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Field to vase - Home and Garden - Place - July 4, 2019 - Sacramento News & Review

Among those fragile flowers are such favorites as iris, gerbera daisies, larkspur, delphiniums, stock, tulips and some lilies.“We work with California growers from Arcata to Carlsbad,” Relles said. “We’re pretty lucky. California growers can generally grow these products year round.” ... https://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=28354887

Humboldt flower growers donate to float in 2017 Rose Parade - Eureka Times Standard

Flowers grown in Arcata will be on display as people nationwide tune in to celebrate the new year during the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade.Sun Valley Floral Farms, with fields in Arcata and in Willow Creek, said Tuesday it donated irises, tulips, lilies and green ball dianthus to a float built by students at California Polytechnic universities in San Luis Obispo and Pomona.“It’s a real honor to have our flowers in the Rose Parade,” said Bill Prescott with Sun Valley Floral Farms.Prescott, who said he would watch the parade Jan. 2 in Pasadena from his home in Eureka, called it an honor that the float is being built entirely with flowers grown in the state.In total, the flower farm donated 300 tulips and 500 lilies all grown in Arcata and 16,000 green ball dianthus and 500 irises grown at their farm in Oxnard, Prescott said in an email.According to a statement from the California Cut Flowers Commission, the float is one of only four in the parade that will be built using solely California-grown flowers... http://www.times-standard.com/article/NJ/20161227/NEWS/161229866

Field to Vase Dinner comes to Sun Valley Floral Farms - Eureka Times Standard

Tour,” of course.The Field to Vase Dinner Tour, a series of communal dining experiences that take place at American flower farms and greenhouses across the country, kicks off its 2016 season at Arcata’s own Sun Valley Floral Farms on March 12.The tour — which will also go to Boulder, Colorado; Quakertown, Pennsylvania; Austin, Texas; and other locations this year — is sponsored by Certified American Grown Flowers, a coalition of large and small U.S. flower farms.“Most people would be surprised to learn that the largest tulip and lily farm in the United States is located out in the Arcata Bottoms,” said Bill Prescott, Sun Valley marketing communications associate. “Hosting this dinner is a nod from our fellow farmers, for the work we do to promote American grown flowers and especially the diligent work of our CEO, Lane DeVries, whose passion for flower farming and for the Sun Valley team is unmatched. For the community, it is a great opportunity to show off our amazing corner of the world.”The Field to Vase Dinner Tour was launched in 2015 as a way to bring attention to the importance of ensuring that the flowers at the center of a dinner table should be as fresh, local and sustainable as the food that is served.“Today, especially in Humboldt County, many people know w... http://www.times-standard.com/article/NJ/20160224/FEATURES/160229948

American Grown Field to Vase dinner tour brings the flowers at the center of the table to the center of conversation - PR Newswire (press release)

American Grown Flowers by a local floral designer.The first of ten events takes place March 12, 2015, at the largest flower farm in the United States, Sun Valley Floral Farms in Arcata, California. Participants will enjoy a private, guided tour by flower farmer Lane DeVries, experiencing rows of tulips and lilies in a wide array of colors. Guests will also hear from bestselling author Amy Stewart, author of Flowers Confidential, savor local fare served family-style at farm tables, and enjoy domestic wine and craft beer.The dinner tour continues on through Washington, Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and New York.  Each destination offers a new one-of-a-kind experience for guests, with different flower farms, flowers, floral designers and chefs featured at each dinner.  "It's a dinner tour for flower and food lovers who believe in the value of locally sourced, sustainable food and flora and for people who want a rare opportunity to experience a romantic dinner on a beautiful flower farm," added Cronquist. Attendees will leave with new friends, a swag bag of floral treasures and a greater understanding of why the flowers at the center of the table should be as fresh, local and sustainable as the food that's served on the plate.Here are what guests and one of our hosts of Field to Vase Dinner tour are saying, March 12th: Arcata, CA~ Sun Valley Floral FarmsApril 13th: Carlsbad, CA ~ The Flower FieldsMay 21st: Austin, TX~ Texas Specialty Cut FlowersAugust 13th:  Boulder, CO ~ The Fresh Herb Co.September 14th: Quakertown, PA ~ Thistle Dew FarmSeptember 17th: Standfordville, NY~ Bear Creek Dahlias To download photographs of from the 2015 Field to Vase Dinner tour, click here.Ticket details:Reservations, details and the full lineup of participating A... http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-grown-field-to-vase-dinner-tour-brings-the-flowers-at-the-center-of-the-table-to-the-center-of-conversation-300209579.html

