Entries by Raya Ward

Petal it Forward 2025 with Wave Strong!

Nielsen’s Florist Partnered with Darien High School Wave Strong Students to ‘Petal It Forward’ — Spreading Joy and Mental Health Awareness Through Flowers This year we teamed up with students from Darien High School involved with Wave Strong to bring the Society of American Florists’ “Petal It Forward” initiative to our community. On Wednesday, October […]

Bold Sensations

We’re excited to announce two new product lines—plus the reintroduction of a beloved in-house design project.   Nielsen’s is now partnering with Grace Farms in New Canaan to carry their exquisite, responsibly sourced herbal teas.   Bold, aromatic and impossibly delightful, we are confident you will love this new addition. For the next month, stop […]

Choosing your Bridal Bouquet

  How to choose a bridal bouquet.   Your bridal bouquet is an important accessory to your wedding day look. This can be exciting, and quite overwhelming. However, there are details to consider that will help you feel beautiful and confident when walking down the aisle.   Proportion: The size of your bouquet should compliment […]

We are hiring!

We have two positions open here at Nielsen’s and are looking for 1 person for each position. In Our Garden Center. We’re looking for energetic, self-motivated, and positive sales associates to join our high-end, family-run florist and garden center. If you love plants, people, and working in a beautiful environment, this could be the perfect fit! Please submit […]

2025 Holiday Crew- Decorating Intro

Hi! We are looking for hard-working people to join our crew this holiday season. We start working on holiday decorating and winter container gardens in mid-November and end in mid-December. We offer competitive pay and training. There is also overtime during this period. You can view our work/learn about our company here- https://nielsensflorist.com/holiday/ Please watch this […]

Our app has had a makeover!

Get ready to enjoy the benefits you know and love, like FREE flowers on your birthday and a $25 gift card after 10 check-ins, PLUS some new perks and benefits when you accumulate points! Birthday flowers can now be redeemed 7 days up to your birthday or up to 3 days after.  FIRST, we need […]

Flower Art for all!

We’re back!!!!!! We’re back at Grove Street Plaza (opposite NEAT and Flour, Water, Salt) with another large scale floral art piece for all to enjoy and this year we are celebrating spring, joy and love! Our newly weds, Brenda & Charlie are sporting the latest in elegant floral wear, set against a floral installation of […]

So you got flowers, now what?

We’re so glad you received a beautiful gift of flowers! Here are some tips and tricks to keep your flowers looking gorgeous. If you have any specific questions or need further assistance, please call 203-655-2541 or email us at nielsen@nielsensflorist.com.  CUT FLOWER BOUQUET. This is when your flowers come wrapped as a bouquet and are […]

Pruning Outdoor Hydrangea

Pruning your Endless Summer or Mophead Hydrangea Finishing up the endless summer hydrangea! Pruning Paniculata Hydrangea (late summer hydrangea) Finishing up pruning late summer hydrangea! And how it looks later that summer!