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William and Kate say it with flowers in tribute to Leicester chief - shropshirestar.com

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an emotional pilgrimage to pay tribute to Leicester’s owner, following in the footsteps of thousands of the club’s fans. William and Kate were left visibly moved at the start of their visit to the city which was united in grief following the helicopter crash which claimed the life of billionaire Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others, also remembered by the couple. After sharing a few minutes with the owner’s family, his son Aiyawatt, wife Aimon and daughter Aroonroong, the Cambridges left a bouquet of flowers and a condolence card among a sea of other floral tributes close to the crash site. During their time at the club they met charities and fans who benefited from Vichai’s generosity and William told one charity boss “he was the gel, the glue of the community”. Kate lays flowers at the tribute site (Aaron Chown/PA) He added: “If only more owners took his example of how to benefit the community, be involved”. The duke,... https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2018/11/28/william-and-kate-say-it-with-flowers-in-tribute-to-leicester-chief/

More top designers to return to 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show as children theme emerges

Tom Dixon on the central site in the marquee.An outdoor show campaign feature on children and gardening is set to have royal involvement, possibly from Duchess of Cambridge. A designer has yet to be allocated.The HTA will have a National Children’s Gardening week themed garden in the Discovery Zone, designed by former Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins, that will feature new plant launches and child-friendly gardening ideas.Frederic Whyte will design an interactive garden inspired by the journeys of 10 Inspirational Children and Young People’s Award winners. Film maker Nicholas Connor is among them and will be one of those helping Whyte design the garden.Kate Gould is set to design for the Greenfingers children's hospice garden charity.In the pavilion, Thompson & Morgan hope to exhibit new plants on Sparsholt College’s exhibit.Dutch growers such as Florist Holland hope to exhibit on a Birmingham Council exhibit, which has not been confirmed.Millais, APHA, Hillier and Medwyn Williams are also set to exhibit in the pavilion alongside dozens of the regular nurseries. ... https://www.hortweek.com/top-designers-return-2019-rhs-chelsea-flower-show-children-theme-emerges/landscape/article/1497566

Deep field set for Bridge of Flowers 40th anniversary

Dennis Roche, of Springfield, another WMDP runner, finished fifth last year at the Bridge of Flowers.The women’s field will be just as deep. Last year’s champion, Holly Rees, of Cambridge, is returning. Rees ran an average of just under 6 minutes a mile in winning the women’s crown in 37:05.Rees will be challenged by Semehar Tesfaye, of West Roxbury. Tesfaye won the Bridge of Flowers in 2016 in 39:03.Another major challenger is newcomer Aisling Cuffee, who graduated from Stanford but now lives in North Grafton and runs for Saucony under coach Ray Treacy. Cuffee has a 15:11 personal record in a 5K.The third, fourth and fifth-place finishers from a year ago also return in the women’s field. Apryl Sabadosa, of Westfield, took third. Karen Bertasso, of Albany, New York, is a two-time Bridge of Flowers winner. She was fourth last year. The fifth-place finisher from a year ago was Jenna Giglioti, of Northampton, who joins Sabadosa as two of the top female runners in the Western Mass. Distance Project.Another person to keep an eye on is newcomer Kim Nedeau, of Leverett, who is a top hill runner in New England and placed second at the Mount Washington Road Race in 2016.Ashley Krauss, of Easthampton, recently placed eighth at the James Joyce 10K in Dedham, which served as the U.S. championship for the Master’s (ages 40-49) Division. Sidney Letendre, of Florence, returns after running an 8:11 pace on the course last season at the age of 62. https://www.gazettenet.com/Bridge-of-Flowers-19387803

