Carver, MA Florists

Carver Flower Shop News

Spring flower show, grow a garden, fruit trees, Minneapolis Home + Garden Show and more - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Just because it’s Minnesota doesn’t mean you can’t grow fresh fruit in your backyard. Experts will offer suggestions for planting fruit trees. 6:30 p.m. Tue. Free. Shakopee Library, 235 S. Lewis St. carverscottmastergardeners.org.Children’s gardening workshopKids can roll up their sleeves and get dirty in this hands-on, messy workshop that just may entice them to eat their vegetables. Adults will introduce gardening to help kids grow their own vegetables at home. Children can explore the gardens, see a variety of vegetables and pot a plant to take home. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 14. $10. Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd., Elk River. Register at mnhs.org/kelleyfarm.MELISSA WALKER ... http://www.startribune.com/spring-flower-show-grow-a-garden-fruit-trees-minneapolis-home-garden-show-and-more/477756913/

Around Town: Valentine's flowers, Arbor Day trees, Outdoor Learning Trail - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Martin Luther King Jr. Outdoor Learning Trail. The goal is to create a heritage map and tour. The meeting will be 5-7 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Carver High School cafeteria. The public is invited. For further details, contact Ronzell Buckner at 706-442-8044. http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/local/article131017249.html

'Flower Girl' welcomes visitors to gardens - Lakewood Sentinel

Quartet, Op. 18, No. 6; Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 7; Ravel, String Quartet. Tickets: $20/$15, free under 18, 303-806-8196, englewoodarts.org or at the door one hour prior to the concert.WoodcarversThe 42nd annual Woodcarving Show will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, West 6th Avenue and Indiana Street, on Oct. 8 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Oct. 9 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Ralph Wheeler of Littleton will have three tables filled with his carvings and says there will be more than 100 carvers in the show.Contemporary balletWonderbound, the groundbreaking ballet company, starts its season with “A Gothic Folktale,” choreographed by Garrett Ammons, featuring illusions by Professor Phelyx and music by Jesse Manley. It will be at the Arts Complex at Pinnacle Charter School, 1001 W. 84th Ave., Federal Heights, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15; 2 p.m. Oct. 16 (tickets $22 to $50), 303-292-4700, then 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 2 p.m. Oct. 23 (tickets $35 to $40) at PACE Center, 20,000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. (parkerarts.org, 303-805-6800).Patricia AaronEncaustic artist Patricia Aaron of Greenwood Village will exhibit “On Ice: Recent paintings inspired by an artistic residency in Iceland” through Nov. 12 at Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, until 9 p.m. on First Fridays. 720-904-1088.Ghost WalkA Ghost Walk and Theatrical Séance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park Ave., Castle Rock. Dress for the weather. A 45-minute walk will be followed by a séance at the theater. (Limited to 30 spirit seekers.) A Saturday session may be added if interest warrants it. $30 per person. 303-660-6799. Tickets: AmazingShows.com. Reservations required. Lanterns and glow sticks furnished. Costumes encouraged. http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Flower-Girl-welcomes-visitors-to-gardens,236530

Supermarket leaves flowers across Newark - Newark Advertiser

The posies are being placed in parks, bus stops and shopping areas for passers-by to pick up.They are made from multi-coloured Germini, which look like big, brightly coloured summer daisies.Paul Carver, Morrisons Newark store manager, said: "Our florists know how changeable the weather has been this summer and wanted to cheer everyone up.”Have you picked up a summer posie today? Post your photographs in the comments box below, or email s.parker@newarkadvertiser.co.uk... http://newarkadvertiser.co.uk/view/Supermarket-leaves-flowers-across-Newark

2016 Valentine's Day gift and travel guide - Queens Chronicle

Ridgewood, Noctua Diem (noctuadiem.com), makes a wide array of skin serums, exfoliants and face washes. Dollar Shave Club has expanded from selling razors to skin-protection products, with its Dr. Carver and Big Cloud lines. Moisturizers, serums and sun-fighting products from CeraVe, Weleda Men’s Care, Cetaphil Men, Burt’s Bees, Derma-E, Glow Skin Care, St. Ives, Menaji, Turo, Maya Chia, Olie Biologique and the humorously named Kiss My Face are all recommended.Men also have been taking an increasing market share in the fragrance industry. Dolce & Gabbana has humorously created a cologne called The One for Men eau de parfum.” Stetson Decanter comes in a box set. Former Jackson Heights resident and now LA transplant Tara Durkin has an excellent men’s fragrance called Dossage 8.There are obviously thousands of perfumes for women. I am not sure how good it is, but I have to chuckle at the name of House of Matriarch’s big seller, Sex Magic. That rivals the Sex on the Beach perfume from Long Island-based Demeter Fragrances, whose CEO is diehard Mets fan Mark Crames. Safer name choices in the perfume world are Revlon’s Love Is On eau de toilette and Elizabeth Arden’s Always Red.Valentine’s Day, like Halloween, is a day when, barring serious health issues, we can look the other way when it comes to sugar consumption. Godiva and See Candies make tasty chocolates but I have to admit to a special fondness for Ghirardelli’s peppermint bark and caramel squares. You can’t go wrong with StoneRidge Chocolate Covered Cherries and Vermont Nut-Free Chocolates (vermontnutfree.com). Gnosis Chocolate, which is made right here in Long Island City, Seattle Chocolates and Aloha Superfood Chocolate Bar make a variety of confections that taste good and are good for you.The southern part of the United States has always been known for great desserts. Brennan’s of Houston makes these soft praline pieces that remind you of the delicious fudge that you find in Atlantic City. Whoopie pies are a southern treat, but the sweetest that I have ever tasted are those made by Wicked Whoopies... http://www.qchron.com/editions/central/valentine-s-day-gift-and-travel-guide/article_171884cc-ce83-11e5-8063-7f30cf3636d7.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

On Mother’s Day, Mass. Florists Struggle to Meet Demand - nbcboston.com

Florists in Massachusetts struggled to meet the demand for flowers this weekend as families observed Mother's Day, Sunday. Many florists stopped taking orders for Mother’s Day after selling out. Central Square Florist in Cambridge was one of the few still taking orders and delivering.Herbert Berg Florist in Worcester said demand was too high because they are short staffed and have a limited supply. "When we all closed up the beginning of March and April, nobody was buying flowers so the suppliers had nowhere to sell them to," said Sally Jablonski, owner of Herbert Berg Florist. "They were just dumping all the flowers."Gov. Charlie Baker allowed florists and some other non-essential businesses to open — on a remote basis — in time for Mother’s Day, but some business owners said it wasn’t enough time to prepare.Some businesses, however, got creative to make the day special. Monument Restaurant in Charlestown partnered with a local florist, Junebug, to create dozens of pre-ordered breakfas... https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/businesses-adjust-to-mothers-day-during-pandemic/2121803/

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/