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Growing roses not the thorn once thought - The Columbian

Roses are among the oldest flowers in cultivation, although many have earned a reputation as fussy or difficult to grow. Some of the newer shrub rose hybrids, however, are disease-resistant, carefree and repeat-blooming — just the qualities novice gardeners love.“They are generally much healthier, more free-flowering, easier to prune and more winter-hardy” than some earlier generations of roses, said Michael Marriott, technical manager and senior rosarian for David Austin Limited of Albrighton, England, about the many emerging shrub rose varieties.Shrub roses, also labeled landscaping or groundcover roses, blend a diverse mix of old-rose varieties with modern roses to capture the best qualities of each, including fragrance, flowering styles, colors and growth habits.They’re bred for garden performance rather than plant perfection, converting many rose contrarians into vocal rosarians, Marriott said.“There are certainly plenty of hesitant gardeners who mistakenly think all roses will be finicky and hard to grow — but I’d say they’re decreasing in number,” Marriott said.Early landscape designers frequently recommended that roses be concentrated only in rose gardens, in the p... https://www.columbian.com/news/2019/may/21/growing-roses-not-the-thorn-once-thought/

Let Flowers Sell Your Home

Alaska, while late blooming Oriental-trumpet hybrids require less chilling time to form blooms, and will thrive in zone 9. In the desert conditions of the U.S. mountain Southwest, substitute with carefree day lilies, which don't mind the relentless heat and drought.7. Jasmine - The common jasmine we love for its sweet perfume is not a frost-hardy plant, but an Arabian jasmine plant will flower throughout the summer in a partly sunny spot. Grow the vine in a large pot that you can move indoors for showings, and the flowers will emit a soft perfume in your home. For a hardier specimen, plant the look-a-like Sweet Autumn Clematis, which has similar-looking fragrant flowers.8. Pelargoniums - Also known as geraniums, this favorite bedding plant is a natural choice to brighten borders, porches, and pool areas. A full sun exposure with good air circulation is a must for these annuals, so if your lot is shady substitute with the perennial Cranesbill Geranium.9. Hydrangeas -  Plant a compact type like 'Bombshell' by your front door, or anchor the corner of your landscape with the large shrub, 'Grandiflora.'  Blue varieties need acidic soil to produce blue flowers, so keep some aluminum sulfate on hand if your hydrangea flowers are pinker than you'd like.10. Sunflowers - A sunflower patch ties together a cottage garden the way few other flowers can. In addition to making a robust floral statement from a distance, you can use sunflowers to screen an unattractive utility box or air conditioning unit. Sunflowers grow in all climates, but they need time to mature if starting from seed.There you have the 'Top 10' bloomers that potential homeowners say enhance the image when shopping for a home.  A splash of color with a touch of fragrance before listing undoubtedly can result in more green in your wallet. Watters: a href="http://www.wattersgardencenter.com" targ... https://www.prescottenews.com/index.php/features/columnists/mountain-gardener/item/32449-let-flowers-sell-your-home

How does your table grow? Florist Florence Kennedy shows you how to turn the season's blooms into showstopping ... - Daily Mail

Add in a few amazingly coloured seasonal fruits and vegetables and you have all the ingredients for a rambling, carefree centrepiece.I love making table arrangements such as the one in these pictures. Although I use lots of individual containers, I think of the table as a whole as I work and make sure that nothing is too perfect and identical arrangements aren’t next to each other. I also avoid having a neat series of same-sized arrangements as they can look too formal and take away from the character and rhythm of the setting.For this arrangement you will need:? Dahlias? Echinacea? Sweet pea vines and flowers? Hornbeam? Blackberries? Achillea? Scabious? Geranium leaves? Chocolate cosmos? Dill? Apple branches? Marigolds? A mixture of tanacetum daisies? NigellaCREATE THE LOOK 1. Place an assortment of vases, bottles and jars on the table, being sure to mix heights, sizes and shapes to create an easy, flowing feel. Make sure you fill them with plenty of water; if the weather is hot, your flowers will need a lot to drink.2. Instead of filling one vase at a time with flowers, work on the table as a whole, mixing textures, colours and shapes as you go along. Try to see the bigger picture rather than individual fragments. Step back occasionally to see how it is coming together.3. A lovely way to finish the arrangement is to link the vases with long tendrils and vines. Sweet peas are used here, but jasmine, clematis and passionflower vines are ideal, too. Platters of fruit, berries and salad create a natural-looking feast.FLOWER CHANDELIERThink in 3D: remember that your chandelier will be seen from... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-4749394/How-turn-season-s-blooms-table-pieces.html

