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Ray Hunter Florist & Garden closes door on Woodhaven business - Southgate News Herald

Eureka Road in Southgate, rather than the two.“We’ve really enjoyed the great years with Trenton, Woodhaven and Brownstown (Township) residents,” Hunter said. “We’re just consolidating the businesses.”Hunter said there were some retirements and a couple of the employees from the Woodhaven location have moved over to the Southgate store.“No one has lost a job because of this,” Hunter said.The success of the business stems from the many regular customers the business has gained over the years. Continued...Closing the store has been an emotional experience for many of them.Having repeat customers who depended on the florist for graduations, proms, anniversaries, weddings and many other occasions that Hunter considers “emotional events” has made the decision to close down the Woodhaven location an emotional one for staff and management as well.One of the factors that contributed to the growing customer base for the business was seeing familiar faces inside the store.“Our staff is considered part of our family,” Hunter said. “Some of them have been with us for many years.”Hunter said there have been customers who would stop by just to talk about their special event and how the business made such a difference for their occasion.Hunter said management is counting on those customers to drive just a few miles to Southgate and continue supporting their business.The growing popularity of the businesses online purchasing is another factor that contributed to the decision to consolidate the businesses.“People have different shopping patterns now,” Hunter said.An announcement of the closure from the business was posted on Facebook, causing many to reminisce about their experiences at the business.Barbara Tope Mathews was one of several people who commented on the post. Continued...She wrote: “We’ve ... http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2016/06/02/news/doc574f604192742530097869.txt

Founder of Victoria's 'cheeky' flower count, dies at 97 – Vancouver Island Free Daily - vancouverislandfreedaily.com

Even the last time we visited her there was a flower arrangement. Fresh flowers, her orchids, her flower garden outside. It was all about flowers for my grandma.”Fitzsimmons started her career as a florist, working in flower shops in downtown Victoria before buying her own flower business in 1957, which she sold in the late 1980s, Bourrie said.RELATED: Saanich counts most blooms in 45th Greater Victoria Flower CountFitzsimmons, known as a tireless community volunteer, would make flowers part of as many local events as she could, said Bourrie.She would donate and arrange flowers for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter dinners at Victoria’s downtown Our Place shelter for homeless people. She also provided flowers and arrangements for the Greater Victoria Art Gallery, Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Conservatory of Music.Bourrie said she organized a beach wedding in 2010 for former cross-Canada runner Steve Fonyo after sponsors pulled out of the event following news the cancer survivor’s bride had previous convictions.“She was always about the underdog,” said Bourrie, adding her grandmother later invited the couple to celebrate their one-year anniversary in her backyard. “She wanted to do what she could to make it a beautiful thing for Steve and his wife.”Daughter Diane Kuypers said her mother saw herself as an ambassador for Victoria as a colourful, generous and welcoming city, and her message spread nationally and globally.“It’s a hard act to follow,” said Kuypers. “She was just so kind and her love of life — I think that gave her that longevity that she did have because of her passion for everything.”Kuypers said she will always remember being in her mother’s kitchen looking out at her country-style garden of daisies, lilies and cherry and magnolia trees, with the ocean in the distance.“She was very happy right up until the end,” Kuypers said.Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps said Fitzsimmons made amazing contributions the Victoria area and the flower count has helped the city become a major tourist destination in February and March when other places are cold.“I think the benefit of the flower count is the story it tells, and I think that’s a lasting legacy that Norma Fitzsimmons has left for our community and I’m ve... https://www.vancouverislandfreedaily.com/news/founder-of-victorias-cheeky-flower-count-dies-at-97/

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

Kimberly’s Flowers of Boca Raton to Become Flowers of Boca Raton - PRUnderground

About Flowers of Boca Raton Flowers of Boca Raton has been in business for over 40 years, previously under the name Kimberly’s Florist. Our team of talented designers has proudly served Boca, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale through holidays, birthdays, and special events alike.We carry fresh florals from all over the world. This assures us that we’re able to select from the finest growers and serve quality blooms to your doorstep. Our farms are located in Ecuador, Holland, and Thailand, just to name a few. They are delivered fresh daily, alongside our pride and joy – locally grown orchid plants.????? ... https://www.prunderground.com/kimberlys-flowers-of-boca-raton-to-become-flowers-of-boca-raton/00171336/

Sprawling Floral Installations Spill Over Garbage Cans and Phone Booths on New York City Streets - Colossal

Thanks to Lewis Miller Design, those passing through New York City have gotten some respite from the rank smells and soggy refuse of streetside garbage cans. For years, the florist (previously) has been planting guerrilla installations of sunflowers, hydrangeas, and peonies in public areas, transforming trash receptacles, construction zones, and lampposts with sprawling assemblages. Check out some of the recent “Flower Flashes” below, and follow the designer on Instagram to see where the temporary bouquets pop up next.img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-133433" src="https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1.jpg" alt width="2000" height="2500" srcset="https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1.jpg 2000w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-640x800.jpg 640w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-960x1200.jpg 960w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-conte... https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/08/lewis-miller-designs-flowers/

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

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