November Workshops
Date: November 24, 2023 Time: Check specific workshop information Location: 12111 West Broad Street
If you’re looking for a Strange’s event that has already taken place, you’ve come to the right spot. Our past events are listed below.
Date: November 24, 2023 Time: Check specific workshop information Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Date: November 24, 2023 Time: All Day! Location: 12111 West Broad Street AND 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Happy Thanksgiving! Please be advised that both Strange’s retail locations will be closing at 3 pm on Wednesday, 11/22, and will remain closed through Thursday, 11/23 in honor of this week’s Thanksgiving holiday.
We apologize for any inconvenience this closure might cause. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, 11/24, at both locations.
Wishing you a holiday filled with warmth and relaxation,
Strange’s
Date: October 1, 2023 Time: All Day! Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Come by and enjoy these bloomin’ deals while they last!
Date: October 1, 2023 Time: Check specific workshop information Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Date: October 1, 2023 Time: Check specific workshop information Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Date: September 5, 2023 Time: ALL DAY! Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Strange’s Mechanicsville will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in recognition of the Labor Day holiday.
Strange’s West Broad will be open for normal business hours on Monday, September 4th.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or require assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us before or after the holiday. We will be happy to assist you. Thank you!
Date: August 11, 2023 Time: 2:00 PM Location: 12111 West Broad Street AND 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Please be advised that both Strange’s retail locations will be closing at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 10th, for an employee appreciation event.
We apologize for any inconvenience this closure might cause. Regular hours will resume on Friday, August 11th.
Thank you!
Date: July 6, 2023 Time: July 4th - July 6th Location: 12111 West Broad Street AND 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Strange’s retail locations will be closed on Tuesday July 4th and Wednesday July 5th to celebrate Independence Day.
We will also be closed on Thursday July 6th for inventory counting & updates.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions or require assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us before or after the holiday. We will be happy to assist you.
We wish you a joyful Independence Day celebration with your family and appreciate your patience while we count inventory!
Date: June 15, 2023 Time: June 14th, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Date: June 15, 2023 Time: June 9th until June 15th Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Come by and enjoy these bloomin’ deals while they last!
Date: June 8, 2023 Time: June 2nd until June 8th Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Come by and enjoy these bloomin’ deals while they last!
Date: June 1, 2023 Time: May 26th until June 1st Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Come by and enjoy these bloomin’ deals while they last!
Date: May 30, 2023 Time: Memorial Day - May 29th, 2023 Location: 12111 West Broad Street AND 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Date: May 25, 2023 Time: May 19th until May 25th Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Come by and enjoy these bloomin’ deals while they last!
Date: January 29, 2023 Time: ALL DAY! Location: 12111 West Broad Street AND 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Come by and enjoy 20% off ALL houseplants at both retail locations.
Date: July 15, 2022 Time: 8:00 AM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Sales upon sales,
Here are our summer sales going on now!
Starting July 8th!
Date: July 4, 2022 Time: All Day Sunday and Monday Location: Both Retail Locations
Sunday July 3rd 2022
Both Strange’s Retail locations will be CLOSED
Monday July 4th, 2022
Both Strange’s Retail locations will be CLOSED
Please enjoy the long weekend and be safe!
Date: June 9, 2022 Time: 8:00 AM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Sales upon sales,
Here are our summer sales going on now!
Date: April 9, 2022 Time: 11am Location: 12111 West Broad Street
April Classes Are Here!
Join us for some fun & informative classes from Battling Bugs: Trees & Shrubs Edition, to Spring Porch & Patio Containers. Classes are demonstration only, meaning we will not be allowing plants brought from home at this time.
All our classes are free, so no need to secure a spot, just come in on the day!
Have a question?
Call our store at 804-360-2800
During Mon-Sat: 8 am – 6 pm
Date: December 5, 2021 Time: 8:00 AM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies while shopping Richmond’s best selection of fresh greens, poinsettias, artificial trees, and more! Activities include live wreath making demos, poinsettia trials and family photo ops.
Date: November 25, 2021 Time: Wednesday & Thursday Location: Both Retail Locations
Strange’s at West Broad St & Strange’s at Mechanicsville Turnpike will be closing early on Wednesday November 24th in order to afford our staff more travel time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our showrooms will be closing at 3pm.
Both Locations will also be CLOSED on Thursday, November 25th, Thanksgiving Day.
We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday for normal hours. Please drive safe this week and enjoy some wonderful food!
