Readers' Choice

Readers Really Like Busy Bee

The Post Road florist shop owned by Giti Gerami received 274 votes in this week's Readers' Choice poll.

It turns out EG Patch readers are passionate about flowers! With nearly 400 votes cast, the poll nearly rivaled EG voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary. Busy Bee Florist II on Post Road took top honors with 274 votes, 69 percent of the total, by 9 a.m. Friday. Sprigs on Main Street took the second spot, with a respectable 96 votes, 24 percent of the total. But the votes were only half the story. By Friday morning, we had a whopping 55 comments on this poll. Many customers of Busy Bee, which is owned by EG resident Giti Gerami, weighed in with enthusiasm both for the floral arrangements and for Giti herself. “I have used Busy Bee for over ten years to order flowers for school ceremonies and Giti has never disappointed me. In addition, we …

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Readers' Choice

Readers' Choice: Best Florist in East Greenwich

What's your go-to flower place in town?

If a woman in your life says, "Don't bother buying me flowers," you're probably better off doing it anyway. Why? Because flowers are an immediate pick-me-up. They're fresh, colorful and quite the pleasant surprise. That said, you can't give just any flowers. Make it a bouquet, the bigger the better. If you’re unsure what type of flowers to get, roses are never wrong. Luckily, there are dedicated local florists who can help you get it right. This week, we want to know: Which florist in town is your favorite? Is it Busy Bee, Sprigs, Indigo Path, Stone Blossom? Maybe another one. Vote in our poll below, then share your thoughts in the comments section. If we left your favorite florist off the list, note that in the comments as well. We'll …

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taylor bailey

11:01 pm on Friday, April 27, 2012

Thank you Drew, for your eloquent and detailed recommendation. Will certainly pay a visit to Sprigs.   more ›

Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Beyond Main Street

If you haven't finished your shopping, EG Patch feels your pain - and wants to help.

In Part Two of our last-minute gift ideas, we take it beyond Main Street, to a few other spots in town. If you have other local ideas to share, add a comment or post a photo. For Part One, click here.

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