Maggie’s Flowers

Along with love and music, flowers also speak a universal language. A witness to all the important hallmarks in our lives – birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, and funerals – they are the silent companion to emotion, speaking to that common bond we share with nature. As the proprietor of any flower shop knows, "Saying it with flowers" is a simple language understood the world over.

Nancy Wentzell of Maggie’s Flowers in Riverview subscribes to that global language. Her wonderful flower shop at Rick’s Plaza, Unit 3, 620 Coverdale Road in the heart of downtown Riverview was opened in the fall of 2007 in response to a dire need in the community for an establishment with a focus on providing complete floral tributes ranging from the simple boutonniere or wristlet for the prom to full-blown wedding arrangements. The only full service florist in Riverview, Maggie’s Flowers’ emphasis is on service first. With an eye for beauty, Maggie’s Flowers strives to offer the finest quality in fresh flowers flown in from the exotic corners of the world. Maggie’s Flowers also displays artwork from local artists and handmade jewellery from Nova Scotia. It’s the perfect spot to pick up a last minute gift item to accompany a floral tribute. Forgot to purchase a card for your special occasion? Maggie’s Flowers has a selection of truly wonderful cards for every occasion as well.

Named in honour of her mother, Margaret, Nancy’s wonderful flower shop is the perfect tribute to the woman who instilled in Nancy a love of all things floral. As an independent businesswoman, Nancy has free artistic reign over her enterprise in being able to tailor her services exclusively to her clients’ needs, and to make choices from the finest offerings in the marketplace. The result is a unique vision in floral arrangements and bouquets that are fresh and modern but with an appeal that is timeless.

Maggie’s Flowers has occasionally visited the Marché Moncton Market where Nancy’s floral arrangements add a touch of springtime colour and beauty to the busy market scene. With Mother’s Day, proms and graduation events, and summer weddings on the horizon, make Maggie’s Flowers a partner in your life’s celebrations. For more information or for delivery services, call 386-2141, or fax at 386-2142. Hours of operation are Monday to Wednesday from 9 am to 6 pm, Thursday and Friday from 9 am to 8 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. As an agent for teleflor, Maggie’s Flowers can also arrange for your flowers to be delivered anywhere out of town. Visit Maggie’s Flowers today – you’ll be pleased and delighted to discover a world of flowers for every occasion.

Trites Family Sugar Bush and Pancake House

The Trites Family of Stilesville, NB, are experts at producing an enticing variety of maple products that can be found at the Marché Moncton Market on Saturdays. Their Sugar Bush and Pancake House located at 326 Briggs Cross Road, Stilesville, NB, E1G 3G3, is amazingly close to the ever-expanding city limits just off the Gorge Road. The Pancake House is open during the spring maple season and offers a tempting variety of pancakes smothered in fresh syrup – it’s a treat for the whole family! Arrange for a tour for family, church, or school groups to see the tapping of maple trees and the production process of maple products at the height of the maple season each spring. Although closed in the fall, the handsome premises in a rustic setting is available for group get-togethers right up to the Christmas season.

Owned and operated by Brent Trites and his family, The Trites Family Sugar Bush and Pancake House continues a tradition of "tapping" into the natural resources of one of the loveliest province in Canada and the exceptional family enterprise brings one of nature’s most basic yet sumptuous commodities straight from the humble maple tree to your table. This spring, enjoy the taste of New Brunswick – try authentic maple products from Trites Family Sugar Bush Pancake House! Open from March 15 to April 20, 9 am to 3 pm, drop in for Saturday and Sunday Pancake Brunch and Taffy on the Snow Tours. Call ahead for reservations at 384-4850 or 866-7973, and choose authentic maple syrup, cream, candy, and butter from their inventory of maple products manufactured onsite. Trites Family Sugar Bush products can also be found year round at the Marché Moncton Market. They make the perfect gift for visiting relatives and friends. Enjoy!

Sugar Hill Maples

The snow is finally melting and the sap is flowing and that means fresh maple products can be found at retailers everywhere, ranging from huge commercial ventures to the individual entrepreneur. At the Marché Moncton Market, Sugar Hill Maples has some of the finest offerings of maple products in the Greater Moncton Area. Locally owned and operated by the husband and wife team of Aubrey and Myrtle Rogers of Berry Mills, Sugar Mill Maples carries a full inventory of maple products. They have maple syrup, maple cream, maple butter, maple candy, and maple taffy, and, of course, they very special maple and rhubarb butter!

Beautifully displayed and nicely packaged, some of Sugar Hill Maple’s products come in maple leaf, log cabin, and fiddle-shaped bottles, and their gift baskets carry a great variety of maple products just perfect for gift-giving. They’re perfect for travelling friends, visiting relations, or even as a hostess gift.

A truly entrepreneurial couple, Aubrey and Myrtle ran their own tapping operations until quite recently. Now, they devote their time to collecting sap from local suppliers which they manufacture and sell to market-goers each Saturday. Got a special order? Call Aubrey or Myrtle at 854-0999 and place your request for some of the best maple products our region has to offer, or drop in at the market and delight in a truly "sweet" experience.