Date: July 5, 2021 Time: All Day Sunday and Monday Location: Both Retail Locations
Sunday July 4th, 2021
Both Strange’s Retail locations will be CLOSED
Monday July 5th, 2021
Strange’s at West Broad Street will be OPEN
Strange’s at Mechanicsville Turnpike will be CLOSED
Please enjoy the long weekend and be safe!
Date: February 18, 2021 Time: All Day Location: Both Strange's Retail Locations
February 19th Update:
Strange’s will have a delayed opening on Friday February 19th. We will open at 10am.
Due to Icy conditions throughout the Richmond area, Strange’s will be CLOSED Thursday February 18th.
Funeral work scheduled for todays delivery has already been coordinated via Funeral Directors.
Please be safe today if you must go out.
Date: February 14, 2021 Time: All Weekend Location: Metro Richmond Area
Sunday February 14th update:
Strange’s West Broad and Mechanicsville Turnpike will be open today from 10am-5pm.
Saturday February 13th Update:
Due to the ongoing freezing rain and ice conditions throughout the Metro Richmond Area, Strange’s will be CLOSED TODAY. Please check back here throughout the day and tomorrow morning for updates.
Friday February 12th Update:
Due to overnight snow, Strange’s will have a delayed opening today (Feb 12th, 2021). We will open at 10 am. Delivery teams are asked to arrive at 9 am if possible.
Due to Icy conditions forecasted tomorrow, we will attempt delivery of Saturday deliveries today.
February 11th Update
Due to the ever variant weather forecast and conditions, Strange’s will do it’s best to deliver orders given the road conditions. Our delivery team is constantly assessing and balancing customer needs and driver safety.
As of 6:30am Thursday February 11th, we will attempt to deliver orders EARLY unless we have received a request to deliver later than the original date.
If you have a question please feel free to contact either location (West Broad: 804-360-2800 / Mechanicsville Turnpike: 804-321-2200) or send us a message.
Date: February 1, 2021 Time: 11:00am Location: Both Retail Locations
Strange’s at West Broad St and Strange’s at Mechanicsville Turnpike will both have a delayed opening on Monday February 1st, 2021 due to overnight freezing conditions.
Date: January 31, 2021 Time: All Day Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Due to the potential for winter weather this weekend, Strange’s will be closed Sunday January 31st, 2021.
Please be safe and have fun in the snow!
Date: December 27, 2020 Time: Starting mid-day December 22nd Location: Both Retail Floral Location
As of mid-day December 22nd, 2020
Due to floral fulfillment network demand, Strange’s will stop accepting out-of-town floral orders until after Christmas.
Orders already taken for out of town delivery will be attempted. If there is an issue with your order, a team member will contact you.
Date: November 26, 2020 Time: All Day Location: Both Retail Locations
Strange’s Retail locations will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2020 for Thanksgiving.
Please be safe and enjoy your Turkey Day!
We will be open normal hours on Friday, November 27, 2020.
West Broad: 8am – 6pm
Mechanicsville Turnpike: 9am-5pm
Date: September 8, 2020 Time: All Day Location: Both Retail Locations
Strange’s at 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike will be closed on Labor Day, Monday September 8th, 2020.
Strange’s at 12111 West Broad Street will be open abbreviated hours 9am to 6pm on Labor Day, Monday September 8th, 2020.
Please enjoy your weekend and drive safe!
Date: August 15, 2020 Time: All Day Location: Retail Floral Delivery
Due to localized flooding throughout the metro Richmond area Friday night into Saturday, We have stopped taking deliveries for Saturday, August 15th 2020 as of 8 Am.
This will give us ample time to adjust the deliveries we have should we not have direct access to certain neighborhoods/streets and must find alternate routes.
Your patience is greatly appreciated.
Date: July 5, 2020 Time: All weekend Location: Both Strange's Retail Locations
Both Strange’s retail locations will be closed on July 4th and 5th (Saturday and Sunday) in celebration of our Nation’s Birth.
Enjoy your weekend and gardens and we’ll see you next week!
Date: March 31, 2020 Time: All Day Location: Both Retail locations
June 16th – Current
Curbside and Retail Store updates:
Strange’s Retail Facilities will be open to customers on a limited basis. Each location has a distinct capacity:
Strange’s @ Mechanicsville Turnpike will have no more than 10 customers in the store at a time.
Summer 2020 In Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm Sunday: Closed
Strange’s @ West Broad St. will have a variable amount of customers in the store based upon time of day and re-stocking operations. We estimate store capacity at 150 customers. This is subject to change.