Late summer flowers - Herald Review

Turtlehead is one of my favorite late blooming flowers because of its glorious foliage and ease of transplanting. It’s a carefree perennial that is perfect for a damp area in your garden and is affected only by excessive dry heat. Turtlehead behaves itself, growing in a dense clump with attractive foliage and predominantly pink flowers that bloom for weeks.There are several other late blooming flowers also, such as false indigo, Gaillardia, Cranesbill and the Rudbeckias to name a few. Consult the experts at Bloomers and choose what will become your... http://www.grandrapidsmn.com/opinion/columnists/late-summer-flowers/article_7be5361e-6d8f-11e7-9d98-a344e7e754c8.html

Slow Flowers, Green Weddings: Inspiring and Sustainable Floral Ideas for 2017 Ceremonies - PR Web (press release)

FOLIAGE FIRST Go Bohemian with layers and textures in all shades of green. Fine or softly-draping leaves give a bridal bouquet its carefree attitude, ideal for a ceremony with a casual, personal style. "I used a lush combination of native sword fern, and California-grown acacia and willow-leaf eucalyptus to establish the foliage-strong foundation for cream and pink flowers like lisanthus and larkspur," says Kim Richards of Lollie Fleur, a Seattle-based design studio. PURE WHITE . . . PLUS Designer Isabella Thorndike Church of Jacklily Seasonal Floral Design in Ashland, Oregon, partners with her family's flower farm, Le Mera Gardens, to gather and compose a blithe bouquet with intricate garden flowers and uncommon foliages. "Raspberries and their leaves, along with dusty miller, create a beautiful framework for garden roses and white-blooming accents like the cup and saucer campanula, delphinium and scabiosa flowers." SIGNATURE BLOOM Inspired by a must-have diva flower, such as the blushing Café Au Lait dahlia, designer Kim Richards adds a gentle mix of silvery and white botanicals to support and showcase that signature bloom -- the season's epitome of beauty. BRANCHING OUT Flowering branches are just as luxurious as flowers, especially when added to a hand-tied statement bouquet. "Twigs and stems bearing dogwood, cherry, magnolia, peach, quince or apple blossoms lend a lighthearted quality to a gathering of spring flowers, as they appear to dance on their stems. Branches like mock orange create an open latticework that's less compact (and thereby less formal) than an orb of similarly-sized flowers," says Betany Coffland of Chloris Floral, based in Petaluma, California. EDIBLES AS ACCENTS Nothing says local like fresh-from-the-farm herbs, vegetables and fruits integrated in a garden-inspired wedding bouquet. This aesthetic is just right for a foodie couple and their farm-to-table reception festivities. "From blueberries and cherries to plump, fresh apricots, adding edibles lends an organic and sensory quality to our arrangements and bouquets," says Mary Coombs, partner in A Garden Party, based in Elmer, New Jersey. FARMERS' MARKET WITH A TWIST In the hands of an inspired colorist, vivid annuals and perennials that you might find at the Farmers' Market can comprise a beautiful bouquet, hand-tied with natural jute. "Elongated berries and fresh greenery form an upscale cascade with everyday flowers like coral zinnias, pale pink yarrow, buttery feverfew and lavender ageratum," says designer Andrea K. Grist of Andrea K. Grist Floral Art in Lees Summit, Missouri. "Plus, all these flowers were grown by one of my best farmers' market resources, Rosco's Flowers." FORAGED AND GATHERED When you can't restrain yourself from using everything the garden has to offer, choose a color palette to keep things visually coherent. Weave stems into the bouquet at different depths and levels to create a natural "effortless" effect, says designer Tobey Nelson of Tobey Nelson Events and Design, Langley, Washington, whose gardenesque design includes ranunculus, tulips, peonies, pieris, magnolia, anemones and roses with plum and viburnum foliage, much of it foraged from her own farm and private landscapes she maintains. DARK-LIGHT CONTRASTS Amp up the drama with the palest and deepest of hues in one bouquet. Dark burgundy dahlias are stunning when showcased with peach and cream petals of companion blooms, says Isabella Thorndike Church of Jacklily Seasona... http://www.prweb.com/releases/2017slowflowers/04/prweb14202971.htm

