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Shopping for holiday decor at the L.A. flower mart - Los Angeles Times

Holiday orchids at the Los Angeles Flower Market.(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) We got up early and went wild retail harvesting with the pair at the Southern California Flower Market and Original Los Angeles Flower Market to see exactly how Juhos and Renna envision a winter forest, without going near a single silver spray-painted branch. Advertisement What does “Winter Forest” mean to you?Juhos: “It’s England, cozy, not wet but damp, think evergreen, snow, the smell of juniper and pine and that feeling you get when you walk into the mountains and being in that environment.”What about using what’s in your yard to decorate?Renna: “Forage, we encourage that. Look outside and you will be amazed at how much is there.” Advertisement How can we break away from that traditional holiday look?Juhos: “It’s psychological; you don’t have to do what your parents did. If your family had a fake tree, it doesn’t mean you have to. Start your own tradition. Trust what you like. People have collections of heirlooms from their families, incorporate those but still make it new.” Nicole Renna gathers her selection at O&J Growers in the early morning hours at the Los Angeles Flower Market.(Al Seib/Los Angeles Times) What’s the biggest mistake people make in their holiday decor? Renna: “They don’t take enough risks. People think there are rules — red balls, gold balls — but there are no rules. That’s the beauty of design: Make your own rules. If you want to have a pink Christmas, do a pink Christmas.”What are you looking for when you go to the flower market?Juhos: “Special things. Unique. Ideally long-lasting; we don’t want to be selling stuff that’s going to die in a day. We look for the freshest product possible, like a chef going straight to a farm.” Nicole Renna with protea at the Los Angeles Flower Market.(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Advertisement Do you like poinsettias?Renna: “We like them. But people assume that means the red ones with the foil you buy at the supermarket. That’s not the kind we’re talking about. The nontraditional colors are actually really pretty; there’s a light pink one, a sherbet color, a beautiful gold. Just use one in an arrangement.”Fiore Designs’ favorite stalls at the Southern California Flower Market... https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2019-12-14/browsing-the-la-flower-mart

Castle Rock florist to design 'Parasite' Oscars party - The Columbian

We will just add the extra flair once we get there.”Vorse will buy most of his flowers and design product once he’s in California, he said. But he also plans to take “a little piece of Washington with us,” because locally grown flowers are “just the best,” he said. Plus, some of those species aren’t readily available in Los Angeles. The Columbian is becoming a rare example of a news organization with local, family ownership. Subscribe today to support local journalism and help us to build a stronger community. Subscribe Today Vorse flies out Thursday, “teleporting Pollen to Los Angeles.”(Vorse said he will fully stock the Castle Rock stop, so it will remain open in his absence.)That Friday and Saturday, Vorse will buy his materials and prep his design team. Pollen hired about 10 Los Angeles-based freelance designers to help.Sunday morning before the Oscars, the team will install their pieces for the event, which starts at 4 p.m.“It’s just another moment to allow us to push to the next level creatively, and even mechanically to be able to figure out new designs and presentations, like the suspended pieces,” Vorse said. “It’s just pushing (Pollen) to the next level.” ... https://www.columbian.com/news/2020/feb/05/castle-rock-florist-to-design-parasite-oscars-party/

Gardening: Succulents not only save water and money, but offer other benefits - OCRegister

Santa Barbara growing grounds.The proliferation of succulents among the nursery’s selections may be attributed to a number of factors, but the long periods of drought in California over the past four decades is foremost among them. During this time, many municipalities have resorted to water rationing that makes the planting of lawns, for example, which need almost daily irrigation during the summer to stay lush, problematic. When lawns are removed, succulents — many of which are quite parsimonious when it comes to water consumption — are often called upon to fill the void.There are other reasons which explain why succulents have become the preference of many. Their slow growth means maintenance is less intense than in a garden of more traditional plant fare. Thus, a weekly gardening service is no longer required and the gardener’s monthly service fee is saved. Since there is no mowing and less pruning in a succulent than in a traditionally leafy garden, disposal of green matter is also less of a concern.For years, it was assumed that in order to have a garden of constant color, you needed to plant vivid annual flowers in every season. This was a somewhat costly proposition, however, especially when compared to a garden of evergreen and colorful succulents, where red, blue, yellow, green, pink, and gold are on display 365 days a year.Beyond savings in water, labor, money, and green waste, there is a bonus in store for those who wish to transition to succulents. When yo... https://www.ocregister.com/gardening-succulents-not-only-save-water-and-money-but-offer-other-benefits

