We’ve hardly had a chance to enjoy the summer, and it’s already time to think about going back to school. Parents may be taking their children to college for the first time. Some parents may attend school-sponsored events that allow them to meet their children’s teachers. Regardless of what you have to do to prepare for the start of school, it’s always nice to think ahead so you know how you want to show your child’s teacher, guidance counselor, or child who is attending college away from home, that you appreciate them and want to convey your warmest wishes.

In case you are at a loss as to what to give your college-age child, or a teacher, school counselor or other people who are associated with your child’s education, we have a few suggestions for you. We hope that these suggestions will be useful to you in your quest to find the perfect back to school gift.

Potted Anthurium Lily

Another container garden that is appropriate for a dorm room, a bedroom at home, or a table in an off-campus college residence is our Butterfly European Garden arrangement. We carefully choose plants that provide contrast and interest. Expect to find plants like variegated ivy, Spathiphyllum or Peace Lily, Dieffenbachia, and a plant that has purple flowers. We add a purple butterfly accent for a final finishing touch that brings the whole planter arrangement together.

Our Dish Garden is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a gift that is suitable for your child, or for a teacher or school counselor. It’s the perfect gift for a desk, coffee table, end table, or other tables, and it will give your recipient, a lot of joy with very little effort. We combine a variety of low maintenance plants with different types of foliage to create an attractive garden in a container. It’s an opportunity to bring a bit of nature inside, and it’s sure to cheer everyone up on those dreary days when the weather is so unpleasant that no one wants to spend time outside.

Dish Gardens

If you want to give someone a dramatic back to school gift that will take the chill out of the fall and winter air, and help your child, teacher or other school personnel feel as though they’ve been transported to a warm, tropical place, we guarantee that our Potted Anthurium Lily will accomplish all that and more. It will be a real conversation starter, too.

Don’t wait to choose your back to school flower and plant gifts. You can count on the design team here at Schaaf Floral to help you choose a gift that will show your appreciation and leave a lasting impression on a student, their teachers, counselors, or other important educators in their lives.