Red is the color of the autumn and winter seasons. Between fall foliage, Christmas stockings, Valentine’s Day hearts, and all the magnificent flowers that bloom and grace us with energizing and uplifting feelings during these gloomy months, red deserves to… Read More about Seasonal Red Beauties for Autumn and Winter Floral Bouquets »
On the Fourth of July, we wave the American flag to commemorate our nation’s Independence and freedom that was achieved in 1776. In addition to traditional backyard cookouts with neighbors and loved ones, celebrating Independence Day is done… Read More about Our Favorite Patriotic Ways to Celebrate Independence Day »
As the snow falls and we turn on the fireplaces in our homes and the bottoms of our Christmas trees twinkle amidst our favorite decor, we feel a warm comfort and ease in stress. Some people may define this feeling… Read More about Why Holiday Floral Bouquets Bring Us Hygge »
It is almost impossible not to smile throughout the summertime. From feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin to listening to the joy of children splashing in the water and admiring the most fantastic botanicals Mother Nature has… Read More about Summertime Botanicals to Cherish and Adore »
When we think of summer, we think of fireworks, beach days, ice cream, and the classic backyard BBQ. This year, it is time to crank up the heat and make your cookout with loved ones extra special. Aside from ensuring… Read More about Tips for Hosting a Stylish Backyard BBQ Event »
Valentine’s Day is no longer just for couples to enjoy an evening out at a romantic restaurant. It’s become a day of love for everyone, including singles and your community. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the… Read More about YOUR GUIDE TO A DREAMY AT-HOME VALENTINE’S DAY »
Overcoming challenges when you’re in a long-distance relationship often revolve around the ability to stay connected. Of course, virtual date night and current technologies make long-distance dating a little easier. However, our team at Gainan’s Flowers in Billings knows… Read More about PERFECT GIFTS TO SEND YOUR VALENTINE »
Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many reasons, but the fact that it’s celebrated around the world in one form or another makes it extra special. Many families have their own customs and traditions they perform during the… Read More about 8 Wonderfully Odd Christmas Traditions »
The Holidays are here and we couldn’t be happier! The colorful lights, decorations, fantastic aromas of the season, and taking a break from the chaos of everyday life to spend quality time with family and loved ones is why we… Read More about 🎅 Gainan’s Guides to Holiday Gifts, Decor, & Flowers 🎄 »
What is it about the fall season that re-energizes us? The cooler weather? Pumpkin-spiced everything? Halloween? Whatever it is, it’s amazing. Fall is a season like no other where the leaves turn from summer green to dark, rich, jewel-toned autumn… Read More about Fall Floral Guides 🍂 »
Poetry Flowers are the perfect gift because no matter the occasion, they are always an appropriate choice. Plus, everyone loves flowers! A fresh bouquet of blooms has been proven to be a natural mood-booster and reduce stress. Read More about Best Gifts to Deliver Along with Flowers »
Romance is in the air in Billings, which means Valentine’s Day is nearly here! If you’re still trying to decide what to get your husband or boyfriend for Valentine’s Day, our romance experts at Gainan’s Flowers are here to… Read More about Flowers Are the Best Valentine’s Gift for Him »
Posted by gainans on January 20, 2020
| Last Updated: December 30, 2020
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Welcome, October! Our florists at Gainan’s Flowers in Billings, MT, love bobbing for apples, stuffing ourselves with candy corn, going on hayrides, and exploring our way through a haunted corn maze. Flowers and everything floral, however, are always our… Read More about Celebrate October with These Frightful Flowers »
Posted by gainans on October 7, 2019
| Last Updated: October 6, 2020
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At Gainan's, we always look forward to Fall with its cooler weather, warm blankets, and beautiful colors throughout nature. The autumn season is rich with gorgeous varieties of fall flowers: dahlias, pampas grass, cattails, safflower, Viking poms, fall daisies, Chinese lantern, pumpkin tree, bittersweet, and more!
Take advantage of their availability in the Flower Bar at our Midtown Location this season and surround yourself with the season's deep colors and rich textures! Design your own bouquet to bring beautiful fall blooms into your home, office space, or outdoor area to create a festive fall look. Place gorgeous sunflowers on your desk at work, add dahlias to your coffee table, and place pots full of blooming chrysanthemums across your front porch. When you invite fall to brighten up your world, the possibilities are endless.