Column: Farmers Open fixture: San Diego Police officer Ganley bounces from flowers to fugitives to fairways - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Torrey Pines was hiring a golf starter. She had been wowed by Long Island’s Shinnecock Hills, ranked as the best U.S. Open track in history by Golfweek in 2018. Advertisement The Southern California gem hugging the Pacific Ocean coastline stole her breath, though. Still does.“I fell in love with this place,” said Ganley, 57.Along the way, a friend who worked in the police department arranged a ride-along. One thing led to another and, in 1998, she entered the police academy.Ganley shifted to the department’s Special Events Unit and a rare road presented itself. After providing security for a Rolling Stones concert at the Sports Arena, fans long gone and the house lights up, grizzled guitarist Richards sauntered out and parked near Ganley and an EMS worker.“Keith comes out and he’s watching the roadies,” she said. “He’s like, ‘I love watching the roadies. They’re the coolest.’ When they were playing, Sheryl Crow opened for them. So I’m standing stage-right and she’s standing right next to me. I’m like, Mick Jagger is right in front of me and Sheryl Crow is right next to me.“I’m a huge Stones fan, so I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ ” San Diego police officer Debbie Ganley, left, handles security for Phil Mickelson during the Farmers Insurance Open. Ganley has been the officer in charge since 2002.(Courtesy photo) Memories at Torrey Pines, though, linger most. She was there for seven of Tiger’s eight wins. She was there in 2004, when Daly picked up the last of his five PGA Tour victories. She was there in 2016, when wicked winds uprooted trees and forced a fan-less final round as Brandt Snedeker lifted the trophy in surreal silence. Advertisement When Armen Keteyian co-authored the book “Tiger Woods,” he interviewed Ganley because of her many interactions with the star. She talks about the parents of player Pat Perez on a first-name basis, with a warmth reserved for family.A smile rushed across Ganley’s face as she drifted back to 2008, when a Golf Digest essay contest tied to the U.S. Open selected a random player to play with NFL quarterback Tony Romo, entertainer Justin Timberlake and TV host Matt Lauer.“The USGA said to me, only people with passes are allowed inside the ropes,” said Ganley, who will retire from the department in September. “I’m looking at passes, ‘You need to be outside the ropes,’ ‘You need to be outside the ropes,’ ‘You need to be outside the ropes.’ I wasn’t looking at faces.“I looked up at one point and I was kicking out (Hall of Famer and Masters winner) Freddy Couples. I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, Freddy.’ He laughs and I said, ‘You can stay.’ The rest of the round, he kept asking, ‘Am I OK?’ He is one of the nicest people ever.” San Diego police officer Debbie Ganley, the officer in charge at the Farmers Insurance Open since 2002, was given the tournament’s inaugural Hometown Hero Award.(Bryce Mille... https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/sports-columnists/story/2020-01-17/farmers-insurance-open-golf-san-diego-police-office-deborah-ganley-tiger-woods-phil-mickelson-john-daly

No time to stop and smell the roses: Dream leads local florist to Rose Parade - Steamboat Pilot & Today

Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Susanne Bostrom is in California helping to build the floats for the Rose Parade.John F. RussellSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Longtime Steamboat Springs resident Susanne Bostrom can’t stop smiling these days as she talks about realizing her dream of being one of 900 volunteers who will be creating the floats for this year’s Rose Parade.“It was always a dream of mine,” Bostrom said of working on the floats that will roll just over five miles down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. “Fifteen years ago, I went to the Rose Parade because I was on board of directors of FTD for our district. They took the district representatives, and we were carted around in limousines. We got to go behind the scenes and meet all the main designers and went to the parade.”But even before that, Bostrom, who owned Alpine Floral & Atrium until she closed the business in 2012, dreamed of being a part of the New Year’s celebration. Last April, she learned she had been selected to work with Fiesta Parade Floats, one of th... https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/no-time-to-stop-and-smell-the-roses-dream-leads-local-florist-to-rose-parade/

