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Chilliwack Floral Arts Club hosts 12th annual floral demonstration fundraising event - Chilliwack Progress

It really is an art form and it fulfills the creative feelings (many of us) have,” said long-time club member Lesley Goodbrand.So in 2006, Dorothy Belfry and Jane Keding founded the Chilliwack Floral Art Club to meet the artistic need of fellow floral lovers. And now, 12 years later, the club is still going strong with monthly meetings from January to November, with the exception of July and August, which are used for garden visits and other activities.READ MORE: Internationally-known floral artist coming to ChilliwackHowever, during this time of year, the club organizes its annual fundraiser, which is a public workshop featuring a well-known floral designer. This year, the Chilliwack Floral Arts Club has invited Susanne Law to exhibit some of her exceptional floral abilities.After spending more than a decade as a wedding consultant, Law developed an interest in flower arrangements and began enrolling in classes to learn more before fully committing to the career change. Currently an active member of the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) and holder of the European Mater Certificate—two of the most prestigious floral design associations in the world—Law will share tips of the trade that she’s picked up during her more than two decades in the industry.[embedded content]People “will be absolutely awe... https://www.theprogress.com/home/chilliwack-floral-arts-club-hosts-12th-annual-floral-demonstration-fundraising-event/

GARDENFEST!: Plant enthusiasts can flex their green thumbs - TCPalm

John Odom of Odom's Orchids11 a.m.: "Herbs Garden to Table" with Dennis Gretton of D&D Growing12:30 p.m.: "Garden Pollinators" with Shari Blisset-Clark of the Florida Bat Conservancy/Bat Belfrys2 p.m.: "Shade Gardening" with Kathy Roberts of Central Florida Ferns3:30 p.m.: "Caladiums" with Merry Savoy of Fancy Leaf CaladiumsSUNDAY10 a.m.: "Florida Natives" with Janice Broda of the Florida Native Plant Society- Eugenia Chapter11:30 a.m.: "The History, Benefits and Uses of Old Growth Cypress Wood" with Dee and Jesse Vance of Nature's Relics1 p.m.: "All About Orchids" with Paul Price of the Treasure Coast Orchid Society... http://www.tcpalm.com/entertainment/tcpalmsocial/family-fun/gardenfest-attracting-plant-enthusiasts-to-vero-beach-feb-6-and-7-2ab996f7-04c9-02c1-e053-0100007f8f-367257691.html

With the right placement and little care, hydrangeas can make your Kentucky garden pop - Courier Journal

But while these are better garden plants and work well outside, the fact of the matter is that they work much better in Savannah or Charleston than they do in Kentucky. Bigleaf hydrangeas struggle in Kentucky because we are way too dry in summer (ever try to keep one of these from wilting in July or August?), and they also get their blooms blasted by Kentucky’s annual late spring freezes. The moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean tends to help Savannah-grown hydrangeas avoid that fate. There are forms that bloom on new wood each year (so still bloom if hit with a spring freeze) but they still have that darned constant wilting thing ...And now to what should be considered the state tree of most northern states, Hydrangea paniculata. When I lived in Maine, not having a PG hydrangea in your front yard was a bit like not raking your leaves in fall or not shoveling the sidewalk in front of your house. Nobody wants to be that guy! Suffice to say, they were omnipresent. But after a while, it can get a little monotonous. Fortunately, plant breeders jumped in, and we now have a gigantic slate of varieties from which to choose.There are types with gigantic, white, globular flower heads that can reach 10-12 inches long. They have mostly sterile flowers with four petals each — the fertile flowers are tiny and buried deep in the flower cluster. Then there are those with a mixture of showy, sterile flowers and the non-show, fertile flowers. This gives the whole flower head (inflorescence) a lighter and more airy feel. A bit less like a Nerf football. Most are white flowering, but there are some (the variety Pillow Talk comes to mind) that start out greenish, go to white and then end the show with rich pink.But I prefer to look at the various varieties out there as opportunities to extend the bloom season. To that end, two of my favorites are the earliest of the H. paniculatas to bloom, "Dharuma" and the latest, "Tardiva.""Dharuma" is a Dutch selection that has a white, lace cap bloom type with a mix of sterile and fertile flowers. It is one of the smaller growing forms with 10-year-old plants at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens topping out at around 5-feet tall, less than half the size of the straight species. But it is also the very first one in our collection to bloom each year, usually starting to show its color in May.Then, when "Dharuma" is just making its last gasp of show, "Tardiva" bursts into bloom. Another lace cap type bloom, this one is just about the last one to flower in the group. It blooms in pure white and flowers through late July and August. So, with one plant of each in the garden, you can have flowers almost all summer long.But wait, there’s more.Another development in the large hydrangea world over the last few decades has been the discovery of the North American native oakleaf hydrangea. A large grower to 10-feet-plus tall and wide with thick, leathery leaves, this is an understory plant that graces the garden with billowy white blooms in late spring and early summer. And like all the ... https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/home-garden/2020/05/08/hydrangeas-give-your-kentucky-gardens-ample-variety-color/3047641001/

