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Barry Fugatt: Hardy plants produce years of joy - Tulsa World

Ole Sol be off their necks by mid-afternoon. Who can blame them? On a summer day, you’ll not catch me with hoe or rake in hand much past high noon.Hardy Amaryllis, aka, Saint Joseph’s Lilly(Hippeastrum x johnsonii)I wish I could step into a time machine and set the date and location to London in 1799. I would look up an old English watch maker named Johnson and thank him royally for his hybridizing work with amaryllis. I would assure him that no plant in my garden has given me more years of sheer joy than his Hardy Amaryllis.After shooting the photo for this column, I literally drug a chair over, placed it in front of the Saint Joseph’s lily, set down and soaked-up the intoxicating beauty of the bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers. The flower color is as pure a red hue as you can find in nature. Match the deep red of Saint Joseph’s flowers with orange, yellow, pink or white flowers for a spectacular garden effect.Plant three to five Saint Joseph’s lily bulbs 6 to 8 inches apart and cover the bulbs with several inches of soil. Within a few years, the bulbs will have multiplied and created a breathing clump similar to that pictured with this column. After 3 or 4 years, the bulbs may be dug, divided and shared with friends.Hardy Orchid, aka Chinese Ground Orchid(Bletilla striata)I know what you’re thinking: Orchids are delicate, hard-to-grow plants best bought from florists and pinned onto wedding dresses. But that’s not always the case. Chinese Ground Orchid is a hardy, super easy to grow terrestrial orchid. I’ve had clumps of this old heirloom in my garden for many years. Its survival instincts are every bit as tough as its flowers are lovely.Hardy Orchid is a true orchid. It produces Cattleya-like (a show horse orchid species) pinkish flowers in late spring. Flowers are small, only one to two inches long, but oh so gorgeous. Its genus name, Bletilla, honors Luis Blet, a Spanish apothecary who had a grand garden in Algeciras toward the end of the 18th century. I also would like to crank-up a time machine and pay Luis a thank-you visit. Hardy Orchid also ... http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/gardenadvice/barry-fugatt-hardy-plants-produce-years-of-joy/article_1c2ebe4c-1ec2-57a2-aca1-eb63587bb2bc.html

Stephen (Steve) Robert Hanson, Roseville, MI/once Janesville, WI - Gazettextra

United Methodist Church of Excelsior Springs, MO as a Sunday School teacher with his wife Jane, as well as serving as caretaker when needed.Steve is survived by his four children: Michael Hanson of Saint Joseph, MO; Dawnel (Benjamin) Hanson-Keel of Clinton Township, MI; Matthew Hanson of Kearney, MO; and Stephen R. Hanson of Liberty, MO; grandchildren: Michael, Hailey, and Taevyn Hanson; Cody (Amanda) McCracken and Coulter Hanson; Benjamin, Hannah, and Hunter Keel; Mallory, Joshua, and Meghan Hanson; and Liv and Logan Hanson; great-grandchildren, Wren and Tucker Hanson; brothers, Thomas (Kathy) Hanson of Wellington, FL and E.J. Hanson of La Crosse, WI; sisters: JoEllen (Patrick) Gavin of Delavan, WI, Debra (Al) Rebman of Appleton, WI, LuAnn (Chuck) Roth of Onalaska, WI; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jane Ann; and grandson, Isaac Max Benton Morgan. He was a loving husband, father, friend, and person, and his hearty laugh and smile will be missed by many.Memorial service and visitation will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 313 East Wall St, Janesville, WI; on Saturday, October 8th from 10:30 a.m. until noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may also be made to The National League for POW/MIA Families, at: 5673 Columbia Pike Ste-100, Fall’s Church, VA 22041.Print... http://www.gazettextra.com/20161005/stephen_steve_robert_hanson_roseville_mionce_janesville_wi

Long Beach's 3 top florists (that won't break the bank) - Hoodline

Looking to try the best florists in town?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable florists in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.1. Daisy's FlowersPhoto: Daisy's Flowers/YelpTopping the list is Daisy's Flowers, situated at 626 Cherry Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The florist offers fresh floral arrangements.2. 710 Flower ShopPhoto: Bryan V./Yelp710 Flower Shop, located at 690 W. Willow St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly florist 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews. The family owned and operated store offers bouquets for all occasions.Yelper Angelo L. wrote, "710 Flower shop has to be one of the best flower shops out there. Their roses are super nice."Stephany M. noted, "All flowers in this shop are beautiful. They have great customer service and a nice variety of flowers. The prices are... https://hoodline.com/2020/05/long-beach-s-3-top-florists-that-won-t-break-the-bank

