Now that pandemic restrictions are finally easing, folks are taking advantage of the opportunity to get together. After more than two years of quarantining at home with immediate family, spending time with friends and loved ones is a special treat! Whether it’s a formal dinner party or a casual barbecue, you can make it even more special by bringing a special gift for the host or hostess. What’s a great hostess gift? A fruit basket, of course! Why You Should Bring Gift Fruit Baskets to Parties Forget wine…go with fresh citrus and other fruits for a hostess gift! With different…
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Continue ReadingGot a number of graduation parties to attend this summer and not sure what to take? Fruit gifts from Hale Groves are a great option! Whether you are able to attend the event in person or want to send a token with your regrets, gift baskets of fruit are always welcome. If you can’t attend a graduation party, it’s a nice gesture to send fruit to let the family know that you’re thinking of them even if you can’t be there in person. Giving gifts for graduations can be tough, especially if you’re giving a gift to a relative you…
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Continue ReadingSummer’s here, and you know what that means – outdoor dining! After a winter stuck indoors, moving the dining table out to the porch or patio is always a treat. And you know what else is a treat? Outdoor-friendly food, from hamburgers and hot dogs to barbecue to corn on the cob to fresh summer fruit! A Summer Fruit Basket is an Ideal Host/Hostess Gift If you’ve been invited to a Memorial Day, 4th of July, or other outdoor summer party, keep in mind that gifts of fruit are the perfect addition to summer parties, no matter the occasion. A…
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Continue ReadingLooking for an unusual gift for the dad in your life this Father’s Day, or a special gift for someone else? Why not ship peaches from Hale Groves? Peaches may night be the first thing that springs to mind when you’re trying to come up with a special gift, but we’re not talking about store-bought peaches…we’re talking about gourmet peaches from Georgia! When you buy Georgia peaches online from Hale Groves, your recipients receive something special and memorable they can enjoy alone or share with others. What’s So Special About Georgia Peaches? Nothing says “summer” like the incredible flavor of…
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Continue ReadingEach May in the United States, the US Postal Service sees over 140 million cards flying through on their way to moms all over the country. And that’s not even counting all the flower and candy gifts sent, dinner reservations made, and special chores performed for the women who raised us! Hopefully you show your mom you appreciate you throughout the year, but how did the practice of setting aside a special day just for mothers come about in the first place? Celebrating Mothers Goes Way Back You may think of Mother’s Day as a modern holiday, but in truth…
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Continue ReadingHey, orange lovers! Are you feeling a little down because winter citrus season is coming to an end? Navel Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Honeybells, Tangerines and more…all your favorites will soon be going away until late next fall. You won’t be able to enjoy oranges or other citrus fruits before then unless they’re imported…right? Wrong! While it’s true that most well-known citrus fruits are harvested in the wintertime in North America, there are domestic varieties of oranges in season during the summer months. The best-known of these are Valencia Oranges (you can buy Valencia Oranges from Hale…
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Continue ReadingLooking to surprise a loved one with a special gift? Go with a fruit basket! Send Fruit Baskets for Any Occasion Fruit basket gifts are appropriate for any occasion, or for no occasion at all. You can arrange a fruit basket gift delivery for anyone, and it will always be welcomed! Everyone loves getting an unexpected gift, and a fresh fruit basket crammed full of treats including citrus fruit and other gourmet goodies is sure to be appreciated by most anyone. May we Suggest: Sunshine Basket, Only $44.99 Three sweet and flavorful varieties of our grove-fresh citrus arrive nestled in…
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Continue ReadingHippity-hoppity, Easter’s on its way! Are you ready? Whether you’re hosting friends or family, planning to go visiting yourself, or just want to provide someone special with a unique Easter gift, Hale Groves has what you’re looking for. Hale Groves’ selection of Easter gifts includes something for every age and taste – we’ve done all the hard work for you, and are ready to help the special some-bunny on your list have a holiday to remember! Here are just a dozen of our favorite Easter gifts: GoldenBelles, Starting at $29.99 Forget the goose that laid the golden eggs…we have the…
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Continue ReadingRemember when Ralphie heaved a beautiful basket of fruit onto Miss Shields’ desk in A Christmas Story? Sure, he was trying to bribe her into giving him an A on his composition about why he should get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, but he wasn’t wrong – fruit gift baskets really are a wonderful way to say “thank you” to a special teacher who has worked hard educating your children! Order Fruit Baskets for Deserving Teachers Seriously, why settle for just an apple when you can choose from assorted fruit baskets that contain a wide variety of fresh…
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Continue ReadingIt’s Temple Orange time! This mid-late season, rare treat is both tangy and sweet and full of lovely juice, with thin, easy-peel skins and very little pith, making them a snacking favorite. Hale’s Queen of the Crop Temples are bright and tangy on the palate, with a sweetly mellow finish that lingers long after the last drop disappears. If you love oranges but have never had a Temple Orange, we know you’d love them! But you might be wondering…if the orange Temple is so good, why haven’t you heard of it sooner, and why is it so hard to find…