Summer 2020 In Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm. Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Curbside Pickup Updates:
Due to seasonal inventory change, the curbside pickup wish list is no longer active. Curbside pickup requests are on a case by case basis. Please call and a team member will assist you.
Retail Floral Delivery is still available!
Our Floral Delivery staff can deliver to residences. Funeral Homes and Hospitals are a case by case basis.
Delivery to retirement and assisted living communities is now available. Final delivery to your loved ones will be handled by the community itself or at their guidance.
April 6th – Apr 27th
Curbside and Retail Store updates:
Strange’s Retail Facilities will be open to customers on a limited basis. Each location has a distinct capacity:
Strange’s @ Mechanicsville Turnpike will have no more than 10 customers in the store at a time.
Temporary In Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday: Closed
Curbside Pick Up Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday: Closed
Strange’s @ West Broad St. will have a variable amount of customers in the store based upon time of day and re-stocking operations. We estimate store capacity at 30 customers. This is subject to change.
Temporary In Store Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday 8am-5pm Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Curbside Pick Up Hours: Monday – Friday 8am-10am* –
We have separated the hours for pickup in order to afford adequate spacing in the parking lot for customers seeking enhanced social distancing. We will do our best to accommodate pickups outside of these hours, but extra spacing may be limited.
Curbside Pickup Updates:
In order to process wish lists currently in the queue, the wish list form is paused as of 11:00 am April 21st.
When the queue of wish lists has been cleared, we will re-open the form.
Thank you so much for your patience during this time of learning.
A team member will call/email you if there is a question about your wish list and/or when your items are ready for pickup.
Depending on product availability and order complexity, time between Wish List placement and fulfillment may be 2 to 4 days.
Retail Floral Delivery is still available!
Our Floral Delivery staff can deliver to residences. Funeral Homes and Hospitals are a case by case basis. Strange’s is NOT delivering to retirement communities or assisted living facilities.
March 21st
In order to protect our staff and visitors, Both Strange’s Retail locations will be open only for curbside pickup OR delivery of Garden Center and Floral Product. Existing Floral orders will be unaffected.
Thank you for your patience while we learn this new process together. We will be open for cash & carry and casual shopping as soon as possible!
Please call ahead and a team member will search our inventory, pick, pull and make ready your blooming plants, vegetables, soils or any other item from our store, for curbside delivery to your vehicle.
Delivery orders will processed as normal.
West Broad St: 804-360-2800
Mechanicsville Turnpike: 804-321-2200
March 18th
Strange’s retail facilities are still open. We are still delivering to recipients able to accept deliveries.
We are taking protective measures throughout our facilities including, but not limited to:
High touch surfaces are being disinfected frequently (counters, door handles, cooler doors etc)
Areas that can not be cleaned easily and efficiently are closed (in example: manual touch doors)
Team member areas have been segmented to reduce exposure risks (please use designated restrooms!)
We are practicing social distancing (please excuse team members that stand more than 2 arms lengths away from you!)
We are practicing safe touch procedures (please excuse team members with hands in pockets, this keeps us from touching things we shouldn’t!)
We are asking customers to leave containers and garden supplies home for the time being. We will gladly repot things for you AFTER this issue has passed
Hand washing and cleanliness supplies have been situated throughout the facilities
We are setting up and practicing our curbside pickup for Garden Center/Greenhouse product. (please be patient as this is a new skill for us)
We are running ventilation systems where possible (please excuse the fan noise in the greenhouse)
We have postponed scheduled classes regardless of class size.
March 12th
Strange’s will be suspending delivery of floral product to Retirement & Assisted Living Communities in our service area until further notice. Many of our Retirement & Assisted Living Community peers are screening visitors and redirecting deliveries. This is part of a wider public effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control have identified these communities as high risk and halting delivery of non-essential goods is in their best interest.
Date: March 22, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Join Kaity in a Ferns & Foliage Terrarium Class at the West Broad Location on Sunday, March 22nd at 2pm! This class typically takes an hour. There are 15 spots open and the $25 class includes a terrarium to go home with various ferns and foliage.
Please call or visit our West Broad location to sign up!
Date: March 21, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Join our greenhouse staff in a Kid’s Paint and Seed Workshop, open to children ages 4-12 years old. There are 25 spots available and the class is expected to last 1 hour. The $10 cost includes a 6″ Terracotta pot to be painted and then seeds, Garden beans, Violas, Mint or Cat Grass, to be planted after.
To sign up, give us a call at 804-360-2800 or come by the Short Pump store to reserve your spot!
