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Home Matters: Explore Japanese art of ikebana flower arranging - MyStatesman.com

As time passed, many different schools arose, styles changed and ikebana came to be practiced at all levels of Japanese society.”There are many different schools and styles of ikebana, so a member always can learn more, Austin group president Dolores Rumpf says. Members rotate leading the demonstrations.“We have some really talented people,” Rumpf says.At the study group, Bowen reminds members to “honor active empty space” in their arrangements.Anita Inglis, who first learned ikebana from her mother, says that space is an element of the arrangement. (Inglis plans to attend an upcoming Ikebana International World Convention in Okinawa, Japan.)Similarly, the container is another important element. Each group member also brought a container to create the same arrangement and to receive input. The containers were made of diverse materials, such as clay, metal and glass.Tracy Williams, 75, a potter, says she got involved with ikebana to make containers.“It was wonderful learning the relation between the vase and the flower,” she says. “It has to be a marriage between the two.”At the start of the meeting, members are reminded of “workshop etiquette,” with a list of guidelines such as, “Place your scissors on your hand towel so they do not bang on the table,” and, “Do not begin your arrangement until the instructor tells you to begin.”Velia Sanchez, 74, says she loves the simplicity of ikebana, and it has made her more aware of her natural surroundings.“The way they design is so in tune with nature,” Sanchez says. “I can’t walk without noticing how the tree branches are bending.”Beth Zimpelman concurs that she is drawn in by the simplicity.“It takes very little to make a gorgeous arrangement,” she says.As participants began to work, Bowen gives them some thoughts to consider, such as, “What gives you joy? That should be your theme throughout your day.”In addition, she gives practical advice, such as using a pencil to curl a leaf.At the end, Diana Rogers took apart her arrangement “in order to get it home” easily, she says, and redo it later.MENSWEARGet custom clothing made at Texas Clothier trunk showHave you ever considered getting a shirt or suite made just for you? Eddie Barnett of Individualized Shirts and Mark Schreiber of Hickey Freeman will be at Texas Clothier 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 1. They will take measurements and guide customers through the process. At the event, Hickey Freeman is offering 15 percent off a custom suit or sport coat and pant combination. And if you buy seven or more custom shirts, you get 15 percent off.Find Texas Clothier at 2905 San Gabriel St. Suite 100. texasclothier.comBEAUTYMake your own beauty products with a class from Make it Good ApothecaryAustin food blogger Mary Helen Leonard has a new venture — Make it Good Apothecary. Just off her first book, “The Natural Beauty Solution,” Leonard is hosting an upcoming class to teach people how to make beauty products from t... http://www.mystatesman.com/news/lifestyles/home-garden/home-matters-explore-japanese-art-of-ikebana-flowe/nqQ3J/

Growth in gardening: August birth flowers - San Marcos Daily Record

Gladiolus byzantinus, sometimes known as cornflags, mark many old home sites and cemetery plots in Texas and the south. Their magenta and rarely-white flower spikes are smaller than the hybrids usually available in florists and nurseries.Another interesting gladiolus is Gladiolus natalensis, sometimes known as the parrot gladiolus. Flowers of this species, which is native to Africa, are larger than those of G. byzantinus, and are a brilliant combination of yellowish green and red. Both of these gladioli may be grown as perennials, and usually increase in numbers each year. They are commercially available, however, only from specialty bulb sources.As for the poppy, these comparatively dainty blooms are also available in a wide variety of colors. Red poppies symbolize pleasure, white ones are sent to console the recipient, and yellow poppies send a message of success and wealth. If you don’t want to choose a particular color, you can always plan on having a bouquet by planting a wide range of poppies of many colors in your garden.There is evidence of poppy culture back as far as 5,000 B.C. in the Tigris and Euphrates river region in modern day Iraq. Egyptian tombs contain poppies and the ancient Greeks associated them with Demeter, the goddess of fertility and agriculture. They considered the presence of poppies around a field of grain crops a sign of the goddess’ blessing, which insured a good harvest.Poppies are best planted directly out in the garden as they are not fond of being transplanted. They germinate best at soil temperatures in the 50s or 60s so mid fall is generally a good time to plant them.Select a location with full sun although a little shade is okay as long as they get at least six hours of direct sun. Build up a raised planting bed if the area is not well drained. Most species won’t tolerate soggy soil conditions at all.There are several that I know do very well in our area, I like Breadseed (Papaver somniferum) as their foliage is a grayish blue green and plants reach a height of 2 to 3 feet tall bearing single or double blooms in colors ranging from deep red to pink and lavender.Another nice one is Flanders Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) it has bright red blooms with one or two rows of slightly crinkly petals that somewhat resemble crepe paper. Flanders Poppies were brought to the Georgetown, Texas, area by local resident Henry Compton as he returned from service in France during World War One. These Flanders poppies are still found throughout the area, making Georgetown “The Red Poppy Capital of Texas.”Yet another beauty is the Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule) which sports some of the brightest colors in our Texas gardens. The blooms are rather large single flowers in glowing shades of white, yellow, coral orange, pink or red. The plants are typically 1 to 2 feet tall depending on variety and growing conditions.If you know somebody who is celebrating their birthday during the month of August, it’s always a good idea to consider these flowers as a suitable and meaningful gift. Be sure to let the recipient know that these are special August birth month flowers as most folks don’t even know that birth-flowers exist.--Joe Urbach is the publisher of GardeningAustin.com and the Phytonutrient Blog. He has lived in the Central Texas area for over 30 years. Urbach is a certified Texas Master Gardener from Hays County. For more information on the Master Gardener program contact the Hays County AgiLife Extension Service at 512-393-2120.s... https://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/features/growth-gardening-august-birth-flowers

Flower Delivery Vancouver: Marketing to the millennials - Augusta Free Press

Tony Bennett and his team used that loss as the source of strength, through to the ACC regular-season championship, the run to the Final Four, and the thrilling overtime win over Texas Tech to win the 2019 national title, the first in school history.  ... https://augustafreepress.com/flower-delivery-vancouver-marketing-to-the-millennials/

Friendly Flower Shop spreads joy for 75 years and counting - Standard-Times

A: I am a fourth generation florist; this is where I found the love to serve others through flowers. Although I learned lots from my mother and grandmother I also received my Texas Master Florist (certification), then my Texas Master Florist Advanced Advanced (certification). Q: What makes your business stand out? A: Our business stands out because we are the oldest, locally owned and operated, the great love and appreciation we share for our community and wonderful customers; customer service is our No. 1 priority. Q: What’s the best thing in your business?  A: My favorite part of owning a florist (shop) and being a floral designer, is the happiness we give others. Whether for a new baby, celebration of an anniversary or birthday, and especially sympathy flowers; my true passion in serving. Q: What are your hopes for the future? A: We are celebrating 75 years, our diamond anniversary. Also our grand opening of “The Cottage” Studio-Venue. Our hopes for the future are to continue serving the community with beautiful fresh flowers and also providing a great place for our San Angelo family to attend fun classes and have a wonderful place for all their get togethers.   Q: What motivates you to go to work every morning?  A: At our small business we are motivated to continue great and friendly service because our town deserves nothing less. The smiles and comfort we provide are truly what drives us to create life-long relationships within our business; you are a part of the family when you visit us. Are you a small business owner who wants to share your story? Contact Yffy Yossifor at 325-812-7215 or yfat.yossifor@gosanangelo.com ... https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/local/2018/10/26/friendly-flower-shop-san-angelo-spreads-joy-75-years-and-counting/1761576002/

Festive plants bring fragrance, color to holiday decorating - Standard-Times

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/