft, elegant beauty of a blooming spring meadow. From whimsical keepsakes to timeless floral statements, each piece is designed to celebrate the season of renewal. Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch, brightening your home, or sending a little love from afar, we have the perfect bloom waiting for you.

Meet Our Seasonal Stars

Some-Bunny Loves You
Our most popular Easter gift—and for good reason! This whimsical arrangement is tucked inside a keepsake ceramic rabbit, making it just as charming as it is thoughtful. With reaching pink snapdragons and cheerful yellow daisies, it brings a burst of joy and a touch of playfulness to any tabletop.

Elysian Fields
For those drawn to something a bit more elevated, this arrangement captures the feeling of “eternal spring” found in Greek mythology. Featuring striking blue delphinium and vibrant tulips, it’s a tall, artistic design that feels both fresh and refined. Perfect for Easter gatherings, and just as beautiful carrying you into Mother’s Day and beyond.

Scent of Springtime (Hyacinth Pot)
Nothing says spring quite like the sweet, nostalgic fragrance of fresh hyacinth. This potted bulb plant arrives in a vintage-inspired tin, finished with a soft lavender bow. It’s a simple, meaningful gift that continues to bloom—and fill a room with scent—day after day.

The Fragrant Meadow (Triple Easter Lily)
Our true showstopper. This 10-inch pot holds three mature Easter lilies, rising nearly three feet tall in a stunning, fragrant display. Elegant and timeless, it’s a beautiful symbol of renewal and a centerpiece that naturally draws the eye.

Caring for Your Blooms

For Fresh Arrangements (The Cut Flowers)
Hydration is Key: Check the water level daily—especially for thirsty blooms like snapdragons and tulips. Fresh water makes all the difference.

Keep it Cool: Place your arrangement away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and drafty windows to help extend its life and keep everything looking its best.

Pro Tip: For your lilies, gently pinch off the yellow pollen centers (anthers) as they open. This helps keep the petals clean and bright while also extending the life of the bloom.

For Your Bulb Plants (Hyacinth & Lilies)

The best part about our potted plants? The gift doesn’t end when the blooms fade. These are perennials, meaning they can return year after year with a little care.

Indoor Care: Keep your plant in a bright spot with indirect light, and water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Planting Outdoors: Once the blooms have faded and the danger of frost has passed—or in the fall—you can move them outdoors.

The Process: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil and plant the bulbs about 6 inches deep. While the foliage will naturally die back, the bulbs are simply storing energy, preparing to surprise you with fresh blooms next spring.

However you choose to celebrate, we hope our Easter & Spring Collection brings a little extra beauty, joy, and renewal into your season. From playful, whimsical designs to timeless, fragrant blooms, each arrangement is created to help you welcome spring in a meaningful way.

When you’re ready to share the season, we’d love to help. Visit our website to explore the full collection and place your order today—spring is in full bloom, and it’s the perfect time to send something beautiful. 🌷

🌿 Your Everlasting Magenta Care Guide

Thank you for choosing a gift that grows! Your Everlasting Magenta dish garden is a curated collection of premium indoor plants designed to bring lasting beauty to your home. Follow these simple tips to keep your garden lush and vibrant.

Light & Placement ☀️

Find the Sweet Spot: Most plants in this garden thrive in bright, indirect sunlight.

Avoid Harsh Rays: Keep the basket away from direct, hot afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate leaves.

Temperature: These plants are happiest in standard home temperatures (65°F–75°F) and should be kept away from cold drafts or heating vents.

Watering Wisdom 💧

The Finger Test: Check the soil every few days. If the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, it’s time to water.

Watering Technique: Pour water slowly near the base of the plants, avoiding the leaves. Ensure the soil is moist but never soggy.

Magenta Carnations: To keep your fresh magenta carnations looking their best, you can mist them lightly with water once a day.

Ongoing Love & Maintenance ✨

Fresh Blooms: Once the seven magenta carnations have finished their show, gently remove them from the garden.

