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Colorful, collectible orchids on display at show this weekend - The Advocate

Learn the answer to this question and more this weekend when the New Orleans Orchid Society hosts its annual show and sale at the Lakeside Mall (3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie). Vendors will be on hand from Friday through Sunday to answer questions about the amazing array of orchids that will be for sale.According to the pros, orchids can indeed be used as a landscape plant. John Grady Burns, a big-name floral designer based in Natchez, says phals and other readily available orchids can do fine in the garden, under the right conditions. It was just four years ago when an unwitting friend gave Kent Daniel something that would change his life forever. It wasn’t diamonds or gold … “There are many orchids that can grow outside as long as they are in filtered light. In the warm months, they can make a beautiful display because their flowers last so long,” Burns said. “But depending on the type of orchid, you need to move them inside to protect them when it get... https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/entertainment_life/article_1729eca0-8247-11e9-bb17-673dfeef6ca1.html

Master Gardeners share their knowledge on 'Edible Flowers'

To aid in their education mission, Master Gardeners sponsor 40 public teaching gardens in the area. Some of the gardens are located in LaSalle Park in Metairie, Rivertown in Kenner and Dutch Alley, Federal City, Botanical Gardens and Audubon Zoo in New Orleans."We really try to be diverse with our projects," Timmerman said.Abbott enjoys her role as a Master Gardener. She has accumulated knowledge, recipes, tips and more about the plants she grows which she wants to impart to others."Why keep it to yourself," Abbott said. "It is so much more fun to share it."Rosalyn Eason writes about people and events in the East Jefferson community. To reach her, email northkennertp@cox.net. http://blog.nola.com/eastjefferson/2018/06/master_gardeners_share_their_k.html

Can You Spot The Bee Among These Colorful Flowers? - KFI AM 640

If you live near flowers, you probably see bees every day and have no trouble noticing them, but really at how good are you at spotting them?To mark World Bee Day, British online florist Arena Flowers put together a puzzle where you have to find the bee among some colorful blooms. Are you able to find it?If you're struggling, scroll down for the answer.............Since 2018, World Bee Day has been held annually on May 20th, the birthday of beekeeping pioneer Anton Jansa, who was born on this day in Slovenia in 1734. Photo: ArenaFlowers.com... https://wsyr.iheart.com/content/2020-05-20-can-you-spot-the-bee-among-these-colorful-flowers/

I’m a New York bride who had to cancel her wedding 6 days before it was supposed to happen. We’ve rescheduled, but the financial and emotional stress hasn’t gone away. - Business Insider

We wanted to recoup as much as possible, so we opted for the next available Friday, which is July 17. South Gate is a big family business – the caterer’s sister is his florist, his brother is a photographer – so that made the transition easier. There were just a lot of phone calls and a little bit of juggling to make sure all of the vendors could transfer their services to that date. The limos, the DJ, and basically everyone else involved were able to make the switch. Our officiant was the only missing piece – we’ll have to make a change there – but overall there wasn’t major damage. Some of our flowers were already in transit, so the florist had to accept at least half upon delivery. We had 300 blush roses in our house for days; I was giving them away to friends, neighbors, anyone who would take them. captionSome of the blush roses that it was too late to return..sourceCourtesy photo That portion of the flowers ($1,500) and the officiant fee ($500) were a complete loss. I put off estimating our overall losses for a month, basically thinking “it is what it is,” but after adding it all up, it’s not nearly as bad as I had imagined. We’re losing about $3,000, which is nothing compared to the total cost of the wedding which is around $65,000. But there’s so much that I can’t put a price on. captionDate-specific overnight gift bags for the couple’s hotel guests.sourceCourtesy photo Our date was meaningful to me. It’s engraved on my champagne flutes which are now useless. My honeymoon couldn’t be salvaged. We were originally going to St. Lucia, but that was booked up in July so we’ve switched to Barbados. It’s fine; it doesn’t matter where we go – but summer flights and vacations are almost double the price of what I was paying to go away in March. That’s an added expense we weren’t counting on. captionDate-specific water bottles that will have to be redone.sourceCourtesy photo I made dozens of overnight bags for the guests who were staying in the hotel; they were filled with personalized water bottles and other dated items which have to be scrapped. Our favors will have to be rewrapped and tagged with our new date, the personalized T-shirts my mom made will now never be worn. Our bridal party gifts were dated and have to be redone. I have everything stored in a spare room, and day by day I realize more and more things that will have to be changed. I’m worried. Because we canceled less than a week before the wedding, all of our vendors were already paid in full. I’m confident the payments will be honored and our wedding will eventually go off without a hitch – but we poured all of our money into this big day that still hasn’t happened, and now there will be more expenses to come. Our new date is only a few months away so we’re in the process of reprinting and resending invitations, but I’m nervous about making that move. Will this be over by then? Will we get close to that date and realize we have to postpone once again? Right... https://www.businessinsider.sg/new-york-bride-postponed-wedding-due-to-coronavirus-2020-5

Wedding florist startup Poppy adapts to Zoom ceremonies amid coronavirus - Fortune

Wedding florist startup Poppy adapts to Zoom ceremonies amid coronavirus Fortune link data-react-helmet="true" rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="60x60" href="data:image/png;base64,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... https://fortune.com/2020/05/11/startup-year-one-poppy-flowers-delivery/

'Rose Campaign' delivered to thousands of grave markers at national cemeteries - 10News

It made me feel crummy. He should be remembered in some way," said Williams.Enter Jenelle Brinneman, a Valley Center florist who started a Gofundme campaign. After a 10news story, the campaign took off. Some $5,000 and countless roses, Brinneman and a small group of volunteers spent the morning of Memorial Day laying a single rose at some 4000 grave markers between Fort Rosecrans and Miramar cemeteries."We're laying down these roses and people are crying, thanking us. Just so cool to be part of this. The feeling is just overwhelming," said Brinneman.Brinneman's group also set down 200 bouquets at gravestones, special requests submitted for Memorial Day. One of those requests came from Williams. "I'm just thrilled these people are doing this and he was honored," said Williams.Brinneman says the response was so incredible, she's hoping to make this an annual tradition. https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/rose-campaign-delivered-to-thousands-of-grave-markers-at-national-cemeteries

How Vermont florists are preparing for Mother's Day during the coronavirus - Burlington Free Press

Maleeha SyedBurlington Free PressPublished 7:45 PM EDT May 8, 2020You might not be able to stop and smell the flowers at your local shop, but Vermont florists are adapting to make Sunday special during the coronavirus outbreak. The annual celebration falls on May 10 this year, and while Vermont is loosening up on some fronts, there are still restrictions in place for COVID-19. Vermonters gifting Mother's Day flowers might find it difficult to pop into a store and sort through the different bouquets.So the flower shops are coming to you.Long-time flower shop owners adapt The owners of Chappell's Florist in South Burlington and Sally's Flower Shop in Winooski both shut down operations for weeks starting in March, in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. Kristin Eaton bought Chappell's a few years ago but has managed it for nearly three decades. Mother's Day usually keeps the shop busy all week, but things look different under the Stay Home, Stay Safe order."The phones are a lot busier," she said.The volume of orders is down due to a smaller staff and lower capacity. Instead of more than 10 ... https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2020/05/08/what-mothers-day-looks-like-during-coronavirus-vermont-florists-covid-19/3097947001/

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