Bridgewater Flower Shop News
More great places to order your Mother's Day flowers - Cambridge News
Tuesday, March 28, 2017Mothers Day plants/flowers delivered in time for the special day.Waitrose Florist offers a 58 item list of Mothers Day plants and flowers from £20. The store also has an EXCLUSIVE Emma Bridgewater jug of flowers for Waitrose shoppers at £58. With an assortment of scented pink hyacinths, frilly pink tulips, pink Avalanche roses, pale pink ranunculus and a... http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/more-great-places-order-your-12790588
Travel: Valentine's Day getaway in historic Frenchtown - MyCentralJersey.com
Tuesday, January 31, 2017NJGroup/Bridgewater/636209544008991775-Frenchtown-I... http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/life/2017/01/31/frenchtown-valentines-day/97047938/
Central Jersey Go: Summer flowers photographed with Iphone - MyCentralJersey.com
Tuesday, September 20, 2016For Perth Amboy (0-5), Danya Reynoso made 13 saves.Delaware Valley 1, Phillipsburg 1: Katherine Schiereck scored for Delaware Valley (0-4-1). Brianna Schneider made 20 saves.Bridgewater-Raritan 2, Ramapo 1: Alexa Comune and Morgan Winchock scored for Bridgewater-Raritan (5-0).Bishop Ahr 2, North Brunswick 0: Emma Herban and Daniela Tornatore scored for Bishop Ahr (4-0). Jill Balsamo added an assist. Kelly Harmon made two saves.Princeton Day 5, Rutgers Prep 1: Thara Kalvala scored on an assist from Sophie Thellmann for Rutgers Prep (3-1). http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/high-school/soccer/2016/09/17/girls-soccer-roundup-saturday-sept-17/90579146/
GO GUIDE: Stop and smell the flowers - Enterprise News
Tuesday, June 07, 2016To see even more, or to submit your own event, go to our calendarTUESDAYAuthor Christopher Paniccia will talk about his novel, "Gridiron Conspiracy," at 6:30 p.m. at the Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St. He describes it as science fiction with "elements of suspense, of a thriller and lots of drama." Apparently it has nothing to do with Deflategate.WEDNESDAYDr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents pianist Jacqueline Schwab who will perform “True Blue Waltz: Music to Make Your Spirits Soar” at 2 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library, 132 South St., Plymouth. The concert will feature music from Schwab’s latest CD as well as a selection of vintage American music. The program is free. For more information, call Sharon LaRosa at 508-830- 4250, 508-747- 5882 or visit plymouthpubliclibrary.org.CeeLo Green will perform at 8 p.m. at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. Tickets are from $29 to $49. VIP packages are available, which include a meet and greet and photo opportunity with the artist. For more information, call 508-994-2900, or go to www.zeiterion.org.THURSDAYA golf tournament hosted by Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra takes place from 1 to 6 p.m. at Southers Marsh Golf Club, 30 Southers Marsh Lan... http://www.enterprisenews.com/entertainment/20160603/go-guide-stop-and-smell-flowers
Sidewalk superheroes: Public plantings give downtowns curb appeal - Torrington Register Citizen
Monday, September 28, 2015Market, filling galvanized water troughs to spilling with dahlias, caladiums, mandevillas, and thunbergias. The challenge is to find plants that survive against the brick wall but in the shade.The Bridgewater Market is famed for its colorful floral tribute to the town, and this year they’ve gone over the top with a planting that pumps out the color throughout the entire summer in prime condition. But these are just a few highlights from a county that strives to look smart. Take a drive around some time and check out the monuments, windowboxes and other public spaces in the area. If you see someone with a watering can or a pair of clippers keeping the planting... http://www.registercitizen.com/general-news/20150922/sidewalk-superheroes-public-plantings-give-downtowns-curb-appeal
Florists wilt under COVID-19's impact, losing Easter and Mother's Day would be devastating - yoursun.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021Linda Stevens, a fourth-generation florist and owner of Stevens the Florist South in Englewood.Her great-grandfather, Charles Stevens, first opened a florist shop in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and the family had wholesale greenhouses as the business flowered. But COVID-19 and new state rules have forced closure of her Englewood shop at 3455 S. Access Road. She delivers or takes orders off the web or from regulars that include Keith Rowley of Rowley Insurance in Englewood. On Wednesday he had purchased flower arrangements for his staff, all isolating at home to show support.“Just trying to help others and keep our town strong,” Rowley said.Pushed on what may happen to her shop, Stevens choked back tears.“We’re taking every precaution,” she adds of keeping everyone safe through COVID-19’s run.But not just florists are suffering through COVID-19, of course. For the public’s safety, retail, bar and restaurant owners deemed non-essential are being told to close their shops or limit their services to take-out or delivery. The American economy is being devastated, losing billions in sales and value in March alone.Aside from the loss of life and millions of laid-off workers, COVID-19’s impact on business is unprecedented.But even as U.S. flower sales wilt as supermarkets and web services elbow into the trade, independent florists still account for $7 billion in annual sales. There are more than 32,000 related businesses employing 75,000 or so workers.It’s estimated that Americans alone will purchase 110 million roses in a normal year, three-quarters of them by men. Wholesale fresh-cut flowers and plants account for billions more in revenue.And while hurricanes and other natural events damage florists, COVID-19 is especially hurtful, as it closes off weeks of sales and the places to which flowers, arrangements and things related to the business go.At the 1-800-Flowers in Port Charlotte shop, for instance, March 2019 sales blossomed. Should COVID-19 keep its pace and the country remain tucked away in isolation, however, this season could be devastating, said Vanessa Carusone, the shop’s manager and a North Port city commissioner.“Probably looking at one-third of last year,” she said of 2020’s predicted sales for March and April, should trends continue. “The odds are stacked against us.”Easter and Mother’s Day, she added “are our bread and butter.”COVID-19 has also changed delivery rules... https://www.yoursun.com/northport/news/florists-wilt-under-covid-19s-impact-losing-easter-and-mothers-day-would-be-devastating/article_2e88771e-75de-11ea-a009-0b875913d327.html