Explore Independent Cambridge: The Cambridge Flower School

So say eminent scientists – and so concur hundreds of students who’ve mastered a bridal posy, perfected a pedestal arrangement or created an elaborate floral archway at The Cambridge Flower School. It’s not hard to see why the school – located within Edwardian manor house Newton Hall – is so popular, it attracts pupils from as far afield as Mauritius and Shanghai.Crossing the threshold, you’re hit by the heavenly scent of perfumed blooms, and inspiration is all around, vases bursting with huge lime hydrangea heads, heady stocks, bright ranunculus and cheerful chrysanthemums.Owner Sarah Clerke and fellow teacher Gussie Sneddon are warmth personified, incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. Teaching is Sarah’s first love; she started her career as a graphics teacher before retraining as a florist, and has a wealth of experience, having owned two florist shops and worked all over Europe as a project manager for a teleflorist.The school launched four years ago after Sarah began teaching floristry to friends, and her classes were in such demand, she outgrew the venues. Starting off with a few workshops – Halloween pumpkins and hand tied bouquets – th... https://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/explore-independent-cambridge-the-cambridge-flower-school/

Gardener kept in dark about royal wedding flower display

UK,” she said.Flowers being inspected at the Royal Parks Nursery in Hyde Park, London (Victoria Jones/PA) The 36-year-old, from Bourn in Cambridgeshire, added: “We’re really excited. We work really hard to try and champion pollinators and support them because they’re in decline.” Dr Laughton is also excited for another reason – she is getting married this Saturday too. “I like to think that all the wedding buzz is about my wedding so it’s been quite fun,” she said. Talking about the flowers at her own wedding, she said: “My parents actually have grown all my flowers, so they’ve grown native pollinator-friendly flowers as well.”... http://www.irvinetimes.com/news/16230264.Gardener_kept_in_dark_about_royal_wedding_flower_display/

Schaefer Wholesale Florist Launches New & Improved Website For Better Customer Experience

Schaefer Wholesale Florist offers high quality florals and supplies for current and new clients in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. “SWF is continually seeking ways to fulfill our client’s needs with the highest-quality fresh-cut flowers, special event supplies, and more, and the new website does just that. With the new website, we not only expanded our customer reach with a clean, modern look, but deliver easy to access direct buying options that improve customer selection and offer expanding buying power with outstanding costs savings. In addition, we are excited about the new informational video tutorials on the new site.”- Sherry Schaefer, Buyer/Owner, Schaefer Wholesale Florist. The new website allows Schaefer Wholesale Florist to better serve their clients and continue the tradition of delivering the highest quality products with competitive prices. At Schaefer Wholesale Florist, the new site promises a fresh, up-to-date look that is easily navigated, to make selecting and purchasing the finest, freshest florals and accessories with value packed pricing, cost saving shipping solutions, and excellent service. Visit Schaefer Wholesale Florist (https://www.SWFlorist.com) today, experience the ease of the new client-centric website and find your favorite fresh florals and supplies! Bio: In 1958, Schaefer Wholesale Florist began providing stunning fresh cut flowers to florists, wedding and floral designers, retail and wholesale merchants, and special events planners. Their business has grown successfully due to guaranteed on-time delivery of premium fresh flowers and foliage to customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Today their longstanding tradition of quality, service, and value continues with the South American Direct Program, the Holland Fresh Cut Direct Program, Quick Buy online ordering, and Dutch-Direct Online/Ecommerce Auction. As always, Schaefer Wholesale Florist continues to meet their longstanding goal of delivering the freshest fresh cut flowers anywhere along with foliage, plants, supplies, and accessories. Source: Schaefer Wholesale Florist ... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article=0070771

Agribusiness accolades: Grinter Farms featured in Country LIving; Next to Nature Farms in 435 Magazine

