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More than just a pretty petal: How flowers feed the world around us - Vernon Morning Star
Tuesday, June 25, 2019Furthermore, in some cases the extrafloral nectaries are only produced after some herbivore damage has occurred. In cottonwoods and their relatives (aspens), expression of these nectaries is reportedly both heritable and inducible. Elderberry shrubs have them too; they are the little stalks near the axils of the fresh leaves in the accompanying photo; nectar is borne at the top of the stalks. However, so far, we have no observations of insect visitors to these nectaries.[Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska] The most-studied extrafloral nectaries in non-tropical plants may be those found on bracken fern, a cosmopolitan species that grows in Southeast. (Ferns do not have flowers, so the nectaries are necessarily extrafloral, but the term is used for convenience of comparison with the truly extrafloral nectaries of flowering plants.) The nectaries on bracken are produced on very young, developing fronds, before the leaves expand, in late spring and early summer. They are dark blobs at the junctions of the major pinnae or leaflets, and small ones may occur along the midribs of each pinna. A study in Britain showed that the size of bracken nectaries varied with habitat: they were larger in open habitats than in woodland. The numerous studies of bracken nectaries have produced highly variable results: some showed that ants defend the young fern particularly against sucking insects, or only insect herbivores in the act of egg-laying, or just the eggs of the herbivores, or only leaf-chewing herbivores, while others showed no effect of the ants attracted to the nectaries. Presumably, habitat effects on nectary size are likely to be reflected in ant activity, and furthermore, the deterrent effect of ants depends on what species of ants come to the nectaries and the density of the ants. It also matters just what herbivores are involved: some insect herbivores are very well defended against ant attack and are impervious to their assaults. A lesson in ecological complexity!I have the untested impression that extrafloral nectaries on our local plants are not very well developed. For instance, on cottonwoods, although I find yellow, sticky exudates, probably a resin that might deter leaf-eating insects, on young stems near where new leaves attach, I do not see nectar-secreting g... https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/more-than-just-a-pretty-petal-how-flowers-feed-the-world-around-us/
Shop owner returns to doing what she loves - Albuquerque Journal
Monday, December 17, 2018Now that my door is open, I can’t wait to meet with the diverse group of people that come through here on a regular basis.”A ribbon of strength A salon being built in the Cottonwood area spotlights the owner’s personal battle with cancer with logo and name.Pink Ribbon Nail Salon, which the Journal featured earlier this year, will open before Christmas, according to manager Tina Carmichael.ADVERTISEMENTSkipCarmichael, who has been battling breast cancer for over a year, said starting the business was her way of having a purpose while going through cancer treatment.“I remember when the doctor called me and told me I had cancer,” she said. “I hung up the phone and rolled up on the floor for, like, 30 minutes. It took a while for me to wrap my head around the idea I was going to die.”Since her diagnosis, Carmichael has found new strength with her husband and business partner, Joe Nguyen, helping her every step of the way.“Now I am busy living and want to help other women who have similar situations,” she said. “I want Pink Ribbon to be a place where other women can offer advice, laugh and most importantly cry because it is healing to be surrounded by those who understand this journey.”The 1,800-square-foot space at 10301 Cottonwood Drive, will offer manicures, pedicures, waxing and artificial nails. Carmichael said she estimates hiring five employees when the store is fully open.Carmichael said 5 percent of the company’s proceeds will go to help with her cancer treatment.ADVERTISEMENTSkip“I have the energy to be the boss, but I do have to take time to fight daily, too,” Carmichael said.Birds of a featherThe Grey Heron, 9132 Montgomery NE, offers refurbished old products that have been distressed and repainted. (Stephen Montoya/Albuquerque Journal )A new store with refurbished old products that have been distressed and repainted with a modern aesthetic is making a mark in the Northeast Heights.Grey Heron, 9132 Montgomery NE, sells Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, French Country and a little Boho Chic style housewares, furniture, clothing and chalk paint supplies.Owner Kayla Miller, who opened the store in September, said she was apprehensive about starting her own store after many told her how hard it would be.“Many people told me to be patient because it can take up to a year to get a good clientele,” Miller said. “But since I’ve opened the doors, we’ve haven’t had that problem.”ADVERTISEMENTSkipMiller said she and her husband look for items to refurbish and put in the store. Miller said she has two storage containers full of product, with many of the floor items already sold.img class="wp-image-1258250 size-large" src="https://d3el53au0d7w62.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/16/mb03_jd_17dec_5retail-630x473.jpg" alt width="630" height="473... https://www.abqjournal.com/1258191/new-heights-store-makes-old-stuff-new-again.html
