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Ask the Gardener: Flower, bulb shows will put spring in your step - Boston.com

Carol Stocker - Globe Correspondent February 28, 2019 12:27 pm Come on, spring! We are starting this garden column up again in hopes that spring will soon follow our lead. You can join in by e-mailing your questions to me at stockergarden@gmail.com. Those of general interest may be published in this twice monthly column, so be sure to include your initials and the name of your community.Meanwhile, here are some events that can help get you in the mood:The Boston Flower & Garden Show opens at 10 a.m. daily from March 13 through 17 at the Seaport World Trade Center. Boston’s oldest garden tradition began in 1829. The Massachusetts Horticultural Society runs the wonderful competitions, including floral design, photography, and ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Be sure to look behind the curtains in the rear of the hall. This is my favorite part of the show, but some people miss it.“The Beauty of Balance’’ is this year’s theme because “balance is... https://realestate.boston.com/ask-the-expert/2019/02/28/flower-bulb-shows-will-put-spring-in-your-step/

Everett tried to make a bus stop pretty - The Boston Globe

Everett tried to make a bus stop pretty Globe Staff Flowers sprouted on Broadway this week. By Adam Vaccaro 20180817100000-- By Adam Vaccaro Globe Staff  August 17, 2018 Can a bus stop be pretty?For three days this week, a bus stop in Everett was bedecked liked a wedding trellis in summer, with sprays of dahlias, roses and other bright flowers ringing the otherwise bland shelter. Installed by local artist Krissy Price, the flowers were in place between Tuesday and Thursday, a “quick hit” experiment to improve the image of the bus stop, said Everett transportation planner Jay Monty.“The idea was to make the bus stop a place you want to spend time, interact with your neighbors at, and bring more people to transportation,” he said. The city is considering other ways to spruce up the stop in the future, including opening an ice cream stand nearby. Advertisement The stop has already received a lot of attention lately. It’s along a... https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/08/17/everett-tried-make-bus-stop-pretty/6FsRt9T6uaKknXVDL9YZVI/story.html

David Austin, whose new varieties returned fragrance and romance to the rose, dies - Texarkana Gazette

Few shared his vision.At the time, breeders, plant nurseries and consumers were drawn to stiff, tightly furled and resolutely unscented hybrid tea and floribunda roses that embodied the prevailing ideal of a rosebud on a stick."He had gone around to other rose nurseries [in England] and tried to get them to grow them for him," said Michael Marriott, his longtime colleague and company rosarian. "They all rejected him out of hand."Today, Austin's creations, which he called English Roses, are the gold standard in the vast contemporary rose market. Chalice-shaped, multi-petaled, richly hued and perfumed, they are widely celebrated for having restored the charm and character to the iconic flower.From his home and nursery in Albrighton, Austin, his son David Austin Jr. and their colleagues developed a rose breeding center that keeps their annual catalogue replete with more than 100 varieties of new-old roses. The United States is the second-largest market for them, after Britain, though English Roses are found in gardens around the world.In the past two decades, his firm, David Austin Roses Ltd., has developed varieties for the cut flower market that have become the most popular wedding roses in the United States, said sales executive Rebecca Reed.David Charles Henshaw Austin ... http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/national/story/2018/dec/24/david-austin-whose-new-varieties-returned-fragrance-and-romance-rose-dies/758030/

California Bountiful Magazine: Pomegranate Perfection - Sierra Sun Times

Photo: © 2018 Tomas OvalleDecember 2, 2018 - By Christine Souza - An age-old symbol of prosperity and abundance in civilizations spanning the globe, the ruby-red pomegranate is becoming an increasingly popular feature on holiday tables throughout the U.S. Harvest in California—which is the nation's top producer of the crop—begins in September and continues through January, making pomegranates a natural fit for fall and winter celebrations.Known for their jewel-like seeds, or arils, and sweet-tart juice, pomegranates lend a pop of color and flavor to dishes both savory and sweet. As uniquely beautiful as they are flavorful, they can also turn heads as holiday décor.Kasparian-Cleveland, who owns a floral shop in Fresno County, puts the finishing touches on an arrangement made with locally grown pomegranates. Photo: © 2018 Tomas OvalleThe beauty of the seasonBeginning each fall, floral designer Talene Kasparian-Cleveland, owner of Fowler Floral & Gifts in Fowler, in Fresno County's agricultural heartland, uses locally grown pomegranates to embellish homes and businesses for celebrations such as Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's."Once the fruits of the season start showing up, that's when people start thinking, yes, let's incorporate pomegranates or persimmons or fall foliage and other fruits," Kasparian-Cleveland said.The floral designer arranges... https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/16606-california-bountiful-magazine-pomegranate-perfection

Boston florist launches ‘art house’ retreat in Mexico to help creativity bloom - The Boston Globe

