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Shopping for holiday decor at the L.A. flower mart - Los Angeles Times

Market: Villa Growers Inc. “It’s a family-owned company; we love them,” says Juhos. “I’ve known some of these people longer than my cousins. They bring in local product from Southern California and Carpinteria you don’t see everywhere else. They also make custom garlands and wreaths; we add to them.” Southern California Flower Market Stall 7 Jennifer Juhos creates a wreath at her Fiore Designs studio from things she found at the Los Angeles Flower Market.(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) O&J Growers “These guys are all local growers; they have their own farms. We like to buy as much local as possible. I like protea, they’re really long-lasting. You can put them with greenery so it feels a little holiday but not too much. They can last one and a half to two weeks in your house. I’m looking for ones that look the freshest, not too open, not too closed,” says Renna. Southern California Flower Market Stall 34 Advertisement FleuraMetz“It’s very high quality; they’re imported but not all of it,” says Renna. “There’s more unique stuff, more variety here. They are one of the biggest vendors, so they get stuff from all over the world. It’s in season somewhere.” Southern California Flower Market Stall 32 img src="https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fa84ecd/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3600x2400+0+0/resize/840x560!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspo... https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2019-12-14/browsing-the-la-flower-mart

Steve's Valencia Florist closing after 45 years - Santa Clarita Valley Signal

So Jan Hanauer took it upon herself to carry on his legacy. She wanted to keep open the business that had once brought flowers from a local grower up the coast in Carpinteria, to the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.“It just used to be much easier to be in the flower business,” she said. “People would call you for all occasions, or no occasions. And nowadays, maybe they call you twice a year.”Florists welcomeBefore Santa Clarita became a city, the florists were welcomed left and right. Hanauer remembers Steve, a Saugus resident for many years, making deliveries every weekend, to destinations including the Catholic church just down the street.That church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Newhall, got its final delivery last weekend, with one of the many small cards Hanauer spent the last few weeks typing up.Every other business that had had Steve’s flowers adorn their front desks for years got the same message: Steve’s Valencia Florist was giving out its swan songs this week.It was time, as competition was edging them out. The economy was turning, telling Hanauer it was time to close shop. It wasn’t even just the farmer’s markets that sold day-old flowers people would rather pick up — now you could even order flowers online.Hanauer didn’t want to stop selling for a while. She wanted to honor her husband’s memory, even when the bills started adding up and the variety started dwindling down.“I can’t continue putting money into it on a weekly basis and not making money, you know,” she said. “And yeah, it’s the availability of flowers, it’s the economy. The quality isn’t the same elsewhere as you get in the florist, but it is what it is.”She couldn’t help but think of how sad Steve would be if he were alive. That part is what hurts, more than the fact that she has to find a new job now to support herself and Penny.It is time to go, but not just for Hanauer. What is Penny going to do?“She’ll be sad,” Hanauer said. “She enjoys coming down to see everyone every day. She’ll miss the people.”Advertisement Let's block ads!... https://signalscv.com/2019/01/steves-valencia-florist-closing-after-45-years/

Show your love with local flowers - The San Diego Union-Tribune

The Flower Fields in Carlsbad (the ranunculus display there opens on March 1), order California-grown ranunculuses from Fabulous Florals, an online seller based in Carpinteria. Prices range from $25.50 to $70, depending on variety and quantity.The tulip is the new rose: I’m convinced that tulips are eclipsing the predictable rose bouquet for Valentine’s Day, and one reliable source for California-grown tulips is reinforcing my hunch. Stargazer Barn offers just-picked tulips from its Humboldt County fields and greenhouses. There’s an option of pairing two dozen tulips with a vase, chocolates and a bottle of Stargazer wine (sounds perfect for a romantic evening) — $89 plus shipping. A new offering: The farm’s tulip-of-the-month club ($65 per month, available in three-, six- or 12-month options), which ensures that your... http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/sd-hm-slow-valentine-20180208-story.html

