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Boynton Beach flower shop donating arrangements to nursing homes and hospitals - WPTV.com

Kelly. The shop donated to two nursing homes on Thursday.Barrington Terrace said the flowers looked beautiful in their library for everyone to enjoy. Kelly said both places were excited when they dropped off the donations. The shop would like to donate more flowers to nursing homes or people who are in the hospital. The shop can be contacted at 561-708-1745.Earlier this month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis banned nursing homes from accepting visitors for 30 days except when a patient is near death in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus. https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/boynton-beach/boynton-beach-flower-shop-donating-arrangements-to-nursing-homes-and-hospitals

NATURE'S TURN: Peak summer flowers, fruits and foes | - theberkshireedge.com

July 15 column** to be reminded of and ready for the possible arrival of very challenging cross-striped cabbage worms.ResourcesIndian Line Farm sunflower seedlings purchased at the Great Barrington Farmers MarketTurtle Tree Seeds organic-biodynamic Delicious 51 PMR Melonhttps://ctl.cornell.edu/news/product/melon-pmr-delicious-51/*https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/squash-vine-borers**https://theberkshireedge.com/natures-turn-unwelcome-cabbage-white-butterflies-and-dreaded-cross-striped-cabbage-moths/Opportunities to participateGarden Conservancy Open Dayshttps://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/open-days-schedule?utf8=%E2%9C%93&location=New+York&category=&date=https://www.gardenconservancy.org/open-days/specialprograms [contact-form-7 id="77075" title="Post Email"] ... https://theberkshireedge.com/natures-turn-peak-summer-flowers-fruits-and-foes/

'Floral fusion' the theme of 2018 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show - The Providence Journal

Szosz came to the flower and garden team as a professional gardener — she is the head gardener at the Rhode Island Country Club, in Barrington, — and as president of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs.The state federation was organized in 1930 and now has more than 1,000 members who love gardening and floral design but also are responsible for plantings that beautify many cities and towns, and who advocate for preserving the beauty and natural resources of Rhode Island.The broader Home Show has its own share of attractions, including the Home Design Hub, a 10-room display of interior design created by four local designers and built by career and technical school students from across the state. Students also were involved in building the educational Energy Efficiency Showcase, an interactive display.The popular Home Décor Store is also returning this year."Adding the Flower & Garden Show to the Rhode Island Home Show was a way for us to combine outdoor living, horticulture and the environment with energy and housing," says John Marcantonio, chief executive of the Builders Association. "Bringing the flower show back in 2017 got off to a slow start, but I’m sure most will be happy to know that it’s growing in the right direction in 2018."— Kathie Raleigh is a Rhode Island-based freelance writer.If you go ...What: 2nd annual Spring Flower & Garden Show, in collaboration with the 68th annual Rhode Island Home ShowWhere: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St., ProvidenceWhen: Thursday and Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, free for children 15 and under. Tickets available at the door are valid for re-entry all four days.Information: ribahomeshow.com... http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20180404/floral-fusion-theme-of-2018-rhode-island-spring-flower--garden-show

Yuletide celebration coming to Storrowton Village Museum - MassLive.com

Fontaine said. "We will also have Sally-Jane Heit with us this year. She is a former Broadway actress, who has also appeared in movies and on television, who is retired and now lives in Great Barrington. Her readings of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' will be infused with her own comedic stories about Christmas and her memoirs of performing over the years," she added. Among the many scheduled performances and activities both days will be:Barbara Bennett, organ recital of seasonal carols, Saturday at 11 a.m.Mike Rondeau, ice sculpting demonstration, Saturday at noonGail White, a discussion on how New England Native Americans prepared for winterHands-on crafts for the whole familyCactusHead Puppet Show presents "The Pied Piper of Hamelin," Saturday at 3 p.m.Stan Svec, Folk Music of 19th Century America, Sunday at 1 p.m.Sally-Jane Heit, reading of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and stories of Christmases past, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. There will also by 19th century craft demonstrations of blacksmithing, heart cooking, quilting, broom making and tinsmithing, as well as hands-on crafts for both kids and adults to participate in. Also, visitors will also be able to do a little holiday shopping at the Storrowton Gift Shop in the Phillips House. And, the Holiday Sweet Shoppe in Potter Mansion will be selling hot beverages and baked goods prepared by Storrowton volunteers and staff. But the old-fashioned fun doesn't end on Sunday. After the weekend's free event, the Village will hold Yuletide Open House Tours for $7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5-9 and a special Yuletide By Lantern Light on Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m., also for $7. Children 6 and under are free for the regular tours, while those 2 and under are free for the lantern light tours. Storrowton Village will also offer ASL tours on December 3 conducted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in those special tours should check in at the Gift Shop upon arrival. Parking is free for the event. http://www.masslive.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/11/yuletide_celebration_coming_to.html

