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Daily Dose: Florist, "Celebration" :: Music :: Features :: Florist :: Paste - Paste Magazine

Florist Tour Dates: July 26 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ Pico-Union Project27 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Cafe Du Nord29 – Portland, Ore. @ Lola’s Room (Crystal Ballroom)30 – Seattle, Wash. @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center August 03 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Baby’s All Right05 – Cambridge, Mass. @ The Great Scott06 – Burlington, Vt. @ Arts Riot08 – Troy, N.Y. @ The Church10 – Ft. Wayne, Ind. @ B-Side (One Lucky Guitar)11 – Chicago, Ill. @ Schuba’s12 – Columbus, Ohio @ Ace of Cups13 – Allentown, Pa. @ Soft Machine Gallery14 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ PhilaMOCA15 – Washington, D.C. @ Songbyrd16 – Richmond, Va. @ Gallery 517 – Durham, N.C. @ The Pinhook19 – Atlanta, Ga. @ 529... https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2019/07/daily-dose-florist-celebration.html

Hear Florist’s cyclical new single “Celebration” - The FADER

Florist 2019 tour dates:07/26 Los Angeles, CA @ Pico-Union Project07/27 San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord07/29 Portland, OR @ Lola’s Room (Crystal Ballroom)07/30 Seattle, WA @ Fremont Abbey Arts Center08/3 Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right08/5 Cambridge, MA @ The Great Scott08/6 Burlington, VT @ Arts Riot08/8 Troy, NY @ The Church08/10 Ft. Wayne, IN @ B-Side (One Lucky Guitar)08/11 Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s08/12 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups08/13 Allentown, PA @ Soft Machine Gallery08/14 Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA08/15 Washington, DC @ Songbyrd08/16 Richmond, VA @ Gallery 508/17 Durham, NC @ The Pinhook08/19 Atlanta, GA @ 529... https://www.thefader.com/2019/07/16/florist-celebration-premiere-emily-alone-double-double-whammy

How an Ecuadorian rose makes the journey to your American sweetheart for Valentine's Day - The Denver Post

They come in a rainbow of hues and gaggle of names, many inspired by the flower breeder’s daughter, mother or lover. Some names, such as Hot Nina, Lola and Jessika, call to mind an old flame. Others read like perfume ads tucked in a magazine: Pearl Avalanche, Sweet Unique, Cool Water. And then there are the names that beckon to whom they’re selling: Sweetness, Engagement, Soulmate. Rose breeders trademark these names and can receive royalties from other plantations that grow their variety.Most roses are natives of Ecuador. The year-round sunshine and high-altitude soil in the country’s mild and mountainous north-central provinces breeds big-headed and bright-colored blooms, Weickum said. One of every four roses bought by an American was raised by an Ecuadorian. While Amato curates cut flowers from several countries — including Israel, Thailand, Holland and Costa Rica — most, by far, are from Colombia and Ecuador.America’s love for Ecuador’s flowers bloomed during a favorable trade agreement forged in 1991 between the United States, Ecuador and three other neighboring South American countries. Even after that agreement ended in 2013, the connection burned on: In 2014 the United States imported $186 million worth of flowers from Ecuador, a record high. Ecuador has grown into the third-largest cut flower exporter in the world. (Another top buyer of Ecuadorian flowers is a country unlikely to receive a rose from the U.S. anytime soon: Russia.)Weickum pins the rose’s perennial popularity on its reputation and accessibility.“Roses are a staple, roses are a classic, roses are well-known,” she said. “People who want to express themselves with flowers — they do it with roses.”But for all the rose’s heated reputation and heady symbolism, the cut flower industry behind it is well oiled and labor intensive. Roses are transported from greenhouses and fields to delivery hubs in bunches swaddled by nets. There the blooms bathe in pools of water mixed with concentrated flower food and preservatives, drinking up to stay hydrated through prep and packaging. Workers sort the flowers by the size of the bloom, length of the stem and vibrant color into complementary groups of a dozen to ship out.The journey from South...

