Love is in the air, and it’s time to celebrate it! This year why not take it up a notch and say “I love you” with a thoughtful combination of delectable treats and stunning blooms that are sure to make your sweetheart adore you. Create a memorable Valentine’s Day with the perfect blend of food, flowers and, of course, your doting affection. Make Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce your Valentine headquarters and make a holiday to remember!
Long Stem Roses
Tacoma Boys & H&L Produce have a wide variety of flowers and flowering plants to choose from, but nothing beats the quintessential symbol of love: roses. Nothing says “Be My Valentine” quite like a bouquet of long stem roses. These timeless beauties are the epitome of romance and elegance. They’re sure to make your sweetheart feel cherished and adored. Whether you opt for classic red roses or a mix of vibrant hues, a bouquet of long stem roses is the perfect way to express your affection.
Local Chocolate & Fudge-Dipped Strawberries
Next up, indulge your partner’s sweet tooth with some decadent treats. Instead of opting for generic chocolates, why not support local artisans and chocolatiers? Look for gourmet chocolates made with love and care, using the finest ingredients. And for an extra touch of indulgence, treat your loved one to some fudge-dipped strawberries, made right here in our stores. The combination of rich, velvety chocolate and juicy, ripe strawberries is simply irresistible. There’s a reason it’s a Valentine’s standard!
Crab Legs and Lobster Tails
For a truly unforgettable Valentine’s Day dinner, consider feasting on some luxurious seafood. Impress your partner with a feast fit for royalty, featuring succulent crab legs and lobster tails. Pair it with some fine, white wine or champagne from our extensive selection for the perfect finishing touch. Not sure what to pair with your meal? Check out our helpful guide.
Don’t Forget the Bubbly
Raise a toast to love with some bubbly from our exquisite champagne selection. From crisp and refreshing Brut to rich and indulgent Rosé, our diverse range of champagne offers something special for every taste and occasion. Check out these tips for picking out the right champagne. Cheers to love!
Your Valentine Headquarters
If you’re looking for one-stop shopping for all your Valentine’s Day needs, look no further than your local florist, butcher, bottle shop, wine cellar and specialty food store, Tacoma Boys and H&L Produce, your Valentine’s headquarters. With everything you need under one roof, you can spend less time running around and more time enjoying the company of your loved one.
Dress up your home and office with spring flowers to celebrate the start of the season! From hanging baskets, to flowering plants, fresh cut stems, and more. Tacoma Boys always has a rotating selection of plants and flowers to choose from. And when the warmer seasons come around, there are even more seasonal flowers too. Annuals and perennials in many varieties are prearranged or sold separately for your convenience.
Tacoma Boys wide selection of fresh Christmas trees is back for another season! The beautiful tradition makes the season extra special, signaling the presence of the holiday in the home. Whether short or tall, bright green or white and flocked, we have the perfect Christmas tree for every home. And with trees, wreaths, and garland, there’s nothing quite like the fragrance of fresh evergreen or pine!
A new season is beginning and it's the perfect time to transition into fall decorating! While not as many plants are in bloom now as they were a few months ago, there are still plenty to appreciate. Plants and flowers like hanging baskets are offered all year round at Tacoma Boys! And as the weather starts to cool down just a bit, signs of the fall season are near. That means it's time to refresh and redecorate with seasonal plants to match.
The gorgeous blooms of springtime mean hanging flower baskets are a common sight around here! The spring season brings with it the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of flowers around every corner and in many ways. Hanging flower baskets are a great way to plant spring flowers with little maintenance or need for a green thumb. They’re easy to get started with, take care of, and rearrange if necessary.
The sun is shining, vegetable gardens are full, and spring flowers are in full bloom! Flowers are beautiful, natural decorations that should be enjoyed all year long— But when it comes to the spring season, blooms are even more prevalent in many front yards, table tops, and kitchen counters. Bouquets of cut flowers as well as live flowering plants are easy to use as decoration and diverse enough to spruce up any space.
Easter brunch is a great time to enjoy special foods with family and friends. Using fresh ingredients to make fun recipes, you can have a big delicious brunch right at home. Spring has begun and it’s a great time to take advantage of the amazing seasonal produce harvested in the Pacific Northwest. You could even head outdoors for an al fresco brunch to appreciate the warming weather and blooming flowers!
As we move through April and into May, it’s time to appreciate the beauty of spring gardening! The start of spring is on March 20— It’s a lovely time of year in which the Pacific Northwest is full of blooming flowers and growing plants. Many gardeners start ahead of time to get ready for spring gardening— That means planting seeds and starts, weeding, and otherwise preparing for plants to grow. While you can have fun gardening all year long, the majority of Pacific Northwest gardening tends to take place during the months of spring and summer.