Snapshot: Random Acts of Flowers surprise Barrington residents - Current in Carmel

Random Acts of Flowers as a team-building exercise. The employees spent the day arranging, delivering and surprising nursing home residents with the bouquets, including at The Barrington of Carmel.“Our mission is to improve the well-being of people in hospitals and nursing homes. People are attracted to our mission for a lot of different reasons. There’s not anyone who can’t benefit from someone in their community coming in and reminding them that they’re not alone and they care about them,” said Lindsay Potter, program manager at Random Acts of Flowers. http://currentincarmel.com/snapshot-random-acts-of-flowers-surprise-barrington-residents

Palmer Florist Persists Despite No Easter Church | Joliet, IL Patch - Joliet, IL Patch

Joliet Patch's growing list of open and closed businesses, you can do so here. Paul Palmer, owner of Palmer Florist in Joliet. Image via John Ferak/Patch Related: Illinois Coronavirus Update April 9: 462 Deaths Feed A First Responder Becomes Hit For Jody's Hot Dogs Kafe De Kasa Back In Business Thanks To Window Joliet's Dan's Homemade Candies Still Going Strong... https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/palmer-florist-persists-despite-no-easter-church

Sugar Flower owner creates intricate cake designs in backyard of her Cedar Rapids home - The Gazette

I was dabbling in both things — design and food.”After operating her own cafe for three years, Smith earned a degree in graphic design from Southern Illinois University in 2007. She and her husband, Loughton Smith, moved to Cedar Rapids in 2011 and she began working at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center, operated by Kirkwood Community College’s hospitality management program, in 2013.“They wanted me to work with edible flowers, and I’d never worked with the stuff before,” she recalled. “It just kind of fell into my lap, and I just started helping the pastry chefs with wedding cakes.”Smith became an adjunct instructor — “basic, advanced and wedding cake classes” — in Kirkwood’s baking program, where her husband is an instructor. She started thinking about starting her own business about three years ago.“I just decided I wanted to steer my own course,” Smith said. “I thought, ‘Well, I’ve got my studio here and I can make it into a little cake boutique.’”Sugar Flower launched in late 2019. Smith continued teaching but stopped working regularly in the hotel kitchen. The studio is a small building in Smith’s backyard. It may have been built as a hobbyist’s workshop or children’s playhouse, but it has stainless steel countertops, plumbing, electricity, and ample natural light.Smith bakes Sugar Flower cakes in her home’s kitchen, then takes them to the studio for assembly and detailing.Working out of her home means low overhead costs at the expense of some convenience and efficiency.“I have to do certain things in one p... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/sugar-flower-cakes-cedar-rapids-jennifer-smith-20201113

Josh Bilicki, Rich Mar Florist and Lemons of Love Bring Cancer Awareness to the Roval - Kickin' the Tires