Local flower shop blooms on Fourth Ave - Arizona Daily Wildcat

Schultz said.RELATED: Extracurriculars across campus: Involvement and opportunityDesiree Padilla, a floral designer at the shop and University of Arizona freshman studying molecular cellular biology, agrees with Schultz.“Our shop is a novelty, so everything we do, we have a say in what goes out. It's really like a tiny community. So it's different from the other shops that I've worked at before,” Padilla said.The Flower Shop on 4th Avenue works closely with local businesses and organizations on Fourth Avenue and Downtown Tucson, such as Johnny Gibson’s Downtown Market, HighWire Lounge and the Tucson Museum of Art, according to the shop’s website.“So every partnership we have, we have a personal relationship with the people. A lot of the places are restaurants and stuff that belong to our friends or our work colleagues,” Velasquez said.Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue hosted classes and events at their shop, some of the events included flower crown making, art to flower classes and field trips from local schools, according to its website.“We partner up with local breweries and we have a really tight-knit community over here. It's basically a seasonal thing. So, if it's fall, we make those dry flowers or we make flower crowns and that one's really popular,” Velasquez said. “And it's, you know, all walks of life that show up and then they get their favorite beer or wine from the bar. It's like a field trip for grownups.”During the pandemic, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue hopes to create events that can be held virtually but are still in the process of coming up with ideas, according to Velasquez.“I would love to do something virtually. It would have to be really, really engaging for everybody because you can see a million tutorials on YouTube and like we're really hands-on,” Velasquez said.Many local businesses have been deeply affected by the pandemic, but business for the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue continues to grow, adding more floral options on their website, despite the economic downturn, according to Velasquez.“We kind of adjusted to just going with the flow on everything and we’re putting different stuff on the website and we're busy and we're happy, but we're also very realistic,” Velasquez said.RELATED: Keeping your mental health and wellness during the pandemic and quarantineThe Flower Shop on 4th Avenue looks forward to the future of creating beautiful arrangements for various events in Tucson, according to Velasquez.“It's a lot bigger than it looks, what we have going on and what we can do. It's not just ordering a dozen roses for somebody, it's also weddings and big galas for local foundations in our town,” Velasquez said. “We also decorate retirement communities and private houses for Christmas. It's like we do everything.”Velasquez wants to remind Tucson that the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue is here and ready to serve the community for any of its floral needs.“Come and say hi and pick something up, you know, you don't have to spend an arm and a leg, but you can come and get something for your kitchen sink or something that's on your bedside table when you wake up,” Velasquez said. “Just a little happiness. This makes ... https://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2020/08/a-atc-plants

These metro Phoenix florists offer no-contact flower delivery for Mother's Day 2020 - AZCentral

Nicole LuddenArizona RepublicPublished 9:00 AM EDT Apr 26, 2020Time tends to slip away when you're stuck at home all day, so here's your reminder: Mother's Day is May 10.While going out to brunch or having a spa day is off the table due to the new coronavirus, you can still get that special lady in your life a thoughtful gift while keeping a safe distance.Although many florists are closed to walk-in business, several flower shops throughout the Valley are offering no-contact deliveries of floral arrangements straight to Mom's door.Many arrangements will depend on the availability of flowers, as some wholesale flower growers that local shops depend on have shut their doors during the coronavirus pandemic.Local florists have persisted through this unique challenge, and are offering an abundance of options to bridge the physical gap between mothers and their loved ones with a wide assortment of blossoming, handmade arrangements.  Arizona Flower ShopThis Sco... https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2020/04/26/mothers-day-2020-gifts-local-florists-delivery-phoenix-tempe-coronavirus/3003808001/

Wedding of the Day: A Pink-Hued Wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona - Brides

When guests arrived to Julie Wilson and Donovan Shire’s destination wedding in Scottsdale, Arizona, they were immediately served classic margaritas. It set the mood for the informal, fun-loving celebration that was about to begin.With elevated comfort foods, pink-hued florals, bold balloon art installations, and a two-piece gown for Julie, the couple was all about the unexpected, including the venue. Julie, co-owner of Local Barre Fitness, and Donovan, a dentistry student, live in Canada—and no one on their intimate guest list of 65 friends and family lived in Arizona. But the destination felt right. Julie grew up with a second home in the Southwestern city, and it quickly became one of Donovan’s favorite places as well. “We wanted it to feel special enough to make traveling all the way from Canada worth it,” Julie says of choosing the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia with views of the famed Camelback Mountain.The couple wasn’t afraid to be entirely themselves, either, which Julie says could be challenging at times to plan, especially from afar. But working wit... https://www.brides.com/pink-destination-wedding-omni-scottsdale-resort-4783974

Perfect storm for florists: Valentine's Day amid big snowfall lead to bouquet bust - Washington Post

Oh, wow,” she said. “Isn’t that beautiful?” he said.Oremland beamed. The flowers, she reported upon reading the card, were from her family in Arizona. “I’m totally shocked,” she said.“We’re here to please,” Callahan said.Abha Bhattarai and Amrita Jayakumar contributed to this report. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/perfect-storm-for-florists-valentines-day-amid-big-snowfall-lead-to-bouquet-bust/2014/02/13/ac70a220-94f1-11e3-83b9-1f024193bb84_story.html