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Magenta and lavender flowers often deer-resistant - Charleston Post Courier

For a part-shade bed, purple-flowered powdery mildew-resistant crepe myrtles will provide filtered shade if a few limbs are removed. Flower colors range from plum ‘Yuma’ and ‘Apalachee’ to violet ‘Catawba’ and ‘Powhatan.’ Because some deer will eat the shoots they can reach on small crepe myrtles, as large a tree as practical should be planted so deer can’t reach the leader.Shade-tolerant perennials that can be planted under a crepe myrtle include Lenten rose ‘Royal Heritage Strain’ (medium violet red) that blooms in late winter, common foxglove (medium orchid) that blooms in spring and ‘Amistad’ hybrid anise sage (dark violet) that blooms summer to frost.Purple foliage can be added by planting purple heart (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purpurea’) and pineapple lily ‘Sparkling Burgundy.’ These perennials produce flowers in violet and pink, respectively.All of the purple plants and flowers mentioned pair very well with white cultivars of the same species or other white-flowering plants. Depending on individual color preferences, some shades of pink or blue violet may fit in a purple-themed bed. Dusty miller is an excellent winter companion for any shade of orchid, magenta, violet or purple.Gardeners who don’t have to worry about browsing deer can add purple coneflower, dianthus, petunia, pentas, and purple-leaved ornamental sweet potato.ShrubsCrepe myrtleLoropetalum ‘Purple Daydream’ dwarfRose of SharonJapanese spirea ‘Little Bonnie’ dwarfPerennialsChrysanthemumDrumstick chivesPineapple lily ‘Sparkling Burgundy’Lenten rose ‘Royal Heritage’Purple heart (foliage)Mexican bush salviaSalvia ‘Amistad’Society garlicSweet grassTrailing lantanaAnnualsAfrican daisy (Osteospermum)AgeratumAlyssumAngeloniaDwarf gomphrenaFoxglove, commonMadagascar periwinklePurple fountain grass... http://www.postandcourier.com/columnists/magenta-and-lavender-flowers-often-deer-resistant/article_40ae5b10-60ed-11e7-a2f5-7746ba715d83.html

Weld County Tributes for March 12 - Greeley Tribune

Wray. Tom was in the U.S. Air Force from Sept. 11, 1942-Nov. 1, 1945. He married Gene Brophy on May 21, 1948. After miscellaneous ranching jobs in Yuma County, he delivered propane for 13 years. He then moved his family to Greeley in 1963, where he landed a job and subsequent career with the USDA as a meat inspector. Tom retired from the government in 1982 after 20 years.Tom enjoyed traveling, card parties, square dancing, cribbage and chess. His greatest enjoyment in life was his family and a large one at that.He is survived by his wife, Gene, of 68 years; sons, Don (Cathy) Schelly and Alan Schelly; daughters, Dottie (Tom) Bruch and Gloria (Rick) Besecker; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Tom was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; sister, Velma; and daughter, Patty.Visitation will be from 9:30-10 a.m. Friday, March 17, followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. all at Saint Mary Catholic Church, 2222 23rd Ave., Greeley. Reception immediately following. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 17, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3400 28th St., Greeley.The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to N.A.R.F.E.-PAC (National Association of Retired Federal Employees) or to Parkinson's Research in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, Colo. 80634.Please visit http://www.stoddardsunset.com to sign an online guestbook.Dolorous BuschJune 1, 1922... http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/obituaries/tributes-for-march-12-8/

Local florist spreads cheer by delivering flowers throughout Kern County - KERO 23ABC News

BAKERSFIELD,Calif. — Jami Graham, the owner of the White Oaks Florist shop is bringing cheer by delivering free flowers to essential workers throughout Kern County.Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Graham has closed her doors and is offering curbside, delivery, phone, and online ordering services.Graham has also made heartbreaking decisions regarding her staff."We let ten of them go, when we got the notice that non-essential businesses needed to close," Graham said. "I just assumed that we were non-essential and we wouldn’t get the orders. Now, there is this gray area and we are uncertain if we are essential."According to Graham, her shop may be deemed essential because floral industries could fall under the food and agriculture category.Now, they are waiting for the health department's decision."Once we have that clearance we will move forward, whether it’s closing our doors completely and shutting down; or we will continue doing what we are doing," Graham said.Despite the whirlwind changes, Graham is looking on the bright side of the pandemic. She i... https://www.turnto23.com/news/only-on-23abc/local-flower-shop-spreads-cheer-by-delivering-flowers-throughout-kern-county

The Best Gift for a Flower Lover Is Moda Operandi's Flash Flower Box - TownandCountrymag.com

The box is a collaboration between Moda Operandi Co-Founder Lauren Santo Domingo and Lewis Miller, florist extraordinaire and the man behind the exuberant flower arrangements that have shown up around New York City, bursting out of trash cans and perched next to subway entrances. Each box—there are two you can choose from, Country Wildflower, or Beach Bloom—contains enough blooms for several generous arrangements. They're also accompanied by a series of breezy instructional videos starring Miller himself, explaining how to trim, hydrate, and arrange your flowers.The gift here is not just the gorgeous blossoms but the chance to spend an hour arranging them. My box arrived, neatly packed with 15 creamy white peonies, 10 stems of upright bouvardia, 10 stems of soulful, green helleborus, and 20 stems of cheerful white spray roses. I arrayed my collection of vases, pulled out my clippers, and for a brief moment in time I thought about nothing more than color, proportion, and the balance of green and white. It was a tonic. Here's a sampling of my handiwork: Elizabeth Angell(My only complaint is that I do not own a lazy susan for properly positioning my vase as I work to fill it. I may have to upgrade my set up for future floral-arranging sessions.)The incredible arrangements are available for one more week; a Standard Box is $265 and a Delux is $425. Even better, Moda Operandi will donate $15 from the sale of each Standard Box and $25 from each Deluxe Box to The Loveland Foundation, in support of its mission to bring opportunity and mental health services to Black women, girls, and communities of color. div clas... https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/home-decor/a32910308/moda-operandi-lewis-miller-flash-flower-box/