Date: March 18, 2020 Time: All Day Location: Both Florist Locations
Strange’s will resume delivery to retirement and assisted living communities. Final delivery to your loved ones will be handled by the community itself or at their guidance.
March 12th
Strange’s will be suspending delivery of floral product to Retirement & Assisted Living Communities in our service area until further notice. Many of our Retirement & Assisted Living Community peers are screening visitors and redirecting deliveries. This is part of a wider public effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control have identified these communities as high risk and halting delivery of non-essential goods is in their best interest.
Date: March 15, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Join our Container Gardening Expert, Mary Sisson, in making your very own container garden! $25.00 cost includes the 10″ Terracotta pot, Geraniums, Spikes, Lantana, Petunias, Euphorbia, and Ivy plants to choose from. This class typically goes for about an hour and is limited to 10 participants.
To sign up, give us a call at 804-360-2800 or come by the Short Pump store to reserve your spot!
Date: March 14, 2020 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Join our plant pro, Sara, in making your very own macrame plant hanger! $25.00 cost includes the macrame hanger and a small houseplant. This class typically goes for about 2 hours and is limited to 12 participants.
To sign up, give us a call at 804-360-2800 at least 48 hours prior to class or come by the Short Pump store to reserve your spot!
Date: February 24, 2020 Time: 5:30-6:30 Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Join our plant pro, Sara, in making your very own macrame plant hanger! $25.00 cost includes the macrame hanger and a small houseplant. This class typically goes for about an hour and is limited to 10 participants.
To sign up, give us a call at 804-360-2800 or come by the Short Pump store to reserve your spot!
Date: February 21, 2020 Time: All weekend! Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Join us for The Virginia Orchid Society’s 14th Annual Orchid Show this February 21-23, 2020!
This event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy a variety of activities during the show including:
– Hundreds of orchids on display and for sale
– Orchid vendors
– Free workshops and lectures
– Guided tours
– Orchid art exhibit and sale
– Children’s activities
– Free orchid repotting
Friday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Date: February 14, 2020 Time: All Week! Location: Both Retail locations
Valentine’s Day is Friday, February 14th. To view our Valentine’s Day selection Click Here!
Date: February 13, 2020 Time: 5:30-6:30 Location: 12111 West Broad Street
We’re offering a fern and foliage terrarium building workshop for 20 plant-loving participants. For just $25, build a terrarium using ferns and foliage with, Kaity, our houseplant expert! This class will run for about 1 hour at the Short Pump Greenhouse.
To sign up for this workshop give us a call at 804-360-2800 or come into the Short Pump location to get registered!
Date: February 7, 2020 Time: AM Location: 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike
UPDATE 11:30. The power has been restored and we will resume normal operations.
Our 3313 Mechanicsville Turnpike design and delivery hub has experienced a power outage due to the storm that move through this morning.
We are patiently waiting for the Dominion crews to assess and repair any issues. We have “turned” off our web deliveries for the time being until we are 100% fully mission capable. Deliveries that have already been scheduled as of 6:00 am will go out as planned.
Thank you for your patience and thank you to the linemen and all their hard work in keeping everyone safe!
Date: February 1, 2020 Time: 10am Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Strange’s is honored to host our annual Dog Days event on Saturday, February 1st from 10am to 3pm. Enjoy a day of raffles, doggie contests, and “human” speakers. Looking to add to your family? Adopt a dog! Have a talented dog? Enter one of our contests to claim the “Top Dog” spot for that contest.
The Richmond Animal League needs your support. Please show your compassion by donating money to their worthy cause. For our other vendors, we will have a ‘Donation Station’ set up at the event to receive the following items:
Items collected at the donation station will be split among our participating nonprofits & rescue groups at the end of the day. However, each organization will have a “Treat Jar” to receive your cash donations. Donations of any kind are optional.