Long-Term Growth: As your plants continue to grow, you may eventually want to move them into individual pots to give their roots more room to flourish.

Feeding: You can use a standard indoor plant fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer to encourage new growth.

With proper light, thoughtful watering, and occasional maintenance, your Everlasting Magenta dish garden will remain a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your home. As the plants mature and evolve, small adjustments will keep them healthy and thriving—ensuring this living arrangement continues to bring joy well beyond its first bloom. For more plants, floral arrangements, and thoughtfully designed gifts, visit our website and explore all the ways we can help you bring lasting beauty into your space. 🌿

'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to spread holiday cheer than with the gift of nature's beauty? In this festive blog post, we'll explore the unique gifts that plants and flowers bring to the table. From classic elegance to vibrant charm, these treasures are sure to make your Christmas celebrations even more special. 

Poinsettias: The Classic Elegance: Poinsettias are the most popular plants of the Christmas season. Their vibrant red, green, and white hues instantly evoke the spirit of the season. Considered a symbol of prosperity and good cheer, poinsettias make for a timeless and thoughtful gift. With various sizes and color options available, you can choose the perfect poinsettia to brighten someone's holiday and home.

Christmas Cactus: A Delicate Surprise: For a unique and unexpected gift, look no further than the Christmas cactus. With its trailing branches and delicate blooms, this plant brings a touch of elegance to any space. The Christmas cactus is not only beautiful to look at, but it's also easy to care for, making it an ideal gift for both seasoned gardeners and those new to the world of plants. 

Centerpieces: A Table Set for Joy: Elevate your holiday table with the gift of a festive centerpiece. A centerpiece can add a touch of warmth and charm to any Christmas gathering. Consider gifting a beautifully crafted centerpiece to friends or family, bringing the joy of the season right to their dining table.

Wreaths: Welcoming the Season with Style: Wreaths are not just for the front door—they make exquisite gifts that symbolize the circle of giving and love. A wreath is a versatile and thoughtful present to help your loved ones adorn their homes with the spirit of the holidays.

No matter what your budget or style, we have a Christmas flower arrangement that is perfect for you.

Visit us in store or online to see our selection of Christmas flowers and arrangements. And don't forget our holiday sale coming up December 18-24th.

As we enter back to school season, we thought we'd share some interesting things about the impact of plants and flowers in the classroom. 

Here are just a few of the benefits to having a little bit of nature in the classroom. 

• Improve air quality: Plants and flowers can help to remove toxins and allergens from the air, which can improve students' breathing and concentration. A study by NASA found that spider plants, English ivy, and peace lilies were particularly effective at removing pollutants from the air.
• Boost mood and productivity: Studies have shown that being around plants can reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue, and can even improve creativity and productivity. A study by the University of Exeter found that students who had plants in their classrooms were more likely to report feeling relaxed and focused.
• Teach students about nature*: Plants and flowers can provide a hands-on learning opportunity for students to learn about different plants and flowers, their lifecycles, and how they interact with the environment. A study by the University of Illinois found that students who had plants in their classrooms were more likely to learn about and appreciate nature.
• Add beauty and interest to a classroom: Plants and flowers can brighten up a space and make it more inviting and stimulating for students. A study by the University of Texas found that students who had plants in their classrooms were more likely to report feeling positive about their learning environment.

If you are looking for a way to improve your classroom environment, consider adding some plants or flowers! When selecting plants and flowers, remember to choose plants that are easy to care for and are non-toxic to children. (Learn more about types of plants ideal for classrooms here.) Place them in an area with enough sunlight and rotate them regularly. Prune and water plants to keep them healthy and attractive.

*Gillespie Florists has a history of working with classrooms to provide flowers to students for hands-on experience in creating bouquets and working with flowers as well as the scientific side, getting up close and personal with how different flowers look through a microscope. 

