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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

Best flower delivery services in 2019 - CNET

Which way is best to buy and send flowers?These flower delivery companies will bring fresh, vibrant bouquets, centerpieces and plants right to your door, saving you the hassle of running to the florist or a shop during the busy holiday season. Check out these suggestions and then you can order online.Read more: Holiday gift guide 2019The following flower delivery services are our top picks in different categories:  Bouqs Not only does Bouqs have a fun name, but this brand also offers an impressive variety of arrangements for every special occasion -- or just a regular day. No matter your needs or personal tastes, Bouqs will deliver -- literally. Bouqs company sources its flowers and plants from eco-friendly sustainable farms, and it offers same-day and next-day delivery if needed. It offers seasonal arrangements like the Holiday Cheer bouquet and beautiful holiday wreaths like the Magnolia, as well as more traditional bouquets like the Angels, which features dozens of light pink roses. All of its arrangements are so stunning that it will be hard to pick just one.Additionally, if you're looking for a wonderful gift for that ha... https://www.cnet.com/news/best-flower-delivery-services-in-2019/

San Jose's top 5 florists to visit now - Hoodline

Looking to explore the top florists around?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top florists in San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for florists.1. Ann's Petalsphoto: thao l./yelpTopping the list is Ann's Petals. Located at 3264 Lyter Way in Evergreen East, the florist and floral designer spot is the highest-rated florist in San Jose, boasting five stars out of 282 reviews on Yelp.2. Cupertino Floristphoto: cupertino floritst/yelpNext up is Calabazas's Cupertino Florist, situated at 7289 Coronado Drive. With five stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp, the florist and floral designer spot has proven to be a local favorite.3. H&L Photography & FlowersPhoto: thuy quynh l./YelpBerryessa's H&L Photography & Flowers, located at 3089 Melchester Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the florist five stars out of 114 reviews.4. Flowers by JanetPhoto: eileen e./YelpFlowers by Janet, a florist in Berry... https://hoodline.com/2019/10/san-jose-s-top-5-florists-to-visit-now

Gazebos, gladiolus and green thumbs: 2019 Front Range garden tours begin in June - The Daily Camera

Tickets are $15 and available from Symphony Guild members, as well as in Longmont at the Flower Bin, Front Range Flea Market, Longmont Florist and Duran Hobby Acres; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7-8; longmontsymphony.org/garden-tour.The 15th annual Loveland Garden Tour showcases nine private gardens in northwest Loveland. The tour features garden art by regional artists and a silent auction of up-cycled items suitable for outdoor spaces. Proceeds from the event benefit Loveland Youth Gardeners, a local nonprofit organization providing educational programs for youth 5 to 21 years old and fresh produce for low-income community residents; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15; $20; lovelandyouthgardeners.org or 970-669-7182.The 37th Annual Terrace and Garden Tour is the major fundraiser of the year and is sponsored by the Junior League of Fort Collins. Tour the gardens, then stay for the block party  with live music and food trucks.The garden tour supports programs such as the Junior League Career Closet, Lincoln Center Children’s Imagination Series, Done-In-A-Day Projects and Kids in the Kitchen; 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 22; $20 (VIP treatment with food and beverage sampling during the tour is $35); jlfortcollins.org/fund-development/junior-league-garden-tour/. https://www.dailycamera.com/2019/05/21/front-range-garden-tours/

Hoffmann family to acquire another Naples business - Naples Daily News

Osprey Capital, a private equity company based in Illinois, said his family's event companies in Naples were buying so many flowers that it made a lot of sense to purchase an upscale florist — and Kaleidoscope rose to the top of the list of choices for many reasons, including its impressive growth in such a short time. "They are doubling in sales every year," Hoffmann said. "We think now they will quadruple just because of how many flowers we're involved in with our event planning businesses."   The Hoffmanns' event planning business is only expected to grow. "We are trying to round out... https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/03/11/hoffmann-family-acquires-naples-florist/3129132002/

Phipps' winter flower show, light garden is holiday tradition - TribLIVE

Christmas Beauty Princess,” “Christmas Feelings Marble” and “Golden Glo.” The latter with its unusual golden bracts brightens the window boxes in the Victoria Room along with plantings of “Florist Blue” bigleaf hydrangea, “Fantasia Purple” florist cyclamen and hybrid “Princettia Max White” poinsettia.The holiday show incorporates 19 different cultivated varieties of poinsettias totaling more than 1,825 plants showcased throughout the conservatory.Traditional “Bravo Bright Red” poinsettias accented by lime green foliage and decorations bring a contemporary feel to the stately Broderie Room. One of the highlights of this display is a massive 5-foot topiary wreath — much too big for anyone’s front door — planted with red and white kalanchoe and dwarf variegated sweet flag.“Red Glitter,” an interesting variety of poinsettia with its white speckled accents, can be found in the East Room, where topiary woodland creatures are enjoying a feast of nature’s treats such as cinnamon sticks, pine cones and nuts.The Serpentine Room features a “Winter Wonderland” with its forest scene of reindeer topiaries made of preserved reindeer moss and antlers crafted from dried palm fruit branches. A vintage sleigh is carrying a bagful of letters for Santa, headed for the North Pole post office, which is depicted in a stunning vignette that includes lush plantings of “Florist Blue” hydrangea and “Halios Curly White” cyclamen.Glowing garden The outdoor Winter Light Garden will be glowing with 62,000 square feet of gardens and lights to explore. New this year are two additions: a Rainbow Glow Tree, a tree-shaped display greater than 8 feet tall with more than 150 colorful glowing limbs, and Bud Flowers, 20 flower-shaped elements situated under the garden’s fern leaf beech tree that resemble a carpet of flowers ready to bloom.Visitors can view the lights using special Holiday Hologram Glasses available for purchase that add a new dimension to Phipps’ LED displays. Children’s tickets for nonpeak days (Mondays-Wednesdays except Dec. 30-31) include a free pair of glasses.Railroad on the farm And what would the holiday show be without Phipps’ Garden Railroad? This year’s theme is “Farms, Food and Family,” incorporating animated displays of farm animals, tractors and trains that explore different types of farms, including windmills, urban gardens and rural fields.A variety of holiday events and programs throughout the show, including Santa visits and live music performances, make the winter flower show the most popular exhibit of the year.Candy Williams is a Tribune-Review contributing writer.Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light GardenWhen: Nov. 29-Jan... https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/phipps-winter-flower-show-light-garden-is-holiday-tradition/

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