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Do you know someone celebrating a birthday or anniversary during the fall season? Be sure to browse flower designs and blooming plants available in our online Fall Collection. A beautiful bouquet of seasonal stems brings a bit of the outdoors in for a fresh perspective. We deliver throughout Billings, Laurel and Shepherd, and across the country, so you can share the joy of the season with friends and family members all around. Read More about Experience The Beauty of Fall Blooms »
Posted by gainans on August 20, 2019
| Last Updated: October 6, 2020
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As summertime draws to a close, we're reminded that Grandparents Day is approaching soon! Usually celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, the occasion presents a wonderful opportunity for children and grandparents to learn more about each other.
To make beautiful memories on Grandparents Day, have children send grandparents a beautiful bouquet of flowers, gift baskets, or long-lasting plants as a token of their love and appreciation. Remember that Gainan’s Flowers delivers to all residents, nursing homes, senior communities and assisted living facilities throughout the Billings area or nationwide. And if you're able to spend time with grandparents on their special day, take a look at a few of our fun activity ideas or come up with one of your own! Read More about Make Beautiful Memories On Grandparents Day »
Father’s Day is approaching and this is an excellent time to show the dads and father figures in your life how special they are to you. Whether you’re celebrating a dad, stepdad, grandfather or other father figure, make sure he knows how special he is and what he means to you. An excellent way to do this is with a beautiful plant or flower design, a special gift basket or a box full of treats he will love. The design experts at Gainan’s Flowers and Garden Center have created some special treats just for dads. Take a look at our entire collection so you can choose something perfect for the father figure in your life on Father’s Day this year. Read More about Contemporary Garden for Dad »
Posted by gainans on May 27, 2019
| Last Updated: June 12, 2019
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As we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, we are reminded that there often times when it is necessary to send sympathy or funeral flowers in the wake of a loved one’s passing. A great comfort to the remaining family members, sympathy designs are sent to the home of the grieving family, while funeral flowers can be delivered directly to the church, funeral home, or grave site. The designers at Gainan's Flowers & Garden Center have a variety of funeral and sympathy flowers for you to choose from when you want to express your sympathy and compassion during a time of mourning. Read More about Pay Tribute Through Sympathy or Funeral Flowers »
Moms work hard at everything they do, from raising young little ones to encouraging and supporting children as they grow, even into adult children. This year, spoil mom on Mother’s Day with a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers or choose something specially designed by Gainan’s Flowers and Garden Center to show Mom how uniquely special she is. Read More about Spoil Mom on Mother’s Day »
"Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat."
~Laura Ingalls Wilder
The beauty of spring has arrived, bringing Easter along with the fresh air and sunshine of this gorgeous season. Not only are we eager to see treat from the Easter bunny and beautifully painted Easter eggs, but we're also so excited about the most amazing flowers to be found this time of year. The floral artisans at Gainan's Flowers & Garden Center are designing some amazing bouquets and arrangements for spring and Easter. Take a look at some of our favorite pieces- you'll want to display these Easter bouquets this spring. Read More about Display These Easter Bouquets »
While the poinsettia is the plant most people associate with the holiday season, the Norfolk Island pine, Christmas cactus and amaryllis also make a perfect gift or festive accent for your own home. Norfolk Island Pine Although the Norfolk Island… Read More about Holiday Plants »
Posted by gainans on December 2, 2017
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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Nothing announces that spring is here as well as the bright white trumpet flowers of the Easter lily. Standing for purity, virtue and innocence, the traditional Easter lily boasts several four to six inch fragrant blooms on top of an… Read More about Welcome Spring with Easter Lilies »
Posted by gainans on April 4, 2017
| Last Updated: June 12, 2019
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By now, you’ve decked the halls, hung the stockings and may be finished with your Christmas shopping. As you sit back and take a break from the holiday hustle, here are a few ideas to inspire your “tablescape” plans for… Read More about Creating Your Own Unique Christmas Tablescape »
Posted by gainans on December 15, 2016
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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Several years ago, I saw a Shoebox Christmas card featuring that crabby character Maxine, who said something about it being strange that we celebrated Christmas by sitting in front of dead trees eating candy out of socks. I started wondering… Read More about Christmas Traditions: Why do we do what we do? »
Posted by gainans on December 9, 2016
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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Why are poinsettias given as gifts at Christmas? This tradition has its roots set in a story that takes place in Mexico. There are several versions of this legend, but the message is the same. Long ago, in a small… Read More about The Legend of the Poinsettia »
