The Green Mountain State
Vermont has earned the nickname “the Green Mountain State” because of its scenic ranges, which are part of the Appalachian Mountain system. These mountains extend for 250 miles through the center of Vermont, running north to south. In fact, the state’s name literally means “green mountains” from the French “vert” and “monts.” According to Encyclopedia Britannica, these peaks make the state a prime destination for skiing, and living an outdoor and natural lifestyle is often synonymous with Vermont. To capture the essence of these Vermont landscape features, consider:
Green Color Palates. To mimic the state’s nickname, send a flower arrangement with a green color palate. Flowers that come in green hues include roses, hypericum berries, alstroemeria, spider mums, trachelium, and buplerum. The flowers can be accented with varieties of foliage such as baker fern, plumosa fern, aspidistra leaves, and lemon leaf for rich, green color.
Eco-friendly Flowers. While Vermont’s scenery is literally very green, many in this state also work towards a “green” or eco-friendly lifestyle. In fact, Burlington, Vermont was ranked top green place by Country Home magazine, and major employer Ben & Jerry’s reportedly donates waste from its ice cream production to feed the state’s hogs. There are also ways to think green when selecting a flower arrangement. Ask which blooms, if any, are local or seasonal, and consider sending an arrangement in a recycled glass vase.
Sweet Treats
South Burlington, Vermont is where Ben & Jerry’s, an iconic Vermont ice cream company, is headquartered. And it’s no surprise that ice cream would be produced in the state that has the greatest number of dairy cows in the country when considering the ratio of cows to people. Besides ice cream, another sweet treat Vermont is famous for is maple syrup. Montpelier, the state’s capital, is the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S. To send a friend or loved one the sweet treat of a floral gift, choose:
Sweet and Petite. Petite floral arrangements are ideal for certain spaces such as dinner tables, beside tables, and apartments. Petite, however, does not translate to chintzy. Floral arrangements can be designed in low cube or cylinder vases that showcase premium blooms in these close quarters. Some flowers that deserve the spotlight include ranunculus, garden roses, sweet peas, and anemones. These feature flowers can be viewed up-close in petite compact arrangements.
Sweet and Elite. Kremp Florist offers a luxury line of flower arrangements that are designed in heavy glass keepsake vases that are works of art in their own rights. These elite arrangements are usually large and showy, and often feature flowers such as stargazer lilies, roses, orchids, mini calla lilies, and hydrangeas.
Whether you are drawn to Vermont’s green spaces or attracted to the sweet treats the state offers, Kremp Florist has a flower arrangement to perfectly suit your occasion. Call Kremp Florist today to schedule your next flower delivery in Vermont, or order online.