In a pinch, tulip bulbs make a passable substitute for onions in common recipes due to their similar textures and ability to make cooks cry through incisive psychoanalysis. Whip up a recipe for glorious gift giving with today's Groupon: for $25, you get $50 worth of flowers at Michael Allen's Flowers & Gifts in McAllen.

Michael Allen's Flowers & Gifts fertilizes their clients' inner botanists with fragrant blooms and artfully arranged bouquets. Stem shoppers peruse arrangements replete with unique, artisan touches such as high quality wrapping and excellent table manners. Sink your nose into a paper-filled goblet overflowing with a dozen pink roses and small buds ($35–$55), or gracefully gift an elegant vase of mixed flowers co-mingling with roses and ribbons ($35+). The company's bevies of blossoms are ideal for special occasions including weddings, homecomings, and anniversaries, as well as unique milestones such as graduations and the grand opening of the local apiary. The shop offers free consultations to aid customers in concocting a brilliant bouquet, ensuring aspiring arrangers aren't overwhelmed by thickets of petalled possibilities.

Reviews

WeddingWire reviewers give Michael Allen’s Flowers & Gifts an average of five stars:

• It was beautiful!! Go and see for yourself in how they can meeting your floral and decoration needs for you wedding or special event!! – munoztri, WeddingWire
• We were so pleased, I am so glad we went with your flower shop. – Jennifer, WeddingWire