A tradition for many couples, Valentine’s flowers are a fresh and beautiful way to show your love. Seasonal flowers and roses have a lovely aroma and remind you of the appreciation your loved one feels for you. It’s one of those gifts that shows thoughtfulness and marks special occasions— Or you can even give living plants as an alternative to fresh cut local flowers! In addition to plants and flowers, gifts like specialty food items, chocolate, and wine are enjoyable and can help you express your love for others.
DIY gardening is a great way to get creative and have fun while making something beautiful. Just about everyone enjoys the sight of greenery and blooming flowers and plants. Whether it be throughout your front yard or right in the living room, plants are great decoration. Plus there are so many different ways to decorate with plants! If you want to do it yourself, you may not know where to start. But DIY gardening can be easy and enjoyable both indoors and outdoors. It just takes a little bit of learning and planning to make a beautiful garden.
DIY Gardening
If you want to get started with your own DIY gardening, you’ll need a couple things to get going. Tools like gloves, shears, small and large shovels, and rakes are essential. You’ll also need a watering can or hose with a nozzle. When you’re ready to start planting, Tacoma Boys has all the potting soil, pots, and plants you’ll need! This includes plants that are suitable indoors, outdoors, and both. Some plants are conventionally potted up and ready to go for your DIY gardening project. Or, you can choose your own pot to go with your plants. Some people go all out with their DIY gardening with yard decorations and a thought-out landscape design- But it can also be as easy and simple as you want it. If you want to go all out and completely refresh your outdoor space, you may want to consider the services such as those offered by professionals at Red Shovel Landscaping. This way you can make use of landscape design, grounds keeping, and lawn care to give your garden a new lease of life.
PNW Plants
Here in Washington, we’re lucky enough to be surrounded by abundant PNW plants. The Pacific Northwest is known for its beautiful greenery and forests. Everywhere you look is another evergreen or batch of climbing ivy! That’s why so many people like to decorate with PNW plants at home. There are an incredible number of different native plants that do great outdoors. Some of these plants can be transferred indoors, too. One example is sage, which thrives outdoors as well as indoors. Several kinds of outdoor plants do really well here and thrive year-round, while others grow tall and bloom seasonally.
Indoor Plants
When shopping for indoor plants at Tacoma Boys, there is a lot to choose from! You can even find the perfect trendy standing pot to go alongside. If you have pets, do a little research ahead of time to ensure the plants you purchase are nontoxic. Check out this list of nontoxic plants by the ASPCA if you have pets. In general, houseplants can be considered tropical, desert, trailing, flowering, and more. Some common houseplants you’ll see indoors or at Tacoma Boys include:
Spider plants
Succulents, cacti, and aloe vera
Peace lily
Snake plant
Pothos
Monstera
Fiddle leaf fig
Outdoor Plants
Tacoma Boys offers a variety of plants suitable for your outdoor garden. In the summer, it’s easy to be drawn to flowering plants. Some of these are considered perennials and have blooms that die each winter. There are plenty of plants and foliage that do well outdoors year-round, though. Hanging baskets are great for outdoor plants because they’re beautiful and perfect for summer! For some tips on how to use hanging baskets, check out our blog all about it. Some common outdoor plants you’ll see around the Pacific Northwest or at Tacoma Boys include:
Plantain lily
Ferns
Geranium
White sage
Begonias
Dahlias
Gardening Tips and Tricks
If you’re just starting out, some basic gardening tips can be helpful in guiding you through the process. Anyone can grow plants and produce at home! It just takes a little learning and practice to care for a garden. These gardening tips and tricks might help you get started.
Start Slow
Resist the urge to plant dozens of different plants. Rather, start with just a couple. Take the time to care for the plants and grow your garden from there. This allows you to slow down and get to know your plants.
Keep Safe
If you have fuel for your lawnmower and strimmer, you’re going to need to keep it out of reach of children and pets. Similarly, if you have any fertilisers (try to stick to organic and peat-free) that you keep in the garden, these should also be kept safely. You can visit website for cabinets to store your dangerous goods in, helping to keep you and your family safe.
Know The Sun
It’s important to keep in mind that the sun and shade varies throughout your home and yard. Where one plant thrives, another may struggle. You should know how much direct and indirect sunlight shines in an area before you plant there.
Keep Tools Nearby
Try a gardening belt or grab a basket for your tools. It’s certainly easier to grab them from a handy spot nearby than take breaks to run to the shed for tools. This can help you remember to weed or prune when you spot something amiss in your garden, too.
Plant Conveniently
Plant your garden where you can easily access it. This makes it easy to water your plants regularly- and harvest when it’s time, too. While you’re at it, build an herb garden in your kitchen! The convenient location means you can grab fresh herbs whenever you’re cooking.
When you’re ready, start your DIY garden at Tacoma Boys! You’ll find all the potting soil, plants, and ceramic and concrete pots that you need to get started gardening. To stay up to date on insider deals and specials, sign up for Tacoma Boys’ text list. Just text (253) 246-1661 to tell Paul you want to be on the list!