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Slow Flowers Summit coming to St. Paul to spread the word about local blooms - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Christine Hoffman is driven by her conviction that the floral industry should be greener. Her dedication and the resulting growth of the exchange are partly why the third annual Slow Flowers Summit will be held in St. Paul on July 1 and 2. The gathering, expected to draw up to 150 people, focuses on supporting American flower farmers by using local flowers in season. Debra Prinzing, the Seattle writer who founded Slow Flowers, compares the movement to the drive for local food. “This is a way for people to advocate for slower, sustainable, seasonal, mindful ways to have flowers in their lives,” she said. “It’s about who grew it, and is it in season. … If you can’t buy local, at least buy from growers in the U.S.” The floral industry is international, with an estimated 80% of cut flowers coming from South America. Growing facilities outside the U.S. tend to be less regulated and use more pesticides and chemicals, and the carbon footprint of shipping flowers from Colombia is considerably higher than shipping from California. The slow flower movement encourages buying even closer to home, if possible. ... http://www.startribune.com/slow-flowers-summit-coming-to-st-paul-to-spread-the-word-about-local-blooms/511637412/

Long-time Springfield Resident Joseph Pepe Jr. Passes Away - TAPinto.net

SUMMIT, NJ - Long-time Springfield resident Joseph Pepe Jr. has died.According to the obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home, Pepe passed away on Feb. 2 at age 84. His memorial service will be held at Bradley, Borough and Dangler Funeral Home on Feb. 9 at 10:00 a.m., with internment to follow at St. Teresa cemetery in Summit.Pepe was born and raised in Springfield, living in town for 65 years before he moved to Martinsville, NJ. He graduated from Jonathan Dayton High School in 1952, where he played football and baseball. After high school, he served in the United States Army and National Guard before working as a Warehouse Manager at Carpenter Technology in Union, NJ.Sign Up for E-NewsAfter the untimely passing of his son, Joe Pepe III in 2004, he retired from the position a year later and opened Varsity Jackets Plus, a company that provided letterman jackets to high school students. Pepe was a familiar presence in the halls of Jonathan Dayton High School, where... https://www.tapinto.net/towns/springfield/articles/long-time-springfield-resident-joseph-pepe-jr-passes-away

Dewar Nurseries Launches Family Owned Floral Retail Brand

We’re proud to deliver potted beauty that perfectly coordinates with every living space.”The Elizabeth & Alexandra brand will debut at the PMA Fresh Summit trade event in Orlando on Oct. 19-20, 2018.Founded in 1963, Dewar Nurseries began as a single nursery with a team of fewer than 10 people. Today the brand boasts a team of 350 employees.The Dewar brand, with a fleet of 55 trucks, distributes in major retailers spanning 20 states.Brian Sparks is senior editor of Greenhouse Grower and... https://www.greenhousegrower.com/management/dewar-nurseries-launches-family-owned-floral-retail-brand/

Sang, Cuffe rule Bridge of Flowers

That’s when Chicopee’s Amos Sang came charging, however. Sang, the 2014 champion, closed the gap on the downhill portion following the summit, and eventually took the lead as he and Leibold turned onto the brief spell of Route 112 just before Mile 4. It was tight down the stretch, with the pair swapping spots twice, before Sang broke free late and crossed with his second Bridge of Flowers title in 25:13. Leibold settled for second place, nine seconds back in 25:22.“Today was more about conserving speed,” began Sang of the race. “After (Crittenden Hill), it’s a gradual downhill so I was able to pick up momentum and speed. I didn’t want to do anything crazy the first mile and a half. Just keep (Leibold) in sight and try and reel him in later in the race.”Leibold, who starred at Georgetown and was eventually an All-American at Stanford, said his strategy was to make a move on the uphill portion of the race. Growing up in Virginia, he said Crittenden Hill reminded him of jaunts through the Shenandoah Valley near his grandparents’ house.“(Crittenden) was longer and steeper though,” he said with a laugh. “I used it as a place to go for the win. I was trying to get away on the hill and keep pressing down the hill. I was able to get some momentum and open up the pack a bit. (Sang) kept the pressure on.”Indeed, Sang’s closing speed in the final mile-plus was the difference. The 29-year-old 2014 champion is part of the Western Mass. Distance Project, and he’s fresh off a New England 5-mile championship back in June.“I really made a point of having that closing speed,” explained Sang. “I was able to pick it up around Mile 3 and then that fifth mile, it was a sprint.”Framingham’s Benjamin Groleau finished third overall in 25:37, as he was in the lead pack for much of the first half of the race before Sang and Leibold separated themselves. Two-time champion Glarius Rop of Agawam was fourth in 26:03, followed in fifth place by Teague O’Connor of Burlington, Vt. (26:10). Shelburne Falls’ Dan Smith was the top local runner across the Iron Bridge, finishing ninth in 27:21.Cuffe and Leibold moved to Massachusetts just two weeks ago, as Leibold began medical school at UMass in Worcester last... https://www.recorder.com/Bridge-of-Flowers-19415790

Thorns and roses: Looking at the good, bad and ugly of the Philadelphia Flower Show - PW-Philadelphia Weekly