Now today, Lemons of Love shares chemo care packages with cancer patients around the world and also provides programming at its Lemons of Love Cancer Resource Center located in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.This weekend at the @CLTMotorSpdwy Roval, we’re partnering with @LemonsOfLove14 and @RichMarFlorist to bring breast cancer awareness to the forefront. We’ll be running this beautiful #51 Ford Mustang in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race. Learn more ????https://t.co/eU9QgRUygR pic.twitter.com/v1VLnmxBHg— Josh Bilicki (@joshbilicki) October 6, 2020This weekend, Rich Mar Florist will adorn the hood of Bilicki’s No. 51 Ford Mustang as a co-primary sponsor. The company isn’t new to NASCAR as a sponsor or tracks in general as the florist company is now a proud track partner of both Pocono Raceway and Dover International Speedway.“Josh and I have worked on small sponsorships these past two seasons, I am honored to finally have a primary sponsorship with him,” said Jonathan Morrissey, Vice President of Rich Mar Florist.  “Cancer awareness is near and dear to our family, so I want to thank Josh and Rick Ware Racing for embracing it.  Josh is a great road course driver, and I am very excited to see the results this weekend.”This Sunday’s Bank of America Roval 400 will be Bilicki’s 18th start in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020 as he also will also have partners The Builders Outlet Super Store (BOSS), Custom Fiberglass Molding, Insurance King, and Fort Worth Screen Printing on board.In 18 NCS starts this season, Bilicki has a best finish of 25th twice coming at both Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway.The Bank of America Roval 400 NASCAR Cup Series race will take place on Sunday, October 11th at 2:30PM ET.  It will be televised on NBC.?????? pic.twitter.com/6JAfZs8YFQ— Josh Bilicki (@joshbilicki) October 7, 2020Photo Credit: Josh Bilicki Racing... https://kickinthetires.net/nascar/josh-bilicki-rich-mar-florist-and-lemons-of-love-bring-cancer-awareness-to-the-roval/

Chicago Florist Delivers Free Pandemic Pick-Me-Ups - WTTW News

There haven’t been many special events since mid-March – even before the statewide stay-at-home order took effect – when, in an early attempt to prevent spread of the coronavirus, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put the kibosh on gatherings of 50 or more people.“I had a bunch of St. Patrick’s Day events coming up. Within that week they were all canceled. And within a matter of days the event industry laid flat. Everything was canceled. The entire (special events) industry was at a standstill,” she said. “I would say 95% of my business was done with or forfeited within a matter of days … I didn’t even think something like that was possible. It was like a dream, one long day, because the days blend into each other, you know?”Since then, Breslof pivoted, from special events to special deliveries.She created a gender-reveal arrangement (in pink) to expecting parents.She delivered flowers to a bride who postponed her wedding, sent from the woman’s bridal party.“She said ‘This is the best thing that was ever given to me – other than my ring of course.’ And I was a part of that … when I hear feedback like that, I cry,” Breslof said.And it felt good when – for the first time in weeks – she crafted a bouquet for a bride who went through with an early May wedding on its long-scheduled date.Ananda Zoe Breslof and her 21-month-old daughter. (Courtesy Ananda Zoe Breslof)Then there’s the arrangements sent to bereaving relatives.Breslof said she doesn’t ask customers questions about the circumstances, though a couple have shared with her that she’ll be delivering flowers to someone who lost a loved one to COVID-19.“I’m hearing stories … I hear the way,” she said.Sometimes the stories are more tender than they are sad.“I’m getting people who are ordering flowers for friends who are having a difficult time with this, birthdays they can’t really celebrate. People who just really want – they’re stuck inside now – they want something pretty to look at,” she said. “It’s nature, isn’t it? Being in nature elevates your mood exponentially. Flowers provide that.”Some flowers have gone to people who never ordered or paid for them.Breslof, who has been using Facebook to promote her business, has also been using social media to solicit requests for health care workers, volunteers and lonely hearts deserving of a free floral pick-me-up.“I’ve been doing … several free bouquets as a thank you,” she said.People can nominate anyone who they think could use flowers to “cheer them up a bit.”Deliveries have gone out to an ER nurse whose husband is an ER doctor, a team at Northwestern Memori... https://news.wttw.com/2020/05/09/chicago-florist-delivers-free-pandemic-pick-me-ups