Time to stop and smell the flowers, Austin. The city's very own Freytag's Florist is hitting a golden milestone, marking 50 solid years of bringing blooms to the good people of this town. Founded by local Ken Freytag back in '74, this family-anchored biz has blossomed from its modest roots in a garage to a hefty 20,000 square foot hub on West Anderson Lane, as reported by CBS Austin.
From just 73 flower deliveries on his first Valentine's Day on the job, Ken and his crew now cart out over 2,400 love-infused bouquets during the lovebird season, getting the gears grinding every January to prep for the rush, delivering everything from roses to exotic plants, according to CBS Austin.
Ken's keen on family ties, working side by side with his wife Terri and their kids Chad and Casey, and he isn't shy about extending gratitude to all the support they've received over the years. As Freytag's Florist gears up for their 50th-anniversary bash next Saturday, they're throwing out a deal that's got petals written all over it – 50% off roses and plants, as stated in CBS Austin.
And let's not forget the other showstoppers in this city, as per Time Out, shops that are dishing out more than just your average bouquet, we're talking terrariums, locally-grown florals, and exotic greenery that'll add that extra zing to any occasion. So whether it's Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or just because, Austin's florist scene is ripe for the picking; it's clear that in the city of live music, the flowers too have a pretty strong fan base.