Florist's chic home bursts with flowers and retro finds - Stuff.co.nz

FLORENCE CHARVIN?Shop for your homeVintage cushion cover in greenJeffares shares her home with her husband, Jason Williams, an ASB insurance manager, their daughters, Lily, 12, Lola, eight; their son, Sailor, four; dog, Coco plus a couple of  (very content) cats.The open plan living space is filled with secondhand finds.          FLORENCE CHARVIN?Some of Jeffares' pieces are handed down from family and some have been gifted.                                                                                                      FLORENCE CHARVIN??Floral arrangements add a natural element to her home. FLORENCE CHARVIN Jeffares' dog Coco relaxes in the open plan living space.            FLORENCE CHARVIN                         When Jeffares and Williams bought the house, they planned on renovating then moving on, but with the location close to town and schools, they've well and truly put down roots.Renovations included opening up the hallway, knocking down a wall to create more living space and flow, adding another bedroom, and relocating the bathroom to the back of the house in the original toilet and laundry. They also built a deck at the back of the house and a series of large vege gardens.Shop for your homeRumble in the jungle cushion designed by Nellie RyanA cabinet holds a collection of skulls and various wine glasses.  FLORENCE CHARVIN?Retro religious themed prints line one wall.                                   FLORENCE CHARVINJeffares' collection of secondhand crystal candlestick holders.    FLORENCE CHARVIN?A simple bouquet of green foliage.                                                FLORENCE CHARVIN ??.stuffhome-pointer{ width:100%; min-height:38px; clear:both; margin-bottom:20px; margin-top:10px;} .stuffhome-pointer-inner{ float:left; width:100%; min-height:38px; /* background-color: #fff; */ background-repeat: repeat-x; } .stuffhome-pointer a{ text-transform: lowercase; padding-top:10px; padding-right:100px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left:0px; width:100%; min-height:38px; color: #41AD95; display:block; font-family: 'Merriweather Sans', serif; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 300; overflow: hidden; background-image: url(http://file.stuff.co.nz/stuff/tom/pointers/homed/stuffhomedlogo.png); background-position: right top; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: auto 2... http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/93418626/florists-retro-chic-home-bursts-with-flowers-and-retro-finds

Casper represented in Rose Parade - Casper Journal

Lola Gianelli will soon wave from a open gazebo on a float made of flowers as it passes the Rose Parade crowd.She was chosen to represent the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs on its float Jan. 2 in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.“I think it’s a great honor,” said Gianelli, who turns 85 in February. “I was so surprised, because I will be representing all the Odd Fellows in the world.”Gianelli was the first woman to become an Odd Fellows district deputy grand master, overseeing eight lodges in San Fransisco.“I dealt with a bunch of men,” she said, laughing, “and they learned to respect me.”Gianelli also spent 10 years on a Rebekahs committee working with the California State legislature.She’s still active in the Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs, a women’s branch of the organization. In fact, she’s a member of three lodges including the Rebekahs Casper Lodge No. 139.The California native also spends much of her time at her computer and phone conducting... http://casperjournal.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/article_1530e346-3918-5a3a-ab40-86ccdc0eb35a.html

A hard year for farmers - Southwest Journal

I need once every three years? Can I keep my farm?New strategiesFor now, local farmers are finding ways to adapt. Seeing climate predictions for more heavy rain, Racing Heart Farm in Colfax, Wisconsin, stopped tilling altogether last year, aiming to improve the health of the soil and prevent runoff. Instead, the farmers used landscape fabric and relied on worms to essentially till the soil for them. Fulton farmers from Yang’s Fresh Produce, based in Roberts, Wisconsin, dug a deep canal to drain rainfall and snowmelt, although the field still floods during heavy storms. Taya Schulte said Growing Lots Urban Farm is staying adaptable by working small plots in the Seward neighborhood, not needing heavy equipment to farm.span... https://www.southwestjournal.com/news/2019/08/a-hard-year-for-farmers/

