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New business to plant roots in Grafton - Mountain Statesman
Saturday, January 18, 2020The Flower Market will also offer food items including Mountain State Honey; pasta, sauces and olives from the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company; dipping herbs, oils and vinegars from the Olive Tap in Pittsburgh; and delectable, delightful Sarris Chocolates.“The inventory will rotate, and I am getting involved with a couple of things that I am really excited about, but I want to leave that surprise for later,” Sturm said.She shared that she is established with some great vendors that will allow her to mix up her selection to keep inventory fresh and new for her clients.Sturm shared that she will also be providing gift baskets for customers. While wine baskets may be created, they will have to be picked up at the shop due to licensing restrictions.“While I am fully licensed for wine tastings, sampling and sales, I am not currently licensed to deliver wine. There is a great deal that comes along with that, and right now, we opted out of going that route,” she explained.Sturm said that with the growth of businesses and the revitalization of Main Street Grafton, she is excited to be a part of it. The Flower Market will be taking part in First Friday events, including a wine tasting event at 6:30 p.m., during the March First Friday celebration.Be sure to head down to The Flower Market, located at 76 West Main Street, Grafton, on Saturday, January 11, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., for their Grand Opening. During the event, guests will be treated to free raffles and giveaways, along with snacks and friendly conversation.The Flower Market will be open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Customers may stop by the shop, call in at 304-903-8941.Sturm said that her website, www.theflowermarketwv.com, is currently under construction, and once it is up and running, orders can be entered there as well.“Everyone always says to find something you love and do it, and that’s what I’m doing. I’m excited to get up and running, and I really hope that the community will welcome The Flower Market,” Sturm imparted. https://mountainstatesman.com/article/new-business-to-plant-roots-in-grafton
South Jersey flower shop will help special needs students grow toward employment - Cherry Hill Courier Post
Wednesday, December 11, 2019The school received $24,000 in grant funding from the Woods Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Langhorne, Pennsylvania-based parent company of Archway, to open and operate the shop. "This class is quite important for the students," noted Wesley Roach, a teacher at Archway's Upper School. It helps them acquire skills for jobs after they graduate, and experience working with others. "It allows them to see other things outside their box, and gives them a chance to move around; it's more interactive than in a classroom setting and the teachers make the class fun and engaging," he added. Archway has in recent years expanded its on- and off-campus structured learning experiences, explained Archway's Upper School principal Mark Letiziano, who's been at the school for the last 19 years. "We're doing more to prepare students' resumes and give them valid experiences that will help them transition to employment after graduation," he said. "Job sampling helps them decide, well, this really isn't for me, but maybe something else is a good fit once they get some hands-on experiences." For Serenity Wested, horticulture class is an opportunity to break free from the traditional classroom. https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/local/south-jersey/2019/03/01/waterford-nj-flower-shop-help-special-needs-students-grow-toward-employment/2951323002/
Norfolk florist closes down because people buy cheap flowers from supermarkets | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk Business News - Eastern Daily Press
Sunday, February 09, 2020Natalie Marshall, who is closing her florist business. Pic: Flowers at the Forge. A florist is closing her business blaming the fact that people buy cheap flowers from supermarkets and garages as the reason. Some of Natalie Marshall's beautiful flowers. Pic: Flowers at the Forge.Natalie Marshall opened Flowers at the Forge in Horstead, just outside Coltishall, in 2016 but is now starting a new job as an area sales manager because she can't make the floristry firm work. She said despite loving running her own business, there was no money in it. "It's a flowers from Tesco or Interflora once a year attitude and therefore, no profit.MORE: See Kettle Chips' Christmas tree made out of cheese and crispsFlowers at the Forge, Horstead, near Coltishall, is closing down. Pic: Flowers at the Forge."Three years without a wage is enough. I loved the creativity and choosing the best materials I could but the local mindset does not see that. It's a shame but a healthy wage will make me feel better."Mrs Marshall, who's just started a new jo... https://www.edp24.co.uk/business/flowers-at-the-forge-in-horstead-near-coltishall-closes-down-1-6437603
Keep Your Valentine Flowers Looking Their Best - TAPinto.net
