New Berlin Flower Shop News
Asheville Artist Mark Flowers receives 2016 Golden Foundation Residency - Mountain Xpress (blog)
Tuesday, December 15, 2015Foundation Residency (http://www.goldenfoundation.org/residency/about-the-golden-foundation-residency/). Eighteen artists were chosen from a pool of 250 artists for the prestigious residency in New Berlin, NY. He will attend the residency for four weeks starting June 20th and running until July 17.“The opportunity to create works at a place where I will have access to technicians and paint from the best acrylic paint company I know, is a tremendous honor. I have been using Golden Artist Colors since mid 1980’s. This is like visiting the ‘mother ship’! I am truly honored to be a part of this program.” said Flowers.In 2012, the Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts opened its doors to a one-of-a-kind artist residency for artists working in paint. In the beautiful rolling hills of central New York and just several hundred yards from the Golden Artist Colors manufacturing facility, a 19th-century barn has been transformed into a 21st-century artist residency, with large studio spaces and private residency apartments. Artists-in-residence will participate in a completely unique opportunity to explore the widest, most innovative range of materials and technology available today for professional artists working with paint.The Golden Foundation R... http://mountainx.com/blogwire/asheville-artist-mark-flowers-receives-2016-golden-foundation-residency/
Did you know Sweetest Day is this Saturday? Here are some gift ideas - fox6now.com
Saturday, October 17, 2015Snapdragon Flowers of Elm Grove.Delivery is available throughout Elm Grove, Brookfield, Wauwatosa, West Allis and New Berlin as well as into Waukesha, Menomonee Falls, Milwaukee and beyond. ... http://fox6now.com/2015/10/15/did-you-know-sweetest-day-is-this-saturday-here-are-some-gift-ideas/
Local florists putting together "Be Happy" bouquets for local veterans and ... - WDJT
Friday, July 31, 2015Sheila Markin Neilsen has basic steps to get from the cottage to the castle on the CBS 58 News at 4 p.m.Mary Kate Sullivan Golf Classic turning tragedy into charity this Sunday, August 2nd and New Berlin HillsUpdated: Thursday, July 30 2015 7:05 PM EDT2015-07-30 23:05:53 GMTMary Kate SullivanMaryKate Sullivan was the daughter of a Milwaukee Police Department Sergeant who passed away on August 5, 2012, at the age of 35, after a life long battle with Juvenile Diabetes.MaryKate Sullivan was the daughter of a Milwaukee Police Department Sergeant who passed away on August 5, 2012, at the age of 35, after a life long battle with Juvenile Diabetes.Milwaukee firefighter who was grazed by bullet receives special recognitionMilwaukee firefighter who was grazed by bullet receives special recognitionUpdated: Wednesday, July 29 2015 10:11 PM EDT2015-07-30 02:11:41 GMTFirefighter Frederick Coleman at Milwaukee City Hall"We want to thank you for putting your life on the line," declared State Senator Lena Taylor of Milwaukee. "We want to thank you for putting your life on the line," declared State Senator Lena Taylor of Milwaukee. Milwaukee County Courthouse guard accused of inappropriately touching womanMilwaukee County Courthouse guard accused of inappropriately touching womanUpdated: Wednesday, July 29 2015 6:45 PM EDT2015-07-29 22:45:19 GMTGuard suspended during investigation.Guard suspended during investigation.100 year old Richard Franz celebrates birthday with canoe ride on the Milwaukee River100 year old Richard Franz celeb... http://www.cbs58.com/story/29599778/local-florists-putting-together-be-happy-bouquets-for-local-veterans-and-senior-citizens
Flowers Done Green - local flower shop keeps it unexpected - Volume One
Monday, December 17, 2018Valley.“We don’t have to always go looking to the exotic to find something exceptionally beautiful. We’re celebrating what’s beautiful about Wisconsin.” – Sarah Lambert, Hive & Hollow“What I’m trying to do that’s different is having all of my flowers sourced as locally as possible,” Sarah said. In the spring and summer that means using supplies from her own greenhouse and garden and supporting local flower growers. When the winter months restrict local options to willow branches, pine cones, and evergreens, rather than ordering carnations and roses from Central American farms, she brings out the best of the seasonal options, accentuating them with plants from a Minnesota greenhouse.