20th Anniversary

This week marks 20 years that we have owned Echelon Florist! Thank you to all of our loyal customers for your incredible support over the past 20 years! To celebrate, come by this week and receive a ten-stem alstroemeria bouquet (pink, peach, or white) for $5.99! Tweet Share +1 Share

Flower of the Week: Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera Daisies, along with Roses, Tulips, Chrysanthemums, and Carnations, is one of the five most used cut flowers in the world. They can be paired beautifully with other flowers, and add more fullness to an arrangement. To the right, they are paired with Roses, Tulips, and Coffee Berry (which was our last Flower of the … Continued

Flower of the Week: Coffee Berry

This week’s flower is one that is very popular during the Fall and Winter months, the Coffee Berry.   While the plant that the Coffee Berry comes from (Rhamnus Californica) has flowers, the part of the plant that is used in floral arrangements is oddly, not an actual flower, but the fruit of the plant. … Continued

Echelon Moving Update

For those customers not yet aware, Echelon Florist is currently going through a major transition leading to a relocation in a different building in the Rocky Hill Center. Our new address will be 1260 Rocky Hill Rd. We are expanding the flower department, downsizing the gift shop. But this is great news for our gift … Continued

The faces of Echelon Florist: Caitie

Meet Caitie Cunic Social Media Manager & Designer Caitie’s Story: It’s kind of a funny story how I came to be a part of the floral industry. I graduated in May of 2011 with a degree in photography. I wasn’t so keen on running my own photography business, so I started looking for a job that I … Continued

The faces of Echelon Florist: Gary

Meet Gary Lee Anderson Award Winning Designer Gary’s Story: I have been in the floral industry for 28 years, starting at a Knoxville icon, Baum’s Florist, and ending here at another. I feel very strongly about education in our industry, and have been to most educational programs that have been offered in this area & … Continued

The faces of Echelon Florist: Laura

We have a wonderful team here at Echelon Florist and we want to share our passion for floral design with you! For the next several weeks we will be introducing ourselves to you and telling our stories here on the Echelon Florist blog. We’d love to answer any questions you have for us so feel free … Continued

Social Media Special

As a thank-you to everyone who follows any or all of our social media we are offering a special for you! Just mention that you saw this on our blog, facebook, or twitter and you will recive a special price on Gerbera daisies only  $1.50 per stem! That’s a 50% savings! (While Supplies Last) Also, … Continued

For the DIY Bride

If you’re the kind of bride that wants to be hands on with your wedding we have the perfect option for you! Our Do-It-Yourself Package includes: – Bridal Consultation – Ordering, receiving and processing of your wedding flowers – 3 hour design party for you and your friends and family to use our shop to … Continued

Garden Club Meeting

We were glad to once again host the ladies of the Sequoyah Garden Club. Matt gave a great lesson about the care and handling of fresh flowers once you get them home from the florist. Did you know that if you don’t have any flower food you can put 2 tablespoons of sprite for every … Continued