Posted by gainans on November 28, 2016
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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You know Halloween is coming when your Pinterest screens are full of pumpkin decorating tips, techniques, templates and tutorials. Each year I am amazed at the diversity and creativity that people put into creating their perfect pumpkins. Like anything else,… Read More about Pumpkin Decorating »
Posted by gainans on October 18, 2016
| Last Updated: June 12, 2019
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To many, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. Many of us celebrate by getting together with family and friends for barbecues and fun. Others of us visit cemeteries and place flowers on the graves of loved… Read More about Memorial Day 2016 »
Just as every single flower varies slightly, every Easter tradition has differences between families, friends and neighbors. The Christian tradition holds Easter as one of their most sacred holidays because of the love reflected in the sacrifice… Read More about Gainan’s Flowers – Easter Flowers »
On February 28, florists everywhere will observe the annual recognition of their industry – National Floral Design Day. The date commemorates the birthday of one of the pioneers of floral design here in the United States. Carl… Read More about Gainans Flowers – Floral Design Day »
Whether your loved ones live in Billings or beyond, Valentine’s Day gives us an annual opportunity to express to each of them how special we think they are – not just our spouses and sweethearts,… Read More about Gainan’s Flowers – Valentine’s Day for Everyone »
Posted by gainans on February 8, 2016
| Last Updated: December 30, 2020
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This Valentines Day, experts tell us that approximately $2.1 billion worth of flowers will be delivered across the United States. That’s a lot of stems and petals! How can you guarantee that the flowers you send to… Read More about Sending Valentine’s Day Flowers »
Posted by gainans on February 4, 2016
| Last Updated: December 30, 2020
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As you search for the perfect bouquet for your Valentine this year, choosing a flower with special meaning can help you offer your beloved a truly memorable experience. Gainan’s Flowers will help you make the most… Read More about What Your Favorite Flowers Mean »
Everything about Christmas is beautiful. From soft candlelight to festive trees, the home décor of the holidays is bright and inviting. At Gainan’s Flowers, we believe that your holiday table should be no different. Our expert florists have created… Read More about Gainan’s Holiday Centerpieces »
Posted by gainans on December 21, 2015
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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Holiday Gourmet Snack Basket Kids come home from college. Aunts and uncles come by for dinner. Friends drop by unexpectedly. The holiday season means full houses and full hearts; the people that mean the most to us… Read More about Gainan’s Holiday Treats »
Posted by gainans on December 15, 2015
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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It’s almost Christmas in Billings, and our florists have been busily creating beautiful floral arrangements and holiday bouquets to help you with your home decorating. Traditional to contemporary, our Holiday Gift Guide will allow you to look through our… Read More about Gainan’s Flowers – Holiday Decor »
Posted by gainans on December 8, 2015
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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This year Gainan’s Flowers has developed a holiday gift guide of our latest fresh Christmas flowers, plants, and gifts. We offer same day delivery to our local customers here in Billings, MT or nationwide. Our holiday gift guide is divided… Read More about Gainan’s Flowers Holiday Gift Guide »
Posted by gainans on December 1, 2015
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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You may think that one of the most popular images of Thanksgiving, the cornucopia, came to us by way of the Pilgrims. But we can actually thank Greek mythology for this symbol that now is present on so many Thanksgiving… Read More about Gainan’s Cornucopia »
Posted by gainans on November 21, 2015
| Last Updated: October 6, 2020
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What food do you think of when you hear Thanksgiving? Of course, Thanksgiving would not be the same without the traditional turkey. As a matter of fact, it is estimated that nearly 95% of us will sit down to turkey… Read More about The Thanksgiving Table »
Posted by gainans on November 16, 2015
| Last Updated: October 6, 2020
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People get excited about autumn for a variety of reasons. Whether you look forward to cooler weather, Sundays in front of the game or some scary trick-or-treating – fall’s crisp attitude makes everything seem a little more fun. If you… Read More about Halloween & Fall Flowers »
Posted by gainans on October 20, 2015
| Last Updated: October 6, 2020
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There is no relationship like the one shared between a grandparent and grandchild. To grandchildren, grandparents are mentors, confidants, playmates, guardians, and best friends. Whether you share a love of baking, fixing up old cars, or some other passion… Read More about Sending Flowers this Grandparents Day »
In the US, Labor Day is celebrated to commemorate the contributions of everyday workers across the country. This federal holiday was inaugurated in 1894, and always falls on the first Monday in September. It is often celebrated as a… Read More about Labor Day »
