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NW florist-gay wedding case before top court - Oregon Faith Report

Barronelle serves all customers; she simply declines to celebrate or participate in sacred events that violate her deeply held beliefs,” said ADF Senior Vice President of U.S. Legal Division Kristen Waggoner, who argued on Stutzman’s behalf before the Washington Supreme Court in 2016. Waggoner also argued for Phillips before the U.S. Supreme Court.“Despite that, the state of Washington has been openly hostile toward Barronelle’s religious beliefs about marriage,” Waggoner explained. “It not only went after her business but also sued her in her personal capacity —putting all her personal assets, including her life savings, at risk. Rather than respecting her right to peacefully live out her faith, the government has targeted her because of her beliefs. Meanwhile, the state has applied its laws unevenly, choosing not to sue a coffeehouse owner who profanely berated and expelled customers for their Christian beliefs. In Masterpiece, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear that government hostility toward people of faith has no place in our society. We are asking the Washington Supreme Court to affirm that in this case.”ADF claims that while Ferguson failed to prosecute the coffeehouse, Seattle’s Bedlam Coffee, he has steadfastly — and on his own initiative —pursued unprecedented measures to punish 74-year-old Stutzman.The ADF brief explains that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling condemned what the ADF termed “one-sided applications of the law against people of faith.” After Ferguson obtained a trial court order allowing him to collect on Stutzman’s personal assets, he publicized a letter offering to settle the case for $2,001. In exchange, he demanded that Stutzman give up her religious and artistic freedom.Stutzman responded, “It’s about freedom, not money. I certainly don’t relish the idea of losing my business, my home and everything else that your lawsuit threatens to take from my family, but my free... http://oregonfaithreport.com/2018/12/nw-florist-gay-wedding-case-before-top-court/

US Supreme Court sends anti-gay florist case back to state court - Las Vegas Review-Journal

Colorado baker who also objected to same-sex marriage on religious grounds.The court said in the Colorado case that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission expressed anti-religious bias in violation of the baker’s constitutional rights. Washington courts will review the florist’s case for similar issues.It’s not clear from the record that the Washington Supreme Court will evaluate Stutzman’s case any differently in light of the Colorado ruling.There are no similar allegations that bias affected the state court decisions, and Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said the recent Supreme Court ruling will have no effect on the case against Baronelle Stutzman and her Arlene’s Flowers store in Richland, Washington.But the Alliance Defending Freedom senior counsel Kristen Waggoner, who represents Stutzman, said Ferguson “pursued unprecedented measures to punish Barronelle not just in her capacity as a business owner but also in her personal capacity.” ... https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/us-supreme-court-sends-anti-gay-florist-case-back-to-state-court/

Gardening: Autumn planters 101

Dusty Miller, with its silvery foliage, is much more persistent and lasts the winter provided you cut any flowers out.The mainstays of seasonal colour are your winter pansies (Viola x wittrockiana) and violas (Viola cornuta), which bloom from fall to spring during periods of mild weather.They are available in myriad colours and, in my opinion, the violas put on a better overall display despite their smaller blooms.Mike Lascelle is a local nursery manager and gardening author (hebe_acer@hotmail.com). https://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/gardening-autumn-planters-101/

