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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/

'Gardening with Jenny Rose Carey' set for April 7 at Kettle Creek - Pocono Record

How wonderful to find a knowledgeable teacher who is not only an expert, but also has the "amazing ability to share her joy of gardening." That is how the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s president, Drew Becher, describes Jenny Rose Carey. I heartily agree.I have known Carey for less than two years, but already she has taught me so much. The life and work of this incredible horticultural educator, historian and author is truly inspirational. I would like you to meet her. Carey is coming to the Poconos on April 7, and you are invited to attend her program. Your invitation and registration details are at the end of this article.A lifelong gardenerCarey, daughter of a botanist, follows in her family’s gardening tradition. Born in England, she received an honors degree in biology at Southampton University and a master’s degree in education at Oxford. She taught science in England and America, obtaining a horticultural degree at Temple University Ambler. Carey worked for more than 10 years at Temple, as adjunct professor then as director of the Ambler Arboretum, where she was instrumental in the installation of three new gardens.Carey was involved with the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show for many years. ... http://www.poconorecord.com/entertainmentlife/20180323/gardening-with-jenny-rose-carey-set-for-april-7-at-kettle-creek

Chamber of Commerce to install planters in downtown Towson - Baltimore Sun

Hafford said. They will be placed on major streets such as Pennsylvania, Chesapeake and Allegheny avenues and York Road, she said.“We don’t want it to look like all sidewalk,” Hafford said, adding that the planters will give Towson “more of a sense of place.”Hafford said the planters will cost about $30,000 to install and maintain.One planter currently stands outside the Chamber’s office. Chamber membership coordinator Joan Sellers said they plan to start installing the rest on Thursday.The planters are being funded in part by a $75,000 Community Legacy grant from the Maryland Office of Housing and Community Development, said the department’s communications director, Sara Luell.The grant, awarded in fiscal year 2017, supports streetscape improvements in the downtown area.“Part of the Community Legacy program’s goal is to support revitalization in aging communities,” Luell said. “We decided that this was a good investment for the community.”“I think it’s a great idea,” said Daniela Troia, owner of the cafe Zia’s on Allegheny Avenue. “It can’t hurt if things look nice and our town looks nice.”Hafford said the chamber purchased the plants from local business Radebaugh Florist and Greenhou... http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/towson/ph-tt-planters-0329-story.html