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Joanna Rose Brooks - Quad City Times

Church in Rock Island, she contributed her time to the deacons as well as the personnel committee. An avid tennis player, Joanna was a member of the former Mill Creek Country Club and the Rock Valley Tennis Club. In addition to tennis, she enjoyed golfing, biking, playing bridge, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs as well as her grandchildren's sporting events.She will be missed by her loving family, husband, Frank; five children and their spouses, Mark (Marta) Brooks, Bettendorf, Terry (Dan) Goldstein, Moline, Susie (John) Bicek, Naperville, Ill., Mary (Rick) Lyons, Holland, Mich., and Scott (Heidi) Brooks, Jacksonville, N.C.; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Lindsay (Adam) Smith, Leslie (Jason) Pock, Kate Goldstein (Brad Jahnel), Andrew Brooks, David Brooks, J.C. Bicek, Frank Bicek, Mark Bicek, Sean Brooks, Brandon Brooks, and Ryan Brooks; and four great-grandchildren, Liam, Corbin and Paxton Smith, and Coen Pock.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Joseph and Johnnie Dopler.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joanna’s name to UnityPoint Hospice or South Park Church. The family would also like to thank UnityPoint Hospice for their care and support.Online condolences may be left at wheelanpressly.com. http://qctimes.com/news/local/obituaries/joanna-rose-brooks/article_c70f4b9e-1557-5992-9324-9b78358a3900.html

Guys, Get Your Pre-Game Going for Valentines Day! - Patch.com

Being long-stemmed, they don't absorb as much water as many other flowers," she said. "It's OK to use roses as part of a Valentine's Day bouquet. Work with your florist to create a lively mixed arrangement that incorporates other flowers with different colors and textures." Knowing the recipient's favorite color, and matching it with flowers, shows extra sincere interest that will be noticed, Deaver said. If it's a newer relationship, and you're unsure exactly what to send, a florist can put together an enticing arrangement that conveys affection without going overboard. Love is love, too - don't forget Mom and Grandma in Valentine's Day outreach. And yes, Deaver noted, it's OK for a woman to send flowers to a man. Just make them eye-catching, without being "pretty." "Order your flowers sooner to get exactly what you want," she said. "A Valentine's calendar like this doesn't happen often, so enjoy the chance to extend Valentine's week into an extra memorable time." Located at 13458 Watertown Plank Road, in the heart of downtown Elm Grove, Snapdragon Flowers provides fresh, beautiful flowers and plants for people, events and occasions. Its team of floral professionals includes Lead Designer Jenn Breitbach, the Wisconsin Professional Designer of the Year for 2019. More information is available by calling (262) 782-8380, visiting www.elmgroveflowershop.com, or following Snapdragon Flowers on Facebook. https://patch.com/wisconsin/brookfield-wi/guys-get-your-pre-game-going-valentine-s-day

Obituary: Charlotte G. Poulin - Lewiston Sun Journal

Newton, Mass., Doris Remis’ School of Floral Design in New York, and Henry I. Simmons School of Floral Design in Boston alongside her sister Mary. She worked in the family business of Saunders Florist for many years and was a participating floral designer at design schools in both Maine, and at the Boston Flower Exchange.As a teenager, under the tutelage of Mrs. Thurston, she concentrated her love of horses in the competitive show ring and won the Maine State Equitation Championship, among many other awards. She enjoyed her summers at the family cottage on Orr’s Island, especially the boating trips with her brother Abbott. In her later years she met the love of her life and forever friend, Albert Poulin. Together they lived a fulfilling life on the farm where they tended to her greenhouse, her “critters,” and decorated for every season. She will be fondly remembered for her beautiful holiday decorations, her delicious home cooked meals, and her fun-loving spirit.Charlotte will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 32 years, Albert “Sonny” J. Poulin. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Greenleaf) Keough and husband Jim; sons, Arthur Kesaris III and wife ShellyRae, William Kesaris, and Carl Greenleaf; grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexa Kesaris, and London, Amelia, Zane, and Wyatt Greenleaf; stepchildren, Kathy Hough, David Poulin and wife Kim, Karen Poulin, and Jonathan Poulin and wife Monica; grandchildren, Mike McCue and wife Maisie, Dianna, Amanda, Samuel, and Alex Poulin; great grandchildren Kylie and Logan McCue; numerous cousins and friends.Services will be held in t... https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/06/obituarycharlotte-g-poulin/

Hillier Nurseries' history inspires display for Chelsea Flower Show - Daily Echo

Visitors 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/

The Best Flower Delivery Services, Just in Time for Valentine’s Day - Vogue

Although we’re sure you’d do a lot of things for true love, haggling with a florist over the phone because it’s 10 p.m. on February 14 and your delivery still hasn’t arrived isn’t one of them.Thankfully, Vogue’s got some answers. Below are 7 thoughtful and impeccably-designed arrangements you can order online, nationwide. There are romantic red roses, abundant astrantias, and even dried flowers for those seeking something different. (And fine, I also snuck a succulent in there. It is adorable and you will love it.)So without further ado—here are the best flower delivery services, and loveliest flora, for the day all about love.Farmgirl Flowers “Love Actually” Bouquetfarmgirlflowers.com$83Shop NowHow can you not adore for Farmgirl Flowers, a female-founded, sustainable, mission-driven company that delivers burlap-wrapped bouquets? This Valentine’s Day, their “Love Actually” bouquet is perfect for any hopeless romantic—just like the movie.H.Bloom “Pastel Whispers” Bouquethbloom.com$150Shop NowWhite calia lilies and overflowing green sprigs add a dramatic dash to this otherwise pastel arrangement. Order it for someone that always opts for the exotic.Vogue x Urban Stems “The Love Story” Bouquetur... https://www.vogue.com/article/the-best-bouquets-to-order-online-for-valentines-day

For Steve and Judy Mann, Pot of Green Florist is 46 years and the rest of their lives - theday.com

Stonington — When Steve and Judy Mann opened Pot of Green Florist, then located in downtown Mystic, Judy was carrying around their infant son.Their son is now 47, and when he got married two years ago, his parents provided the flowers.A picture of the Manns' son and daughter-in-law adorns the perimeter of the cut-flower case in their shop, joined by thank-you notes bearing messages such as "they were everything we had imagined and hoped for" and "Judy, you truly outdid yourself with our Easter arrangement."In recent years, Judy has found herself putting together wedding floral arrangements for someone whose parents came in for flowers when they got married 20 or 30 years prior, and she has done multiple weddings for the same person.On Thursday, she was working on arrangements with hydrangeas and delphiniums for a memorial service at Calvary Church.Steve and Judy are 77 and 74, and Steve recently observed that the years have made him less aggressive in terms of discussions with customers about spending money. He doesn't consider the ... https://www.theday.com/article/20200119/BIZ02/200119517

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