The 5 best florists in Washington - Hoodline

York FlowersPhoto: York Flowers/YelpYork Flowers, a florist and floral designer spot in Friendship Heights, is another go-to, with four stars out of 56 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5023 Wisconsin Ave. NW (between North Fessenden and North Garrison streets) to see for yourself.5. House of FlowersPhoto: Mary A./YelpFinally, if you're Downtown, check out House of Flowers, which has earned four stars out of 51 reviews on Yelp. You can find it at 710 14th St. NW (between North New York Avenue and North G Street). https://hoodline.com/2019/02/the-5-best-florists-in-washington

Police logs: Flowers stolen from grave - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune

Karen Madden Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune Published 1:44 PM EDT Jun 18, 2019 Wisconsin Rapids » At 8:33 a.m. Monday, a Wisconsin Rapids woman reported someone tried to use her credit card to purchase shoes.  » At 8:53 a.m. Monday, a caller reported someone camping in the woods at Ward Johnson Park, 3100 North Ave.  » At 9:46 a.m. Monday, a caller reported a traffic crash near the intersection of Lin... https://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/2019/06/18/wisconsin-rapid-police-logs-flowers-stolen-grave/1485530001/

Capital - Why are flowers so expensive? - BBC News

Jeanie McKewan, who has been growing flowers for 13 years in the US states of Illinois and Wisconsin, points to insect damage as a big challenge, saying there’s a “zero tolerance” policy: “It is through constant vigilance and the use of integrated pest management that we keep the little buggers from getting the best of our crops,” she says.Then the flowers have to bloom on schedule. In the case of Mother’s Day tulips planted in January or February, they have to bloom by early May in time to be picked and shipped.Labour costs are already high – according to the 2012 US Agricultural Census, contract and hired labour accounted for 10% of total agricultural operating expenses in the US, but that number soared to 40% for greenhouse, nursery and floriculture production because of a tighter farm labour market and rising wages. Then you add extra costs for peaks.McKewan hires extra hands during peak periods but says cutting flowers “requires experience and cannot be done by just any part-time employee”. Chris Drummond, a Philadelphia-based florist, says wages average around $13.25 (£10.16) per hour in the US. “In order to ramp up production to meet holiday demand, growers are required to pay far above that average,” he says.In developed countries like the Netherlands or Germany, Stewart says that there are greenhouses with automated technology like sophisticated watering machines or robot transplanters and harvesters, where fewer workers are needed. But in poorer nations with cheaper labour, there’s less use of technology.  Then it’s time for shipping. While flowers are waiting on the runway or in the back of a lorry, temperatures can’t be too cold (for Valentine’s Day) or too hot (for Mother’s Day). When they arrive at the wholesaler, they must look perfect. That means no bug bites, no missing petals, no dead buds. Otherwise, they get thrown away. “It has to be flawless,” Stewart says.Complicated logisticsChris Drummond, the florist, estimates that the holiday volume “is usually nearly 20 times the everyday volume”. He says many farmers nurture flowers all year long to ensure enough blooms for the handful of holidays. During the other months on the farm, he says, flowers are sold at cost, below cost or discarded and turned into mulch.“So, of course farm price increases as demand increases,” he says. “Consumers are paying a premium to make sure that grower is compensated for their expense and effort to maintain the plants year-round, thus ensuring the wide variety of flowers is available at each holiday.”He highlights costs across the supply chain, saying industry participants must “rent temporary space, pay fuel surcharges, find space on airlines, hire independent drivers, find more refrigerated trucks, pay overtime to staff” and more. Roses flown from Bogota to Miami are hit with a 15-cent (£0.12) importer’s fee to clear customs and inspection. Domestic refrigerated shipping can vary, but that’s another eight cents (£0.06) per rose.It also depends on what kind of flower you’re shipping – Drummond says 300 carnations can fit into the same box as 150 roses, so the transport price per stem is halved. Transit time from field to florist can be up to a week (though it can wildly vary depending on where the flowers are coming from), and the blooms must be carefully handled every step of the way.Hans Larsen is a cut flower grower in the US state of Wisconsin and has ... http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20190507-why-are-flowers-so-expensive