But to its credit, the Flower Show did host the first Philadelphia Water Summit where experts discussed water issues and realities here on Earth and the joy of finding it in Space – for $100 a ticket.As I gathered provided information on the designs behind each display, I realized some didn’t even have a word on the design and were rather about the companies, particularly landscaping companies, trying to market themselves. Even one of the gardens had the sponsor Subaru cars in it.“Come on!”But while much of the show was a fake as a plastic plant, through the thicket of over-commodified stands and pandering displays were the small designs by flower artists and enthusiasts as well as garden clubs with hopes of recognition and possibly a blue ribbon.TWITTER: @ANDREAJCANTOR ... http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/news/thorns-and-roses-looking-at-the-good-bad-and-ugly/article_6da6f636-27ad-11e8-8d89-37fd47ffa0a9.html

Sunflower selfie craze is center of Springfield festival - Burlington County Times

Johnson's Locust Hall Farm's Sunflower September Festival next week. A new end-of-summer sunflower experience has officially kicked off in the region.Thousands of people from across New Jersey are converging on area family farms, frolicking in fields of blooming sunflowers, snapping Instagram selfies and other photos and clipping a few blooming flowers to take home.Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm in Springfield picked up on the sunflower craze last year and is now expanding its Sunflower September Festival, which begins Sept. 7 and will offer a “photo trail” and “pick-your-own” experience throughout the month.“The sunflower craze is here again and in a big way,” said Allie Johnson, the farm’s events coordinator.She said the farm has always lined its 1,500-foot driveway with blooms, but “it wasn’t until two years ago that we noticed our customers calling and stopping in to see our sunflowers. So that very next season we thought why not turn our little driveway patch into a five-acre field and really put on a show.”Johnson's Locust Hall Farm is located at 2691 Monmouth Road. Call 609-353-9000 or visit www.johnsonslocusthallfarm.com/visit-us/. ... https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/20190902/sunflower-selfie-craze-is-center-of-springfield-festival

F.C. Florist Sends Bouquets to Congresswomen Targeted by Trump - Falls Church News Press

Born in the Soviet Union-controlled Uzbekistan, Rabinovich and her family traversed through multiple countries before finally getting clearance to come to the U.S. She would grow up in the New Jersey/New York area, earning her citizenship by the time she was 16 and would later go on to get her degree in visual merchandising and interior design. AdvertisementsHer first job was working in a flower shop, an occupation that was always seen as a fallback for Rabinovich whenever she was in between gigs. She later realized she enjoyed working in flower shops more than any other job and started her own business out of her apartment in Arlington. Rabinovich wound up purchasing Galleria Florist in July 2015 when searching for a production space to operate out of, and last December she became an owner of Nosegay Flowers in Washington, D.C. — a former employer of hers.She re-emphasized that the flowers were merely a show of goodwill, but did add a general message to all Americans that, “The U.S. is a melting pot. It stands for inclusivity, not exclusivity. That’s what’s going to keep us going; diversity and the knowledge our immigrants bring to the country.”Share this:Comments comments... https://fcnp.com/2019/07/31/f-c-florist-sends-bouquets-to-congresswomen-targeted-by-trump/

BBB consumer warning: Graduation gifts that never arrive - KTVZ

But Better Business Bureau Northwest + Pacific is warning consumers about a growing number of complaints against one online florist.Troys Florist , based out of New Jersey, operates the website, http://www.troysflorist.com. The company pays to boost its presence in online searches across the country making it appear to be a local florist. BBB consumer complaints indicate they were billed for flowers that never arrived.Emily Keizer of Florence, Oregon filed a complaint with BBB after ordering flowers for her grandparents' anniversary."I was rushing to get something sent and made the mistake of clicking on the first mobile link that looked okay," she said.Keizer adds that as a millennial, she should be savvy to online scams, so if she was tricked, "there are probably lots of people out there who didn't even realize their flowers were never delivered."BBB has received 191 complaints against Troys Florist, reporting the company delivered incorrect arrangements, charged for flowers that never arrived and did not honor refunds. The company has failed to respond to BBB."It's always a good idea to use bbb.org to research online companies before doing business with them," advises Dawn Johnson, Better Business Bureau Northwest +Pacific Spokesperson.Here ... https://www.ktvz.com/news/bbb-consumer-warning-graduation-gifts-that-never-arrive/1083986113

Steamboat florist moves to Lincoln Avenue location with hopes of growing already blossoming business - Steamboat Pilot & Today

Jordan said. “It is such a fantastic space, I just want to bring people together here in a creative way.”Jordan’s love of working with flowers goes back to where she grew up in New Jersey, just outside of New York City, on Linden Lane. She said her mother enjoyed hosting large family dinners and always encouraged her to explore the well-groomed, flower-filled yard to create floral arrangements for the table’s centerpiece.After graduating from college, Jordan spent several years pursuing a career using her sustainability degree but said she didn’t love it. She entertained the idea of pursuing a culinary degree and got a job at a flower shop while waiting to get into school.It was a decision that led her back to her love of flowers. She eventually moved to Steamboat Springs, and in 2017, founded Linden Co. Floristry — named after the street where she grew up.“We just had the best yard with magnolia and camellia trees,” Jordan said. “That’s where I learned to forage and bring the outside in for table settings.“Flowers might just be one the happiest things you can sell,” Jordan added.Visit Linden Co. Floristry for more information.To reach John F. Russell, call 970-871-4209, email jrussell@SteamboatPilot.com or follow him on Twitter @Framp1966. https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/steamboat-florist-moves-to-lincoln-avenue-location-with-hopes-of-growing-already-blossoming-business/