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Children's Community School Wins Orchid Florist Contest | Naugatuck - Patch.com

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Neighbor News The Waterbury school garnered the most votes on the online contest sponsored by The Orchid Florist in Waterbury. By Nancy Sasso Janis, Patch Mayor Learn how you can verify your Patch account." data-placement="bottom" Aug 30, 2019 6:34 pm ET Updated Aug 30, 2019 6:36 pm ET {{ replyButtonLabel }} Reply (The Orchid Florist) figcaption class="lineheight-1-2 md:text-base patch-caption px-5 py-3 text-left text-secondary... https://patch.com/connecticut/naugatuck/childrens-community-school-wins-orchid-florist-contest

Florist closes shop after 4 decades - My Citizens News

He started bagging groceries in his dad’s store when he was 7. He learned to cut meat in his uncle’s Waterbury market, Antonelli’s. When he had his own store, he liked to group flowers by color.“The colors pop more that way,” he explained, chopping his arms out in front of him like barriers between the colors.When a customer ambled up, Raimo perked up like a geranium after a good watering. His voice got louder and stronger as he called out a “Hi, how are you?” across the parking lot. He cracked jokes, giving some a hard time for planting flowers so late in the spring. If the customers came in couples, he liked to ask, “Who plants them, you or him?” He made everyone who bought a tomato plant promise to bring him a tomato. As one couple drove away, he sighed audibly and said, “It’s people like them.”A friend said to Raimo once, “First time a customer, second time a friend.” Raimo took this to heart. He said he has gone to weddings, confirmations, bar mitzvahs, and funerals of the people he calls “customers slash friends,” and has gotten to know three generations in Naugatuck.“I do love this town, and I love the people,” he said.Teenagers used to come to Raimo, looking for summer jobs.“I used to have a waiting list of kids that wanted to work from the high school,” he said.Some of the former “help,” as he calls his employees, went on to become doctors and lawyers.“Some of them didn’t turn out good,” he said, chuckling. “I love them all anyway.”He said he could tell who was going to do well by watching them work as teenagers.If he had to guess, Raimo said a couple hundred local teens had been in his employ at one point or another, including his own four children, now grown. One son, Eddie Raimo, was with him on the last day, doling out advice on how to make marigolds flower, how to revive sickly tomatoes, selling six-packs of habanero peppers, and loading flats of fragrant basil into cars.The elder Raimo cut deals to sell off the last of his plants. He gave away a few tomato plants to customers he knew, and to a few he didn’t know. He folded bills in half, and slid them into the breast pocket of his tan palm-printed shirt, halfway unbuttoned in the June heat.When the customers were gone, and it was just Raimo, his son, and Josie the German shepherd lying at his feet, Raimo got quiet again.“I’m going to really, really miss seeing all these faces,” he said.He sighed again and looked around.“This stand cost me two marriages. I spent so many hours here —14, 16 hours a day,” he said.On the last day, Raimo didn’t bring a credit card reader to the stand. Cash only. He told one woman who came with just a credit card to just take the marigolds and impatiens she had picked out. Come back to pay him later. She was back in less than 10 minutes with the $6 she owed.“I did that with so many people, and they always come back. I never got beat, ever,” he said. “There’s got to be trust in business.”Raimo’s trust and optimism extends to the entire borough. From his outpost on Rubber Avenue, Raimo has seen Naugatuck fall on hard times, he said. He closed the meat and produce businesses and sold the building in November 2014. But thinks the town is about to turn a corner.“I have a lot of faith in Naugatuck,” he said. “People were good to me.”Many customers had no idea the stand was about to close for good. One, Lorraine Shea, said she thought she had been buying flowers from Raimo for 30 years, making the trip down from Wolcott. She couldn’t believe that it was the last day for Raimo’...

Highlands florist urges support for local shops as some take business to West Virginia - WSLS 10

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – After an area florist adjusted its model to survive the pandemic, the owner warned against protesting local businesses because of the mask rule.Since March, The Flower Center in Clifton Forge has had to adapt its services to stay afloat.They partnered with a local bakery to deliver cupcakes with flowers, and they’re also shipping bouquets for the first time.The owner said people who are frustrated with Virginia’s mask requirement and pledging not to wear them while shopping are only hurting small businesses like 'mom and pop’ places.“We’re close to West Virginia and a lot people are just jumping over the border because it’s like nothing ever happened over there, and over here we’re still very restricted, but if you continue to take all of your business to West Virginia, then the businesses here are not going to be here when you come back,” said Erin Huffman, The Flower Center owner.Huffman said small businesses like The Flower Center are just doing what is required in Virginia. https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2020/06/13/highlands-florist-urges-support-for-local-shops-as-some-take-business-to-west-virginia/

