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

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... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu

Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU

Photo by Jessica Ferrigno 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 10/10/18 7:33pm 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... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu

Saturdays bring freshness at the farmers market - The Tide

Her favorite part of the market is by far the diversity of things for sale.“The variety’s really extraordinary here. The variety of cheese, the variety of microgreens, the variety of mushrooms—this florist here specializes in kind of unusual flowers—so it’s all stuff you just can’t find anywhere else,” she said.Photo by Victoria TongA variety of fresh produce appears at the farmers market each week.As the aroma of freshly baked scones, roasted coffee and handmade empanadas floats through the air, many shoppers flock towards the various businesses selling prepared goods. Charlie’s Empanadas attracts lines with their golden-brown empanadas, the beef, chicken, ham or spinach stuffed inside ready to burst out after one bite. Grandma Vera’s Bakery is a mainstay at the market with their gigantic scones a broad mix of imaginative flavors, and both customers and other vendors can be spotted with a steaming cup of Zeke’s Coffee in hand.Wander to the far end of the market, and a pleasant hubbub of conversation will fill the air at Scenic View Orchard’s expansive stand. A vibrant spectrum of pumpkins, pears, apples, sweet potatoes and more, as well as a brilliant rainbow of flowers, peers out from underneath multiple white tents while customers mosey around an extensive selection of product.Scenic View Orchard is another veteran of the market, having been a vendor at Rockville for at least 25 years. In addition to the beautiful fruits and vegetables displayed within their main tent, Scenic View also sells “seconds,” produce that may not be quite as pretty as their more photogenic brethren. “We sell [these] at a cheaper rate, and a lot of people like the seconds because they don’t care what it looks like. It tastes the same,” employee Wayne Masser said.“I’m glad to see that there are local farmers still thriving. And I’ll support that any day.”— Marci MaclinThe wide variety of goods on sale, the freshness of the fruits and vegetables and the tempting food selection are hardly the only outstanding features of the market. All of the vendors are incredibly friendly and willing to chat about their products, and even give cooking advice and insider tips on selecting the best produce. “Grocery stores kind of stress me out,” Nora Lyle, who runs the stand for King Mushrooms Farm, said. “With the farmers market, it’s kind of relaxing. You can take your time and get your coffee in the morning, and people will be a lot more helpful to you than at a grocery store. It’s more personal.”Linda Miller agrees. She works for Keswick Creamery, whose tent at the market houses at least 20 different kinds of cheese and offers free samples of them all. Unusual cheeses among her selection include hot and spicy Dragon’s Breath, soft and crumbly Bovre, and quark, a German-style cream cheese. “I think when you come to the market, you get to talk to the person that was actually producing the product, so it’s very intimate—it’s not like the grocery store and you have no clue where... https://thermtide.com/8970/features/saturdays-bring-freshness-at-the-farmers-market/

The Alchemy of Flowers at Wild Things Flowers & Curiosities - StyleBlueprint

Flowers can change people. Florist Carolyn Chen sees this firsthand every day at her Homewood shop, Wild Things Flowers & Curiosities, where each arrangement is prepared with the giver’s heartfelt message to their recipient — moving messages for friends grappling with illness, grief or just a bad day; sweet personal notes to lovers; and celebratory congrats for new babies, anniversaries and birthdays. Flowers bring people back into the moment, connecting them to the one who sent the blossoms and making them smile. And they don’t just lighten the heart of the recipient, they bring joy to the giver, fulfillment to the creative florist, and even newfound confidence to the floral workshop student.“I think they are a reminder of the fact that we live on Earth” says Carolyn. “We go about our days among the hustle and bustle that we’ve created with businesses, industry, and technology, and we’re so immersed that we forget that we’re all human beings on an organic planet. So when something like a death brings you ba... https://styleblueprint.com/birmingham/everyday/wild-things-birmingham-florist/

Sparks Florist opens store inside Renown hospital - NN Business View

RENO, Nev. — Sparks Florist Inc., which turns 60 years old next year, recently opened its fourth store, this one inside the main campus of Renown Regional Medical Center.According to a press release from the Sparks-based business, the store is located in the Sierra Tower at Renown’s main hospital at 1155 Mill St., Reno.Patrons may purchase items for patients or employees at the hospital, or they can place orders for regional deliveries.Sparks Florist — which bills itself as Northern Nevada’s oldest and largest florist — was established in 1960.It has since grown to four locations, including a store on Pyramid Way in Sparks; one in the Smithridge Center in Reno; and the company’s design center and production facility at 1440 Hymer Way in Sparks. https://www.nnbusinessview.com/news/sparks-florist-opens-store-inside-renown-hospital/

Florist behind Princess Eugenie's wedding blooms reveals his tips for the perfect bouquet - Daily Mail

Florist behind Princess Eugenie's wedding blooms reveals his tips for nailing a bouquet fit for royalty - including staying on-trend with dahlias and adding berries for textureRoyal florist Simon Lycett is one of Britain's most coveted botanical experts He has  done the floral arrangements for the Queen and the Cambridge familyUsed roses from Queen's garden to adorn Windsor Castle for Eugenie's wedding Advised to use blooms from your garden and add pines and conkers for texture By Jessica Rach For Mailonline Published: 08:34 GMT, 10 November 2019 Updated: 08:26 GMT, 11 November 2019 A celebrity florist has revealed his top tips for recreating a bouquet fit for a king. Simon Lycett is one of Britain's most coveted experts, and has created displays for the Queen's private dinners and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's parties. He was also the man entrusted with devising the spectacular blooms for Princess Eugenie's wedding to Jack Brooksbank... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7550969/Florist-Princess-Eugenies-wedding-blooms-reveals-tips-perfect-bouquet.html

Blooms And Things Florist is Your Local Tuxedo Rental Headquarters - The Pine Tree

Bradley was born. Vicki’s parents (Iva & Cecil Hughes) soon moved to Arnold and open Daffy’s Roost Restaurant in Cedar Center.Soon thereafter, in the adjacent side of Daffy’s Roost was born a florist called Blooms And Things owned and operated by Carol Jones. As you can imagine, it didn’t take long for Vicki to take up interest in working for Carol while simultaneously working for her mother at Daffy’s Roost.After about a year of working for Carol, Vicki and Ron along with Iva Hughes (Vicki’s Mother) bought Blooms And Things Florist from Carol and set opening date for August 1st 1985.Those who were around in Arnold back then may remember that it was not at all uncommon for people to pick up lunch and a bunch of Margaret Daisies for the office. As time went on, the flower shop grew and the need for more space and more family help became apparent as Vicki’s mother, Iva, found herself working both her restaurant and the floral shop at the same time.As the 1990’s approached, Vicki’s parents sold their restaurant and Blooms & Things moved to the Junction Building more popularly known in the 80’s as “Whiskey River” (formerly the location of the old Arnold Post Office). This move increased building space by three times and the staff included Vicki, Ron, Iva, Cecil,... http://thepinetree.net/new/?p=90892

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