Dolphinton blossoms in annual Flower Show

Rob Dickson; one stem of lillium - 1st Rob Dickson; one rose - 1st Nancy Porteous, 2nd Rob Dickson, 3rd David Millar; four stems cosmos - 1st Margaret Adamson, 2nd Ann Ross; vase 5 pansies or violas - 1st Jean Campbell, 2nd Norma Campbell, 3rd Ann Ross; four stems crocosmia - 1st Anne Hutchison, 2nd M Woodifield, 3rd Norma Campbell; three phlox - 1st Ann Ross, 2nd Nancy Porteous; vase of annuals (one variety) - 1st Rob Dickson, Ann Ross; vase flowering shrub - 1st Lindy Middleton, 2nd Ann Ross, 3rd Rob Dickson; large vase garden flowers - 1st Margaret Adamson, 2nd Rob Dickson, 3rd Ann Ross; a fuchsia in a pot - 1st Ann Ross, 2nd Rob Dickson; flowering pot plant (not fuchsia) - 1st David Millar, 2nd Rob Dickson, 3rd Lindy Middleton; patio container - 1st Rob Dickson, 2nd Ann Ross, 3rd Anne Hutchison. Vegetable Section: Three carrots - 1st David Millar, 2nd John Graham; one cabbage - 1st Jimmy Glasgow, 2nd David Millar; one cauliflower - 1st David Millar; three onion (sets) - 1st Rob Dickson, 2nd Nancy Porteous, 3rd John Graham; three potatoes - 1st Rob Dickson, 2nd David Millar, 3rd John Graham; a bizarre shaped vegetable - 1st Anne Hutchison, 2nd Rob Dickson, 3rd John Graham; eight pods peas - 1st Margaret Adamson, 2nd Rob Dickson, 3rd Harry Baker; three tomatoes - 1st Rob Dickson, 2nd Ann Ross, 3rd John Graham; three beetroot - 1st Nancy Porteous, 2nd David Millar; dish of soft fruit - 1st David Millar, 2nd Anne Hutchison, 3rd Nancy Porteous; one vegetable (any other variety) - 1st John Graham, 2nd David Millar, 3rd Rob Dickson; one box of vegetables (three varieties) - 1st Rob Dickson, 2nd David Millar, 3rd John Graham. Floral Art Section: Arrangement of three blooms and foliage - 1st Janet Noble, 2nd Isabella Erskine, 3rd Anne Hutchison; foliage arrangement (no flowers) - 1st Janet Noble, 2nd Pam Taylor; arrangement in a tea pot - 1st Janet Noble, 2nd Sarah Baker, 3rd Pam Taylor; an arrangement using only supermarket flowers costing under £5 - 1st Janet Noble, 2nd Anne Hutchison, 3rd Pam Taylor; miniature arrangement not exceeding 9" - 1st Janet Noble, 2nd Jean Campbell, 3rd Pam Taylor. Industrial Section: Glass jar raspberry jam - 1st Isabella Erskine, 2nd David Millar, Lin Smellie; glass jar chutney - 1st Anne Hutchison, 2nd David Millar, Lin Smellie; glass jar fruit jelly - 1st Margaret Adamson, 2nd Jo Lister, 3rd Rob Dickson; glass jar strawberry jam - 1st Jean Campbell, 2nd David Miller, 3rd Lin Smellie; a tea loaf - 1st Anne Hutchison, Norma Campbell, 3rd Jo Lister; a bottle fruit cordial - 1st Jean Campbell, 2nd Pam Taylor, 3rd Anne Hutchison; three cheese oven scones - 1st Margaret Adamson, 2nd Anne Hutchison; three pancakes (dropped scones) - 1st Jean Campbell; three oatie biscuits ... http://www.peeblesshirenews.com/news/16600039.dolphinton-blossoms-in-annual-flower-show/

Flowers power effort to help more kids study music

During fifth grade, Eli joined the Newark-Granville Youth Orchestra. In sixth grade, he decided to add the saxophone to his musical repertoire, which already included playing the viola. Heather said Eli’s realization then that “not everyone could afford” to play a musical instrument inspired him to support the Youth Orchestra’s “Overture Project,” created to assist low-income youth in the area “to learn to play a musical instrument, which can be a very expensive undertaking,” according to a fact sheet prepared by Eli and family. It continues: “The ‘Overture Project’ helps to secure instrument rentals, lessons, and mentorship opportunities from professional musicians in the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra. How great is that?!?” Casting around for ideas for money-making projects, Eli turned to his great-great-uncle Adrian, who is 98-years old and living in Connecticut, where he still farms. His great-great-uncile suggested Eli plant and sell zinnias. Eli seized on the idea. His grandmother acquired the seeds, then Eli planted 1,000 of them before heading to camp for a month near Indianapolis. While her big brother was at camp, sister Devon, age 7, and a student at Granville Elementary School and the rest of his  family tended to Eli’s developing plants. “They were just blooms,” when he left for camp, Eli said. He returned to something else. “I was really surprised to come back and see them like this,” he said. On the afternoon of Aug. 7, the Davidoff family, including father Adam, were... https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/local/granville/2018/08/14/flowers-power-effort-help-more-lower-income-kids-study-music/934013002/

Flowers Done Green - local flower shop keeps it unexpected - Volume One

Valley.“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

There'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

The 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

June 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/