Pine Grove Flower Shop News
Florists in Waterville, Fairfield, Oakland experience busy May - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
Tuesday, June 13, 2017A lot of people who grew up here aren’t here anymore,” Karter said.Roland Hallee, who will be taking over July 1 as the superintendent at Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterville, said he has noticed that most of the arrangements are placed in the newer section of the cemetery, toward the back. There are fewer flowers in the section by Grove Street, where headstones bear dates going back to the 1800s, he said. “It seems like most of those families no longer have people around to take care of the flowers,” Hallee said.While Hallee hasn’t been with the cemetery long enough to say whether the number of arrangements at graves has decreased or increased, he said he’s observed that most are potted plants or bouquets; and while there are some planted perennials at graves, that’s “the exception.”At KMD Florist and Gift House on Kennedy Memorial Drive, manager and master florist Jesse Rowell said Memorial Day historically has been a busy time for the shop. It does fresh flower arrangements; red, white and blue flowers; wreaths; and containers with flowers. “It’s quite an abundance in the diversity of sales,” he said, adding, “Every- and anything you could ever think of.”Like Benner, Rowell said the entire month of May is typically busy for KMD, with some nights going as late as 2 a.m. He said last week and this week have been busy, but the store will be closed Sunday through Tuesday. Memorial Day and Easter tend to be smaller holidays, he said, with the bigger ones being Mother’s Day, which can last an entire week, and Valentine’s Day, which is usually just a single day. Christmas is also a busy time, but Rowell said that stretches out over the month. Lisa Rossignol, the owner of Vision Flowers and Bridal Designs in Oakland, said Memorial Day is a good holiday in terms of flower sales, but not one of the busiest. She said over the years, her business has had regular customers who stay true and buy flowers for Memorial Day, but it also has been fortunate to pick up new customers. Like others, Rossignol said May has been a busy month, but the business stays prepared.Colin Ellis — 861-9253[email protected]Twitter: @colinoellis... http://www.centralmaine.com/2017/05/26/florists-in-waterville-fairfield-and-oakland-experience-busy-may/
Pine Grove florist growing business with 'over the top' flair - Republican & Herald
Tuesday, November 01, 2016Article ToolsNICK MEYER/STAFF PHOTO Renee Warner, owner of Petals, Pine Grove, puts together flower arrangements at her shop on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016.NICK MEYER/STAFF PHOTO Renee Warner, owner of Petals, puts together a flower arrangement Monday at her shop at 146 S. Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove.PINE GROVE — Renee Warner’s late mother, Marilyn Murray, thought her daughter’s favorite flowers were yellow lilies.When Renee, and her Pine Grove native husband, Clint Warner, were preparing to wed in Las Vegas, her mother sent a dozen yellow lilies to her for the special occasion. As it turns out, the Texan was hoping for calla lilies instead. A southern drawl during the translation somehow turned “calla” into “yella,” Renee Warner recalled Monday in her Pine Grove floral shop, Petals.The Warners, two Air Force veterans lured by Pine Grove’s small-town charm, returned to Clint’s Schuylkill County roots to launch their new business venture and incorporate Renee’s southern flair. They began operating the floral shop in rented space at 146 S. Tulpehocken St. in... http://republicanherald.com/news/pine-grove-florist-growing-business-with-over-the-top-flair-1.2108771
Colorado Dahlia Society brings flower show to Loveland - Loveland Reporter-Herald
Tuesday, September 10, 2019Cindy Sprague’s yard on Aug. 21, 2019. (Shelley Widhalm/ For the Loveland Reporter-Herald)Loveland resident Cindy Sprague’s yard is full of dahlias, which she will display Sept. 7-8, 2019, at the Colorado Dahlia Society annual show, "It’s a Picnic!" at the Loveland Public Library. (Shelley Widhalm/ For the Loveland Reporter-Herald)The lavender dahlias in Loveland resident Cindy Sprague’s yard include the Mystery Day, in the back, and Jean Marie, in the front, pictured on Aug. 21, 2019. (Shelley Widhalm/ For the Loveland Reporter-Herald)Cindy Sprague has orange-colored dahlias called My Cindy growing at her Loveland home on Aug. 21, 2019. Sprague is a member of the Colorado Dahlia Society. (Shelley Widhalm/ For the Loveland Reporter-Herald)What normally would be a colorful landscape in Loveland resident Cindy Sprague’s backyard has just a few pops of brightness.Sprague, who grows dahlias and is down to 150 from 170 plants, cites tall trees and a late spring for a delayed bloom, but she’ll have plenty to bring Sept. 7-8 to the Loveland Public Library for the Colorado Dahlia Society 2019 annual show, “It’s a Picnic!”“They are a couple of weeks late starting to open,” said Sprague, past-president of the Colorado Dahlia Society and a dahlia grower for about 20 years. “By the Loveland show, most of them will be blooming. If not, they probably won’t bloom.”Dahlias are grown as annuals in Colorado and should be planted at the end of May. A sun-lovin... https://www.reporterherald.com/2019/08/31/colorado-dahlia-society-brings-flower-show-to-loveland/
Arvada flower farmer embraces 'Colorful Colorado' in business - The Denver Channel
