Past Events

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.

Houseplant Sale!

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.

Summer Sales

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!

July 4th 2022 Holiday

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!

Summer Sales!

Date: June 9, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: 12111 West Broad Street

Sales upon sales,

Here are our summer sales going on now!

April Classes

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

Holiday Open House

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.

Thanksgiving Hours

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!

July 4th 2021 Holiday

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!

Winter Weather Event February 18th

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.

Valentine’s Weekend 2021 Delivery

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.

Delayed Opening February 1st, 2021

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.

Jan 31 2021 Snow Day

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!

Out of Town Christmas Orders

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.

Thanksgiving 2020

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

Labor Day 2020 Retail Hours

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!

Special Weather Statement – Delivery

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.

4th of July Weekend

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!

COVID-19 Updates

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.

Prior Updates

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.

Ferns & Foliage Terrarium Class

Date: March 22, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 12111 West Broad Street

This class has been postponed for the time being.

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!

Kid’s Paint & Seed Workshop

Date: March 21, 2020
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 12111 West Broad Street

This class has been postponed for the time being.

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!

Delivery to Retirement & Assisted Living Communities

Date: March 18, 2020
Time: All Day
Location: Both Florist Locations

April 27th Update

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

Container Gardening Class

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!

Macrame Hanging Plant Class

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!

Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop

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!

Virginia Orchid Society’s 14th Annual Show

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

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Valentine’s Day 2020

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!

Fern & Foliage Terrarium Class

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!

Weather Event – 7th Feb

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!

Dog Days in the Garden 2020

Date: February 1, 2020
Time: 10am
Location: 12111 West Broad Street

Dog Days 2020

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.

Donations Needed

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:

Clean towels/sheets/blankets
Leashes & collars
Unopened dog food
Unopened dog treats & peanut butter
Dog crates
Dog toys

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.

Contests & Schedule

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!

Complete Listing of Participating Organizations

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

Sully Bear

New Years 2020 Hours

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!

West Broad Holiday Store Hours

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.

2019 Wreath Making Workshops

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!

Holiday Container Garden Workshop

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.

Thanksgiving Hours

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!

Christmas Shoppe Open House

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:

Demos on bow making & wreath making
Photo opportunities
Refreshments

Sales & Specials

25% OFF Entire Christmas Shoppe (Includes artificial trees/wreaths/garlands, ornaments, lights, & picks)
20% OFF Houseplants
25% OFF Norfolk Island Pines
15% OFF Live Wreaths
20% OFF Urns
20% OFF Concrete Statuaries

2019 Christmas Presale

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!

Flowers for a Cause

Date: October 31, 2019
Time: All Day
Location: Both Strange's Locations

To support the community in which we’re rooted, Strange’s is donating a portion of floral sales from September 1st through October 31st to local non-profit organizations. A percentage of proceeds from a select number of arrangements will go towards benefitting:

Richmond Animal League
Children’s Hospital Foundation (Children’s Hospital of Richmond)
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation

Participating is simple! Just visit our Flowers for a Cause section to purchase one of the designated arrangements that supports the non-profit of your choice. Purchases can also be made over the phone or by visiting either retail location.

Thank you for helping support our local RVA community!

Summer Heat Advisory – 18-21 July 2019

Date: July 21, 2019
Time: All Day
Location: Both Strange's Retail Locations

Due to the weather conditions in the Metro Richmond area, certain parts of our retail facilities may have restricted access mid to late day on the 19th, 20th and 21st of July.

We are monitoring conditions in our temperature sensitive areas (greenhouse, nursery) for employee and customer safety.

Thank you for your patience and please drink water this weekend!

Georgia Peach Truck Visit → Short Pump

Date: July 19, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 12111 West Broad Street

Georgia Peach Truck rolls into Strange’s with whole boxes of Rolling Freestones®, the farm-to-street freestone peaches from the authentic Peach State!

Freestone peaches from Georgia are the peak season varieties to purchase by the box, because they freely separate from their pits for slicing in the kitchen or eating fresh out of hand.

Share a box this summer, and cook, can, or freeze a box for winter!

Rolling Freestones®
Freestone Georgia Peaches
One Box (23 – 25 Pounds) – $45

Complement a box of freestone Georgia peaches with a bag of shelled Georgia pecans!

Front Porch Pecans®
Shelled Georgia Pecans
One Bag (1 Pound) – $16

Freestone organic peaches from South Carolina are also on the truck at most locations.

No advance order or purchase required, and card preferred for payment.

Click here for frequently asked questions.

Georgia Peach Truck Visit → Mechanicsville

Date: July 18, 2019
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 3313 Mechanicsville Pike