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Easton area florist giving away flowers on Petal It Forward Day - lehighvalleylive.com

Upper Mount Bethel Township resident. "Everybody's smiling."Flower Essence, owned by Brandi Lynch, plans to give away 1,000 roses on Wednesday in its delivery area, including Easton, Bethlehem, Palmer Township, Nazareth and the Slate Belt.The Society of American Florists said flowers will be given away in more than 400 cities in all 50 states.The society says it has science on its side; a Rutgers study showed giving flowers helped spread positive emotions, some that lasted for days.People were posting on social media using the #PetalItForward hashtag. Sarah Cassi may be reached at scassi@lehighvalleylive.com. Follow her on Twitter @SarahCassi. Find lehighvalleylive.com on Facebook. https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/2018/10/easton_area_florist_giving_awa.html

Class on how to make butterflies feel at home in Bethlehem

The hour-long program, to take place 10 a.m.  at the Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, will outline what a monarch waystation is and why it is important for the survival of this species.Tips will be given on protecting habitat and planting milkweed and preferred nectar-rich flowers.  The workshop is free, but registration is required.  Call 877-345-0691 or visit monarchworkshop. https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/community-calendar/2018/08/class_on_how_to_make_butterfli.html

Bethelehem thief steals plants from front porches, according to police

Lehigh County. Police say he’s been doing this for quite a while.Roses are red, violets are blue. Those aren’t your flowers and the camera sees you. And, Bethlehem Township Police are on the hunt.“They’re all over and there’s a lot of plants around here so they could do pretty well around here,” said a possible victim.Cops say the west side of Bethlehem should be on alert for the man seen in surveillance images going for potted plants.A neighbor tells FOX 29 off camera she may be one of the victims.“I looked outside one morning and my most beautiful, favorite hanging plant was gone. I had it on a shepherd’s hook and someone just picked it up and ran off with it, I guess,” said the victim.Her Mother’s Day gift now gone.“My kids were frustrated when I told them that someone took their plant,” the victim said.Police say the suspect was last seen leaving the area of 6th Avenue and West Broad in an older sedan. Detectives think he’s the same guy behind similar thefts last year.“It’s pretty surprising. It’s shocking,” said Angelica Finelli.Finelli says she’s one of those flower lovers who spend hundreds of dollars on p... http://www.fox29.com/news/bethelehem-thief-steals-plants-from-front-porches-according-to-police

Police search for flower pot thief around Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Police say they have surveillance video of the flower pot pirate, the man who has raided the porches of nearly a dozen homes in the Bethlehem area."At 3:30 in the morning I think he's a big coward," said one victim.This resident doesn't want his face shown for reasons he'll explain later, but he does want everyone to see his footage of the thief stealing five potted plants from his porch."I hope someone out there can recognize the scum bag," the victim said.Police say this isn't an isolated incident. One family in northeast Bethlehem says the thief walked off with a $70 hanging basket."There was two of them out there, one on each side and one disappeared between 12 and 1 in the afternoon," said Greg Marquardt.In this case there was no video, but there was an eye witness."My father was out front and saw someone pull up and just take it like nonchalant; no shame, broad daylight," said Annie... http://www.wfmz.com/news/lehigh-valley/police-search-for-flower-pot-thief-around-bethlehem/757238656

Pondelek's Florist Moves to Historic Main Street Building - sauconsource.com

Pondelek’s was formerly located at 1310 Main Street, and was originally located on Easton Road.Bodor said that after she decided to move she looked at potential new locations in Bethlehem, but ultimately decided she didn’t want to leave Hellertown, especially given the business’s long history in the borough.Much of the furniture and fixtures from Pondelek’s previous location have been brought to the new store, where a more limited assortment of gifts are available for purchase in addition to a huge variety of floral arrangements for all occasions.“We’re going back to our roots as a flower shop,” Bodor said.She explained that competition from large online retailers such as Amazon.com is the reason she decided to–by and large–exit the gift shop business.Pondelek’s still sells signed hand-blown glass objets d’art as well as pottery by local artisan Royce Yoder.In terms of the renovations that were made to the building, Bodor said not much wasn’t touched by the workers who have labored daily at the site since August.Windows were falling out of their frames and “all the wood on the outside was rotten,” she said, referring to the building’s clapboard siding, which has been replaced by an EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish Systems) system that mimics the look of stucco.The exterior color is a burgundy that pays homage to the color of the original clapboards, and Bodor said she’s already received quite a few compliments about it.“They’re so happy that someone rescued the building and that it didn’t get knocked down,” she said.Inside, the building’s original hardwood floors have been refinished and the entire space has been repainted according to a light and airy color scheme.Bodor said she herself lives in a late eighteenth century home and has always been drawn to historic buildings in general, and the former schoolhouse in particular.She credited CMG (Construction Manage...

