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VIDEO: Flower shop destroyed in string of Antioch arson fires - KRON4.com

Related CoverageANTIOCH (KRON) — Antioch fire investigators are once again looking into a string of suspected arson fires, crimes they’ve seen a lot of since the summer.The latest fire happened at a flower shop on A Street and West 15th Street.The owner whose business is in ruins on Monday night spoke with KRON4 about who investigators think may have done it.Paula’s Family Florist is destroyed. Investigators say the fire was started intentionally and it might have been done by a homeless person.On Monday afternoon, there were still footsteps in the foam that put out the flames at the florist shop. The fire happened before the sun even came up.Owner Paula Trotta got the phone call nobody wants.“We came down here and we’ve lost everything,” Trotta said.Showing KRON4 the inside of her 62-year-old family business, Trotta said she was devastated.And not only for her financial loss, but because these types of fires aren’t new in Antioch.“I know that there were four fires last night, and I was... http://kron4.com/2017/12/18/video-flower-shop-destroyed-in-string-of-antioch-arson-fires/

Corpse flower blooms in Sebastopol nursery, drawing hundreds of visitors - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

It actually kind of smells like the seashore to me,” said another woman, Terri Lay, of Antioch.“Yeah,” added Collingsworth. “Low-tidy.”Audrey, named after Audrey II, a giant, man-eating plant in the stage and movie musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Like the hundreds of other unusual plants at California Carnivores, the plant requires heat and humidity to thrive, making a trip to check her out a muggy experience.Most visitors were just thrilled to get a glimpse of the enormous maroon flower as it bloomed for the first time in its 10-year existence, its ruffled spathe finally opening Monday afternoon, revealing another foot or so of the tall, stalk-like spadex at its center that puts the plant’s overall height at about 5-foot-3-inches, Collingsworth said.“I’ve never seen a flower that size,” said Chris Hanson, 34, who works down the street and had come into the store several times to watch the plant develop. “It’s just impressive.”Formally called an amorphophallus titanum — so named because of the central phallus-like structure — the corpse flower, sometimes called a carrion flower, blooms for only a day or two, during which it is receptive to pollination.Unlike most other species in the shop, the corpse flower is not carnivorous and does not attract, trap and kill different creatures to absorb their nutrients.It’s believed the flower’s appearance and odor are intended to resemble rotting meat and thus attract pollinator insects, like flies or carrion beetles. The communal, skirt-like spathe conceals two rings of tiny female and male and female flowers at the base of the spadex.Collingsworth, who has had the plant for about eight years, had been providing status updates to his customers on social media since he saw signs that it might finally bloom this year, but word had spread far beyond through news accounts and other means. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/7144073-181/corpse-flower-blooms-in-sebastopol

Sylvia's Florist celebrates ribbon cutting with Antioch community, business leaders - Antioch Herald

Owner Sylvia Sandoval with scissors, her husband Valentin (in blue suit), friends, and Antioch community and business leaders celebrate the ribbon cutting for Sylvia’s Florist on A Street, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. photo by Casey Quist, Studio 505By Allen PaytonAs their third anniversary draws near, on March 1st, Sylvia’s Florist held a ribbon cutting as a new member of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, on Friday evening, Jan. 27, 2017. Attended by members of the Antioch City Council and Chamber, the evening featured beautiful flower arrangements and refreshments, including a fountain of dark chocolate in which to dip fruit and marshmallows, a few speeches and a free red rose to each of those who attended.Mayor Pro Tem Lamar Thorpe was first to share his thoughts, representing the City of Antioch.“Thank you for opening your business here in Antioch,” he said. “It’s important for our economic vitality because it’s going to be small businesses that will help us move forward.”“Certainly in addition I can’t express enough how we’re in a time of change,” Thorpe continued. “I’m de... http://antiochherald.com/2017/01/p26357/

East Contra Costa Datelines: Language of Flowers - Contra Costa Times

Antioch/Brentwood/Oakley/Pittsburg NewsPosted:   09/18/2015 12:00:00 AM PDTFundraisers"Language of Flowers" Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 23, Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Vanessa Diffenbaugh, author of "The Language of Flowers," will be the guest of honor at a luncheon sponsored by the Brentwood Library Foundation. Tickets are $45. Purchase online at www.brentwoodlibrary.brownpapertickets.com or send a check to Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St., Brentwood, CA, 94513. 925-516-5290.Pasta Dinner: 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Good Shepherd Church Hall, 3200 Harbor St., Pittsburg. Join the Pittsburg Historical Museum and Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 342, for a dinner honoring Coach Jim "Smiley" Camitz for his years supporting youth sports in Pittsburg. Menu: appetizers, salad, pasta, barbecue sausage and dessert. $30. Tickets can be purchased from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, at Pittsburg Historical Museum, 515 Railroad Ave., by calling 925-439-7501 or online at... http://www.contracostatimes.com/brentwood/ci_28818200/east-contra-costa-datelines-happenings-around-east-contra

