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7 Ways to Get Lei'd: Locally Sourced Flowers and Lei in Honolulu - HONOLULU Magazine
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Published: 2016.05.06 09:00 AM Photo: David Croxford May Day is Lei Day in Hawai‘i, but it’s also the start of wedding season. That means flowers—and a lot of them. But, did you know that the buds in your bouquet (or haku) probably came from half a world away? In fact, Watanabe Floral finds its pieces from every continent except Antarctica. Those are some far-reaching roots, but, peek into the right pots at your neighborhood florist, and you’ll find gorgeous, locally grown posy options, perfect for perking up your next lei, vase or occasion.1. Watanabe Floral finds these heart-shaped anthuriums, which are staples in everything from sympathy pieces to grand opening arrangements to punchy home décor, in Hilo. Watanabe Floral, 1618 N. Nimitz Highway, 832-9360.2. Nowadays, the vast majority of go-to orchids come from all over the world, especially Holland and Thailand, but you can still find local options, like these Big Island dendrobiums. Watanabe Floral. 3. Delicious-smelling strands like this bright puakenikeni lei are sourced from small artisans in Hawai‘i Kai, Kane‘ohe and Kalihi. Watanabe Floral.4. Take... http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/May-2016/Ways-to-Get-Leid-Locally-Sourced-Flowers-and-Leis-in-Honolulu/
Covered Market florist owner praises the “feeling of community” at Oxford Covered Market - Oxford City Council News
Tuesday, January 22, 2019Published: Thursday, 22nd November 2018 Paul Birtles, owner of florist The Garden of Oxford, has praised the unique atmosphere and “feeling of community “in Oxford Covered Market. Paul, who has owned The Garden for 34 years, was enamoured from a young age with the Covered Market. He said: “I used to work here at a Saturday job at the fruit and veg stall, and that job gave me a feeling of the community, and the sense that the market has. It’s different to working just in a shop.”[embedded content]The Garden is an independent florist with a particular passion for English-grown fresh flowers.Paul said: “our main focus is, and always has been, to source as much English fresh flowers particularly, that’s our passion really. I personally do that myself in Covent Garden a few nights a week and choose the best English flowers that are available.To watch Paul talk more about The Garden on YouTube.The Grade II-listed Oxford Covered Market, which first opened in 1774, features more than 50 traders selling food, gifts, shoes, fashion, flowers and ... https://www.oxford.gov.uk/news/article/923/covered_market_florist_owner_praises_the_feeling_of_community_at_oxford_covered_market
Check out the newest businesses to launch in Glendale - KABC-TV
Tuesday, April 16, 2019The bartenders are friendly and very energetic at 1 a.m." The new bar is open from 5 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. AY Flowers 6500 San Fernando Road PHOTO: AY FLOWERS/YELP AY Flowers is a florist and floral designer spot. The flower shop offers vibrant and colorful bouquets, flower boxes and other floral compositions. It also provides arrangements for baby showers, birthdays, weddings and funerals. It's getting rave attention so far, with five stars out of two reviews on Yelp. A. R., who was the first to review it on Sept. 12, said, "I recently learned about this new flower shop when we saw a floral design at an accounting office and were curious. It definitely stands out with its approach, so we ordered one for our office. It was a combination of edible arrangement and floral design." Sona G. added, "Love this flower shop! What an amazing and high class flower shop. You feel like you are at a high class environment with very pleasant people and gorgeous flowers!" Drop in from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday.) Elephant Thai Food 730 S. Central Ave., Suite 104 Photo: Elephant Thai Food/Yelp Elephant Thai Food is a Thai spot. On the menu, look for traditional Thai dishes like chicken pad thai, seafood soup, tom yum noodles and more. With four stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, the new Thai eatery is getting positive attention from diners. Alexis H. wrote, "I was not disappointed when the pad thai arrived at out table. It was flavorful and juicy--just what I was craving. We started with the seafood soup first and it was also excellent. My dad couldn't stop eating it! Even when we were just down to broth, he tossed rice in and atd the rest. He couldn't stand to waste the broth!" And Ron S. noted, "Food is really good and authentic. Lots of parking. Lunch time here is always busy any day of the week I come by." Hungry? Elephant Thai Food is open from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.) SomiSomi 1157 Galleria Way, Suite C005 img src="https://re... https://abc7.com/food/check-out-the-newest-businesses-to-launch-in-glendale/5096854/
Festive plants bring fragrance, color to holiday decorating - Standard-Times
