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Shop Talk: Floral studio owner on how staying small helped business flourish - Anchorage Daily News

Alaska, typically focusing on the state economy and how it is affecting them. Dallas Wildeve didn't have a background as a florist when she decided to open up floral studio Bloomsbury Blooms in Anchorage in 2012. She studied art in college, but gardening and plants had always been a part of her life. So she decided to jump into the industry, and learned along the way the challenges of sourcing flowers in Alaska. At Bloomsbury Blooms' small shop downtown on Fourth Avenue one recent morning, Wildeve arranged foraged birch branches and spruce along with California roses, poppies and other flowers at a table in the back of the studio for a customer order. One goal at Bloomsbury is to use a foraged item — mostly from the shop's Sutton farm, called Bloomsbury Gardens at Eska Ridge — in all arrangements. The studio also focuses on locally made pottery for the vases. Wildeve talked to the Anchorage Daily News about her business.How did it go in the beginning with this business, with something you were unfamiliar with? I had no background in how you source flowers in Alaska, which is really complicated. I had to learn about shipping and what things ship well and what things don't. What things I could grow here, seasonality of flowers, what's available when, is a lot to...

Caught on camera: a front porch flower theft, a warning from an Anchorage homeowner - KTUU.com

ANCHORAGE (KTUU) - On Thursday, around 9:30 a.m., after returning from walking his dog, Joey Keeney said he noticed something missing from his front porch. One flower pot with flowers nailed to a post and a large flower urn were missing from his yard, according to KeeneyAfter checking his security camera footage, Keeney said he was shocked and disappointed.The footage from his security camera shows someone ripping out the nailed down potted plant from his doorstep. Channel 2 News has blurred the person's face in the video because they have not been charged with a crime."It is pots of flowers — it's not like it is a tremendous expense. However, it is that someone walking into your property and helping themselves to your personal possessions." says Keeney. After notifying his neighbors of the theft, a chiropractic office next to his house said they had two large hanging baskets stolen that same morning, according to Keeney.The Anchorage Police Department said they advise homeowners to re... http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Door-step-flower-theft--436211893.html

Flowers, wreaths, 10000 pennies: Anchorage honors America's fallen - KTUU.com

ANCHORAGE (KTUU) - On Memorial Day, no matter the miles trekked, nor the method of travel, it's the memories that are important.Hundreds gathered at ceremonies across Anchorage Monday to honor the servicemen and women who gave their lives for America's freedom. But whether in downtown Anchorage, or somewhere else, laying flowers, wreaths, or simply pausing to remember the legacy of those who have been lost, sends a message loud and clear."It's much more legacy," said Brett Speck, a U.S. Coast Guard member visiting Fort Richardson cemetery with his family Monday. "We're here to show our kids what Memorial Day is, getting to why this country is as great as it is. These members are the ones who put us in that position."One man who visited Fort Richardson arrived with 10,000 pennies in tow, each headed for a tombstone at the cemetery."I'm putting pennies on the headstones to signify I visited each and every service member," said Zachary Rosenka, a member of the U.S. Army, "to make sure the... http://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Memorial-Day-ceremonies-take-place-around-Anchorage-425190504.html

Seasonal advantage gives state peony market room to grow - Alaskajournal.com

Farming in Alaska continues, and sometimes even thrives, in small niche markets, said Arthur Keyes, the state agriculture director. The thriving weekend farmer’s markets in Anchorage and Fairbanks, where local growers sell fresh produce, testify to that.Keyes said resilient barley farmers near Delta, east of Fairbanks, who inherited problems of the state’s failed 1980s-era experiment in large state-sponsored barley farming, are developing new products, like a barley flour, and finding markets in the growing health food sector, though it is mainly within the state.Peony farming, a new industry, represents another niche, and perhaps ultimately a big one, he said. http://www.alaskajournal.com/2016-07-13/seasonal-advantage-gives-state-peony-market-room-grow

