Posted by George Clements on June 27, 2025
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In the News: George’s Flowers: A Blooming Legacy Rooted in Passion
The June 2025 edition of Stroll Hunting Hills includes an exciting feature of George’s Flowers, written by the shop’s own George Clements and Doug Lindamood. The two lift the curtain and share a little BTS of the flower shop. They recount George’s teenage years, where his entrepreneurial journey in the industry began with a little help from his grandfather and father. As a new graduate of Salem High School, George had successfully grown his business into a multi-greenhouse operation.
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The article also narrates Doug’s journey into the floral industry, which began at 19. His passion for gardening started at a young age, and he was even the youngest test gardener at the Jackson Perkins Rose company. From growing up in Washington, D.C., surrounded by family businesses to relocating to Hunting Hills, where he helps lead operations at George’s Flowers, readers get the inside scoop.
George’s Flowers is a flower shop that delivers much more than bouquets. As George and Doug reveal the ins and outs of their offerings and innovations, they also discuss the importance of their community in the Roanoke Valley and their efforts to give back.A few organizations near and dear to their hearts include local animal shelters and centers for the performing arts. The team is also passionate about the environment and shares how they stay eco-conscious.
As George and Doug look forward to the future, they’re excited about inspiring the next generation of florists and growing the legacy of George’s Flowers in a neighborhood that means so much to them.
Pick up the latest edition of Stroll Hunting Hills to read the full article and learn more about the heart and soul of George’s Flowers.