Charissa's Floral Design Opens Brick & Mortar Space in Louisville, Kentucky - PR Leap

Full Size Image" Charissa's Floral Design is excited to announce the opening of its first ever brick and mortar location on 10513 Watterson Trail in Louisville, Kentucky. Local floral designer and owner, Charissa Shea specializes in providing beautiful and unique floral arrangements, decorations and day of coordination services for weddings, corporate events, private clubs, parties and much more. Located next to J-Town Hardware and Rental this new space will serve as a gathering place for consultations, bachelorette crafting parties, and other special events. To celebrate the new location, Charissa's Floral Design is hosting an Open House on Thursday December 12th from 12-7pm. Holiday arrangements and mugs will be available for purchase and guests can enjoy treats from Out of the Box Cookies. Those in the community are encouraged to stop by as Charissa's Floral Design looks forward to growing and serving many brides, families and businesses in the future. As a nurse and mom of four, Charissa Shea has always had a passion for helping others. After 15 years of experience in floral design and the encouragement of a fellow nurse, Charissa officially established herself as a boutique florist in 201... http://www.prleap.com/pr/273044/charissas-floral-design-opens-brick-mortar-space-in-louisville-kentucky-

Arnold, Carl J. - The Chattanoogan

Carl was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, January 25, 1917 and attended Franklin County Public school. He earned his B.S. from Bowling Green College of Commerce (now Western Kentucky) in 1939 and taught school in Wellsburg, West Va.   He was employed by TVA before entering the Navy in 1942. After being honorably discharged as Lieutenant Senior Grade in 1946, he went to work for Interstate Life and Accident Insurance Company and retired in 1984 as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. Carl was an active member of the First Centenary United Methodist Church having served as Treasurer, leader of the Discussion Sunday School Class and President of the Baker-New-Mur class. He was a member of the Chattanooga Kiwanis Club serving as Treasurer, Finance Chairman and Board Member with almost 40 years of perfect attendance. He had a special interest in the Educational Assistance Committee and served as its Chairman for many years. He served as Chairman and was a long-time member of Citizens Committee for Better Schools and was a member of the first Contact class in 1969 serving in some capacity with this telephone ministry until it ceased operating. Carl was the oldest member of the Chattanooga... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/11/14/399569/Arnold-Carl-J..aspx

Meet the Florida fans who sent get-well cards to Feleipe Franks - Tampa Bay Times

Linda and Darin Hays weren’t watching the Florida-Kentucky game very closely until they got a text from their daughter.Did they see what just happened to quarterback Feleipe Franks?“She sent us the replay,” Hays said. “It wasn’t pretty.”Hays, like many Gators fans, had been frustrated with some of Franks’ throws over the years. The 49-year-old Wesley Chapel resident would armchair-quarterback his decisions and yell at the TV for coaches to get him off the field.But when Franks fractured/dislocated his ankle that September night at Kroger Field, Hays felt awful. So she decided to do something about it: She sent him a card.Florida coach Dan Mullen consoles quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) as he lies injured on the field during the second half of the Sept. 14 game in Lexington, Ky. [TIMOTHY D. EASLEY AP]“I just felt like he needed some words of encouragement,” Hays said.She wasn’t alone.In the days after Franks’ injury, get-well-soon cards poured in from across the country. Gainesville. Jacksonville. The Panhandle. Georgia, Ohio, Color... https://www.tampabay.com/sports/gators/2019/11/15/meet-the-florida-fans-who-sent-get-well-cards-to-feleipe-franks/