Other fields making the list criss-crossed the country: Ohio, New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Alabama, New York (2), Florida, California, Wisconsin, Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, North Carolina (2), Tennessee and Minnesota.Georgia had two fields on the list and, of course Grinter Farms wasn’t alone in the Sunflower State.The other is in Lyndon, which is south of Topeka on U.S. Highway 75.The Lyndon Leader 4-H Sunflowers are “organized and managed by the local Lyndon Leaders 4H Club,” according to Mattern. “This sunflower field in Lyndon, Kansas is open to visitors for photos and flower picking. Donations are accepted on site and are often donated to local charities, making this attraction well worth the visit.”To see the full list, go to countryliving.com.Next to Nature FarmThis month’s 435 Magazine features a story called “The Business of Bees,” which profiles Next to Nature Farm, a local operation just northwest of Tonganoxie.The farm, established in 2008, offers honey for food consumption, honey-based skin care products, fruit (apples, peaches, plums and pears) and eggs.Owner Chad Gilliland, an avid beekeeper, and his family have taken a “chemical-free” approach to their farm, as they do not use pesticides and rely on sticky traps and other means to combat insects.According to Sherry Kuehl’s story about the farm in her 435 Magazine feature, the Gillilands launched their Next to Nature line of skin products for the first time after extensive research between Chad and his wife.Current best-sellers, according to the story, are the Comfrey Salve, Healing Salve and lotion bars.“My wife and I did a ton of research on the medicinal and healing properties of natural herbs and essential oils,” Gilliland said in the 435 story. “We spent countless hours making sure that each and every ingredient component would work well and offer the specific medicinal properties we desired as well as the right natural moisturizing ingredient components that would complement the recipe.”After Friday’s Tonganoxie Business Association meeting, Gilliland told The Mirror that his family stays pretty busy throughout the year with selling at markets and other events. He also hopes to eventually open a store at the farm.To read the 435 story, visit 435mag.com. http://www.tonganoxiemirror.com/news/2018/jul/11/agribusiness-accolades-grinter-farms-featured-coun/

City florist set to bloom at floral Olympics in Philly

Trending Stories “It’s a pretty big thing. I’m representing Canada in floral design,” said Paul Jaras of next year’s competition in Pennsylvania. “It’s like the most prestigious award you can win in the floral industry.” On March 17, Jaras placed second at the Pacific Northwest Cup in Vancouver. On March 23, he took home first place at the Maple Leaf Cup in Edmonton. “I’m having a lot of fun and doing well,” Jaras said. Those finishes qualified Jaras for the 2018 Gateway to the Americas Cup next month in Orlando and the 2019 World Cup of Floral Design — a.k.a. the floral Olympics — next February in Philadelphia, where he will be the lone Canadian competitor. Floral competitions, which are often hosted by wholesalers, involve each participant needing to interpret a particular category by using the same materials available to all competitors. They are then scored based on a variety of design elements from a 100-point sheet. “Many people have compared it to Master Chef, where you get a surprise package,” Jaras said. “We don’t know the flowers in advance. We might know them a half an hour before the competition. Sometimes we do know the categories in advance.” At the Maple Leaf Cup, Jaras and competitors from across Canada were as... http://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/community/city-florist-set-to-bloom-at-floral-olympics-in-philly-1.23295348

Former White House Florist: State Visit Revealed First Lady Melania Trump's 'Formidable' Cultural Diplomacy - Breitbart News

Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte, and other guests.Dowling’s perspective on what unfolded inside the White House is one reserved for an insider. Dowling served as the chief floral designer at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue from 2009 to 2015. She’s also the author of two books; Floral Diplomacy at the White House and A White House Christmas.For Dowling, the state visit and dinner were not only an impressive show of what she calls “cultural diplomacy” but also a shining moment for first lady Melania Trump, who single-handedly planned every detail of the ceremonial meal.Dowling was so inspired, she wrote a commentary about it and shared it with Breitbart News.“For many observers, the diplomatic tour de force on display during this week’s France state visit was a master class in the subtle and fine art of international diplomacy,” Dowling wrote. “Even die-hard critics seemed to pause for a moment to admire the multi-faceted diplomatic itinerary that went off without a hitch.”Dowling noted that when the Macrons arrived at Joint Base Andrews, they were given a bouquet of purple irises — the national flower of France.“At the intimate state dinner, meticulously planned and executed by the first lady herself without a coterie of consultants and planners, guests reveled in the elegant setting of a candle-lit State Dining Room,” Dowling wrote. “In the manner of Jacqueline Kennedy, the first lady planned and executed an... http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/04/28/former-white-house-florist-statevisit-revealed-first-lady-melania-trump-formidable-cultural-diplomacy/