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Stories, etiquette, and seasonal floral expertise from Allen's — San Diego's Best Florist, thirteen times over. Family-owned since 1980.

Why We Don’t Ship Flowers in a Box | A San Diego Florist’s Take | Allen’s Flowers

Why We Don’t Ship Flowers in a Box: A San Diego Florist’s Perspective By Sam Bowles, General Manager, Allen’s Flowers & Plants Every week we get calls that start the same way: “I ordered flowers online for my mom’s birthday… Read More about Why We Don’t Ship Flowers in a Box | A San Diego Florist’s Take | Allen’s Flowers »
Posted by Sam Bowles on April 27, 2026 | Last Updated: April 28, 2026 Guides

A Complete Guide to Sympathy Flower Etiquette: A San Diego Florist’s Perspective

A Complete Guide to Sympathy Flower Etiquette: A San Diego Florist's Perspective By Sam Bowles, General Manager, Allen's Flowers & Plants At Allen's, we've been designing and delivering sympathy arrangements for forty-five years. In that time, we've worked with tens… Read More about A Complete Guide to Sympathy Flower Etiquette: A San Diego Florist’s Perspective »
Posted by Sam Bowles on April 24, 2026 Guides