Tuesday, September 10, 2019ARVADA, Colo. — In Colorado, there's a deep appreciation for locally made products and locally grown foods. Take, for example, this local up-and-coming urban farmer, who is spreading the love for our state with flowers.Gina Schley opened SheGrows two years ago on three acres in the heart of Arvada. Rows of rare and elegant flowers adorn the property.“You know, they're fragile flowers,” she said. “They're beautiful. But when you buy locally, and it's cut fresh, it's going to last a lot longer in your vase.”Schley is planting more than seeds at her urban farm. She's cultivating a community.She and her husband bought the land near 72nd Avenue and Kipling Street, and revived it from ruins.“So many people have come by and said, 'Thank you for not bulldozing that house. Thank you for keeping the house and farming the land,'" Schley said. She said the flower farm was built to bring people together, and she extends an open invitation for you to experience the peaceful setting.Her unique varieties have caught the... https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/arvada-flower-farmer-embraces-colorful-colorado-in-business
A Closer Look at 15 American Floral Endowment Scholarship Winners - Greenhouse Grower
Tuesday, September 10, 2019Since 2016, Drohan has owned Sage Succulents and Cacti.James Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship and Mike and Flo Novovesky Scholarship Recipient: Alexis Ramstine, Colorado State UniversityRamstine is a junior majoring in horticulture business management, with a focus on ornamental plants, fresh cut flower production, and horticulture as an instrument of public health. For the last few years, Ramstine has been employed full-time at Longmont Florist in Longmont, CO.CalFlowers Scholarship Recipient: Helene Dondero, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoA senior majoring in agricultural science with an emphasis in ornamental horticulture and a minor in agricultural business, Dondero grew up in the floral industry. In addition to working in her family’s business, Fiore Floral and Gifts, Dondero is active in numerous student and industry organizations with CalPoly and FFA.John Carew Memorial Scholarship Recipient: Mary Lewis, University of GeorgiaLewis expects to complete her master’s degree program in horticulture in December 2019. Her focus is on ornamental plant breeding, specifically eight native Asclepias species.Earl Dedman Memorial Scholarship and National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) Scholarship Recipient: Gergely Motolai, Kansas State UniversityGergely Motolai is a senior majoring in horticulture science and minoring in entomology. His focus is on in greenhouse production and entomology. Motolai is working at Bird’s Botanicals and at the Kansas State University Greenhouses.Long Island Flower Growers Association (LIFGA) Scholarship and Long Island Flower Growers Association Bob Gunther Scholarship Recipient: Cassandra Castano, Farmingdale State CollegeA senior in landscape development at Farmingdale State College majoring in horticulture technology management, Castano is planning further education to become a landscape architect, working on urban projects.Richard T. Meister Scholarship Recipient: Emily Teng, University of Hawaii at ManoaTeng is obtaining her Ph.D. in tropical plant and soil sciences, and plans on working in floriculture production and variety improvement research. In her dissertation research, she is analy... https://www.greenhousegrower.com/management/a-closer-look-at-15-american-floral-endowment-scholarship-winners/
How to garden for the Colorado region - Lakewood Sentinel
Tuesday, July 09, 2019United States — it is drought-tolerant and thrives in our native, lean soils. Another example of a native species is Liatris punctata, which is better suited to Colorado’s dry and lean soils than the more commonly found Liatris spicata Kobold. Cultivated native plants boast improved aesthetics and naturally thrive in our region. Gaillardia aristata is a short-lived perennial that is native to the western half of the United States. The cultivars of this plant are many and for good reason. Often, blanket flower can become floppy and look unkempt. Cultivated varieties offer bunchier plants with flowers that are bolder, brighter, bigger and longer-lasting. Another example is rubber rabbitbrush, which is widespread in Colorado. You see it along roadsides, including Interstate 470, Route 85/Santa Fe Drive and in the open plains. The fact that it grows along highways and in open country indicates that it is one tough plant! Rabbitbrush is an excellent pollinator plant and the dwarf cultivar, Ericameria nauseosa ssp. nauseosa baby blue form, is an easy-to-grow, soft textured, manageable and tidy garden plant. Whatever you plant, remember: Have fun and enjoy! Identifying and utilizing plants that are well-suited to our region makes gardening work much easier. Luckily, much of this work has been done for us through the Plant Select™ Program (www.plantselect.org). This program, a partnership among Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado State University and the horticulture industry, identifies and trials plants for our region. Plants that meet the program’s criteria are labeled Plant Select and can be found at your local garden centers— just look for the Plant Select tag! Whatever you plant, remember that while Colorado has unique gardening challenges, we have unique plant solutions as well! Annie Barrow is the manager of horticulture outreach programs with the Denver Botanic Gardens. She can be reached at horticulture@denverbotanicgardens.org. http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/how-to-garden-for-the-colorado-region,283182