Fitchburg’s Cauley’s Florist and Garden Center is partnering with Operation Service to provide free trees to vets - Sentinel & Enterprise
Wednesday, December 02, 2020Spot, and with the addition of Cauley’s we hope to take some pressure of the Leominster location,” Firmani said.Firmani said they provided an additional 100 trees last year with the support of the Massachusetts VFW Foundation and the Boston Bruins Foundation.“We delivered those trees to Fort Devens for families that could not make it out this way,” he said.Firmani said the pandemic was part of the inspiration behind adding another Trees for Soldiers location.“With COVID-19 affecting all of our day to day decisions the timing to reach out and add a new site seemed right,” he said. “We wanted provide people with another option to promote social distancing and still continue the growth of the program.”Firmani said Cauley’s is an ideal location because it already has the infrastructure in place to handle the additional trees inventory and it has a similar set up to The Gardner’s Spot.“Not only can U.S. service men and women go and get their tree at no charge as a thank you from Operation Service and their community for their service and sacrifice, but they can also shop for flowers, wreaths, garland, all in one place,” he said.Cauley’s does have ties to the military. Bob Cauley opened the first greenhouse in 1966 on Lancaster Street in Leominster after he retired from the Army. He was stationed at Fort Devens. His son Bill Cauley purchased the business from his parents and built the current location in the early 1990s. Landry, Bill’s nephew and Bob’s grandson, has worked there since 2001. Francine Bergeron is the florist manager.Landry said they enjoy interacting with community members and various groups and organizations at the garden center.“Whether it’s people shopping for their home gardens, churches decorating for the holidays, schools doing fundraisers or the Friends of the Leominster Library doing their annual poinsettia sale, we are here to help in whatever ways we can,” Landry said. “That said, an annual event like Trees for Soldiers simply doesn’t happen without somebody like Joe and the folks at Operation Service doing the hard work and having a big idea. When somebody like Joe tells you that this program can become even bigger and better, and that he thinks you can help, it’s an absolute no-brainer – you want to get involved.”Landry said Cauley’s has remained busy throughout the pandemic, beginning in the spring with people “stuck at home” looking to start their first vegetable garden, decorate their new home office with plants, clean up their landscaping, “or simply just adding some colorful flowers to have a nicer staycation.”“Those trends have continued through the year and now that the holidays are here we are doing everything we can to provide our customers the seasonal products they come to us for, and help them have as happy and normal a holiday season as they can,” Landry said.Christmas trees arrived at both Cauley’s and The Gardner’s spot last week. Veterans and military mem... https://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/2020/12/02/fitchburgs-cauleys-florist-and-garden-center-is-partnering-with-operation-service-to-provide-free-trees-to-vets/
ROUNDUP: JP Parker Flowers vacates Indy store, adds retail truck - Indianapolis Business Journal
Wednesday, October 28, 2020Parker said. “It’s a very fun, trendy thing to do right now.”In other news this week:— Fast-casual seafood chain Slapfish opens Monday at 345 Massachusetts Ave. The restaurant takes the space formerly occupied by Louie’s Wine Dive, which closed in March.Franchisees are long-time friends Mark Weghorst and Nick Smith. Weghorst opened the area’s first Slapfish location in July 2019, inside the Broccoli Bill’s grocery store that his father, Bill Weghorst, owns in Noblesville.California-based Slapfish offers a mostly seafood-focused menu, with an emphasis on sustainably sourced fish. Menu items include fish tacos, burritos, grilled fish bowls and other items, including a children’s menu. The chain is based in the Los Angeles suburb of Fountain Valley and has about 20 locations in several U.S. states, plus England.— Fast-casual Indian restaurant Tandoor & Tikka has opened its third Indianapolis store, and its fourth overall, at 5650 W. 86th St. The restaurant’s grand opening was June 26.It opened in Indianapolis in June 2018 at 805 W. 10th St. near IUPUI, followed by a Castleton location in 2019. Tandoor & Tikka also has a location in Bloomington.— The culinary establishment Studio C, 1051 E. 54th St., has discontinued its coffee service though it is continuing with its other lines of business. Local chef Greg Hardesty opened Studio C in 2019 as a place for a variety of food-oriented offerings based on market demand. The business’ offerings include carry-out meals, private dining and a wine club.— Peppy Grill opened June 19 at 910 W. 10th St. in The Avenue, a mixed-use development near the IUPUI campus. The restaurant is in the spot formerly occupied by Madd Greeks Mediterranean Grille, which closed in March after 3-1/2 years.The new Peppy Grill is associated with the Peppy Grill at 1004 Virginia Ave. in Fountain Square—it is not affiliated with Burt’s Peppy Grill at 3401 E. 10th St.— The Fudge Kettle plans to open its first brick-and-mortar retail space... https://www.ibj.com/blogs/property-lines/roundup-jp-parker-flowers-vacates-indy-store-adds-retail-truck
Winston Flowers is closing three retail florist shops - The Boston Globe
Friday, May 29, 2020Boston Design Studio and Winston Flowers & Garden center in Chestnut Hill.“While we are downsizing our portfolio of retail stores throughout Massachusetts, this is definitely not goodbye,” the owners wrote. “While it saddens us that we will not be a daily presence in your community, we hope to remain a constant presence in your lives.”Janelle Nanos can be reached at janelle.nanos@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @janellenanos. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/05/28/business/winston-flowers-is-closing-three-retail-florist-shops/