The Flower Bucket in Yarmouth County nurtures joy with flowers - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Benzakein. Fordham was inspired by the fact that someone was making a living from a flower farm and says she was hooked.“I started really loving arranging the flowers and creating designs. I’m not a florist but I just practiced and practiced. I started growing things that are good for cut flower production. Some flowers are better than others, they have longer vase lives than others.”She likes letting flowers do what they naturally want to do in a vase, instead of trying to control them. She says her mother was like that too. Fordham is also in her element when it comes to arranging material that’s in season locally.“If it’s in bloom and it looks beautiful and it’s going to last in a vase, then I’ll cut it. I’ll cut anything!” she laughs.“I drive around with snippers in my car (for wild material or cultivated, and cut with permission.) You never know what you’re going to see.”Each morning she visits the flowers on their property, cutting those that have reached perfection. These are placed in buckets of water for the day’s arrangements.She custom designs each bouquet according to the price point supplied by each customer, sometimes including plants like basil and mint for their fragrance.Last Christmas season she held a highly successful wreath making workshop. It’s something she plans on doing in other seasons, when she has time.“Everyone made their own and every creation was beautiful and original. There was Christmas music playing, hot cider, it was so much fun.”Fordham says this is The Flower Bucket’s first serious year as a business.She’s learning to accept failures along with success, when it comes to growing specific flowers.“I’m so new to all this and learning as I go. Maybe I won’t grow that flower there next time, or maybe I didn’t start it early enough. I’ve learned to focus on things that need my attention the most.”Once a week she walks her gardens and makes herself a bouquet for the week. “It’s my favourite thing to do on Sundays,” she says.The practice of giving flowers is a wonderful one, she adds, especially because of their finite lifespan.“We all have too much stuff. That’s why I love flowers. You can give flowers to somebody and they get to experience it for a couple of weeks and then it’s done. They don’t have to put it on their shelf somewhere and feel bad if they ever throw it away. It’s like eating food. You eat it and enjoy it and then it’s done.”How to contact The Flower BucketContact The Flower Bucket through FacebookOr InstagramOr by email... https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/business/local-business/the-flower-bucket-in-yarmouth-county-nurtures-joy-with-flowers-482841/

Here's How to Make Your Fresh-Cut Flowers Last - StyleBlueprint

Everyone loves a little pick-me-up in the form of fresh-cut flowers, but how can you maximize your bouquet’s vase life? Below are 10 tips from some of our favorite Southern florists on how to extend the life of your flowers as well as suggestions for 10 fresh-cut flowers that last the longest.A few simple tips can extend the life of your fresh-cut flowers.Pro Tip #1: Shop local.We’re all about supporting local businesses, but aside from helping to boost the local economy, shopping at local florists can also extend the life of flowers. Sarah Marshall, owner and lead florist of Gaia Florals in Birmingham, AL, says, “The quality [of locally purchased flowers] is typically far superior, and the flowers haven’t traveled across the world before they’re in your home.” We’re sold.Pro Tip #2: Check for signs of age and mishandling.When choosing flowers, the first step is checking them for signs of damage. Bruises, yellowed or browning leaves, and crushed or wilted petals are a sign they’ve already been sitting out for an extended period, which dramatically shortens their lifespan in your home. Taking a look at the stems will also offer the best indication of their... https://styleblueprint.com/everyday/how-to-make-fresh-cut-flowers-last/

Flower industry concerned about bloom imports and biosecurity fights for Australian-made labelling - ABC News

Australian Grown Flowers," Mr Russo said.He said that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had already approved the label.Florists looking local Australian flower growers created the registered trademark, Australian Grown Flowers, in December 2018.(Supplied)Mr Russo said a "growing number" of florists had since chosen to use the label because they believed customers were becoming "more concerned about where their flowers are coming from".Each year, Australia imports millions of flower stems — mainly roses, chrysanthemums and carnations — from countries such as Kenya, Ecuador, Colombia and Malaysia. Those imports are sold everywhere from supermarkets to florists and petrol stations.National farm lobby groups and many growers are concerned about the number of flowers found with foreign pests and diseases when they arrive in Australia. But the Federal Department of Agriculture said those numbers had decreased and that no pests or diseases from imported flowers had made it past quarantine inspectors. The ABC understands the Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has written to the Federal Industry Minister, Karen Andrews, asking for country of origin labelling to be made compulsory for imported flowers. The government is reviewing country of origin labelling, and is considering what other products it should be compulsory for. Sydney flower grower, Aldo Vumbaca, first started trialling the Australian grown label last year at a local market.(Supplied: Aldo Vumbaca)Trialling the labelSydney flower grower, Aldo Vumbaca, has been in the flower trade for more than 40 years and first started trialling the Australian grown label last year at a local market. "We get repeat sales because customers are coming back wanting to support local — they can't believe it when they hear about the number of imports," Mr Vumbaca said. Make your inbox more interesting Subscribe to Rural RoundUp: Our best stories from rural Australia.The Victorian Flower Industry has backed the move and hoped it will give consumers more awareness, partic... https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-08-12/australian-flower-growers-create-australian-grown-label/12547116

Looters Ransack Streeterville Florist Shop That Opened Just A Few Months Ago - CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — Small business owners who were looted early Monday morning spent the rest of the day trying to get their stores back together.CBS 2’s Tara Molina found a florist in Streeterville where looters did not steal flowers. They just destroyed the place.The florist opened just a few months ago. On Monday, blue and white floral arrangements made it to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. JB Pritzker’s BlueCross BlueShield news conference.“It was just like being in two different worlds,” said Gur Manhas, husband of City Scents owner Nima Manhas.Hours earlier, the owners were walking through broken glass and wreckage to get those bouquets together.“It was difficult to see the shop like this,” Nima Manhas said.The refrigerators were shattered, the computers were broken, and the new small business at 209 E. Ohio St. was totally ransacked.“All of us are trying to get back to normal, and it’s just so difficult,” Nima Manhas said.They did deal with some theft.“Just garbage and trash everywhere,” said Gur Manhas.But for the most part, City Scents Flowers was destroyed for the sake of destruction – almost eerily so.You can see the flowers behind the broken refr... https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/10/looters-ransack-streeterville-florist-shop-that-opened-just-a-few-months-ago/

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