Time | Contest / Event |
10:00am | Opening Remarks by Richmond Animal League |
10:30am | Contest #1 – Best Tail Wagger! If your pup knows how to shake, wag and roll, this contest is an absolute must! |
10:30am | Raffle #1 |
10:45am | Hear all About: SEVA GRREAT – Hear how you can foster or adopt a Golden Retriever rescue in need of a loving home. |
11:15am | Contest #2 – Best Costume Costumes are not just for Halloween. Let your canine show us their best look! |
11:15am | Raffle #2 |
11:30am | Hear all About: Pet-Friendly Houseplants – Learn which houseplants are typically nontoxic to your furry friend. |
12:00pm | Contest #3 – Best Trick Does your dog have a trick or two up their paw? Here’s a chance to show them off! |
12:00pm | Raffle #3 |
12:15pm | Hear all About: Canine Adventure – Hear about their sponsorship program with the area shelters. |
1:00pm | Contest #4 – Best Kisser Put on the lip balm and pucker up! |
1:00pm | Raffle #4 |
1:15pm | Hear all About: Virginia German Shepherd Rescue – Learn how they rescue abandoned and abused German Shepherds, rehab them and find them new homes. |
2:00pm | Contest #5 – Best Dancer – Show us your pup’s best dance moves! |
Richmond Animal League
Richmond Ruff House
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery & Dental Care
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue
Southern Virginia Golden Retriever Rescue
FETCH a Cure
The Mia Foundation
Redridge Pet Market
Toby Town, RVA
Canine Adventure
Dominion Energy Green Power
Artful Creations by Lorrie
Date: December 31, 2019 Time: 4:00pm Location: Both Retail locations
Strange’s will be closing early on New Years Eve Tuesday December 31st 2019 @ 4:00 pm
We will be closed New Years Day Wednesday January 1st, 2020
We will re-open to normal hours Thursday January 2nd, 2020
Thank you for a great 2019, ride safe and we’ll see you in the new year!
Date: December 23, 2019 Time: All Day Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Beginning Friday, November 29th our West Broad location will be operating during its holiday schedule, Monday-Saturday 8:00am to 7:00pm and Sunday 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Date: December 14, 2019 Time: Times Vary Location: 12111 West Broad Street
The best wreath is one that you make yourself… and Strange’s wants to help! Our elves will guide you through the process of creating your own evergreen wreath, from cutting to crimping, so that you can walk out with your very own handcrafted creation to hang on your door.
Cost is $30/person and includes instruction + materials (see below for details). Classes cap at 10 people. All participants must be 16 or older and pay for a spot due to safety and limited space. Reservations can be made in person or by phone (804-360-2800). Payment is due at time of workshop.
Materials provided: 10″ ring (choice of machine-crimped or hand-crimped), fresh-cut greens, pine cones, & florist wire
Tools provided: Crimping machine, rulers, and pruners
We recommend bringing a pair of gardening gloves if you would like your hands to be protected while you work. Also feel free to bring your own evergreen cuttings (boxwood, holly, nankin, ligustrum, yew, etc.) and ornaments from home!
Dates and times for the workshops are as follows:
Saturday 11/30
10:00 a – 12:00 p
2:00 p – 4:00 p
Sunday 12/1
11:00 a – 1:00 p
2:00 p – 4:00 p
Tuesday 12/3
10:00a – 12:00p
Thursday 12/5
10:00a – 12:00p
Saturday 12/7
10:00 a – 12:00 p
2:00 p – 4:00 p
Sunday 12/8
11:00 a – 1:00 p
2:00 p – 4:00 p
Tuesday 12/10
10:00a – 12:00p
Saturday 12/14
10:00 a – 12:00 p
2:00 p – 4:00 p
Private classes are available by request, but sessions are limited!
Date: December 8, 2019 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: 12111 West Broad Street
Join our resident container garden expert Susan Frakes as she walks you through planting your own holiday-inspired container garden. She’ll guide you through the best plant combinations for the season as well as general maintenance so you can enjoy your container all winter-long. Best of all you’ll walk away with your very own holiday container to show off to your friends and family!
Workshop is $35 per person & includes instruction + all materials (pot, poinsettia, 3+ assorted plants). To reserve your spot please call (804)360-2800 or visit our West Broad reception desk. Class caps at 15 people. Payment due at time of class.
Date: November 28, 2019 Time: All Day Location: 3313 Mechanicsville Pike, 12111 W Broad St
Both Strange’s locations will be closed on Thanksgiving so that our employees may spend time with their families. We will reopen on Friday, November 29th for your shopping convenience. Happy Thanksgiving!
Date: November 24, 2019 Time: All Day Location: 12111 W Broad Street, 3313 Mechanicsville Pike
Kick-off the holidays the Strange’s way with our annual Open House! Visit either of our locations the weekend of November 22nd-24th to enjoy sales, specials, and a winter wonderland of holiday cheer! Activities (only at West Broad) include:
Date: November 10, 2019 Time: All Day Location: 12111 West Broad Street, 3313 Mechanicsville Pike
Visit either Strange’s location the weekend of November 9th & 10th and enjoy 20% off our Christmas Shoppe! Shop Richmond’s best selection of artificial trees, ornaments, garlands, lights, wreaths, picks, and more!