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Clark Co. flower shop owner offers drive-thru weddings

Stuart Tomlinson, KATU NewsCristina Wardwell and James Coen of Molalla got married at Mystic Gardens earlier this year on a golf cart. (Mystic Gardens)CAMAS, Wash. — What's a wedding without flowers?A Camas, Washington, florist turns that on its head by offering drive-through and in-store weddings at her shop."Instead of a big fancy wedding maybe they want to save up for, but they want to get married now,” said owner, Leslie Rick. “Or maybe they’ve had several marriages and don’t really care about all that stuff. Pop in, call in, it’s all up to them.”Rick has been officiating weddings for the past 25 years.She opened her Mystic Gardens shop a year ago and in January began offering weddings to go with the flower arrangements she creates every day.A Molalla couple who dated for 25 years came and got hitched on a golf cart.“They had actually called and scheduled to come through that day just to go through the drive-through in the golf cart,” Rick said. “They thought it would be fun and they wanted something unusual and unique. I’m waiting for someone to pull up on a horse... http://komonews.com/news/local/clark-co-flower-shop-owner-offers-drive-thru-weddings

Camas flower shop owner will make the bouquet and perform the wedding ceremony

Stuart Tomlinson, KATU NewsCristina Wardwell and James Coen of Molalla got married at Mystic Gardens earlier this year on a golf cart. (Mystic Gardens)CAMAS, Wash. — What's a wedding without flowers?A Camas, Washington florist turns that on its head by offering drive-through and in-store weddings at her shop."Instead of a big fancy wedding maybe they want to save up for, but they want to get married now,” said owner, Leslie Rick. “Or maybe they’ve had several marriages and don’t really care about all that stuff. Pop in, call in, it’s all up to them.”Rick has been officiating weddings for the past 25 years.She opened her Mystic Gardens shop a year ago and in January began offering weddings to go with the flower arrangements she creates every day.A Molalla couple who dated for 25 years came and got hitched on a golf cart.“They had actually called and scheduled to come through that day just to go through the drive-through in the golf cart,” Rick said. “They thought it would be fun and they wanted something unusual and unique. I’m waiting for someone to pull up on a h... http://katu.com/news/local/camas-flower-shop-owner-will-make-the-bouquet-and-perform-the-wedding-ceremony

Flower shop grows, opens second Camas location - Camas Washougal Post Record

A local floral business that has sold flowers outside Camas Produce for about nine months is expanding to include a storefront, also in Camas.Mystic Gardens has blooms in a colorful array of yellows, purples, pinks and other pastels and bright hues. There are roses, daisies, carnations, lilies, peonies, sunflowers and poms.Mystic Gardens’ owner Leslie Rick, a Camas-Washougal native, sells bouquets and individual flowers from a stand in the Camas Produce parking lot at 2940 N.E. Everett St.Rick purchases her flowers from floral wholesalers in Portland and Vancouver.Her best friend, Tim Carroll, assists with selling and arranging the flowers, and is in charge of the shop’s flower-dyeing lab.“We cater to colors, whether it be dying or painting,” Rick explains.The new Mystic Gardens storefront is located at 1924 N.E. Third Ave., Camas., at the former site of Groff’s Grab and Go! market and Big Lou’s Texas BBQ. A grand opening celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, July 15.Rick said weather dictates when she can open her st... http://www.camaspostrecord.com/news/2017/jul/06/flower-shop-grows-opens-second-camas-location/

Movement pushes local, American Grown flowers - Vancouver Business Journal

CCFC Governmental Relations Committee, as chair, Dobbe and his fellow committee members have been lobbying Washington D.C. representatives and secured Clark County’s own Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Camas) to become one of the first four co-chairs of the Congressional Flower Caucus back in 2014.Since then, support has grown to 29 Washington D.C. representatives and, as a result, American Grown flowers were featured at a White House State Dinner, also in 2014.“I’m very encouraged by Jamie (Herrera-Beutler) and when I go to Washington D.C., I meet with her in her office and I’m excited because she’s from our district,” said Dobbe. “This year I gave her an American Grown scarf with our logo on it and she hung it in her office. Everyone who goes in her office will see it, so that’s pretty cool.”Another successful initiative for American Grown Flowers has been Field to Vase events throughout the United States. A series of intimate dinners that showcase locally-sourced ingredients and craft beverages, petals and blooms are the guests of honor on this tour that stretches from Virginia to Florida to Alaska. Each event is a sellout as over 100 guests are treated to a pre-dinner mixer, farm or greenhouse tour, floral demonstrations by experts in their craft, a multi-course meal and a flower-packed goodie bag as a parting gift. Last November, Holland America Flowers hosted a Field to Vase dinner in their greenhouse in Woodland and attendees were invited to join Dobbe on a behind-the-scenes tour of his facility.“These dinners are very well attended and a great way to get the word out with intimate stories (and) connection with the public,” Dobbe said. “We also believe very strongly that it (American Grown branding) will help to boost the sales of the American-grown product and that is very encouraging and I am very optimistic and committed to this effort.”Comments comments...