Three Glamorous Gardens for Your Outdoor Wedding Celebration - Boston magazine

Elizabeth Park. Located in West Hartford, Connecticut, the scenic space encompasses more than 100 acres of land. Stop and smell the roses (and get hitched while you’re at it) in the historical Rose Garden, planted more than 100 years ago. Not to worry about refreshments: The onsite Pond House Café restaurant serves up fresh fare using ingredients from its very own vegetable and herb plot. Dine in a window-lined space that offers ample views of the park, then retire to the terrace to watch the sun set over the pond with your beloved. And don’t forget about dessert: The Pond House team will prep a tiered cake so you and your guests can end the evening on a sweet note.GUEST DIGSGet the party started with complimentary champagne at check-in at Delamar, a stylish space in downtown West Hartford. Guests can unwind at the hotel’s spa or grab a bite to eat at Artisan, the onsite eatery where executive chef Frederic Kieffer whips up seasonal dishes with ingredients from the restaurant’s garden.Photo by Haven PhotographyGREENER PASTURESSkip the florist and go right to the source at the Greenhouse at Highland Farm in Scarborough, Maine. A multigenerational family business, the flower farm added “wedding venue” to its impressive resume after the couple that owns it decided to host their own nuptials on the property, inspiring them to open it up to others who want to do the same. Walk down the aisle in the greenhouse, complete with a translucent roof and retractable walls, or say “I do” on the verdant lawn, surrounded by wildflowers. Once the cake is cut, sneak off to Legacy Grove, where the farm permits couples to carve their initials into one of the trees—and live out their teenage dreams in the process. Not ready for the night to end? Cozy up to the fire pit: a surefire way to keep the party going without catching a chill.REHEARSAL DINNERPour a pint and toast your guests at Nonesuch River Brewing, the first (and only) craft brewery in Scarborough. While you sip on IPAs and ales, dine on beer-battered Maine haddock in the semi-private, post-and-beam mezzanine space, which connects to... https://www.bostonmagazine.com/weddings/2020/11/30/new-england-gardens/

Audrey Cleary Bailey, 76, advocated for military families - Port City Daily

Cmdr. Navy Todd E. Bailey, and his wife, Anita, of Norman, Oklahoma, Deborah B. Stakelum, and her husband, Kevin, of Prospect, Kentucky, and Leigh Ann Cumberland, and her husband, Jeff, of Chaplin, Connecticut; and seven grandchildren, Ali, Tyler, T.J., Brigid, Molly, Eddie and Caelan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, retired U.S. Navy Reserve Capt. Harry E. Bailey.At her direction, no local services will be held. A service and interment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Paws4People/Paws4Vets.Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service. https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2020/11/30/audrey-cleary-bailey-76-advocated-for-military-families/

Flower shop among many businesses fighting to blossom - The Riverdale Press

That has sent Columbia delivery drivers throughout New York City, as well as New Jersey, Westchester County and Connecticut. Those are some tall orders, especially since social distancing requirements limits the number of workers allowed in the small shop. “We cannot have many people working in the store, so it has been busier for us,” Dennis said. “Most of the time it has just been my sister, myself and one worker. I have even been taking deliveries out myself.”Sales have dipped, but so have supplies in some cases. In late March, as many were trying to adjust to the “new normal,”  Columbia struggled to stock its flower inventory, both in quantity and variety. For example, one thing missing from the store’s offerings has been tulips. Fortunately, most flowers purchased from South America are still available, Dennis said. Pricing hasn’t changed much, but delivery costs have increased since the shop is going without its regular delivery staff.Flowers also are a crucial part of large events like weddings and baby showers. Yet, all events are now canceled or postponed. It’s unclear when they’ll return, but at least one customer found a creative way to repurpose her ordered flowers into a kind gesture.The woman had put together a sizable order for a baby shower, but ended up hospitalized with the virus that causes COVID-19. Fortunately, she recovered, Dennis said. She was so thankful for her recovery, in fact, she sent the flowers intended for her shower instead to the nurses who took care of her.Unfortunately, many small businesses aren’t having the same luck as Columbia, as the coronavirus shutdown languishes on. While many storefronts are shut because they’re deemed “non-essential,” those that can stay open operate at a reduced capacity. The big question is whether many of the now-shuttered businesses will be able to reopen once New York City is allowed to open its doors again. Some businesses — even essential ones — are choosing to stay closed with hopes of being around long-term, said Christopher Rizzo, a board member of the Riverdale Main Streets Association.“Some of these small businesses have such small profit margins to begin with,” Rizzo said. “So staying open when your revenues are cut in half does not make sense for a lot of businesses. They are choosing to stay closed so that they can stay open in the future.” Dennis says she’s thankful Columbia Florist can stay open in some capacity. She receives many calls from customers thanking her for the flower deliveries, especially to funerals, where a lot of people aren’t present. Says Dennis: “Having a flower there makes a big difference.” ... https://riverdalepress.com/stories/flower-shop-among-many-businesses-fighting-to-blossom,71820

‘Going to be insane:’ Mother’s Day flower delivery during a shutdown - CTPost

Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1 of / 71 Caption Close Image 1 of 71 A customer shops for flowers at Filanowski Farms on Wheelers Farm Road in Milford, Conn. on Thursday, May 7, 2020. A customer shops for flowers at Filanowski Farms on Wheelers Farm Road in Milford, Conn. on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Photo: Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media ... https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Going-to-be-insane-Mother-s-Day-flower-15256607.php