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Sunlet Nursery shamrocks are evergreens - Escondido Grapevine

Sunlet grows tens of thousands of shamrocks for St. Patricks Day pleasure, the Kisters were reluctant to let their competitors in Fallbrook, Encinitas and San Marcos have access to the exact amounts.“They would love to know how many we grow, and wed love to know how many they grow,” Janet Kister said with a competitive laugh.The Kisters now have a large Fallbrook operation with 20 acres, including 7 acres of outdoor crops such as potted carnations, 3 acres of shade houses and 3 acres of greenhouses, each greenhouse about 175,000 square feet in size. About 44,000 square feet were devoted to shamrocks, valued at $85,000 on the wholesale market.Seasonal shamrocks come in several varietiesIncluding the traditional, dark green 3-inch-long triangular leaves with white flowers, and related varieties with green and silver spotted foliage and lavender flowers. Not to mention the purple shamrocks hidden away in a top-secret growing area.By all accounts, Sunlet is the leading shamrock grower in the area and one of the leaders in the state and the nation, with the only significant competition coming from a few growers in Santa Barbara and Half Moon Bay.Sunlet sends along 4-inch shamrocks that wholesale for around $1.45 each and 6-inch shamrocks that wholesale for around $3.99 each. Retail prices tend to be double, or more, depending on presentation, shipping costs and other market factors.img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20501" data-attachment-id="20501" data-permalink="https://escondidograpevine.com/2020/03/12/sunlet-nursery-shamrocks-are-evergreens/john-and-janet-2-480x720/" data-orig-file="https://i1.wp.com/escondidograpevine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/John-and-janet-2-480x720-1.jpg?fit=480%2C720&ssl=1" data-orig-size="480,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":&... https://escondidograpevine.com/2020/03/12/sunlet-nursery-shamrocks-are-evergreens/

Naples League Club in Wonderland: hot pink flamingos, ceiling-height centerpieces a wow fundraiser - Naples Daily News

Naples. And when her florist was facing an emergency, Davenport obtained the flowers the supplier and created the draping centerpieces herself.Over at the table of the Marco Island Center for the Arts, the favors, miniature cupcake paintings on easels from the center's artists, sat beside plates bearing abstract designs, again painted by the center's artists. A wide-eyed ceramic elephant teapot, created by kids' ceramic classes, stood ready to figuratively dispense warm drinks."Le Rosé Rendezvous," the table of Peter Antanelis, had been created. The theme was "Ombre," and Antanelis, whose work is divided between Naples and New York, had carried out the theme down to the split seat covers. On one end, furry white cushion covers, split with the palest pink-gray; on the other, deep and total fuchsia. Gift candles ranged according to table position, from snowy to rose"Everything moves from white to fuchsia — every aspect, the candle, the cupcakes, everything," he said. Even a layered cake, which Antanelis himself baked, had ombre layers of filling."As soon as I got involved with it, I thought of the theme. So I asked for a rectangle table and I ended up with a huge rectangle table," he said, laughing. Antanelis' table was one of at least three holding 18, necessary to accommodate the 670 ticket holders.For this particular fundraiser, some of the designers were as colorful as their tables. Jewelry designer Amanda Jaron had come in a doublet shift made fluorescent abstract with her daughter's artwork; it had also given electric appeal to her store's tablecloth, although her fluorescent-trimmed high-heel sneakers may have stolen the show.In its 34 years, the Naples club has raised nearly $5 million for Collier and Lee needs, according to President Gigi Stewart."I was overwhelmed — absolutely overwhelmed, Stewart said of her first look at the tables Monday. "What the designers have done with their creativity is just incredible."We're very pleased. It just keeps getting better and better."Harriet Howard Heithaus covers arts and entertainment for the Naples Daily News/naplesnews.com. Reach her at 239-213-6091. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/local/2020/03/03/naples-league-club-fills-ritz-carlton-pavilion-wow-tables/4885588002/

Flower Shop Operating as Illegal Pot Shop Raided in Santa Ana - NBC Southern California

Santa Ana police Wednesday were looking for the owner and operators of an illegal marijuana business raided on Tuesday."We were getting citizen complaints, and based on those complaints the vice and narcotics unit started investigating'' the business at 230 W. Warner Ave., said Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna.On Tuesday afternoon, police raided the pot shop and seized 45 pounds of cannabis products, $2,180 in cash, a Glock 26 9mm handgun and methamphetamine, Bertagna said.The marijuana shop is not licensed with the city as required by law, Bertagna said."Nobody was at the location" when the raid occurred, Bertagna said. "So we're continuing to investigate who owns and operates the facility."Vice/Narcotics Unit Detectives received info that the business at 230 W Warner, was operating an illegal marijuana dispensary. On 3/10/20, a warrant was served & resulted in the seizure of 45 lbs of cannabis products w/ packaging, $2,180, a Glock 26 9mm handgun & 3.8 gg of meth. pic.twitter.com/lVEGuFF9MA— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) March 11, 2020 ... https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/flower-shop-operating-at-illegal-pot-shot-raided-in-santa-ana/2327336/

Gardening: Succulents not only save water and money, but offer other benefits - OCRegister

