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'So many things can go wrong': Florists top list of complaints made to BBB - Calgary Herald

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Floral-shop killer has behaved in prison. The parole board wasn't impressed. - SILive.com

Morales is serving 25 years to life for the Mother's Day 1991 murder of retired police detective Jasper (Jerry) DeMarco in the victim's Mariners Harbor floral shop.DeMarco, 46, was shot once in the chest on May 12, 1991, during what a jury found was a botched robbery of his store, Forget Me Not Florist and Gifts, on Forest Avenue. Steven Morales was denied parole for the 1991 slaying of a floral shop owner. Morales was convicted in June 1993, after a two-week trial in state Supreme Court, St. George.Witnesses identified him as being outside the store just minutes before the shooting, and wearing the same clothes as the culprit, the Advance reported.Witnesses inside the shop said a man wearing a gray hoodie, dark sunglasses and a red bandanna walked in and fired once. The shooter ran out after an exchange of gunfire that ended with DeMarco, the father of two young children, slumped behind the counter.Morales' sister-in-law testified she overheard conversations about the crimes and saw the defendant in possession of a gun.The firearm, which prosecutors said was a .44-caliber Magnum, was never found.At the defendant's sentencing, a justice told Morales his half-brother, Roberto Gonzalez, the getaway car driver, had implicated himself and Morales in a confession to police.Gonzalez’s admission, however, was not used against Morales at trial.Still, Morales remained resolute, maintaining his innocence, despite the conviction."I stand before you convicted, but I am totally innocent of the charges, Your Honor," Morales told the judge. Steven Morales was sentenced to 25 years to life in June of 1993. Gonzalez, 52, was also convicted of murder in November 1993. He was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison and was paroled last year after three prior denials.In its report, the parole board commended Morales for his personal growth, productive use of time, positive disciplinary record and progress while incarcerated.The board also lauded him for completing all mandatory programs while behind bars and for ... https://www.silive.com/news/2019/04/floral-shop-killer-has-behaved-in-prison-the-parole-board-wasnt-impressed.html

Meet the Vendors: The Heavy Metal Florist of Coyoacán Market Tells All - Culinary Backstreets

He rents the spaces from his aunts who inherited them from his grandmother, another florist who dedicated her life to the craft. For the past 14 years, he and his brother Marcos have run the show.“It’s a tough job like any job,” Jonathan says. “It has its stressful side, its exhaustive side. It requires a lot of dedication.”As a market vendor in Mexico City, a day off is a rarity. “There is no designated vacation here,” he says. “Days off, practically we don’t have them. Being in a touristic center that receives Mexican and foreign tourism means that when others have vacation, we work. There’s always movement here, so we have to be working.”When they started, the two brothers were each at the market about 362 days per year. Nowadays, either Jonathan or Marcos can be found selling flowers and arrangements every day aside from Good Friday, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The rest of the year, each manages to take a total of around 15 days off. Holidays and weekends are mandatory work days, being times when there is the most foot traffic, even if, as Jonathan says, the flocks of tourists are not often looking to purchase flowers.Prices for produce at the market are inflated in comparison with the weekly, roving tianguis markets and neighborhood grocers. But the displays of fruits and vegetables are nevertheless enticing. As central Mexico’s dry season comes to an end, the variety of local goods will soar dramatically.Mangoes, avocados, guava, strawberries, blackberries, mamey and figs are among Jonathan’s favorite fruits that come into season between May and August. Into the summer, he says, you’ll see more variety such as juicy peaches and pomegranates, often incorporated into national dishes, such as chiles en nogada.“The entire year we have a lot of variety here,” Jonathan says. “But in late spring and summer time, the produce tends to be more related to the rainy season. Local mushrooms cultivated in the forests of Morelos and the State of Mexico, huitlacoche, flor de calabaza, those are foods that I love from that season.”Flor de calabaza and huitlacoche, squash ... https://culinarybackstreets.com/cities-category/mexico-city/2019/meet-the-vendors-2/