Services planned for Ventura County victims of Las Vegas shooting - Ventura County Star

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and headed the state conservation camp near Camarillo. He was at the Las Vegas concert with his girlfriend Denise Cohen, 58, of Carpinteria, who also died.Read more:: Five dead in Las Vegas shooting had ties to Ventura CountySimi Valley school office manager among dead in Las Vegas shootingShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideServices for Laura Shipp, 50, will take place in Malibu on Oct. 29.Shipp is from Thousand Oaks but moved to Las Vegas several years ago. Her mother, Joyce Shipp, said Laura will be cremated in Las Vegas and buried in Thousand Oaks. There will be a celebration of life open to anyone who knew Laura.Laura was at the concert with her son, Corey Shipp, a 23-year-old Marine, who survived the shooting.The celebration of life will take place 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Malibu West Beach Club, 30756 Pacific Coast Highway.Family members of Chris Hazencomb of Camarillo said details of services have not been finalized. Hazencomb's mother, Maryanne Hazencomb, said because her son was such a sports enthusiast, she would like attendants to wear their favorite sports jersey to the services.Hazencomb, 44, a popular employee at the Camarillo Walmart, was with a close friend at the Route 91 Harvest festival. When the shooting started, Hazencomb used his body to block the bullets and saved his friend's life.A celebration of life for Susan Smith, 53, will be held Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Community Church, 2080 Winifred Street, Simi Valley. Those attending are encouraged to wear Smith's favorite color — purple — or their own favorite color, instead of black.Smith, an avid country music fan, was at the Route 91 Harvest festival with friends. As the office manager at Vista Fundamental School in the Simi Valley School District, she quickly became the heart of the school. She worked in the district since 2001.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Smith's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123 or http://donate.cancer.org.Family members of Keri Galvan did not respond to requests for funeral information. Galvan, 31, of Thousand Oaks, was a mother to three children under the age of 10. She was a longtime cocktail server for Thousand Oaks restau... http://www.vcstar.com/story/news/2017/10/10/services-planned-ventura-county-victims-las-vegas-shooting/748503001/

Cafe Society: Farm-to-table movement branches out with flowers - Ventura County Star

A greenhouse at Gallup & Stribling Orchids in Carpinteria will be the setting for a Field to Vase Dinner presented on March 30 as part of a national tour of similar events organized by Certified American Grown Flowers.(Photo: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/CERTIFIED AMERICAN GROWN FLOWERS)Has the 72nd annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show — which wraps up Sunday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds — left you hungry for more?The trend for showering edible flowers over cocktails and plates aside, the question isn't as strange as it sounds. Witness the existence of the American Grown Field to Vase Dinner Tour, which on March 30 will pay a visit to Gallup & Stribling Orchids in Carpinteria.Presented by Certified American Grown Flowers, a coalition of domestic growers, the tour consists of pop-up dinners at seven flower and foliage farms across the country. Some of the sites are fields in full bloom. Others are greenhouses. All offer meals made by regional chefs using local ingredients. Beer, wine and floral-inspired cocktails are also typi... http://www.vcstar.com/story/life/columnists/lisa-mckinnon/2017/03/17/cafe-society-farm--table-movement-branches-out-flowers/98909306/

Toilet paper over tulips: How the floral industry is being affected by COVID - UNF Spinnaker

People on Instagram are using hashtags such as #onebloom created by florist Holly Chapple to view flowers as a symbol of hope. Rachael Ann Lunghi, owner of Siren Floral Co in Southern California, is bringing florists together and sharing her skills by hosting bouquet and centerpiece classes on Instagram live videos. “Let’s keep flowering together even though we are distancing,” Lunghi said in a recent Instagram post. These videos gather hundreds of florists per session who interact with each other through comments, sharing tips, and support. Many florists have even recognized the public’s need for beauty and given away flowers once intended for high-budget weddings or events. Ann Evans of Cypress Floral Design in Downtown Jacksonville donated centerpieces that were originally made for an event to small businesses around the city. Shepard also shares this hope for the floral community. Recently, his podcast interviews have been focused on providing much-needed advice and encouragement for listeners. Above all, Shepard believes that floral designers, wholesalers, and customers need to communicate and show each other grace during this time. “We just need to be a little more gentle and a little more caring and not quite so cold,” he says. https://unfspinnaker.com/83395/latest-stories/toilet-paper-over-tulips-how-the-floral-industry-is-being-affected-by-covid/