When San Marcos Nursery opened 40 years ago, only four succulent species were included in their plant list. Today, approximately one-third of the 1,500 plants currently grown are in the succulent category. This fact was revealed by Randy Baldwin, manager of the nursery since its inception, at a recent celebratory gathering at the wholesale nursery’s Santa Barbara growing grounds.The proliferation of succulents among the nursery’s selections may be attributed to a number of factors, but the long periods of drought in California over the past four decades is foremost among them. During this time, many municipalities have resorted to water rationing that makes the planting of lawns, for example, which need almost daily irrigation during the summer to stay lush, problematic. When lawns are removed, succulents — many of which are quite parsimonious when it comes to water consumption — are often called upon to fill the void.There are other reasons which explain why succulents have become the preferenc... https://www.ocregister.com/gardening-succulents-not-only-save-water-and-money-but-offer-other-benefits

Larkspur flower shop focuses on local, sustainable arrangements - Marin Independent Journal

Tracey Kessler is a Sausalito painter who works in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylic, ink, charcoal, gesso and natural pigments.• Heath Ceramics the venerable ceramics company that got its start in Sausalito and now provides dinnerware, tableware, tile, décor, bags and jewelry.The event will be at Concreteworks, a Bay Area Made member that makes concrete fire pits, furniture, tubs and water features. The company will offer tours of its 85,000-square-foot facility where it showcases its products.“There are two parts to the event,” says Jason Lees, owner of Jason Lees Design and a member of Bay Area Made. “The Market is where vendors will have tables and booths to show and sell their work.”There, shoppers will find apparel and accessories, body and bath products, food and beverages, and home and garden products.The Design Showcase is a staged loft-like living space where home and  garden products ill be on display, but not for sale.• Details: Where Craft Meets Innovation: A Market & Showcase is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at Concreteworks at 2033 Everett St. in Alameda. Admission is free. For more information, go to bayareamade.us.Don’t-miss events• Children in Sloat Garden Center’s Kids Club can create their own salad bowl planter in a make-and-take workshop at 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at 401 Miller Ave. in Mill Valley (415-388-0365) or 10 a.m. Sept. 22 at 2000 Novato Blvd. in Novato (415-897-2169). The $20 fee for members in... https://www.marinij.com/2019/09/13/larkspur-flower-shop-focuses-on-local-sustainable-arrangements/

Alaska Rally Supports Gay Couple Denied Service by Florist - SouthFloridaGayNews.com

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FiftyFlowers Is Still Shipping Flowers From Partner Farms to Doorsteps During Pandemic - Business Wire

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the flower farm industry—flowers that aren’t being shipped are rotting or are being destroyed. In an effort to assist farm owners and workers, Liza Roeser, President and CEO of FiftyFlowers, a small business with headquarters in Boise, Idaho, and Quito, Ecuador (www.FiftyFlowers.com) has made it a priority to work feverishly with flower farms all over the world to ship fresh flowers at a significantly reduced cost to customers affected by this pandemic.“For the past 22 years, we have created a reliable distribution channel and I have worked, visited, and developed relationships with these farms all over the world. I am passionate about saving the flowers, farms and workers. I want to do my part to continue to brighten the lives of people experiencing isolation caused by this pandemic and get these amazing flowers into their hands,” stated Roeser.The flower farm owners and Roeser have worked on a plan during t... https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200330005469/en/FiftyFlowers-Shipping-Flowers-Partner-Farms-Doorsteps-Pandemic

BBB consumer warning: Graduation gifts that never arrive - KTVZ

There are local, independent BBBs across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including BBB Northwest + Pacific, which serves more than 15 million consumers across Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Hawaii and Western Wyoming. https://www.ktvz.com/news/bbb-consumer-warning-graduation-gifts-that-never-arrive/1083986113

Keeping things natural come Hell or High Water - Enumclaw Courier-Herald

The Enumclaw couple are using their cash award to purchase a pair of Great Pyrenees dogs that will watch over a pasture of laying hens. The pups are on order from an Idaho breeder and will provide a natural means of protecting chickens from aerial predators, coyotes and anything else seeking a free meal. “Small and mid-sized sustainable farms are essential to meeting consumer demand for humanely-raised food,” said Larissa McKenna, the director of FACT’s humane farming program. But the reality, she said, is that small operations face financial challenges due to high costs associated with economies of scale. “Our organization supports farms like Hell or High Water Farm by funding projects that improve animal welfare and also help farmers increase their profit margins,” she said. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN A decade ago, while apartment dwellers in Seattle’s Lower Queen Anne neighborhood, the Helfricks took a rather simple step. They began filling abandoned planters with heirloom tomatoes, pumpkins, strawberries and blueberry plants; it was all for personal use but launched a life of producing organic, locally-sourced vegetables and herbs. Within a few years, the couple were urban homesteaders, having advanced to a rented home in Seattle. From their Wallingford neighborhood, they had backyard chickens and had added grapes, hops, flowers and fruit trees to their growing operation. It was clear they were destined for something more than being hobby farmers, growing for their own table. A key transition came in 2015 when Kevin participated in the Organic Farming Education Program, offered by Tilth Alliance. Located in Auburn, it offers education for beginner farmers and serves as a business incubator. For three years, he grew vegetables and flowers and kept flocks of laying hens at Tilth’s Red Barn Ranch. “It was nice being around like-minded individuals,” Kevin says of his relationship with Tilth.A commercial customer stops by Hell Or High Water Farm, picking up an order of 25 dozen eggs. Photo by Kevin Hanson After a couple of brief stops, it was in 2018 t... https://www.courierherald.com/business/keeping-things-natural-come-hell-or-high-water/