Middletown family florist: Mother dies 6 days after daughter’s death - Hamilton Journal News

Tracy Armbruster, a 1985 Middletown High School graduate, was 49. She died of natural causes, her brother said. Her visitation and service were held Saturday.Now the florist family is planning another service.Funeral services are pending for Melinda at Baker-Stevens-Parramore Funeral Home.Melinda's husband, James Armbruster, owner of the business that was established in 1945 and a former city council member, died in 2010. He was 66. A 5.8-acre nature preserve in Middletown is named after the Armbruster family.Melinda is survived by two sons, Jim II and Matthew, and grandchildren.Despite the deaths, Matthew Armbruster said the business remains open and will continue serving the community for generations.“We haven’t skipped a beat and we’re not going to,” he said.He has received condolences from florists throughout the tri-state, he said.“The outpouring from the entire community has just been so overwhelming,” he said. https://www.journal-news.com/news/local/middletown-family-florist-mother-dies-days-after-daughter-death/VQINewRxtNKtHOlqOAEruM/

Local flower shop blooms on Fourth Ave - Arizona Daily Wildcat

RELATED: The show goes on (remotely) at The Loft Cinema The Flower Shop on 4th Avenue has been considered a BloomNation’s Best Florist in 2017, 2018 and 2019, according to the shop’s website.The shop offers a variety of floral arrangements for numerous occasions, such as birthdays, sympathy, weddings and just because, according to its website. Floral arrangements begin at $49.99 and up depending on the complexity and size of the design, according to Velasquez. Along with traditional flower arrangements, the shop offers creative and artistic designs and recommendations to fit the needs of all its customers, according to the shop’s website.“I really like the pink roses and the sunflowers and linear flowers such as snapdragons,” said Norah Schultz, the owner of the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue. Unlike traditional large wire service flower companies, the Flower Shop on 4th Avenue has creative control over its designs and arrangements.“We're not a wire service. We’re not a slave to [Florists' Transworld Delivery]; we completely have creative control over everything that's on our website, everything that goes out the door,” 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 partnersh... https://www.wildcat.arizona.edu/article/2020/08/a-atc-plants

Buy THESE 10 Cut Flowers (They Last the Longest!) - StyleBlueprint

Billy balls, Billy buttons, and woolly heads.LisianthusSarah Marshall, owner and lead florist of Gaia Florals in Birmingham, AL, says the long-stemmed Lisianthus is one of her favorites. “Of the flowers that I routinely use, the longest-lasting showstopper is Lisianthus,” she says. “It holds beautifully.” It’s known by many names, including the “Texas bluebell” and the “poor man’s rose,” and it can last between seven and 10 days. Fair warning: It tends to be susceptible to rot if it’s sitting in unclean water, so be sure to change it out daily for the best results.SnapdragonsSarah tells us, “Snapdragons are the long-lasting cool-season winner.” In the right conditions, they can last seven to 10 days. When choosing your snapdragon stem, look for stalks that have one-third to one-half of their pods open.Top row, left to right: Calla Lilies, Snapdragons, Lisianthus; Bottom: CraspediaRELATED: How To Get Any Stain Out: Your Ultimate Stain Removal GuideAmaryllisGreg Campbell, co-owner of Garden District in Memphis, TN, says the Amaryllis is his favorite long-lasting flower choice for the winter. Native to West Africa, the Amaryllis can last more than two weeks. It’s often associated with strength because it’s tall and sturdy, and it can actually last even longer in a vase than when planted.CelosiaA summer bloom, Celosia is another top pick for Sarah. It can run the color spectrum from blood red to goldenrod, and it looks like ocean coral or something that jumped out of a Dr. Seuss story. It’s a member of the Amaranth family and sometimes lasts over two weeks.EryngoMattie Bush, owner of Amelia’s Flower Truck in Nashville, TN, is big on Eryngo. An eye-catching flowering herb, it’s bluish-purple, prickly looking, and resembles a thistle. Also referred to as Flat Sea Holly, Eryngo has an incredibly long vase life, sometimes lasting well over two weeks. We are grateful to all our sponsors:LimoniumLimonium is another one of Mattie’s choices. Also known as Sea Lavender, even though it has no relation to lavender at all, Limonium looks more fragile than it is. Often used for bouquet filler, Limonium can last one to two weeks, and it retains its color when dried out.Magnum MumsMagnum Mums round out Mattie’s top three long-lasting flowers. An oversized chrysanthemum with hundreds of petals, the beautiful bloom is an impressive flower that can last up to two weeks.RanunculusLauren is a fan of using Ranunculus for long-lasting arrangements. These beautiful flowers look like ... https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/fresh-cut-flowers-that-last-the-longest/

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