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A guide to our favorite spring garden tours in SoCal - Los Angeles Times

The flower show is 1 to 6 p.m. April 8 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 9. Maps and tickets are available at the Elks Lodge, 6166 Brockton Drive, Riverside. $10 in advance; $12 in person. (951) 777-0746; riversideflowershow.infoApril 9: The Assn. of Professional Landscape Designers hosts a garden tour focusing on watershed approach. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25. apldca.org/apld-eventsApril 22: Tour several private gardens in Newport Beach and Corona del Mar during the Sherman Library & Gardens' annual garden tour. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members, $50; nonmembers, $60; optional shuttle, $45. Lunch included. (949) 673-2261; slgardens.orgApril 22-23: The Redlands Horticultural & Improvement Society will hold its 2017 Garden Tour and Uncommon Plant Sale, which will include tours of six private, owner-maintained gardens. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $15. Tickets are good for both days. redlandsgardenclub.comApril 23: The Westlake Village Garden Club's 44th Garden Tour highlights “California-style” gardens that celebrate outdoor living and al fresco entertaining. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25. westlakevillagegardenclub.comApril 23: The Pacific Palisades Spring Garden Tour highlights six gardens in Pacific Palisades and Brentwood. Noon to 4 p.m. $30. (424) 268-8780. westlakevillagegardenclub.orgApril 23: The Creative Arts Group's 23rd "Art of the Garden" tour will highlight five private gardens in Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $30 in advance; $35 day of tour at 108 N. Baldwin Ave. in Sierra Madre. (626) 355-8360: www.creativeartsgroup.orgApril 29-30: Tour homes and gardens in a variety of architectural styles at the Floral Park Home and Garden Tour north of Santa Ana. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance tickets, $30; same day, $35. Classic cars and antiques vendors will be located on North Park Drive. (714) 648-0904. floralparkhometour.comApril 30: South Pasadena Beautiful hosts a self-guided tour of six sustainable gardens in South Pasadena. 1 to 4 p.m. A plant swap will be held at 565 Camino Verde. Free. No tickets or registration required. southpasbeautiful.orgApril 30: Explore six private gardens in Pasadena, open to the public for self-guided tours to benefit the Garden Conservancy. Maps and discounted tickets will be available at the La Casita del Arroyo Garden, 177 South Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; gardens are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 per garden (children under 12 free), no reservations required, rain or shine. (888) 842-2442; gardenconservancy.org/open-daysMay 5: The Laguna Beach Garden Club hosts a self-guided walking tour of private gardens on and around Brooks Street in the city’s Village neighborhood. The tour includes free refreshments, exhibits, a keepsake brochure, shuttle bus service, a plant sale and a raffle of prizes donated by local artists and businesses. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $45 to $50. lagunabeachgardenclub.orgM... http://www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-spring-garden-tours-2017-story.html

Brockton mayor bills taxpayers for flowers bought at city councilor's business - Enterprise News

Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter signed off on a $2,300 purchase earlier this year using taxpayer money to buy flowers from City Councilor Shirley Asack. Carpenter admitted that buying the flowers with city money is in a "gray" legal area. But other members of Brockton City Council believe it is obviously against the law.Marc Larocque Enterprise Staff Writer @Enterprise_MarcBROCKTON – Nearly 30 flower baskets popped up last fiscal year at Brockton funerals and, in one case, at the desk of a City Hall employee, with cards noting that they were from Mayor Bill Carpenter.But those flowers weren’t bought by the mayor. They were paid for by the taxpayers of Brockton.Carpenter signed off on a $2,300 purchase using taxpayer money to buy flowers from a fellow elected official who serves on the Brockton City Council, according to public records. The city purchase order filed in June, and later amended to $2,225, shows that the money went to Posh Flowers and Gifts, which is owned by Brockton Ward 7... http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20161122/brockton-mayor-bills-taxpayers-for-flowers-bought-at-city-councilors-business

Brockton mayor uses tax dollars to buy flowers from city councilor ... - Enterprise News

Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter signed off on a $2,300 purchase earlier this year using taxpayer money to buy flowers from City Councilor Shirley Asack. Carpenter admitted that buying the flowers with city money is in a "gray" legal area. But other members of Brockton City Council believe it is obviously against the law.Marc Larocque Enterprise Staff Writer @Enterprise_MarcBROCKTON – Nearly 30 flower baskets popped up last fiscal year at Brockton funerals and, in one case, at the desk of a City Hall employee, with cards noting that they were from Mayor Bill Carpenter.But those flowers weren’t bought by the mayor. They were paid for by the taxpayers of Brockton.Carpenter signed off on a $2,300 purchase using taxpayer money to buy flowers from a fellow elected official who serves on the Brockton City Council, according to public records. The city purchase order filed in June, and later amended to $2,225, shows that the money went to Posh Flowers and Gifts, which is owned by Brockton Ward 7... http://www.enterprisenews.com/news/20161122/brockton-mayor-uses-tax-dollars-to-buy-flowers-from-city-councilor

GO GUIDE: Stop and smell the flowers - Enterprise News

For more information thebluemooncoffeehouse.com.[embedded content]SATURDAYThe South Shore Indie Music Festival will begin at noon at Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton. The music continues until 8 p.m. with performances by Aldous Collins Band, Chachi Carvalho, Will Dailey, Shea Rose, Wheat, The Quins, Hayley Thompson-King, Christina Alexander, Grace Morrison, Sadie Vada, The Parkington Sisters, Ada, Jenna Lotti, Christa Gniadek, Emily Grogan, Shane Tyler, The Wolff Sisters, Bruvs, Dark Matter, and Carlston Wood and the Wood Street Band. The festival will also feature food trucks, craft beer, the SolarCity Sustainability Film Series, craft activities for all ages, and more. The rain date is Sunday, June 12. Admission is $25, $15 students, and free for children 12 and younger with paying adult. For more information, visit fullercraft.org.TUESDAY, JUNE 14WCVB-TV reporter and commentator Ted Reinstein will talk about his book, “Wicked Pissed: New England’s Most Famous Feuds,” at 7:30 p.m. at the Sharon Public Library, 11 North Main St. For more information, contact Mikaela Wolfe at 781-784-1578, ext. 1422 or at mwolfe@ocln.org.SATURDAY. JUNE 18blockquote readability="... http://www.enterprisenews.com/entertainment/20160603/go-guide-stop-and-smell-flowers

Obits try to sway voters rather than ask for flowers - Roanoke Times

Just before dying earlier this month, Carl Crocetti, of Stoughton, Massachusetts, told his companion he wanted Donald Trump to be president. The Enterprise of Brockton, Massachusetts, reported his family tried to honor that wish by wrapping up his obituary with the request "that people elect NOT to vote for Hillary Clinton in the presidential election in November."The family of Mary Anne Alfriend Noland told WWBT-TV in Richmond, Virginia, that they used the campaign to pass along her sense of humor, by suggesting death may be preferable to choosing sides this fall.Her obituary, published Monday, reads, "Faced with the prospect of voting for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, Mary Anne Noland of Richmond chose, instead, to pass into the eternal love of God."Another obituary in The Times-Dispatch this year also mentioned Trump. The obituary for Ernest Overbey Jr., a 65-year-old Richmond resident and Trump enthusiast, ended: “And please vote for Donald Trump.”Trump posted a link to the paid obit and tweeted a thank-you that said Overbey “must have been a great person.”The Richmond Times-Dispatch contributed to this report.© 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. http://www.roanoke.com/ap/state/obits-try-to-sway-voters-rather-than-ask-for-flowers/article_3308c081-0633-58f2-afb7-33ad42a94f72.html

Fitchburg’s Cauley’s Florist and Garden Center is partnering with Operation Service to provide free trees to vets - Sentinel & Enterprise

Spot, 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

Parker 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

Massachusetts relaxes rules on florists, car dealers, other businesses - SouthCoastToday.com

Massachusetts relaxes rules on florists, car dealers, other businesses  SouthCoastToday.comCoronavirus restrictions on Massachusetts florists, retail ease ahead of Mother's Day  Boston HeraldFlowers for Mom: Baker loosens retail restrictions prior to May 18  Boston Business JournalFlorists allowed to fulfill orders ahead of Mother’s Day in Massachusetts — with some restrictions  MassLive.comBaker Eases Tight Restrictions on Floral Shops, Garden Businesses Ahead of Mother’s Day  nbcboston.comView Full Coverage on Google News... https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20200505/massachusetts-relaxes-rules-on-florists-car-dealers-other-businesses

Winston Flowers is closing three retail florist shops - The Boston Globe

Boston 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/