“We don’t have to always go looking to the exotic to find something exceptionally beautiful,” Sarah said. “We’re celebrating what’s beautiful about Wisconsin.”Sarah is also celebrating sustainability through her choices in product. She recalls a conversation with a fellow florist from ten years ago, when her coworker expressed concern the effect of floral industry chemicals on fertility. Before then, she hadn’t realized the proliferation of carcinogenic chemicals in pesticides and plastics associated with flower arranging. Sarah aims to carry as many organic, recycled, and locally grown products as possible to avoid negative environmental impact.Many of Sarah’s arrangements are presented in thrifted tins, glassware, and pots. On a recent Friday, she placed a bridal bouqu... https://volumeone.org/articles/2018/11/28/27005_flowers_done_green
Appletons Memorial Florists to diversify by growing hemp - Appleton Post Crescent
Monday, December 17, 2018There's literally no way you can get high off hemp," said Rob Richard, senior director of governmental relations at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation in Madison. Nevertheless, hemp was outlawed as a crop in Wisconsin in 1970, squashing Wisconsin's hemp growing industry. "Wisconsin has a long history of growing hemp and was the top producer in the country from the 30s to the 50s," said Richard. The state Legislature passed a law in November 2017 to allow farmers to grow industrial hemp once again. While legal to grow, Richard said farmers are keeping an eye on a federal 2018 farm bill, yet to be signed, that gives them more incentive. "It clears up any misinterpretation or legal interpretation of what hemp is. It will be a crop. It removes it from the controlled substances act," Richard said. "It makes it eligible for crop insurance, so it takes away some of the risk." Richard sees hemp as a good option for Wisconsin farmers. "Our farmers are going through a rough time because commodity prices and milk prices are taking a beating. This is one avenue for farmers to hopefully make some profit on a crop." Besides Front Range, a number of other companies offering seeds and "clones" or tissue cuttings for propagating plants are starting in the state. "They're looking at Wisconsin because we're No. 2 in available organic acreage. Organics are where a lot of the profitability is," he said. Front Range leased one of Memorial's 15,400-square-foot greenhouses to grow tiny hemp plants — in much the same way greenhouses grow bedding or pack plants for home gardeners — that it will sell to Wisconsin farmers for planting in the fields. The operation will add eight full-time jobs. Memorial Florists' traditional floral and greenhouse operations will continue in the remainder of its 40,000-square-foot facility. That means home gardeners, decorators, brides, funerals and those looking for the business' better quality plants will ... https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/12/04/appletons-memorial-florists-greenhouses-signs-deal-grow-hemp/2201857002/
Manitowoc Roorbach Flowers offers full-service FTD shop | Chamber Notebook - Herald Times Reporter
Tuesday, December 04, 2018The Chamber of Manitowoc County For USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 6:54 AM EST Nov 8, 2018 Since 1952 when Harry and Julia Roorbach moved from Illinois to buy the former Hamilton greenhouse and establish Roorbach Flowers, the Roorbach family has been active in Manitowoc's retail scene. Jim and Claire Olson joined Claire's parents in the business in the late 1960s and took ownership in the early 1990s. This coincided with an extensive remodel that created a new retail store, greenhouses and parking on Custer Street. The store is at 961 S. 29th St. and online at roorbachflowers.com or facebook.com/roorbach. ... https://www.htrnews.com/story/money/2018/11/08/manitowoc-roorbach-flowers-offers-full-service-ftd-shop-wisconsin/1923898002/
Wingo's, English Rose Garden Heavily Damaged in O Street Fire
Tuesday, July 31, 2018June 26, 2018“It was then that I knew that someone really had my back,” she wrote.Wingo’s recently acquired a second location at 2218 Wisconsin Avenue in nearby Glover Park, and it hopes to open its doors August 1, according to a Facebook post.English Rose Garden is also currently closed and sustained heavy damage. An employee who was working at the time of the fire told WUSA 9 the “shop is gone.”Have a reaction to this article? Write a letter to the editor. ... http://www.thehoya.com/wingos-english-rose-garden-heavily-damaged-o-street-fire/