Richmond Flower Shop News
The 3 best florists in Houston - KTRK-TV
Sunday, February 10, 2019Valentine Florist Photo: ika r./YelpTopping the list is Valentine Florist. Located at 6009 Richmond Ave., Suite 125, in Mid West, the florist is the highest rated florist in Houston, boasting five stars out of 136 reviews on Yelp.2. The Cutting Garden Photo: taylor m./Yelp Next up is The Cutting Garden, situated at 9039 Katy Freeway, Suite 211. With five stars out of 66 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite.3. Blomma Flower Shop Photo: blomma flower shop/YelpBlomma Flower Shop, a florist in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 74 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1602 Patterson St. to see for yourself. ... https://abc13.com/business/the-3-best-florists-in-houston/5129115/
Birthday celebrations for Richmond florist
Tuesday, October 30, 2018Roots and Shoots, in Richmond, started life at a fruit and vegetable shop in Richmond Market Place run by Norman and Angela Bell, and the business was taken over this year by William and Elizabeth Gardner when the Bell's retired. Mrs Bell said: "We started in the Market Place and stayed there for 12 years, but after that moved to the trading estate to a bigger premises and we started doing flowers too. "We introduced flowers gradually but it really took off and we supplied them for funerals. "We retired in April but we were pleased when William bought the business – he had been an employee for many years and has now brought it up to date. "I visited the shop recently and think it looks fantastic, it is good to know it is in good hands and can continue for many years to come." Mr Gardner said: "It is going really well. We took over the business in April and aim to deliver the same great service." Roots and Shoots is at 27 Racecourse Road, Richmond. https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/16981116.birthday-celebrations-for-richmond-florist/
Charlottesville anniversary: Peaceful protests, few arrests
Tuesday, August 14, 2018The officer wasn’t hurt, but the investigation is ongoing.___Kunzelman reported from Charlottesville and Rankin reported from Richmond, Virginia.___Ashraf Khalil, Michael Kunzelman And Sarah Rankin, The Associated Press Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Let's block ads!... https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/charlottesville-anniversary-peaceful-protests-few-arrests/
Giant Hogweed, a plant that can cause burns and blindness, found in Virginia
Tuesday, July 17, 2018Department of Transportation also reported sightings of the Giant Hogweed in nearby Middlesex County and in Frederick County, which is part of the department's Staunton region, according to Richmond TV station WRIC. Meanwhile, researchers at the Massey Herbarium at Virginia Tech last week said that the weed, which originated in Asia, had been seen in Clarke County, in the far north of the state, reported another Richmond TV station, WTVR. According to the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation, the plant can grow anywhere between 8 to 14 feet tall when it's flowering. If the plant is in bloom, the numerous white flowers will cluster into a flat-topped "umbrella." The leaves can be up to five feet across and the stem, which contains a toxic sap, is hollow and rigid, and has purple blotches and coarse white hairs near its base. Isle of Wight County officials say complications of contact with a Giant Hogweed include blisters as well as phytophotodermatitis, which occurs when the sap makes the skin so sensitive to sunlight that severe burns can occur from normal exposure to the sun, a condition that can last many years. More: Dangerous giant hogweed could blind you with science More: Watch out! This plant can cause permanent blindness More: New York man fights to keep his giant hogweed plants More alarmingly... https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/06/18/giant-hogweed-burns-blindness-found-virginia/709415002/
SHOP TIL YOU DROP: May flowers bring bargain shoppers