New Homer florist injects fresh style and ideas - Homer Tribune

She realized, however, that she was still young and that logging 18 to 20 hours a day was too much.Woolard soon headed to Alaska's Kennecott Lodge for summer work, then moved to Anchorage where she worked at Anchorage Fine Flowers."It was a lovely shop with lovely people," said Woolard, "but it eventually had to close."Looking for a good-paying job in Alaska, she, as many newcomers do, found work on the North Slope."I met my husband, Don, there. He was the nicest man I had ever met," she said. "He was so supportive and encouraging and so skilled in building and wood-carving."They soon had a family of three boys in four years. During this time, Woolard worked as a free-lanced florist from her home in Copper Center, creating wedding and holiday arrangements. As the kids grew, the Woolards began their search for good schools."We love Homer," Woolard said. "We love the pace here, and we have had such a positive response from the community."She also said she feels a freedom here to express her design aesthetic. Florists are design professionals who can create unique looks to suit every occasion, and Woolard takes her design seriously.On Tuesday afternoon, she visited with a customer who requested a creative, modern piece featuring light green and purple hues designed to look as if it were growing out of a rock. Others came in for holiday centerpieces and arrangements for injured relatives."I stock a big variety," she said. "I love mixing textures, different things like sage, berries, and other seasonal things to my design. I am a young florist, I have new ideas, a different eye, a different perspective."Woolard said she continually researches and studies floral trends."You can bring in any photo and I can emulate it," she said. "We may not have the exact same flowers, but I can evoke the same design. In Alaska we have to be creative."Woolard said she's been encouraged by the reception she's received thus far in Homer since opening mid-November and said she looks forward to meeting more of the community in future months.Alaska Flower Mill is located at 345 Sterling Highway, Suite 103. Shop hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 226-3626 for more information.Carey Restino contributed to this story. http://www.homertribune.com/article/1651new_homer_florist_injects_fresh_style_and

Let Flowers Sell Your Home

True lilies look like exotic flowers, but are very hardy perennials that can survive temperatures of 40 below zero.  Early summer blooming Asiatics are the hardiest, and even survive in Alaska, while late blooming Oriental-trumpet hybrids require less chilling time to form blooms, and will thrive in zone 9. In the desert conditions of the U.S. mountain Southwest, substitute with carefree day lilies, which don't mind the relentless heat and drought.7. Jasmine - The common jasmine we love for its sweet perfume is not a frost-hardy plant, but an Arabian jasmine plant will flower throughout the summer in a partly sunny spot. Grow the vine in a large pot that you can move indoors for showings, and the flowers will emit a soft perfume in your home. For a hardier specimen, plant the look-a-like Sweet Autumn Clematis, which has similar-looking fragrant flowers.8. Pelargoniums - Also known as geraniums, this favorite bedding plant is a natural choice to brighten borders, porches, and pool areas. A full sun exposure with good air circulation is a must for these annuals, so if your lot is shady substitute with the perennial Cranesbill Geranium.9. Hydrangeas -  Plant a compact type like 'Bombshell' by your front door, or anchor the corner of your landscape with the large shrub, 'Grandiflora.'  Blue varieties need acidic soil to produce blue flowers, so keep some aluminum sulfate on hand if your hydrangea flowers are pinker than you'd like.10. Sunflowers - A sunflower patch ties together a cottage garden the way few other flowers can. In addition to making a robust floral statement from a distance, you can use sunflowers to screen an unattractive utility box or air conditioning unit. Sunflowers grow in all climates, but they need time to mature if starting from seed.There you have the 'Top 10' bloomers that potential homeowners say enhance the image when shopping for a home.  A splash of color with a touch of fragrance before listing undoubtedly can result in more green in your wallet. Watters: a href="http://www.wattersgardencenter.com" targ... https://www.prescottenews.com/index.php/features/columnists/mountain-gardener/item/32449-let-flowers-sell-your-home