Headed to DC, local florist chosen for White House Christmas decorating team - Clarksville Now

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Local florist Kassie Peterson is headed to Washington DC, where she will join the White House’s decorating team in preparing for Christmas.Peterson opened her shop, Kassie Kay Floral Designs, on Franklin Street in June of this year. She applied to to be a volunteer White House decorator in September and was selected in October.“That was a reach goal for 2020 for me. It’s something that’s been on my radar for several years, but it hasn’t been able to work out to get selected for it,” said Peterson.Peterson says that her style as a florist is rooted in her Southern upbringing. She loves romantic, seasonal arrangements.For the White House project, Peterson will be working with the White House’s team to bring their Christmas vision to life. She will be in DC all next week.In 2019, the White House halls became a forest of lit Christmas trees with red and white flowers, a design Peterson said she was a big fan of. She particularly liked the inclusion of trees from across the US“I have definitely s... https://clarksvillenow.com/local/headed-to-dc-local-florist-chosen-for-white-house-christmas-decorating-team/

Sweet smelling thank you goes to 100 for florist's centennial - Montclair Local

Dan and Alice Hurley of Montclair received their bouquet on March 15 from Bartlett Greenhouses & Florist in neighboring Clifton.COURTESY OF DAN HURLEYBY KELLY NICHOLAIDESfor Montclair LocalJust as news of the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread, a Montclair family received a cheerful gift — a surprise bouquet of flowers delivered to their home.Throughout 2020, a Grove Street florist is honoring 100 people with bouquets, as a marketing tool for its 100th anniversary, and to thank those who show kindness and give back to their communities. Foster parents turned legal guardians Dan and Alice Hurley of Montclair received their bouquet  on March 15. The bouquet of roses, tulips and hyacinths came beautifully wrapped in a wooden box from Bartlett Greenhouses & Florist in neighboring Clifton. The card read, “In celebration of our 100th anniversary we are honoring 100 special people in the community. You have been selected. Thank you for all that you do and are still doing,” signed Marietta, Nancy, Skip and the Bartlett staff.“These folks have kindly gifted us with bouque... https://www.montclairlocal.news/2020/04/11/sweet-smelling-thank-you-goes-to-100-for-florists-centennial/

Sales aren't blooming: Florists adjust during pandemic - Delaware State News - Delaware State News

All florists in Delaware are operating delivery-only during the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers are encouraged to order as early as possible for Mother’s Day flowers due to limited inventory. Courtesy of Jen-Mor FloristDOVER — The COVID-19 pandemic could not have come at a worse time for local florists.They have taken a hit for three of the biggest flower days of the year — Easter, Secretary Appreciation Day and Mother’s Day. Weddings and proms have also been canceled.Florists were declared essential in Gov. John Carney’s state of emergency order, but only operating via delivery. This means showrooms are closed and service is done entirely online or over the phone.With the May 10 Mother’s Day rush starting this week, Gina Fries, one of the co-owners of Jen-Mor Florist in Dover, recommended anyone who wants flowers order as soon as possible due to low inventory.Mrs. Fries said she was pleasantly surprised florists were allowed to be open in some capacity by the governor’s order.“We’re really g... https://delawarestatenews.net/coronavirus/sales-arent-blooming-florists-adjust-during-pandemic/

Business is 'blooming' at Park Avenue Florist & Gift Shop - Clay Today Online

Bruce Hope ORANGE PARK – Park Avenue Florist & Gift Shop is gearing up for the holiday season.The longtime Orange Park staple, like many other florists and nurseries, has, unlike many small businesses, flourished during a year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.The holiday season is expected to be even more profitable for Park Avenue Florist this year. More people are sending plants and flowers since physical visiting is expected to be significantly reduced.The Blanding Avenue location has been in business for 18 years.“It has been blooming this year,” said manager Michelle McCleod, with a chuckle. “We have been very blessed. Everybody’s social distancing now with flowers.” The Monday of Thanksgiving week is where McCleod expects things to pick up, even more, heading into the peak of the holidays.The shop has several specials that will be available, such as FTD designs and Teleflora designs. They deliver all over the country as well as internationally. “We deliver worldwide – we FTD and Teleflora. We have wire services. https://www.claytodayonline.com/stories/business-is-blooming-at-park-avenue-florist-gift-shop,25109

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