Tuesday, June 05, 2018Y AND BOOK WAREHOUSE SALE(artisteer/Getty Images)With summer holidays on the horizon, parents will be thrilled to hear this famous sale is now open, featuring major savings at their usual Toronto and Richmond Hill locations. Look for deep discounts on a wide selection of favourite toys, books, games, crafts, puzzles and so much more. Name brands include everything from Mattel, Megabloks, Vtech, Fisher Price, Crayola and more.– SAMKO AND MIKO SPRING TOY AND BOOK WAREHOUSE SALE: Until June 17;Samko: 77 Fima Cres. (south of the QEW/ Gardiner Expy.), 416-532-1114.Miko: 60 East Beaver Creek Rd., Richmond Hill, 905-771-8714.Hours for both locations: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; CLOSED Mondays and Tuesdays; Samkosales.com.REAL DEALS SPRING WAREHOUSE SALEYou have a few more days to take advantage of the Real Deals warehouse sale, ending this Sunday, and offering major savings on everything from outdoor planters to lighting, toys, gifts, housewares, workout goods and more.– Real Deals Spring Warehouse Sale, to June 3, 358 Humberline Dr. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m. To 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m. To 5 p.m. http://realdealswarehousesale.comMR. B’S SKECHERS SHOE AND SANDAL SALE: And I’m giving you all advance notice this famous sale is coming up next Tuesday, featuring insanely discounted prices on this famous footwear for the whole family. I personally love the shoes for the small fry, but there’s so much to choose from – in sizes that are hard to find! Sale starts Tuesday, June 5. – MR. B’S SKECHERS SHOE AND SANDAL SALE, June 5-10, 1590 Matheson Blvd. Unit 16, Mondays-Tuesdays-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mrbsfamoussale.com (check out the website to become a VIP customer and get invited to the pre-sale weekends!)FATHER’S DAY FINDS:Fail-Proof Father’s Day Gifting: The Limited Edition Gillette Fusion ProShield gift pack, featuring Gillette’s FlexBall technology which helps to reduce missed hairs with every stroke; and attached to the handle are Fusion ProShield blades which help shield his face from the signs of shaving irritation.In addition to the premium handle and blades, The pack includes Gillette Fusion ProGlide Sensitive Shave Gel and Skin Care. Suggested retail price is $19.99 at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharma Prix stores across Canada for a limited time only.L’Occitane Father’s Day gift sets: When you think of L’Occitane you tend to think of the ladies in your life. But the company also carries a great selection of luxurious, natural beauty products for guys. L’Occitane Father’s Day gift sets include the Cedrat Collection: a delicate, citrus fragrance; the set includes the Cedrat Eau de Toilette, Shower Gel, and Bar Soap for $44. There’s also the L’Occitane collection that draws on the earthy essence and aromatic scents of Provence – set includes after shave balm, shower gel and bar soap for $44. An... http://edmontonsun.com/life/fashion-beauty/shop-til-you-drop-may-flowers-bring-bargain-shoppers/wcm/028a4c09-7bb0-4a36-bccb-c72704d05da9
Alexandria Florist Invents Free Online Puzzle Game - The Zebra
Sunday, February 10, 2019District of Columbia. Originally designed as a game to be played in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC, SillyPuzzles has now branched out as far as Florida and Texas with new puzzles being designed daily.To play the free game, players create an account and login to see nearby puzzles listed in order by distance from their phone. When they get near the designated puzzle location, a clue or question appears. Some are easy and require only that the player observe the point of interest and answer a question. Others require the use of logic to solve a math problem or a riddle.SillyPuzzles is free to play. There are no ads to view and players will not be subjected to any advertising unless they choose a puzzle that takes them to a retail merchant location that is indicated in the puzzle description. Premium Memberships may be available in the future.For more information. visit sillypuzzles.com. https://thezebra.org/2018/07/10/alexandria-florist-invents-free-online-puzzle-game/
Horticulture expert brings floral design class to ASU - The State Press
Sunday, February 10, 2019Anderson received a master's degree in horticulture, the science and art of growing plants, at Kansas State University and her doctorate in horticulture from Texas A&M University. She also taught classes in floral design at both universities.Anderson will teach a topic course called Wellness in Floral Art for the 2019 spring semester at ASU. The class will focus on how flowers relieve stress and affect the senses. “It’s biophilia, so we’re being connected back to nature, which is where we come from," Anderson said. "Working with plants is a therapy, so not only is it a therapy for me to educate others on floral design as an art form and a stress reliever, (but) it’s also awesome to see other people benefit from it.” While 90 universities in the U.S. offer bachelor's degrees in horticulture, only two universities offer degrees in floral design according to The Bachelor's Portal. As a result, aspiring