Five new grants, one CVSG, but no Arlene's Flowers

Supreme Court by Floridian Fane Lozman, “floating home” owner and local-government watchdog. The justices today announced that they would review the case of another repeat plaintiff: Alaskan Jim Sturgeon, hovercraft hunter. (Sturgeon’s petition contains a fun fact: “If Manhattan had the same population density as Alaska, 28 people would live there.”)Sturgeon’s case began over a decade ago, when rangers from the National Park Service told him that it was a crime to operate his hovercraft (which he was using to hunt moose) on the Nation River, which is within the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve. The rangers cited a Park Service rule that prohibits the use of hovercraft on public lands; Sturgeon countered that the waterway was owned by the state, and he went to court to challenge the enforcement of the rule on the river. The lower courts ruled for the state, but in 2016 the Supreme Court threw out those rulings, holding that the lower courts had misconstrued the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, a federal law governing the National Park Service’s authority over lands in Alaska. The justices did not, however, say how the law should be interpreted, instead returning the case to the lower courts.Sturgeon is now back at the Supreme Court, asking the justices to decide the same question that they declined to settle two years ago: whether the ANILCA bars the National Park Service from regulating other land – owned by the state, native corporations or private owners – within the boundaries of Alaska national parks. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that the Nation River is actually “public land” because the federal government has a water right in it – a conclusion that Sturgeon describes as a “crushing blow to Alaska’s sovereignty” that gives the Nationa... http://www.scotusblog.com/2018/06/five-new-grants-one-cvsg-but-no-arlenes-flowers/

Eva Kilgore: Taste of Huntington Beach was tastier than ever — picking the best was a challenge for the taste buds

Mother’s DayWhere are you taking mom on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13?Market Broiler is an excellent choice. How about the Blueberry Quinoa Salad, fresh fish such as Pan-Seared Alaska Halibut, and Meyer Lemon and Raspberry Crème Brulee for dessert?There will be a special Surf & Turf selection on Mother’s Day, too.Relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail. Enjoy some fresh sourdough bread. Mom is sure to feel very, very special and leave with a big smile on her face.Market Broiler is in Huntington Beach at 20111 Brookhurst St. near Adams Avenue. Information: marketbroiler.com or 714-963-7796.Adoption at Top Dog BarkeryJoin K9 Kismet Dog Rescue and Top Dog Barkery on Sunday, May 19 from 11 a.m. to  3 p.m. for a pet adoption day. Bring your pet. Fido will get some cake, and you just may find a new four-pawed friend for him.Take home a free sample of Nulo dog food while you’re there. Lots of fun for everyone.Top Dog Barkery is in Huntington Beach at 21010 Pacific Coast Highway near Main Street. Information: topdogbarkery.net or 714-960-3647.Pink: the little flower shopHow about a unique gift that includes flowers and candy for mom? At Pink: the little flower shop in Fountain Valley, you can pick mom’s favorite animal, and staff will create a flower arrangement with the adorable face of a dog, a cat … or?Add delicious Sugarfina Champagne Gummy Bears, or Sugarfina Fiji Apple Caramels with your order. Perfect!Pink: the little flower shop is at 18120 Brookhurst St., Suite 53, near Talbert Avenue. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; closed Tuesday and Sunday. Information: pinklittleflowershop.com or 714-962-5631.Mayor’s BallHere’s an opportunity to get involved in your city. The Fountain Valley Chamber of Com... https://www.ocregister.com/2018/05/07/eva-kilgore-taste-of-huntington-beach-was-tastier-than-ever-picking-the-best-was-a-challenge-for-the-tastebuds/

Shop Talk: Floral studio owner on how staying small helped business flourish - Anchorage Daily News

This is an installment of Shop Talk, an occasional series of interviews with business owners in Alaska, typically focusing on the state economy and how it is affecting them. Dallas Wildeve didn't have a background as a florist when she decided to open up floral studio Bloomsbury Blooms in Anchorage in 2012. She studied art in college, but gardening and plants had always been a part of her life. So she decided to jump into the industry, and learned along the way the challenges of sourcing flowers in Alaska. At Bloomsbury Blooms' small shop downtown on Fourth Avenue one recent morning, Wildeve arranged foraged birch branches and spruce along with California roses, poppies and other flowers at a table in the back of the studio for a customer order. One goal at Bloomsbury is to use a foraged item — mostly from the shop's Sutton farm, called Bloomsbury Gardens at Eska Ridge — in all arrangements. The studio also focuses on locally made pottery for the vases. Wildeve talked to the Anchorage Daily News about her business.How did it go in the beginning with this business, with...