Byres Road Flower Stall

Byres Road Flower Stall has been around for as long as I can remember. The man who works there has always had a smile on his face. It’s nice to see a small independent business like this survive for so long.
It’s location outside Fopp is handy too.

whilst I’m not an expert on blooms myself, it’s nice and wonderfully old-​fashioned to see a friendly local flower seller still doing his stuff. Tulips, roses, or perhaps a nice dafodil, it’s all here.
And, unlike most street sellers, he doesn’t bump you out of your change. Wonderful.

Rushing to work on a cold, windy morning, this flower stall outside Fopp always puts a smile on my face.
The man who works there is always ready with a smile back. The type of think you would write in your «Blessings of the day» if you were into such Oprah style things.
I like how the choice of flowers on this stall represents the time of year. Spring blooms for Mother’s Day, festive holly for Christmas and red roses, of course, for Valentine’s.

There’s something lovely about a bunch of flowers to brighten up the place, whether they’ve been sent by a (horrendously stereotypical) secret admirer, or whether you’ve treated yourself. Personally, I like the buy myself a nice bunch of flowers, being able to choose what I like and not risk a carnation catastrophe, which any SATC fan will know all too well.
This lovely little stall has a gorgeous selection of fresh and fancy flowers, which are always very reasonably priced and make a pretty addition on any home.

If you fancy something a little more organic (read — cheaper) than one of the flower shops on Byres Road or Dumbarton Road — why not make a stop at the flower stall outside Fopp Music?
Come rain or shine (and let’s face it, usually rain) the flower man sets up his little stall of buckets in the street at the top of Byres. His buckets look a little worse for wear to be honest — but they’re brightened up considerably by his wide range of pretty flowers.
You won’t get any fancy bouquets wrapped in tissue paper here — but you will get a bunch of flowers for a couple of quid, and you’ll also get the warm feeling that comes with buying from someone who’s obviously working really hard.

I’m always a little intimidated by florists for some strange reason — not quite knowing what I’m looking for, not sure how much to spend and what is value for money, etc. etc. Unless I am buying a special bouquet for an extra special person I tend to avoid them. This is when street flower stalls are a godsend and I particularly like this one.
It is so friendly and the flowers are lovely and great value for money. I am often tempted to pick up a bunch to brighten up my room just as this little stall really does make a difference to Byres Road. A great asset.

Down by the Botanics side of Glasgow you’ll find a small flower stall set up along the front of Fopp; it’s a convenient and affordable little place to pick up flowers for your a forgotten friend’s birthday or your girlfriend. Hint hint. HINT HINT.
Ahem. The chap’s always friendly and he seems like he’s negotiable too — a relaxed little seller and a nice feature of Byres Road that brightens up the place.