Signed on July 4th, 1776 , the Declaration of Independence was a proclamation that decreed freedom from English rule. Once established, John Adams told his wife that the day would be forever remembered with pomp, parades and fireworks. In… Read More about History of Independence Day »
Father’s Day is a few weeks away. It is just as important to honor fathers, as it is to honor mothers. That’s what Sonora Smith Dodd believed, and that’s how she came up with the concept of having a… Read More about What to Get Dad on Father’s Day »
Memorial Day – to many people today, represents the unofficial start of summer. It is the beginning of picnic, barbecue, and beach seasons. Many beaches open over the Memorial Day weekend. This vison bears no resemblance to the observance… Read More about Flowers to Use for Memorial Day »
Mother’s Day is a special time of year, a day set aside so that Moms everywhere can be honored and appreciated. One of the most time-tested and impactful Mother’s Day presents you can give is the gift of flowers. Read More about Mother’s Day Floral Gift Ideas for Every Mom »
Posted by gainans on May 5, 2015
| Last Updated: July 12, 2019
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Celebrated each year for over sixty years, Administrative Professional Week is a week in April where businesses show their appreciation for employees who support the office through various administrative duties. At the holiday’s inception in 1952, it was called… Read More about Ways to show Your Appreciation this Administrative Professionals Week »
It’s that time of the year! Spring is here, and Easter arrives soon thereafter. Everyone at Gainan’s Flowers and Garden Center is working hard to make sure that our Billings customers… Read More about The Best Easter Gifts »
Posted by gainans on March 31, 2015
| Last Updated: April 2, 2015
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St. Patrick’s Day will be here soon! If you’re looking for great gifts for your Irish friends and neighbors, Gainan’s can show you some of our favorite arrangements as well as the history and traditions surrounding this holiday. … Read More about St. Patrick’s Day Gift Giving »
Posted by gainans on March 17, 2015
| Last Updated: July 12, 2019
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One of the things that makes roses the all-time most popular flower is the fact that every color has its own distinct meaning. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, these meanings are especially important. If you’d like to learn… Read More about Sending the Right Message with the Right Color of Roses »
Posted by gainans on February 10, 2015
| Last Updated: February 11, 2015
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You’re a little bit rock-n-roll and they like jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, but together you’re a couple who loves a creative date. Or maybe you want to get the attention of a certain special someone… Read More about Design Your Date »
Posted by gainans on January 31, 2015
| Last Updated: February 29, 2020
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Although everyone loves to receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers for any occasion, no one ever forgets receiving artfully arranged flowers every month of the year. Did you know that our professional florists at Gainan’s will help you surprise your loved ones with… Read More about Surprise Them with Flowers the Whole Year »
Posted by gainans on January 21, 2015
| Last Updated: December 30, 2020
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New Year’s Eve marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of a fresh new one. It’s a time to reflect on the past year and get ready for even more good things in to come. Create… Read More about Celebrating the New year with Flowers »
There’s a good reason why they call the Holidays the “most wonderful time of the year.” Few other seasons have that special festive spirit. If you’ve set your wedding date for Christmas, New Year’s or somewhere in between, you’ll need… Read More about Holiday Weddings that will Warm Your Heart »
Posted by gainans on December 24, 2014
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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Although it’s considered a tropical plant and has it origins in Mexico and parts of Central America, Poinsettias plants marks the official start to the holiday season and it’s known as the Christmas flower. Joel Poinsett, the United States Minister… Read More about Christmas Decorations for the Home »
Posted by gainans on December 19, 2014
| Last Updated: November 7, 2020
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History of Hanukkah Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday, is an event that last for eight days in commemoration of the victory over their oppressors and for a miracle that took place in 165 B.C. in the rededication of the second Holy… Read More about Hanukkah »
Are you hosting Thanksgiving, or are you looking for the perfect hostess gift for the woman who will host you and yours? Fall flower arrangements are a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving celebration! Candles and Flowers Candles are an iconic… Read More about Thanksgiving »
Posted by gainans on November 25, 2014
| Last Updated: October 6, 2020
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With the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, World War I officially ended on November 11, 1918. The following year, President Wilson declared that November 11 would be known as Armistice Day in recognition of those who died in service… Read More about The Best Flowers to Salute Your Loved One on Veterans Day »
Posted by gainans on November 6, 2014
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My earliest family memories are that of a ‘typical’ child. My family was comprised of a dad, a stay-at-home mom, and a little sister. Pictures on the first day of school were taken in front of the house… Read More about Lessons learned from Mick Gainan, “The Plant Man” »