Flower expert Jo Oliver on seasonal changes - San Francisco Chronicle

Jo Oliver, owner of Flower Guild 1820 near Annapolis, Maryland, pulls from her background as a graphic designer to create arrangements with unusual color palettes and movement. Oliver joined staff writer Jura Koncius for her weekly online chat. Below is an edited excerpt. Q: What types of flowers do you suggest for those who have a limited budget for fresh ones at home? A: Think flowers that you can find at places such as grocery stores - right now mums, Alstroemeria and carnations. You can find these varieties in beautiful seasonal colors, and with some love (changing the water daily), these should last for a week or two. To create a fuller arrangement, pull greenery and berries from your garden. Q: How do you plan a designscape that will transition well between all the fall holidays t... https://www.sfchronicle.com/lifestyle/article/Flower-expert-Jo-Oliver-on-seasonal-changes-14832264.php

Community deaths - Washington Post

Obituaries of residents from the District, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Dorothy Gerber, singer, teacherDorothy Gerber, 78, a singer with the Choral Arts Society of Washington and a teacher from 1978 to 2000 with the Montessori Country School in Herndon, Va., died May 16 at a hospital in Bethesda, Md. The cause was congestive heart failure, said a daughter, Amy Gerber-Stroh. Mrs. Gerber, a resident of Reston, Va., was born Dorothy Gould in Boston and grew up in Long Branch, N.J. With the Choral Arts Society, she sang in performances with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington and at venues in Moscow, Paris and Spoleto, Italy.Helene Au, volunteer, property managerHelene Au, 105, who managed inherited property on Capitol Hill and volunteered at the Audubon Society bookstore in Georgetown, died May 18 at a care center in Fredericksburg, Va. The cause was thyroid cancer, said Johanna Humphrey, a goddaughter and family spokeswoman.Miss Au was born on Capitol Hill and lived in a townhouse there until 2018 when she was incap... https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/community-deaths/2019/07/15/68a915b4-a74b-11e9-86dd-d7f0e60391e9_story.html

Pumas duo score 22 points in victory over Flowers in Summer Madness play - The Prince George's Sentinel

June 16, 2019: Wise Kejuan Frager shoots a three pointer during Summer Madness Basketball League action between CH Flowers HS and Wise HS in Largo, Maryland. Photos by Chris Thompkins/Prince Georges SentinelTheir excellent play benefited from a different game plan established by Wise Assistant Coach Dale DeBerry Sr. It allowed them to address their flaws from previous summer league games while still being competitive.“The last time we played, we got outrebounded a little bit,” said DeBerry. “Our emphasis today was to dominate inside offensively and defensively. It’s summer ball. We don’t get to practice a whole lot, so we just have to be on point with defending and rebounding.”While the Pumas found an offensive rhythm, Flowers rising senior Brian Brooks kept the game close early on by knocking down two consecutive 3-pointers. However, Thomas connected a transition layup at the buzzer off a bounce pass from Daemond Ford to give Wise a 10-point lead heading into halftime.“I think we played hard for the most part,” said Thomas. “We got some adjustments to make like to value the ball more, myself included. My mindset is just to destroy whoever is in front of me, get my teammates motivated and make everyone around me better.”After transferring from Archbishop Carroll High School this summer, Thomas is set to become the new face of the Pumas. The rising sophomore said it has been a good adjustment so far with summer league play allowing him to get together with his new teammates and coaches.Thomas arrives with much fanfare, playing with Team Loaded D.C. in the AAU circuit and th... https://pgs.thesentinel.com/2019/06/19/pumas-duo-score-22-points-in-victory-over-flowers-in-summer-madness-play/

Wood’s Flowers and Gifts Becomes a Proud Member of Teleflora Network - Press Release - Digital Journal

Mother’s Day, anniversaries, and more. They have now become a proud member of the Teleflora Network.College Park, Maryland - May 20, 2019 - With over eight decades of experience in the floral industry, Wood's Flowers and Gifts, the leading College Park florist delivers beautiful floral arrangements for every occasion, including birthdays, Mother’s day and anniversaries. They are the ‘go to’ florist for all your flower deliveries to College Park, Beltsville, Greenbelt, or anywhere in the country.“Wood's Flowers and Gifts is family owned and operated and was established in 1938. We offer a large selection of fresh flowers and beautiful roses. We make daily deliveries and send flowers anywhere in the country,” commented the spokesperson of Wood's Flowers and Gifts. Wood's Flowers and Gifts has become a proud member of Teleflora Network. Teleflora has beautiful gift ideas that are sure to make your flower delivery a hit, no matter what the occasion. “Being a member of Teleflora Network, we can ensure that we provide fresh, fabulous flowers to our customers and their recipients no matter where they may be,” said the spokesperson. He also continued, “As a proud member of the Teleflora Network, we send love and gratit... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4312337