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The fleeting but spectacular bloom of Alabama's lotus

So I suggest going the Asian market route. The root can be boiled, fried or sauteed. (If you have an immediate hankering to try lotus root, you may wish to visit Dragonfly Foodbar in Fairhope, which serves the root sliced crossways and fried as a French fry substitute.)An army of pollinators are always at work inside the flowers. You'll see wasps, bees, hornets and multiple varieties of syrphid flies, which, at first blush, look like bees. Another pollinator, though unexpected, is the red-winged blackbird. The birds are crazy about lotus flowers. They will actually rip the flowers to shreds trying to get at the seed pods.As an added bonus, eight and nine foot tall stalks of what appears to be a giant relative of the Queen Anne's lace wildflower are blooming everywhere you look on the riverbanks. It is known as water hemlock, and is a relative of the carrot, according to Bill Finch, noted botanist and science advisor to the Mobile Botanical Gardens. Though kin to carrots, water hemlock is not to be eaten, he cautions. Of all the tours I run in the Delta, those during lotus time are among the most popular. Once I nose the boat into a stand, with the tall pads hanging over the bow, people become almost immediately lost staring at the little world going on among the pads, under the pads, and above the pads.Indeed, the community living on, beneath and around the lotus stands in the Delta embraces all manner of creatures. Bitterns can be seen clinging to lotus stalks, seeking prey. Egrets perch on the pads for a better view. Dragons and damselflies hunt above the overhanging pads, while snakes and gators ease by below. Meanwhile, golden topminnows and killifish shelter in the shadows hoping to avoid bass and bream lurking in the underwater forest created by the tall stalks and flower stems.The chance to see the lotus population in all its glory is fleeting. Each blossom opens for a day, closes for the night, and reopens a final time on the second day before the petals fall off. The seed pods continue to grow for another month. The lotus bloom for about three weeks a year, and this year it appears that the present July Fourth week will be something of a peak for the lotus of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. If you want to experience the world of the lotus, better hurry.Ben Raines specializes in investigations and natural wonders. You can follow him via Facebook, Twitter at BenHRaines, and on Instagram. You can reach him via email at braines@al.com.You can watch Ben's most recent documentary, The Underwater Forest, here on Youtube.   ... https://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2018/07/the_fleeting_but_spectacular_b.html

'People just love it': Flower lady leaves trail of joy for strangers - CBC.ca

She credits the trainer for saving her husband's life. (Sarah Penton) At one point in her life, Penner thought about becoming a professional florist, but wasn't drawn to the business aspect of it. "People are way too picky. I'd rather give, and see the enjoyment on people's faces when they get a bouquet….I always say, with flowers, I never need a therapist."... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/brenda-penner-bouquet-flowers-community-h20-gym-perennials-garden-joy-strangers-1.5227616

Glendale florist giving away roses as part of 27th annual 'Pass it on Day' - Your Valley

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Glendale florist Judy Haenel will repeat her annual tradition of giving away thousands of free roses to the public.“This year is the 27th anniversary of Pass it on Day,” said Ms. Haenel. “We continue to observe the day to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 in New York City, and to honor all of our first responders and military personnel, both living and no longer with us. We need to continue to re-affirm support for our police and fire personnel, our military, and all first responders.”The yearly giveaway is sponsored entirely by The Tulip Tree. It is part of a longstanding tradition observed in September by Ms. Haenel, her employees and volunteers.“Pass it on Day gives us an opportunity to do something simple and face to face to bring people together. People are so divided now. This is a way to promote unity,” she said.-- Ms. Haenel, the owner of The Tulip Tree at 59th Avenue and Bell Road, estimates that by the end of the day as many as 3,000 flowers will have been distributed at no charge... https://yourvalley.net/yourvalley/business/glendale-florist-giving-away-roses-as-part-of-27th-annual-pass-it-on-day/

Arvada flower farmer embraces 'Colorful Colorado' in business - The Denver Channel

Her unique varieties have caught the eye of many, including Colorado brides.“They want a wildflower look for their wedding,” Schley said. “They don't want a traditional bouquet from a florist. They want something that's more wild. And so they're coming to me buying buckets of blooms that I arrange in a color palette for them. I give them the bucket, and they do all the arranging.”And, they're available for your home, too. You can purchase a membership called a CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture. You pay a small fee up front to take advantage of the flowers throughout the season."So, they take a risk with me and trust that I’m going to grow these flowers,” Schley said. “And then, during the peak of the season, they come to the farm and pick up a large market bouquet.”There are tulips, daffodils and sweet peas in the early season. Lavender, sunflowers, and dahlias come in the late season, just to name a few.“This is Chinese Forget-Me-Nots, which just make any bouquet just pop,” she said, pointing to the flowers.But, it's a personal touch she’s harvesting year-round.“Now is the time — August, September, all the way until it frosts in October,” she said. “That's when you should be taking advantage of all the bounty, the color, that we have coming from our fields.”Schley and her husband also have a reality TV show on PBS and Create TV called "Urban Conversion" that follows their journey of city farming. It's in its third season. https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/arvada-flower-farmer-embraces-colorful-colorado-in-business

Petals by the Beach uses donation to spread kindness through flowers - A beach florist got an unusual contribution and request recently: $500 from a Pacific Beach woman to pass out flowers to random passers-by. “We have never seen such generosity ... - San Diego Community News

Some of the recipients of free flowers at Petals by the Beach. Some of the recipients of free flowers at Petals by the Beach. A beach florist got an unusual contribution and request recently: $500 from a Pacific Beach woman to pass out flowers to random passers-by.“We have never seen such generosity and kindness,” enthused Melissa Cummings, co-owner, along with her mom, of Petals by the Beach at 1470 Garnet Ave. “She wanted to spread kindness to the people of her community, to show that there are still kind people out there despite our world problems. It was enough to pay for flowers every day for two weeks. That was pretty cool.”The donation came from Pacific Beach resident Thera Storm, who is a grief counselor. Storm said the recent back-to-back mass shootings in Texas and Ohio, that left at least 31 people dead, prompted her to do something extraordinary.“After those two shootings within 13 hours of each other, I noticed the reaction on Facebook was just so scary and negative,” said Storm. “The next morning I sat down and thought, ‘What could I do that’s positive?’ Then I had the idea of donating money to a local ... http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/27660789/article-Petals-by-the-Beach-uses-donation-to-spread-kindness-through-flowers-?instance=bbp

Explore the 4 best budget-friendly florists in Santa Ana - Hoodline Los Angeles

Wondering where to find the top florists near you?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable flower shops in Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the most popular spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.1. South Coast Wholesale Flowersphoto: south coast wholesale flowers/yelpTopping the list is South Coast Wholesale Flowers. Located at 231 E. Dyer, Suite C, in Delhi, it's the highest-rated inexpensive florist in Santa Ana, boasting five stars out of 69 reviews on Yelp. The shop says it specializes in fresh flowers at a wholesale price, including Ecuadorian roses, Colombian hydrangeas and New Zealand premium cymbidiums.2. Aladdin Gift FlowersPhoto: aladdin Gift Flowers/YelpNext up is Aladdin Gift Flowers, at 2208 N. Main St. With four stars out of 26 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. The shop is a neighborhood staple, having been in business since 1954. 3. Magdas Flower Mar... https://hoodline.com/2019/08/explore-the-4-best-budget-friendly-florists-in-santa-ana

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