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A Gift for Mom

Mother, mom, mama, ma. No matter what we call her, the meaning is the same. This Mother’s Day, it’s time to show the woman who gave us life, taught us right from wrong and guided us through life’s difficult times, how much she truly means to us. This Mother’s Day, visit the many stores in Lane County for high-quality, unique gifts, perfect for mom.

The Flower Basket on 6th Street in Cottage Grove is great when looking for beautiful flower arrangements for mom. Featuring many freshly made floral arrangements in a variety of colors and designs, The Flower Basket also offers locally grown hanging flower baskets, planters and more. Chocolates, truffles and other assorted candies always make perfect companions to flowers.
The Flower Basket also offers a variety of spring-themed clothing styles, such as tunics, light jackets, sweaters and tops in both regular and plus sizes. Blush pink and floral patterns are the hottest trend and are sure to make mom stand out this season.
New colorful scarves, hand-beaded jewelry and other accessories are also available and pair perfectly with mom’s new clothes.
If all else fails, The Flower Basket offers gift certificates for any amount.

Right across the street, Coast Fork Feed Store is another great place while shopping for Mother’s Day gifts. For May 10 to 12, Coast Fork Feed Store will feature special sales on select varieties of vegetable bedding and bare-root plants and berries.
As always, Coast Fork Feed Store features a variety of shade and full sun plants like Geraniums and Petunias ranging from 12-inch to 14-inch baskets. Hanging baskets, patio and tabletop baskets are also available, and Coast Fork Feed Store even sells flowers and plants that thrive both indoors and outdoors. Ferns, Sedum and all kinds of perennials look great around the house or garden.
Organic soils, potting mixes and amendments are always available and a necessity for plant lovers. Coast Fork Feed Store also features non-GMO starts, such as lettuce, broccoli, cabbages and onions. Tomatoes and warm weather plants are out and make great Mother’s Day gifts for those with green thumbs.
Gloves, tools and gardening books are in stock, as well as themed glasses featuring ladybugs and dragonflies that would make lovely additions to any summer picnic. Beautiful wind chimes are on the way and make decorative indoor and outdoor gifts.
Back by popular demand, Allsop Solar Lanterns are in stock, and are available in even more colors and designs than ever before!
Heading north to Creswell, Burlap and Lace on West Oregon Avenue is a great place to look for antique and vintage gifts, furniture and clothing. With small trinkets, candles, figurines, and other knick-knacks, Burlap and Lace is a great place to find hidden local treasures. On May 10 and 11, they’ll host their Spring Garden Party. On Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., customers can expect treats, door prizes and more!
Sweet Salvage in Springfield is another great place to shop for vintage, antique and other unique Mother’s Day gifts. Their “Salvage Yard” out back contains larger, outdoor decor items such as furniture, bicycles and decorations for the porch, patio or yard.
With numerous vendors offering handmade items, it’s only a matter of time before mom’s ideal gift jumps off the shelf. Candles, birdhouses, jams, honey, hats, bags and more, inside Sweet Salvage is a Mother’s Day gift treasure trove! There’s also a small café within its walls, allowing customers to take a break from treasure hunting to grab a freshly brewed organic coffee, tea or lemonade.
Unique and hand-crafted jewelry, as well as fashionable clothes, are available and make great summer attire.
Sweet Salvage is also a great place to take mom the day before the holiday, allowing some quality time with mom while she explores the store!
Also in Springfield, Plant Fashions Plus now has summer hours in effect. Seven days a week, they have something at every price point. Whether mom enjoys hanging baskets, patio baskets, or unique pots with stylish designs and cute shapes, they have it all! Plant Fashions Plus grows all of their plants, flowers and vegetables on site, which means they can answer any questions their customers may have.
New to Plant Fashions Plus, White Bidens and Tala Blanco are in stock, and hard to find succulents and Sun Begonias are also available. Plant Fashions Plus also has six different Salvia, 28 varieties of Petunias, 30 different Million Bells, Callie, Green Ball, Dianthus, and an array other hard to find perennials.
Mezoo and Lophospermum are popular hybrid flowers that fly off their shelves, and Fuchsia baskets and Begonia baskets are available. Combo baskets featuring several types of plants are great for those who can’t pick just one.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, Pansies and Violas are only 50 cents each and four-inch Fuchsias are only $2.99. Daily specials are also available, so stop by often to see what’s new at Plant Fashions Plus. Not sure what to get mom this year? Gift cards are always available and make great Mother’s Day gifts.
No matter what mom’s in the market for, Lane County has plenty of options for Mother’s Day gifts. Clothing, home and yard decor or plants, these locally owned stores have something for everyone!

Contact Info:
The Flower Basket:
Address: 119 S. 6th St.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Phone: (541) 942-0505
Website: www.cottagegroveflowerbasket.com
Social Media: The Flower Basket & Gift Boutique on Facebook
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sun: CLOSED

Coast Fork Feed Store:
Phone: 541-942-8770
Address: 106 S 6th St.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Website: www.coastforkfeed.com
Social Media: Facebook.com/BrewstationCG
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Burlap and Lace:
Address: 240 W. Oregon Ave.
Creswell, OR 97426
Phone: (541) 600-4905
Social Media: Burlap and Lace on Facebook
Hours:
Sun & Mon: CLOSED
Tues-Sat: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sweet Salvage:
Address: 4434 Main St.
Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: (541) 217-7346
Social Media: Facebook.com/SweetSalvageDesigns
Hours:
Tues-Sat: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun & Mon: CLOSED

Plant Fashions Plus:
Address: 4380 Jasper Rd.
Springfield, OR 97478
Phone: (541) 556-0585
Website: plantfashionplus.com
Social Media: Facebook.com/PlantFashionPlus
Summer Hours:
May-July:
Tues-Fri: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun & Mon: 11:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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