Why do so few Rose Parade floats use California-grown flowers? - The San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Cal Poly Universities, Miracle-Gro, the California Milk Advisory Board and FTD.Flower grower Bill Prescott of Sun Valley Floral Farms in Arcata and Oxnard says there’s something, well, not very American about the Jan. 1 parade with four out of every five flowers grown outside the United States. “It has changed what the Rose Parade is about — it doesn’t have that focus on California agriculture.”Cronquist said California farmers from Humboldt to San Diego counties are using water-stingy methods and advanced hothouse techniques. Hydroponics, for example, inject water into plants like medicine delivered through an IV. Any water not taken up during photosynthesis is captured, sterilized and re-used, he said.“The drought hasn’t had an impact on the growing production as one might expect because we are so good about preparing for situations like these,” he said.Janetta McDowell, interim director for the Rose Parade float at Cal Poly Pomona, said she has not had difficulty obtaining flowers from California farmers. “It’s weird. I would think the drought would affect the farmers because it is affecting consumers,” she said. “But we’ve had no problems.”More than 24 farmers will be selling or contributing flowers — from Gerbera daisies to larkspur and birds of paradise — to decorate these four floats as well as some VIP vehicles and equestrian units in the next few weeks, Cronquist said.Prescott said that of the 20 percent of Rose Parade float flowers grown in the U.S., about 75 percent come from California. “Because California has so many different climates and ecosystems, we have a huge variety of flowers that can be grown.” Prescott said.Featuring locally grown products harkens back to the spirit of the first Rose Parade of 1890, Cronquist said.“This parade was founded on the idea of reflecting on the bounty of California,” he said. “The parade is not about business; it is about our state and celebrating the things from it, in order to ring in the new year.”... http://www.sgvtribune.com/lifestyle/20151211/why-do-so-few-rose-parade-floats-use-california-grown-flowers

Detailed Floral Design rebrands, expands to offer wedding flowers in Fallbrook and Bonsall - Valley News

DeHaan said.DeHaan grew up in Fallbrook. Through Fallbrook’s National FFA Organization, she learned the art of floral design, and after several years of study, she won the California State FFA Floriculture Finals. This honor is the equivalent of winning a Grammy Award for floral design at that level. At the San Diego County Fair recently, her Detailed Floral Designs won more than 25 first-place ribbons in professional floral design, wedding floral design and cut flower specimens. More information about Detailed Floral Design and their award-winning, local wedding flowers is available at www.detailedfloraldesign.com.Submitted by Detailed Floral Design. https://myvalleynews.com/detailed-floral-design-rebrands-expands-to-offer-wedding-flowers-in-fallbrook-and-bonsall/

Around East County: Don’t forget area small businesses still open - East Bay Times