floral designers often select horticulture as a major.However, Anderson said an arts background is more valuable for entering the floral design field and modified her horticulture research accordingly. “When I was managing studios in San Diego and Los Angeles, the owners of the studios kept asking me to find florists that had an art background, not a plant science or horticulture background,” Anderson said. “That’s when I got the idea that we need (to) advocate floral design as an art form in order to have a more educated work force.” Anderson also has her own business, The Flori.Culture, in which she teaches floral art classes and creates arrangements for clients. She said she has created arrangements for events hosted by large companies including Cisco and Walgreens.On the website, Anderson runs a blog called The Chlorophyll Chronicle where she discusses "flowers. food. fashion." She also has a YouTube channel, The Flori.Culture, where she shows off arrangements and gives tutorials on how to make them. “If you are interested in floral design, in the aesthetics, then you are probably also interested in food and fashion and even interior design, so I think it all goes hand-in-hand," Anderson said. [embedded content]Katherine Merveille, the owner of Merveille Floral and Design Atelier and a colleague of Anderson, said that Anderson’s extensive... http://www.statepress.com/article/2018/10/spartcult-floral-art-advocate-brings-new-classes-to-asu
5 Free Apps to Order Valentine's Flowers - The Mac Observer
Tuesday, February 05, 2019From You Flowers offers beautiful flower arrangements for same day delivery by a local florist. Whether you need to send flowers to New York, Texas, or California, FromYouFlowers.com offers USA flower delivery from coast to coast. Want to make it a one-of-a-kind gift? Add a teddy bear, chocolates or a balloon bouquet to your online flower order.Be the first to know about promotion and discount announcements about flower arrangements! Also, you can quickly place a flower order with your mobile device and send flowers to your loved ones with the same day delivery option using the special day reminders and deals. [4 Valentine Apps to Shop for That Special Someone]Photo by Amy Shamblen on Unsplash... https://www.macobserver.com/tips/quick-tip/5-apps-valentines-flowers/
Baacks to the future: New owners adding wine, beer option with delivery of flowers, gifts - ReporterNews.com
Tuesday, February 05, 2019Dan Harwell purchased the company in 1972, and later his son, Luke, joined the business full-time in 2002 after graduating from Texas Tech University. The younger Harwell eventually took over operations of the family business. Under the new owners, some things remain the same. One fixture is the employees, including a designer who has been at Baack’s for 31 years, Petre said. There also are efforts to revive some former Baack’s traditions, such as a Christmas open house and growing some plants in-house, Petre said. Her brother, Marc Petre, is sprucing up the shuttered greenhouses on the property, she said. At one time, Baack’s was known for cultivating poinsettias, geraniums, Easter lilies, hydrangeas and annual bedding plants, according to the Reporter-News archives. In addition to floral arrangements for all occasions, Baack’s also offers the crafting and delivery of gift boxes around many themes, such as golf, fishing, hunting and tailgating. Packages also can be created for children’s events, baby showers, Father’s Day and other special moments, Petre said. Her goal is to use products from local wineries and chocolatiers to include with her gift options. Late bloomer Managing a flower and gift shop is a dream come true for Petre, who previously worked as a bartender for 10 years. That experience in the alcohol industry will be a plus with the addition of the wine and beer delivery with Baack's flowers and gift boxes, she said. “I’ve always been artistic and real artsy, and I love making things look pretty,” Petre said. “I always thought that it would be so cool to be able to own a flower shop and to do that every day.” Her previous creative interests include making stylish belt buckles and jewelry out of bones and antlers. She first learned about wine and beer delivery while attending a floral design workshop in Austin several months ago. “I’m 43 years old and I needed a change. I quit my job and this just kind of fell in our laps. I like to call it divine intervention,” Petre said. https://www.reporternews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/01/17/new-abilene-florist-baacks-owners-adding-wine-beer-option-flower-gift-box-delivery/2548924002/