Hanging Basket Plants can be a wonderful way to decorate your porch, garden and patio. Filled to the brim with some of our favorite florals such as begonias, petunias, geranium and lush green leafy fern, ivy, philodendrom: these baskets make fantastic gifts for almost any occasion!
Here are a few quick tips about caring for your hanging basket plants so they can be enjoyed all season long! 



1. WATERING
Watering hanging baskets is different from watering plants in the ground. Outdoors, above the ground, in the sun and the drying winds will eat up the moisture before you know it! Check your hanging basket for watering time by sticking your finger inch-deep in the soil. If it's dry, time to water! Another method is lifting the basket: feels light? Time to water!  Most hanging baskets are watered daily whereas potted/ground plants can go a few days to a week without watering. Keep in mind location of your hanging basket. Full sun during the summer may require two waterings daily. Shaded hanging baskets may vary from watering every day to every few days.

2. DEADHEADING BLOOMS
If you're reading this you may be new to plant care. As am I! The first time I heard of deadheading it didn't sound very good. However it is very good for your blooms and plants! Keep surrounding blooms fresh by pinching off the dried and dead blooms where they meet the stem. This also promotes new growth so it's a win-win! We can also add pruning to this category. Cutting back straggling and lengthy stems keep your plants looking healthy and full.

3. FERTILIZING
Hanging baskets need more frequent watering which means they need nutrients more often. There are a variety of options for fertilizer out there so pick what will work best for you! Slow release granules, water soluble and liquid fertilizers are among the top choices. There are plenty of DIY alternatives worth exploring on the internet as well. Moral of the story, your hanging basket flowers will thrive with consistent application of nutrients. 

4. REPLACING MIXED BASKET PLANTS
Some blooming plants, when they're done, they're DONE! Remove the finished blooming plant and replace it with another or add soil instead. I like the idea of giving my mixed plants more space to grow in the basket. Room to breath and flourish. But also, more flowers, more color: sometimes I want a hanging basket exploding with colorful flowers and textures.




5. RELAX AND ENJOY
Lastly, sit back and relax on the porch, patio, swing, whatever you've got and enjoy the fruits (or blooms) of your labor. These are a few basic tips to get starting with hanging basket care. Information flows aplenty online so check your favorite plant sites. With a little TLC, fertilizer and LOTS OF WATER, your hanging basket will thrive. Happy planting!
Our hanging baskets are seasonal however you can find fresh green plants in our store seven days a week.

We are offering Curbside Pickup for orders. Here is some helpful information to pick up the order and be on your way home as quickly as possible.

CALL AHEAD
Call ahead at 317.273.1100 and place an order for curbside pickup at our store.
Pay by phone using credit/debit card. Don't forget the card message for your order and we'll make sure it is included with your order!

ALLOW TIME FOR ORDER FULFILLMENT
Please allow at least 30 minutes between the time your order is placed to when it will be ready for pickup. Help us streamline the process by letting us know what time range you will be picking up your order. 

PICK-UP
When you come to our store please pull up to the main entrance. Have your order number ready (We'll provide you that information during order placement).
Call 317.273.1100 when you arrive! Our customer service rep will retrieve the order and bring it directly to your vehicle. Please have a space available for us to place your flowers and let us know where they should go! Your order will be wrapped and boxed for transportation.

SPECIAL NOTES
* Please remember to call us when you arrive at the main entrance. Our front doors will be locked so there is no way to enter the building to retrieve your order. We will bring it to you.

* If you do not have a credit/debit card we will accept cash however please notify us IN ADVANCE so we can be prepared with access to change, protective gloves, etc.

* Opt to receive your receipt via email (paperless/touchless). We will not share your information with outside sources.  

* Lastly, please be patient. We are all learning as we go and coping during these unprecedented times!

From everyday occasions to the most significant life events, we have been and will continue to be here for you. #FlowersForLife

Be safe and well,

Gillespie Florists
9255 W. 10th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46234
gillespieflorists.com
gillespieflorists@gmail.com

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