Gardening: Enjoying the flowering rebirth of perennials while they bloom - OCRegister

Narcissus, the botanical Latin name for daffodils, is an elaboration of narco, a word that means numbness and refers to the incapacitating and narcotic effect of daffodil toxins. Narcissus makes reference to a character in Greek mythology who was so enamored of his reflected beauty in a passing stream that he could not avert his gaze; he froze into a narcotic somnolent state and was transformed into a flower. It is not clear whether the flower was named for the myth or the myth originated with the flower, but the nodding aspect of daffodils is said to mimic the head of Narcissus bent admiring himself over a reflecting stream.Although herbaceous perennials are generally associated with spring bloom, some flower in summer. The two most notable among these summer bloomers are gladiolus and dahlia. Gladiolus corms – which are swollen root stems – may be planted at virtually any time of the year in our area. For continuous bloom, space their planting over several months. Gladiolus requires a fast-draining sandy soil and regular water. To keep plants blooming year after year, it is advisable to remove their corms in late fall for winter storage. Throw away old corms and plant out the attached, newly developed ones the following spring.Cymbidium orchid. Photo by Joshua SiskinMy personal favorite among summer-blooming herbaceous perennials are the giant dahlias of central Mexico, which can grow up to 20 feet tall with blooms that are eight inches wide. While dahlia tubers can remain in the ground during winter, storing them over winter in sand or vermiculite will enhance their performance the flowing spring. Blooming dahlias should be available now in most nurseries and garden centers.Tip of the Week: A special sale of orchids to readers is being held by Art and Aurora Mendoza on March 22, 23, and 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16057 Nordhoff St., North Hills, 91343. Refreshments will be served. The Mendozas specialize in growing dozens of cymbidium orchid varieties, available in 8-inch and one-gallon containers for $5-10 dollars. Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids will also be on sale. Cymbidiums are nearly always grown in containers but they may also be planted in the ground in suitably amended soil. Just the other day in West Los Angeles, I saw the most glorious cymbidium growing in the protective shadow of a bronze Codyline. https://www.ocregister.com/2019/03/21/gardening-enjoying-the-flowering-rebirth-of-perennials-while-they-bloom/

Here is where to buy flowers in Charleston for your sweetheart this V-Day - Charleston City Paper

Flickr user Marco Verch Sure, you could hop online and order from 1-800 Flowers or FTD or Bouqs — convenient, fast, door delivery, and they may even have a killer special they're running. But if you really want to impress your darling, buying local flowers is the surest way to their heart. Check out where to pick up a bouquet from local florists below (psst, they deliver). Downtown Tiger Lily $45-$275, wine and flower option; $145 for flowers and wine choice; $155 for sparkling champagne and flowers. Local delivery only. The Flower Cottage $39.99-$209.95. Delivers to Charleston, Isle of Palms, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, and Sullivan's Island. The Greenery Florist $59.95-$79.99. Charleston and Mt. Pleasant delivery. James Island Charleston Flower Market $25-$250. Zone 1 same-day ... https://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/lovers-listen-up-heres-where-to-buy-local-flowers-for-your-sweetheart-this-v-day/Content?oid=15113721