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Simply take a small branch of mistletoe and tie a ribbon on the stem, or make a mistletoe ball by using a sphere of florist foam and sticking in leaves all around it. Use a ribbon to hang in a doorway. Poinsettias are a must-have for many; when choosing one to purchase, select a plant that looks large for the pot and is thick and full. The colorful part, called bracts, which are modified leaves that surround the true flower, should be fully colored to the edge and not have green on them. To keep poinsettias healthy, keep them away from drafts and water them properly. Don’t over water — wait until the soil starts to dry out at the top of the root ball before watering. But when needed, soak thoroughly in a sink with the decorative wrapper taken off. Let it drain well then place the wrapper back on. Perhaps not as common as the poinsettia, the Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesi) is another traditional holiday plant that also brightens up the home and brings in holiday cheer. Let the potting mix dry out almost completely before watering, then soak thoroughly when needed. To get one to rebloom in time for Christmas next year, reduce water and fertilizer starting in August when days start to get shorter – this will aid in flower bud development. Also keep the plant away from drafts or heaters and provide a steady, cool temperature (around 70 degrees). Allison Watkins is the Texas A&M AgriLife extension agent for horticulture in Tom Green County. Email her at aewatkins@ag.tamu.edu. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2018/12/16/festive-plants-bring-fragrance-color-holiday-decorating/2311380002/
Jersey City flower shop turns 50 this September - NJ.com
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Day was approaching. "I was drinking Pepto Bismol bottles."But Pollifrone learned a lot in the years to follow.Next month, he will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his store, Joseph's Florist. The vibrant flower shop on Kennedy Boulevard near the North Bergen and Union City border will offer deep discounts and special deals on Sept. 15 to mark its half century milestone. Born and raised in Jersey City, Pollifrone was initially a special education teacher for the Jersey City Public Schools. But he worked part-time at a flower shop while teaching, and caught the bug to own a business at 27.The same day his deal to buy a bar fell through, the owner of the flower shop he worked at proposed to sell him the shop. Pollifrone agreed."I thought it was cool," said Denise Pollifrone, Joseph's wife. But Denise admitted she didn't think they would make it this far into their business.Since then, Pollifrone has moved to multiple locations around Jersey City, expanding his business. At some point, he owned six flower shops.Now 70, Pollifrone and his family run two flower shops, the other located in Secaucus. He bought Joseph's Florist from Joseph O'Rourke in 1976."I don't even relate to it as a business because I grew up here," said Marc Pollifrone, Joseph's 31-year-old son who helps run the shops. "I don't feel like I'm at work because my mom and dad are here.""And we feed him," his father... https://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2018/08/jersey_city_florist_50_years_in_the_biz_and_counti.html
Field and Florist creates floral arrangements for freshness and sustainability - Chicago Reader
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Field & florist, which opened in 2017 in a charming basement in Wicker Park on Division just east of Damen, grows its flowers on a 30-acre farm in southwest Michigan. Owners Heidi Joynt, 36, and Molly Kobelt, 32, say this land—surrounded by woods, vineyards, and blueberry fields—is the beating heart of their business. "Farm-to-table" isn't just for restaurants anymore. Joynt says she wanted customers to interact with regional growers who are also designers. "In today's economy of Amazon-available-anything, I think it's increasingly important to make these connections to gain a little insight into everything from the labor required to produce something to the necessary seasonality of flower varieties," Joynt says. "It's important to see the world as a complex web of interconnected systems." Field & Florist uses organic fertilizer made from cow manure, mushroom compost, and a mixture of fish emulsion and kelp spra... https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/field-and-florist-creates-floral-arrangements-for-freshness-sustainability/Content?oid=69018730
Victor-Farmington Rotarians learn about floral design - MPNnow.com
Tuesday, April 16, 2019Nine club members participated in the event, and created nine floral baskets with professional guidance and using quality flowers and materials. The workshop was hosted by local florist Flowers by Stella. The baskets were donated to the Taste of the Finger Lakes as door prizes.Six Rotarians from Victor-Farmington attended the annual Rotary district training assembly at Wayne Central High School in Ontario. Approximately 350 Rotarians representing 70 clubs listened to presentations by district officers and had the opportunity to attend various workshops. Topics included the duties and responsibilities of club officers, the Rotary Youth Exchange program, the opioid crisis, public relations, hosting international visitors, effective club service programs and the Rotary Foundation. Victor-Farmington Rotary traditionally pays tribute to the men and women of law enforcement agencies that serve the local community. This year, the club will host its annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner at Finn’s Party House in Victor on May 15, which is National Police Memorial Day. Two officers, an Ontario County deputy and a state trooper, will receive a Rotary “Service Above Self” Award, as well as a Paul Harris Fellow Award for their professionalism and commitment to serving the public.The club will hold programs with law enforcement themes in May. On May 1, Sheriff Kevin Henderson will speak to the club on his goals for the department. On May 8, the New York State Police will offer a presentation on underwater recovery programs. April is a busy time for the club’s youth exchange student, Joaquin Ellena Murature from Argentina. His mother recently gave birth to a baby boy, Jeremias. When Murature returns home in July, he will have a new brother. The club sent a congratulatory card signed by club members to the family. Murature is a member of the track team at school. He recentl... https://www.mpnnow.com/news/20190415/victor-farmington-rotarians-learn-about-floral-design/1
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