Irvine's top 5 flower shops - Hoodline
Sunday, February 09, 2020Wondering where to find the best florists near you?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such shops in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for bouquets, centerpieces and more.Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.1. Irvine Village FlowersPhoto: pooneh e./YelpFirst on the list is El Camino Real's Irvine Village Flowers, at 15415 Jeffrey Road, Suite 102. With 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp, it's the top-rated flower shop in the city. 2. Juicy CreationsPhoto: juicy creations/YelpThe Business District's Juicy Creations, at 2801 Kelvin Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the florist and floral designer spot five stars out of 33 reviews.3. Bird of Paradise Couture FloralsPhoto: bird of paradise couture florals/YelpBird of Paradise Couture Florals, also in the Business... https://hoodline.com/2020/01/irvine-s-top-5-flower-shops
Column: Farmers Open fixture: San Diego Police officer Ganley bounces from flowers to fugitives to fairways - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Sunday, February 09, 2020U.S. Open.Before Debbie Ganley joined the San Diego Police Department, the Long Island native worked as a florist who brightened the homes of director Steven Spielberg, actor Chevy Chase and the former CEO of Warner Brothers in the ritzy enclave known as The Hamptons.Nothing, though, prepared her for unexpected moments quite like a domestic disturbance call.“The suspect’s weapon was a frozen fish,” said Ganley, laughing. “It’s like, ‘OK, how do you impound a fish?’ ” Advertisement That unique mix of commitment to the job and magnetic personality has made Ganley, the officer in charge at the Famers Insurance Open, a player favorite and the inaugural winner of the event’s Hometown Hero Award.The person who has guarded and guided Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, John Daly and so many more since 2002 has grown into more of a fixture than most who swing clubs each year at Torrey Pines.How does a florist end up with a badge and gun on the other side of the country? Start with her parents, both horticulturists, who operated a garden center. Her father also served as a volunteer fireman in East Hampton, N.Y. The worlds blurred, as she grew to admire finely manicured golf surfaces as much as the intoxicating camaraderie of a firehouse.When Ganley moved to... https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sports-columnists/story/2020-01-17/farmers-insurance-open-golf-san-diego-police-office-deborah-ganley-tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-john-daly
Piney Rose Flower & Decor opens in The Woodlands - Houston Chronicle
Sunday, February 09, 2020Taylor and Cullen Handfelt of The Woodlands are blending the business of a traditional florist with some new twists. The Handfelts are the dynamic duo that created Piney Rose Flowers & Decor. A mixture of the feminine side, Rose, and the masculine side, Piney, they operate their newly opened business together much like everything else they do in life. “Cullen handles more of the business and corporate side of things, I’m the creative one,” Taylor said. Taylor says that while residents coming to a florist for occasions or commercial needs is not a new thing, she and her husband are working to bring something new to the trade. Piney Rose offers monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly subscriptions for a specially fashioned arrangement of blooms — fresh in a vase... https://www.houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/woodlands/news/article/Piney-Rose-Flower-Decor-opens-in-The-Woodlands-14947966.php
Hey Valentine! Order your flowers today at A Country Flower Shoppe and More - TAPinto.net
Sunday, February 09, 2020FAMILY OWNED FLORIST. WE OFFER THE BEST FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS IN THE AREA! ~ VOTED #1 COLTS NECK, NJ: Hey Valentine; Don't wait ...Call today and order your Valentine beautiful flowers from Colts Neck's A Country Flower Shoppe and More! Want to add chocolates, a teddy bear or accessory? The friendly team will help you choose your Valentine something really special that shows you care! Click HERE for easy online ordering, stop by the shoppe at 420 Highway 34 Suite 305, Colts Neck, NJ. 07722, or call your order into (732) 866-6669 Sign Up for Middletown NewsletterOur newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust.You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto Middletown Newsletter.Looking for a great gift that keeps on giving? A Country Flower Shoppe and More in Colts Neck, offers monthly subscription services. Treat your Valentine to a new flower arrangement each month! A Country Flower Shoppe is a one stop shop for all of your Valentine needs!&nbs... https://www.tapinto.net/towns/middletown/sections/special-events/articles/hey-valentine-order-your-flowers-today-at-a-country-flower-shoppe-and-more
Funeral Is Monday For Ooltewah Man Who Was Killed In His Front Yard - The Chattanoogan
Sunday, February 09, 2020St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421. ... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2020/1/10/402247/Funeral-Is-Monday-For-Ooltewah-Man-Who.aspx
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