The 5 Best Places to See Wildflowers in the US - Care2.com

Crested Butte. Every summer, this gorgeous area explodes with color.Who’s the star of the show? Alpine sunflowers are the go-to, but you’ll also find elephant head and death camas, which is a form of lily.When should I go? Between June and August.How should I prepare? If photography is your thing, see if you can get involved with a guided hike that will take you to the best spots for photos.Shenandoah National Park, VirginiaWhat’s the main draw? Shenandoah proudly boasts more than 850 species of wildflowers, and colorful birds to boot! Orange, purple and white blend together in a sea of utter gorgeousness.Who’s the star of the show? Columbines, touch-me-nots and ox-eye daisies.When should I go? Start checking the bloom calendars in late spring and early summer.How should I prepare? Bring a bird-watching guide this time around. You’ll love the extra experience!Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TennesseeWhat’s the main draw? All wildflower lovers will agree that Great Smoky is a hub for gorgeous flower varieties. You’ll find more than 1,500 different types here, popping up all around the forest floor at the close of the cold season.Who’s the star of the show? Ephemeral trillium, lady slipper orchids and violets.When should I go? Most flowers will start peaking in late winter and early spring. Some current sources suggest April is a great time to go!How should I prepare? Partake in educational seminars guided by local park rangers and keep an eye out for wildlife. This is a gorgeous place to behold.Hill Country, TexasWhat’s the main draw? “Southern Belle” is an expression for a reason; there are few things more beautiful than the luxurious cobalt of the Texas bluebonnet – a favorite of First Lady, ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson. You’ll find these blooming in the fields all along the highways of Texas Hill Country. Don’t miss it!Who’s the star of the show? The Texas bluebonnet.When should I go? Most sources suggest early April.How should I prepare? Bring a car or rent a car; these flowers go on for miles!Have you ever gone looking for wildflowers in the United States? Where did you go? Let us know in the comments!... http://www.care2.com/greenliving/the-5-best-places-to-see-wildflowers-in-the-u-s.html

What's Up With Becks Florist's New Paint Job? - Peoria Public Radio

If you’ve driven by the Four Corners in downtown East Peoria lately, you’ve probably noticed a new bright spot. Becks Florist, on the corner of Main and East Washington, was recently repainted from beige to an eye-catching shade of yellow.  The new paint job on the prominent building has generated a lot of buzz in the city.  A manager at Becks told a Peoria Public Radio reporter that the business plans to have a large mural painted on the building’s west side, facing towards Main.  The manager declined to describe the mural in any detail because its concept is planned as a surprise for the community by the owner, but said the artist has prepared sketches of the final artwork and will start on it in the next few days. ... https://www.peoriapublicradio.org/post/whats-becks-florists-new-paint-job

Phony flower delivery man appears to attack, pepper-spray woman in chilling surveillance video - Springfield News Sun

SEATTLE —  Authorities in Washington state are offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of a suspect accused of posing as a flower delivery man, then beating and pepper-spraying a woman in an attack last month caught on camera in Seattle's Lower Queen Anne neighborhood. >> Read more trending news  "There's a good chance" the woman may lose sight in one eye following the attack that has left her traumatized with nightmares, according to Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound.Surveillance video of the attack obtained by KIRO-TV shows the woman greeting the unidentified man at her apartment lobby door on Aug. 24. The man then unleashes on the woman, who falls down, flower bouquet in hand, as the suspect repeatedly hits and then pepper sprays her. Crime Stoppers said the woman did not know the man who attacked her and that he did not steal anything from her. Seattle police confirmed Sunday they're i... https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/national/phony-flower-delivery-man-appears-attack-pepper-spray-woman-chilling-surveillance-video/TVnB9RswQK4xFF0Ubpc4zM/

F.C. Florist Sends Bouquets to Congresswomen Targeted by Trump - Falls Church News Press

Arlington. Rabinovich wound up purchasing Galleria Florist in July 2015 when searching for a production space to operate out of, and last December she became an owner of Nosegay Flowers in Washington, D.C. — a former employer of hers.She re-emphasized that the flowers were merely a show of goodwill, but did add a general message to all Americans that, “The U.S. is a melting pot. It stands for inclusivity, not exclusivity. That’s what’s going to keep us going; diversity and the knowledge our immigrants bring to the country.”Share this:Comments comments... https://fcnp.com/2019/07/31/f-c-florist-sends-bouquets-to-congresswomen-targeted-by-trump/

Owner Injured After Shots Fired Into Washington Heights Flower Shop - CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)– Gunfire from outside a Washington Heights neighborhood business spilled inside in broad daylight Saturday.As CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross reported, one person was hit by gunfire in the shooting at the Roses Are Red Flower Boutique at 93rd and Halsted streets.SHOP OWNER SHOT: The owner of Roses Are Red Flower Boutique on 93rd and Halsted in Washington Heights was shot after witnesses say a man started firing from the sidewalk on the other side of the street a little after 12:20pm Saturday.@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/yLndBMcBB2— Eric Cox (@EricCoxTV) August 24, 2019Police late Saturday afternoon were trying to determine who was responsible.Surveillance video shows some ducking and running for cover and a possible shooter running away. The gunfire echoed outside the intersection around 11:30 a.m.What followed was a blur of squad car lights as investigators inspected spent shell casings on the sidewalk. There was also at least one bullet hole in the flower shop.Police said a 36-year-old man who owned the shop was shot in... https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/24/flower-shop-shooting/