The incredible flower fields of San Diego is an item to add to the bucket list

It’s Instagram gold, and a closer alternative to the cascading tulip fields of Amsterdam.Each year, kicking off in March, around 165,000 visitors, generally locals from California, descend upon the 50-acres of fields blooming with giant tecolote ranunculus, a variety of the buttercup flower. And it’s an annual pretty pilgrimage that’s been happening for just under 60 years, when the owners of the site opened the spectacular display, with its sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, to the public.Back then in the '60s, visitors would walk around the flowers and simply take some snaps. But with each passing year, the experience has got bigger and better.These days, there’s outdoor concerts and arts and crafts fairs, which turn it into a blossoming extravaganza. There’s also afternoon tea, with freshly-baked scones and teeny tiny sandwiches, served daily from 11am until 1am. Incredibly, every year, 180 locals volunteer to do the educational tours of the site, which is a working ranch run by two flower farmers for the rest of the year.And the experience is just a mere $16 for adults and $8 for kids over three. The cost of special events varies, with afternoon tea priced at $55 per person. For more information, check out the Flower Fields website. ... http://travel.nine.com.au/2018/06/03/09/59/flower-fields-san-diego

Typical June gloom provides ideal conditions for garden growth

Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly compost products made from organic material collected from more than 50 California cities. Residents can obtain Agromin soil products in bulk or in bags by contacting Rainbow Environmental Services in Huntington Beach or South Coast Supply in Huntington Beach and Los Alamitos.Thin Out Fruit Trees: By June, trees should be bursting with small fruit such as apricots, plums and peaches. The weaker fruit will start to drop this month. Don’t be alarmed. In fact, after the initial shedding, remove the smallest of the remaining. This will allow the hardiest of fruit to reach their full potential.Deadhead Flowering Plants And Bushes: Your rose and other flowering plants should be in full bloom by now. Remove older flowers to make way for new ones. Trim wayward branches and stems to encourage better density within the center of the plant.Control Aphids: Everything springs to life in June—including bad bugs such as the tiny aphid. These bugs latch onto plants and suck the sap from new growth. When the infestation is significant, they can curl leaves and stunt plant growth. Tips: Remove stems with the largest aphid concentration and then shoot a str... http://www.oc-breeze.com/2018/05/30/122007_typical-june-gloom-provides-ideal-conditions-for-garden-growth/

Nine Secrets To Petal It Forward Success

Eaton said. Two-time participant Valerie Lee Ow of J. Miller Flowers and Gifts in Oakland, California, enjoyed a similar benefit after giving away 400 mixed bouquets. "Their smiles made it all worthwhile and created happiness everywhere we went," Ow said. "The happiness and joy level was really off the charts, even much more than I had anticipated. It was not only fun for everyone to create and design, but to share in the outcome with the receiver, which few people really get to see on a consistent basis, except for our delivery drivers." Ow's helpers had such a good time last year, they all want to join the fun again this year. The shop was the first to sign up for the 2018 nationwide effort: safnow.org/piflist. While witnessing the joy of giving was one of the best parts of Petal It Forward, Copper Penny also received a "shout out" and a photo on the town's Facebook timeline. For Ow, the hugs and thank yous led to at least one sale she could trace. "Someone even placed an order the next day," she said. And who knows how many future sales were generated by press coverage and photos in her local newspaper, a regional chain of eight papers and an online publication. Another article on her event in the East Bay Times cited the Society of American Florists' research that shows the positive benefits of giving flowers. For Steph Cook and Carla Fussell of Cullman Florist in Cullman, Alabama, their first Petal It Forward in 2017 was an opportunity to connect with community members and prospective clients, some of whom were new to the area and did not have a florist. "We want to make flowers part of their lives on a daily basis," Cook said. They pre-coordinated with area business owners to give away 50 seven-stem bouquets in or near their coffee shops and bakeries. One recipient on her way to visit a friend who had just finished chemotherapy was delighted to add flowers to her gift of baked goods. "Each person we interacted with shared something with us," Cook said. "We really got a lot out of it too. We actually picked up a few new ... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article=0068394

Nostalgic for Last Year's Super Bloom? You Should Really Go to Carlsbad - LA Magazine

Museum of Ice Cream opened a month later). Yes, the super bloom of 2017 was epic. But while this year won’t bring another “Flowergeddon,” a weekend trip to Carlsbad, California, will cure what ails any Angelenos yearning for a botanical outburst.Located just 87 miles south of L.A., Carlsbad is home to 50 acres of radiant ranunculus that grow in color-coordinated rows. (It’s also home to Legoland—arguably just as colorful, but decidedly less fun for frolicking.) The blooms here are commercially grown, so you’re guaranteed some bud sightings worthy of your journey down the 5. And because the city is so proud of its flora, it’s brought back the Petal to Plate celebration for a second year. Through April 15, Carlsbad will become a haven for flower fanatics, with blossom-focused food, cocktails, and spa treatments at local restaurants and hotels. Here’s how to create your own weekend super bloom.SeeFor the main attraction, stop by the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch, which are open to the public through May 13. In addition to rows of ranunculus, there’s a rose garden, a cymbidium orchid greenhouse, and a labyrinth made of sweet peas (like a corn maze, but better smelling). 5704 Paseo Del Norte, CarlsbadStayThe flower festivities at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa run the full month of April, so don’t stress if you can’t... http://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/carlsbad-flowers/