The business had even closed up shop for a few days before receiving a notice from the California Association of Flower Growers and Shippers, which sent out news that as agriculture-based businesses, florists could indeed keep operating hours with a few safety restrictions.“This was good news, as we wanted to find a way to help bring brightness to everyone’s day,” said Denise Grace, an employee for the small business. “Everyone has been supportive of us remaining open.”Part of the process of staying open means keeping up social distancing practices. While not allowing customers into the shop to see their assortment of flowers is a little difficult, much of Good Scents’ business can be done online or over the phone. They have an extensive website with pictures of available flower arrangements.“People usually order flowers through our website or phone in orders for deliveries to relatives and friends during regular circumstances,” Grace said. “When making deliveries we can call people in advance and see how they want the flowers delivered. Most of the time we can just leave them on the porch without seeing anyone.”Grace explained that they are even waiving local delivery fees to help. Good Scents Florist has reduced their current hours to Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon; call 925-625-5550 for details. Similar florists in Brentwood, Antioch and Pittsburg have also remained open. Information can be found on their websites for hours and services offered.Roni Gehlke can be reached at oakleynow@comcast.net. ... https://www.eastbaytimes.com/around-east-county-dont-forget-area-small-businesses-still-open

Berkeley Florist Remains Bitter That It Can't Do Curbside Sales While Whole Foods Sells Flowers Next Door - SFist

Governor Gavin Newsom made announcements about curbside retail being allowed to start last Friday, and now 18 rural counties across California are already moving into the second half of Phase 2 in which dine-in restaurants get to reopen. This acceleration is based on the relatively low prevalence of the coronavirus in those counties thus far — and based on their being able to document hospital capacity to handle a potential surge in cases, if it comes.As one Yuba County resident told a reporter last week, upon the reopening of a shopping mall there in defiance of the state, "It’s always the big box stores that can stay open, and not the small ones."Last week, Ms. Simon told a reporter from ABC 7 that she planned to reopen Ashby Flowers for curbside pickups on May 8 along with other florists in the state just in time for Mother's Day, in defiance of Alameda County. But she later relented and chose to remain closed.In announcing the loosening of retail restrictions in his county on Wednesday, San Mateo County health officer Dr. Scott Morrow said, "The virus continues to circulate in our community, and this increase in interactions among people is likely to spread the virus at a higher rate. Whether these modifications allow the virus to spread out of control, as we saw in February and March and resulted in the first shelter in place order, is yet to be seen."As of Thursday morning, San Francisco had 1,999 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 65 people hospitalized, and Alameda County has 2,178 cases with 79 people hospitalized. San Mateo County has 1,536 cases with 63 in the hospital.Related: Mayor Breed Gives Green Light For Most SF Retail to Open For Curbside Sales and Delivery on MondayPhoto: Facebook... https://sfist.com/2020/05/14/berkeley-florist-bitter-about-curbside-retail-rules/

Our favorite houseplant stores in Los Angeles. - Los Angeles Times

Newsletter Get The Wild newsletter. The essential weekly guide to enjoying the outdoors in Southern California. Insider tips on the best of our beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Advertisement The Los Angeles retail plant community is a collegial group with a generous spirit that extends beyond its customers. At Folia Collective, owner Danae Horst recommends Leaf and Spine for rare plants. At Leaf and Spine, Ernestine Segura refers clients to Planta for larger containers. Potted’s Annette Gutierrez is a big fan of Jenkins of the Plant Provocateur, who in turn suggests Sunset Nursery for full-sun plants. Now that stores are beginning to reopen, we decided to list a few of our favorites. Have a preference of your own? Let us know. Because of the pandemic, not all of the businesses on our list will be open, some may have limited hours and some will be offering curbside pickup only. So call or check online before heading out. Deep Roots This South Bay garden center sells indoor and outdoor plants, natives and floral arrangements. 207 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, (310) 379-3634. Advertisement Fig Earth SupplyOwner Conor Fitzpatrick stocks a wide variety of houseplants in addition to edibles and herbs including fiddleleaf figs, philodendron and calathea. Fitzpatrick also presents regular classes spanning houseplant basics to cannabis cultivation. And there’s always something lovely in the Domecil store. 3577 N. Figueroa, Highland Park, (323) 224-3938. Folia Collective in Eagle Rock. (Danae Horst) Folia Collective Every plant at Folia Collective, from Peperomia ferreyraeto to staghor... https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-06-15/la-hm-our-favorite-places-to-shop-for-houseplants