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

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 breakfast in a box packages: meals with flowers.Social distancing rules are preventing mothers from going out to celebrate, so one Charlestown restaurant decided to put Mother’s Day in a box and bring it to some of them.“So we’ve been able to get creative with it and do different things to keep engaging with our community,” said Monument Restaurant General Manager Lauren Wheland.Wheland said her restaurant partnered with a local florist, Junebug, to create dozens of pre-ordered packages: meals with flowers.Monument’s Mother’s Day brunch in a box to-go was designed as a nice at home or even brunch in bed option.“We had people order them for friends or loved ones to drop off, so that’s been really fun.” Wheland said.Small businesses that are trying to make the most out of less than ideal circumstance this Mother’s Day say they cannot do it without their community’s support. “Our neighborhood has been incredibly supportive," Wheland said. "We're so lucky to be in Charlestown everybody has really rallied around us."  ... https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/businesses-adjust-to-mothers-day-during-pandemic/2121803/

For the Love of Flowers: Florists Prepare for Valentine's Day Rush - The Keene Sentinel

Daley concluded. “It should be a feel-good experience and that is what I strive for.”?The Village Blooms delivers throughout Walpole, and as far south as Keene, to the north to Charlestown and across the river into Bellows Falls. For more information, visit thevillageblooms.com... http://www.sentinelsource.com/elf/by_hand_by_hobby/for-the-love-of-flowers-florists-prepare-for-valentine-s/article_d5bcd352-0da5-11e8-ace7-bb36ff6ba4b8.html

Florist Selling Sunflowers to Support Charlestown Man Struck by Car - Patch.com

Photo Credit: Getty ImagesCharlestown residents have shown great concern regarding Joe Shadroui, an employee at Bunker Hill Florist, who was struck by a car in July. Now the shop is selling sunflowers in support of Shadroui’s recovery, the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge reports.More from Charlestown PatchShadroui was struck outside of his Main Street shop on July 16 on Main and has been recovering ever since. Employees at the small shop have struggled without Shadroui, with many community members offering assistance during his time of absence.The fellow florists are finally turning to the community for hand, asking local residents to purchase special “Send a Smile to Joe” sunflower bouquets in support of his recovery. The bouquets come with five sunflower stems and cost $7.50.“We’re doing it as a way to support him. A lot of people have come in and wanted to know what they can do to help Joe. The best way to support Joe is to come buy flowers right now,” employee Christine Kerans told the Patriot-Bridge.The employe... http://patch.com/massachusetts/charlestown/bunker-hill-florist-selling-sunflowers-support-man-struck-car-0

Beloved Florist Hit By Car Outside Charlestown Shop - CBS Local

BOSTON (CBS) – A popular Charlestown florist remains in critical condition after being hit by a car outside his shop on Main Street Thursday afternoon.Friday at Bunker Hill Florist, employees tried to keep business open with heavy hearts for Joseph Shadroui whose absence was unmistakable. “He is a very well known guy,” said Christine Kerans, a longtime employee.Bunker Hill Florist in Charlestown (WBZ-TV)He’s handled just about every wedding in the community in more than thirty years in Charlestown. “Joe is an institution here,” said customer Rosann Maden. “I think any girl who lives in Charlestown and is going to be a bride ends up at Joe’s.”He was on the job when he was critically injured in the accident. Witnesses say he was just taking flowers out of the company van when he was struck. “All the plants went up in the air. We saw it was a guy carrying plants and when we went over he was half way under the car,” said a witness who identified himself as John.Boston Police say the accident remains under investig... http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/07/17/beloved-florist-hit-by-car-outside-charlestown-shop/

Charlestown florist struck by a car feet from shop - WHDH-TV

CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (WHDH) -Joseph Shadroui was struck just a few feet from his shop when a car suddenly struck him. Shadroui’s co-worker, Christine Kearns said it happened quickly.“It was just an accident. It was an older gentleman driving, just one of those crazy things that happen,” Kearns said. Shadroui was rushed to a hospital where he remained on Thursday night. ... http://www.whdh.com/story/29569070/charlestown-florist-struck-by-a-car-feet-from-shop

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/

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/

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

At Christmas time, poinsettias for everyone who mattered - The Boston Globe

He travels as far north as Wells, Maine, (“That’s where the owners of the Valerie’s Restaurant in Ogunquit are buried. They used to make Caesar salad right at the table.”); and as far south as the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne where Dennis LeFort, one of his best friends, is buried (“He was a Frenchman”). It takes him a week to make the flower arrangements, (“I make each bow myself”) and a week to deliver them. He says he doesn’t mind. “It’s nice to remember all the good people I’ve known.”The day we drive to Everett, his poinsettias are already on all of the graves. He finished early this year, Dec. 1. “Which cemetery do you want to go to so I can see your work?” I ask him, thinking he’ll choose someplace close to where he lives in Quincy. But he chooses Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett because that’s where most of his family is buried and where he will be buried. His stone is already engraved, he tells me.Fred was diagnosed with cancer this year. But he insists he’s in great shape for the shape he’s in. The cancer is gone (“That’s what they say”), and after some hard months, he has his strength back. Most of it, at least. This day he says, with a shrug and a smile, “If this is my last Christmas, I’m gonna enjoy it.” Then he eases himself into my car, propping his cane between his knees.AdvertisementHe tells me stories as I drive. At the cemetery, he tells me more stories. He points to his brothers’ graves. One is a World War II veteran. The other a veteran of Korea. “There were six of us,” he says. “Boy, girl, boy, girl. Boy, girl. I’m the only one left.”There’s snow on the ground and the snow has buried his poinsettias. He walks slowly with his cane and points to where the flowers should be. I dig and find five red flowers in one spot, and five more in another.Next we head to his parents’ grave. “My dad was 56 when he died. My mom died 29 years ago on Sept. 8. I come here every Saturday morning after I go to the Market Basket. I cruise by and say hello to my brothers and sister. I say, “I’m here, Bob! I’m here Mel and Ruth and John!”That’s what he does at Christmas. He stops and says, “I’m here!” He stands at the graves of all the people who were important in his life and says, “Merry Christmas. I’ll never forget you.” And, with a tip of his hat, “I’ll see you one of these days.”AdvertisementBeverly Beckham’s column appears every two weeks. She can be reached at bev@beverlybeckham.com. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2019/12/11/christmas-time-poinsettias-for-everyone-who-mattered/rMrpN2ISnDXX7pdSDe0fXN/story.html