Sunday, February 09, 2020Or add a few roses to your bouquet of other colorful flowers. Once you make your selection, ask the florist to include a packet of floral preservative and wrap your flowers. This protects them from extreme temperatures and jostling during the ride home.Extend the life of your floral gift with a few key steps before placing the flowers in a vase.Remove the lower leaves, so just the leafless stems are sitting in the water. This minimizes bacterial growth that can shorten the vase life of cut flowers. Recut the stems and arrange your blossoms in a clean vase filled with fresh water and floral preservative. Cutting the stems on an angle increases the amount of exposed surface area to absorb water. Change the water, clean the vase if needed, recut the stems and add floral preservative every two to three days. Remove any flowers that have faded to keep your arrangement looking its best. Doing this can double the life of your cut flowers.Further extend the vase life of cut flowers by displaying them in a cool, draft-free location. Or move them to a cooler spot at night and back in a prominent spot during the day.Even if you do everything right, roses sometimes bend or droop at the neck and disappoint. This can happen if they have not received enough water at some point between harvest and your vase.Fortunately, there is a way to revive roses. Remove the roses from the vase. Recut the stems and submerge the whole rose – stem, leaves, flowers and all – in a sink or tub of warm water. Leave the roses submerged for 30 minutes.Clean and refill the vase with fresh water and a bit of floral preservative. Recut the stems on a slant, underwater if possible, and place the roses back in the vase. You will have perky fresh roses to enjoy for a week or more.And pick up an additional bouquet for yourself. Fresh flowers are a great way to brighten your home and lift your spirits.Melinda Myers has written numerous books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally-syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and her web site is www.MelindaMyers.com. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/south-brunswick/sections/home-and-garden/articles/keep-your-valentine-flowers-looking-their-best-11
Irvine's top 5 flower shops - Hoodline
Sunday, February 09, 2020Wondering where to find the best florists near you?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top such shops in Irvine, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for bouquets, centerpieces and more.Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.1. Irvine Village FlowersPhoto: pooneh e./YelpFirst on the list is El Camino Real's Irvine Village Flowers, at 15415 Jeffrey Road, Suite 102. With 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp, it's the top-rated flower shop in the city. 2. Juicy CreationsPhoto: juicy creations/YelpThe Business District's Juicy Creations, at 2801 Kelvin Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the florist and floral designer spot five stars out of 33 reviews.3. Bird of Paradise Couture FloralsPhoto: bird of paradise couture florals/YelpBird of Paradise Couture Florals, also in the Business... https://hoodline.com/2020/01/irvine-s-top-5-flower-shops
The 5 best Valentine's Day flower arrangements online, in every price range - OregonLive
Sunday, February 09, 2020Oregon has a bounty of flower growers and creative florists turn to these farms year round for fragrant blooms and decorative foliage.For Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, Beth Syphers of Crowley House Flower Farms & Studio near Salem suggests gift givers think beyond red roses.“Good designers and florists can use what’s in season in the area – early blooms like tulips and anemones – and make a bouquet or arrangement look incredible,” says Syphers, who specializes in naturally grown, high-quality blooms, vines, foliage and berries.The goal: Treat someone you love to a happy moment.Florists will help write a card and explain the symbolism behind each flower.Enjoy FlowersHand-tied bouquets of seasonal blooms for $50.15For Valentine's Day, online flower companies connect customers to local florists who can deliver fresh-cut flowers, in traditional and modern arrangements, as well as live plants and edible gifts.Just in time to benefit from pre-Valentine's Day sales, we picked five online companies that specialize in flower arrangements, in ev... https://www.oregonlive.com/life-and-culture/j66j-2020/02/6382c9a0012712/the-5-best-valentines-day-flower-arrangements-online-in-every-price-range.html
Hillier Nurseries' history inspires display for Chelsea Flower Show - Daily Echo
Sunday, February 09, 2020Visitors to the exhibit will approach via a replica of the original Hillier shop in Winchester, which was bought in 1864. They will be transported back to the company’s beginnings as a single florist’s shop and a small patch of nursery land. Beyond the shop, visitors will discover a large warden with a stone-walled walkway, taking them on a journey through semi-mature trees, large shrubs and colourful herbaceous planting schemes. The walkway will end at a water feature. Lilly Gomm will join the team as designer for the second year running. She made her Chelsea debut with Hillier in 2019, winning gold. She said: “It is an absolute honour to be working with Hillier again, particularly this year as the company celebrates its history with its exhibit. The design this year is intended to capture the essence of Hillier, stand out and be memorable, at the same time as featuring the detailed stunning planting and variety that Hillier is known for.” The garden will feature 21 mature trees as well as Many of the plants grown on the Hampshire nursery and available in its 17 Hillier Garden Centres, which include branches at Winchester and Three Legged Cross. Chris Francis, director of retail and wholesale, said: “This garden recognises and celebrates something incredibly special so it’s only fitting that we have our greatest exhibit ever. “We are thrilled to be working with Lilly again. She is immensely talented and created a stunning garden for us last year. This year’s design is incredible; the idea of recreating the original shopfront is certainly going to be remarkable an... https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18191402.hillier-nurseries-history-inspires-display-chelsea-flower-show/
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