5 Best Florists in Los Angeles?? - Kev's Best

Urban Florist – a long history of providing satisfactory flower design servicesRoyal Florist – have access to the top-notch quality of locally grown California flowersThe Conservatory Florist – considered to be a Floral and Event StudioFrench FloristFrench Florist is considered to be the top-player florist in the online community as they can provide flowers not just in Los Angeles but across the world. Their services are performing at its best. The shop has partnered with various professionals for delivery service to enable them to provide the same-day flower delivery in Los Angeles as an agency. Making all flower arrangements very expressive and artistic.Ever since 1978, the French Florist is the first choice in Los Angeles of the various entertainment business and even celebrities. They believe that through the blossoming flowers, one can express its emotions to others. Flowers can also be picked up personally at their store. They have comprehensive flower arrangements for any occasions.Products/Services:Birthday Flowers, Sympathy Flowers, Occasions, Plants, Wedding Flowers, Flower DeliveryLOCATION:Address: 8658 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035Phone: (310) 659-7700Website: www.frenchflorist.comREVIEWS:“I would like to thank this flower shop for sending me such a beautiful bouquet. I loved how you guys wrap the flowers. It was so elegant and classy. My husband made a great choice by ordering flowers from your shop. I really loved your flowers. I will definitely visit your shop to see more beautiful flowers.” – Ollie StevensonSonny A... https://kevsbest.com/best-florists-in-los-angeles/

Watch These Six Flower Bloom Events From Your Couch - Smithsonian.com

In addition to tulips, Keukenhof also features daffodils, hyacinths and other flowers. Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Lancaster, California Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (Courtesy of California State Parks, 2019) Cruising through Lancaster, a city located about 80 miles north of Los Angeles, poppy fields are a common sight come spring. But one location is particularly fruitful when it comes to the orangish-red blooms: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Encompassing more than 1,700 acres, poppy blooms carpet the property’s undulating hills, and the reserve has captured its peak via live camera. Although the reserve is home to numerous hiking trails, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is asking that the public not visit, but rather enjoy the flower show from home. Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, London, United Kingdom Chelsea Flower Show (Kent Wang - Flickr/Creative Commons) While you can’t actually smell the thousands of flowers featured at the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which typically takes place for five days in May on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London, home-bound floral enthusiasts can still savor the sights onl... https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/watch-these-six-flower-bloom-events-from-your-couch-180974562/

Coronavirus hit California's cut-flower industry at the worst time - Los Angeles Times

It happened this fast: Shoppers frightened by the novel coronavirus ransacked grocery stores. Store managers shifted staff to restock shelves. The floral booth went empty. California’s cut-flower industry imploded.Sure, there are lots of nuances to this tale of tumbling economic dominoes. But at its core is the simple fact that few will buy a perishable luxury item when they fear for their lives. That could spell the end of many farms in California’s $360-million cut-flower industry. Since mid-March, sales have fallen an average of 85% on California’s 225 flower and foliage farms, while the labor force has dropped by a similar proportion, according to the California Cut Flower Commission, a state agency that promotes the industry. “We have companies that won’t be here when it’s over,” said David Pruitt, chief executive of the commission. Advertisement The novel coronavirus has proved as lethal on an economic scale as it is on the human scale, hitting a highly vulnerable industry in the most precarious part of the season. “The cut-flower industry has been battling offshore production for many years, and margins are razor thin; so it’s kind of a tipp... https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-04-04/coronavirus-californias-cut-flower-industry