Keeping things natural come Hell or High Water - Enumclaw Courier-Herald

The Enumclaw couple are using their cash award to purchase a pair of Great Pyrenees dogs that will watch over a pasture of laying hens. The pups are on order from an Idaho breeder and will provide a natural means of protecting chickens from aerial predators, coyotes and anything else seeking a free meal. “Small and mid-sized sustainable farms are essential to meeting consumer demand for humanely-raised food,” said Larissa McKenna, the director of FACT’s humane farming program. But the reality, she said, is that small operations face financial challenges due to high costs associated with economies of scale. “Our organization supports farms like Hell or High Water Farm by funding projects that improve animal welfare and also help farmers increase their profit margins,” she said. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN A decade ago, while apartment dwellers in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, the Helfricks took a rather simple step. They began filling abandoned planters with heirloom tomatoes, pumpkins, strawberries and blueberry plants; it was all for personal use but launched a life of producing organic, locally-sourced vegetables and herbs. Within a few years, the couple were urban homesteaders, having advanced to a rented home in Seattle. From their Wallingford neighborhood, they had backyard chickens and had added grapes, hops, flowers and fruit trees to their growing operation. It was clear they were destined for something more than being hobby farmers, growing for their own table. A key transition came in 2015 when Kevin participated in the Organic Farming Education Program, offered by Tilth Alliance. Located in Auburn, it offers education for beginner farmers and serves as a business incubator. For three years, he grew vegetables and flowers and kept flocks of laying hens at Tilth’s Red Barn Ranch. “It was nice being around like-minded individuals,” Kevin says of his relationship with Tilth.A commercial customer stops by Hell Or High Water Farm, picking up an order of 25 dozen eggs. Photo by Kevin Hanson After a couple of brief stops, it was in 2018 t... https://www.courierherald.com/business/keeping-things-natural-come-hell-or-high-water/

FiftyFlowers Announces New Wedding Collection Product Launch - Press Release - Digital Journal

FiftyFlowers invites brides and wedding professionals around the world to shop their newest wedding collection available now on fiftyflowers.com BOISE, Idaho - May 10, 2019 - (Newswire.com) ???FiftyFlowers, a wholesale flower company, is announcing the launch of their Wedding Collections available online today. Recently premiered to thousands of industry professionals at The Special Event, the Wedding Collections are specially curated and are a beautiful and unique way to create personalized floral designs without the creative requirements of starting from scratch. One can simply choose the color palette that matches the event theme and then can select the packages that are best suited for the occasion. Options of adding coordinating products to complement and enhance the design selections are available at the click of a button as well.“These curated collections are perfect for future brides who want professionally designed flowers at an affordable price. Whether you're eloping, having a destination wedding or staying local, these Wedding Collections will provide ease and convenience without sacrificing your style,... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4298235

Biz Buzz: Local garden center relocates after 31 years of business - East Idaho News

Share This -- Do you want to know what’s happening on the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BRIEF AMMON Sunnyside Gardens opens new location in Ammon New greenhouse at Sunnyside Gardens includes 9,000 square feet of retail space for annual bedding plants Courtesy photo AMMON – A garden center that’s done business in Idaho Falls for 31 years has relocated to a new location in Ammon. Sunnyside Gardens officially opened at 3240 E. Sunnyside Rd. Feb. 4 on a 5-acre parcel. The new property includes 4,000 square feet of retail space and another 9,000 square feet of retail greenhouse space. Though the old location at 2366 E. Sunnyside Rd. had more acreage, Aaron McCracken, the owner, tells EastIdahoNews.com their new store accommodates future growth and traffic flow. “We started very small (at our old location) and added buildings and additions onto the store (as needed). It’s been nice to know what we needed down there and be able to build it into one facility with room to grow,” McCracken says. The retail greenhouses at the old property wer... https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/02/biz-buzz-local-garden-center-relocates-after-31-years-of-business/

Florists urge placing Valentine's Day orders early - KMVT

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) - Valentine's Day is just about two weeks away, and some florists are hoping shoppers get their orders in early by offering an incentive. For Canyon Floral, they start prepping for Valentine's Day right after Christmas. Manager Elizabeth Lehmann said many of their wholesale companies and flower growers will start sending pre-book orders between Christmas Day and New Years Day. "The earlier they order, the better. That way I can staff better, and I can make sure I have enough drivers and try and get extra designers so we can take those last minute orders," Lehmann said. Another florist, Fox Floral, is giving out a discount to those who do order early, hoping to help the crowd and be prepared for what they need to order before the big day. "I think it's a good opportunity to be prepared and take the st... https://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Florists-urge-making-Valentines-Day-orders-in-early-505001951.html