Boston florist launches ‘art house’ retreat in Mexico to help creativity bloom Globe Staff Stepping back from the daily grind can be tough. But Krissy Price, owner of Boston Pollen, wants to give artists a chance to unplug, get inspired, and collaborate with others. By Steve Annear 20181211181300-- By Steve Annear Globe Staff  December 11, 2018 For the past few winters, once the busy wedding season has finally come to a close, florist Krissy Price has packed her bags and traveled to a far-off place with the goal of unwinding and searching for inspiration in another part of the world.The brief respites, which have taken her to Cuba and Australia, have helped her recharge and refocus, before delving back into making eye-popping displays for people’s nuptials.“Boston is brutal [in the winter] and you lose motivation and it’s hard to get yourself in gear,” said Price, owner of Boston Pollen, a floral design company. “This time of year is when I get my inspiration for the year and colo... https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/2018/12/11/boston-florist-launches-art-house-retreat-mexico-for-creatives-hoping-focus-projects/CJ0OTfhZM1w6F3DafJXIiL/story.html

The 5 best florists in Phoenix - Hoodline

Alhambra's Roadrunner Florist, situated at 2007 W. Bethany Home Road. With five stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp, the florist, gift shop and floral designer spot has proven to be a local favorite.3. Arizona Flower MarketPhoto: arizona flower market/YelpCentral City's Arizona Flower Market, located at 2050 S. 16th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the wholesale store, florist and arts and crafts spot 4.5 stars out of 87 reviews.4. Camelback FlowershopPhoto: michelle k./YelpOver in Camelback East, check out Camelback Flowershop, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp. You can find the florist and floral designer at 4214 E. Indian School Road, Suite 101.5. PJs Flowers and EventsPhoto: tony m./YelpAnd then there's PJs Flowers & Events, a South Mountain favorite with 4.5 stars out of 38 reviews. Stop by 3021 S. 35th St., Suite B-3, to hit up the next time the urge strikes. https://hoodline.com/2019/02/the-5-best-florists-in-phoenix

Love At First Sight florist to retire after blossoming career - Current in Carmel

Submitted photo)By Viktoria Nasteva Twenty-eight years and more than 60,000 bouquets later, Suzanne Calloway Fammartino is retiring from the floral industry. Fammartino plans to spend retirement in Arizona and is seeking a buyer for her Love At First Sight Floral & Design store in Carmel. She opened the store nearly 20 years ago after moving from Miami, where she opened her first floral business, Lasting Impressions.While Fammartino she was trying to grow Lasing Impressions, her mother’s health declined. She met her future husband, Gary, while tending to her mother in the hospital. Fammartino and her husband eventually moved to Carmel, she she opened Love At First Sight Floral & Design at W. 131st St. The store has been in business for 18 years. Customers are sorry to see Fammartino retire.“I honestly don’t know what we’ll do,” said Mary Bennett of the Carmel Clay Public Library, who has been receiving flowers from Fammartino since her son-in-law discovered the business online seven years ago, adding with a laugh that her husband might never get her flowers again.“It will be a big loss,” Bennett said.Fammartino is seeking a buyer who shares her values. She said the store might close if she doesn’t find a buyer b... http://www.youarecurrent.com/2019/03/01/love-at-first-sight-florist-to-retire-after-blossoming-career/

Third-generation owner seeks to turn retail plant shop into lifestyle brand - Crains New York Business

That's not part of our business anymore. Now we have our own commercial clients, and they make up half of sales. Our accounts include Arizona Beverages, Bank of America, Columbia University, Chanel, Facebook and Kith. We have expanded our retail model by opening cafés, and we have boosted our e-commerce business to 20% of revenue.Many of our local customers shop online. We also offer online ordering with next day, in-store pickup at any of our shops. This allows customers to make quick purchases on their way home or to work, or as they get their morning coffee from us.It's difficult to pay a real living wage. We are committed to it. My family owns the West 96th Street building and has considered selling it, but we want to keep a retail presence there. PlantShed needs more space for production, though. We might move offices to New Jersey—where we recently got a warehouse—Long Island City or further uptown. There are stresses on the business, but we're making it work. When I took over, I realized we could not just be a retail flower store. The numbers wouldn't support it. That's why we pursued the idea of putting cafés in our shops. Retail stores also need to be a lifestyle brand.Our goal is to spread our love of plants and flowers to people around the city and beyond. I've hired employees to facilitate partnerships and make our stores young and hip. Through the cafés, we have created a way for people to gather and be surrounded by nature. Those who come in every morning for a cup of coffee think of us when they need to buy a bouquet of f... https://www.crainsnewyork.com/asked-answered/third-generation-owner-seeks-turn-retail-plant-shop-lifestyle-brand

Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU - The State Press

Morgan Anderson, florist and floral art advocate, arranges stones in her cacti arrangements at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. By Jessica Ferrigno 10/11/18 2:33am Spring semesters bring new flowers and new classes to ASU, including a new stem class, but this one has no connection to the engineering school. Florist and floral art advocate Morgan Anderson is bringing floral design coursework to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Anderson received a master's degree in horticulture, the science and art of growing plants, at Kansas State University and her doctorate in horticulture from Texas A&M University. She also taught classes in floral design at both universities.Anderson will teach a topic course called Wellness in Floral Art for the 2019 spring semester at ASU. The class will focus on how flowers relieve stress and affect the senses. “It’s biophilia, so we’re being connected back to nature, which is where we come from," Anderson said. "Working with plants is a therapy, so not only is it a therapy for me to educate others on floral design as an art form and a stress reliever, (but) it’s also awesome to see other people benefit from it.”  While 90 universities in the ... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu