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Casanova CSA features produce, flowers and beer - Fauquier Now

June, the CSA had sold all of its 44 produce shares. As of Wednesday, it had about 10 beer subscribers.The Powerses initially established the CSA on 11 acres they bought along Deborah Drive near New Baltimore.But a couple years ago, they began to think about moving to a place more compatible with their long-term vision.So last year, they bought 21 acres along Meetze Road west of Casanova.“We thought this was the best place to do the whole operation,” Mr. Powers explains. “We had always planned to open the brewery. This is a better location to do the farm, the hop yard, animals and the brewery, which are all part of the plan.”They also prefer the new farm because the Casanova area “feels a little bit more agricultural” than New Baltimore and because Meetze Road provides easier access for Warrenton customers and those from their Manassas market days.“This is sort of in between,” Mr. Powers says of the farm.Of the 21 acres, nine remain open, with about a half-acre devoted to more than 30 kinds of vegetables, fruits and flowers.The range of produce varies from week to week.“Whatever’s ready to be harvested, that’s what they get,” Mrs. Powers says. “I try to focus on as much diversity as I can.“Like a half share will get four to six different items a week. And probably half those items might be similar to what they got the previous week. I try to build on it, where they get at least one new item a week.”Among other things, members this week received heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, leeks, red potatoes, red beans, summer squash, cucumbers, kale, carrots and basil.Mrs. Powers has two pick-up places in Fauquier — the Old Town Athletic Club in Warrenton and Whiffletree Farm southwest of town — and a third in Manassas.Mr. Powers has set aside a half-acre for about 1,000 hop plants. The first-year crop should yield 100 to 200 pounds of fresh hops, which he will combine with dried ones grown on the farm and purchased from other farmers to make beer.Within four years, he expects to harvest 1,000 to 1,500 pounds of hops annually.“The process of fresh hopping is pretty unusual here,” Mr. Powers says. “Historically, for logistical reasons, 99.9 percent of hops were grown in the Pacific Northwest for several decades — more than that maybe.“When I first started moving out here, I would talk to some brewers who were having to overnight them from the Pacific Northwest. They had to be used basically within 24 hours.”Fresh hops give beer “a little fresher, slightly grassier flavor,” Mr. Powers says. “It’s the difference between a dried herb and a fresh herb. But, more than anything, it’s just a new way to use them that takes advantage of a hop in a slightly different way.”A 1,464-square-foot converted pole ba... http://www.fauquiernow.com/index.php/fauquier_news/article/fauquier-casanova-csa-features-produce-flowers-and-beer-2017

Community Spotlight - The Macomb Daily

Taxi rides are available. The market supports the Packard Motor Car Foundation with the restoration process. For more information, call 586-943-5785 or visit ShelbyFarmersMarket.com. Advertisement• New Baltimore Farmers Market, located next to the Recreation Center at 50976 Washington, New Baltimore. Market is open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays June 4-Oct. 22 (except June 25). SNAP and DUFB accepted. For more information, visit newbaltimorefarmersmarket.com.Fly-Ins• Radio Control Club of Detroit is hosting Big Bird/Giant Scale Fly In July 8 at Wetzel State Park at the southern entrance where 27 Mile Road ends just west of Werderman Road. Open to all Academy of Aeronautics (AMA) members to fly aircraft of 1/4 scale or larger, or with a minimum wingspan of 80” for monoplanes and 60” for bi-planes. Pilot meeting at 9:45 a.m.; flying begins at 10 a.m.Airshow is free for those who want to watch. Landing fees $10 and pilots must fly to be eligible for prizes. Ample parking for all attendees. Barbecue and refreshment concessions available. For directions or more information, visit rccd.org. Michigan Recreation Pass required for park access.• EAA Chapter 13 hosting annual Pancake Breakfast Fly-In/Drive In from 7:30-11:30 a.m. July 15 at Ray Community Airport, 59819 Indian Trail, Ray Township. Cost is $7 adults; $4 kids. Also WWII aircraft on static display, Detroit Radio Control Club Airplane display and classic car display. Fundraising events• A geocaching event will take place July 15, starting at 5 p.m. at the Arthur Murray Sterling Heights Studio, 35836 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights. Cost is $20 per person for the race and the dance that follows. Register by July 7 by callling 586-977-2121. Prize money will be available, based on a share of the total entry fees collected. Remaining funds benefit Turning Point Macomb, a non profit that provides shelter and aid to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. • Tigerlily Cat Rescue is hosting a fundraiser from 7-9 p.m. July 19 at Painting With A Twist, 50336 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township. Tickets are $40. Proceeds to benefit spaying/neutering of homeless cats. For more information, email tigerlilyrescue@aol.com or visit tigerlilyrescue.com.• Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers host Community Cares Gala at 6:15 p.m. July 20 at Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Road, Warren. Tickets are $60 each or $540 for a table of ten. Event includes strolling dinner, cash bar, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and activity stations. For tickets or more information, call 586-757-5551 or email events@ivcinfo.org.Garden Club events • Shelby Gardeners Club Bi-annual Flower Show July 13-15 at the Shelby Township Public Library, 51680 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, during library hours. Admission is free and the public is welcome. • Warren Garden Club hosting 18th Community Garden Walk 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15 rain or shine. In addition to beautiful flowers and plants, gar... http://www.macombdaily.com/article/MD/20170629/NEWS/170629592

Make a bouquet of cut flowers last longer - FOX 2 Detroit

Jill recommends even doing this for a brand new bouquet. She says that, even though it’s new to you, you don’t know how long the flowers were in water at the store or florist shop. It’s possible that they were sitting for a few days already. A fresh start never hurts, says Jill.Jill says it is often shocking how long you can get a bouquet to last when you care for it this way.PROJECT RATING:  Super EasyTo watch Jill take you through the process, just click on the video player above. ... https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/make-a-bouquet-of-cut-flowers-last-longer

5 Best Florists in Columbus ?? - Kev's Best

Below is a list of the top and leading Florists in Columbus. To help you find the best Florists located near you in Columbus, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.Columbus’s Best Florists:The top rated Florists in Columbus are:Flowerama –  a full-service flower shop that features flowers and some baked goodsOberer’s Flowers, Inc. – offers plants, flowers, and gift baskets for various occasionsSawmill Florist – provides high-quality flowers and creative arrangementsDe Santis Florists, Inc. – features flower and gift arrangements and delivery across the areaMarket Blooms – offers handcrafted bouquets with a diverse set of flowers and accessoriesFlowerama Flowerama is a full-service flower shop that features flowers and some baked goods. They arrange flowers for birthdays, holidays, and casual surprises. Their products include centerpieces, wreaths, and arrangements. In addition, they have flower arrangements great for anniversaries, get well gifts and sympathy. Their diverse selection of pla... https://kevsbest.com/florists-in-columbus/

After the shooting, a boy gave flowers to workers at King Soopers stores near the attack - The Washington Post

He purchased dozens of carnations in a variety of bright colors and paid for them with money he earned from dog-walking. When JJ told the florist his plan to give a flower to every store employee, she offered him a generous discount.That’s when he turned to his mother and excitedly said, “kindness is spreading!” Witmer recalled.They did several laps around the supermarket and handed out one flower to every employee. With each flower, JJ shared an earnest message.“We just wanted to let you know you’re appreciated. Thank you for being here today. It must be hard,” he said to each employee.“At first, I was a little bit timid because I wasn’t sure how they would react,” JJ said.But then he saw that employees instantly responded with overwhelming gratitude.“They were really thankful. Lots of them were crying and giving me first bumps and air hugs,” JJ said. “It made me feel so good. I was filled with joy and happiness.”While chatting with the store employees, “they said they were kind of scared to go do their job,” JJ added. “I think we made the right decision because it made a lot of people feel good.”Although Witmer followed closely behind her son, “I just stood in the background and let him do his thing,” she said. “This was his idea, and I was just there to support him.”After about 45 minutes in the store, they moved on to another King Soopers location in Reunion, a community in Commerce City, which is where the Witmer family usually gets their groceries.“We know most of the employees there,” JJ said.He purchased three dozen red roses that the store’s florist also offered at a heavily discounted price. Again, he circled the supermarket, handing out flowers to every employee in sight.“He even waited for a staff meeting to end so he wouldn’t miss anybody,” Witmer said.Marsha Esparza-Barnabe, 58, who works in the pharmacy at the Commerce City King Soopers, was surprised when JJ approached her with a rose.The atmosphere in the store was “very somber,” she said. “Everybody was talking about [the shooting], and it was just very sad. It could have been our store.”Then JJ appeared, rose in hand.The small gesture of kindness was so overwhelming, Esparza-Barnabe said, that “I actually turned and walked to the back and cried.”Not far away, in the baking aisle of the supermarket, Zerelda Todd — a King Soopers employee of 46 years — was on her knees, stocking the shelves with tubes of frosting.“All of a sudden, I heard this quiet voice go ‘Ma’am,' ” Todd, 64, said. ... https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/03/25/king-soopers-shooting-flowers-colorado/

Okanagan florists busy during pandemic, some busier than ever | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source - iNFOnews

COVID-19 pandemic has brought hard times onto some local businesses, Okanagan flower shops are busy — some say even busier than ever. The period around Easter and Mother’s Day is typically busy for florists, and despite current circumstances, this year is no exception. At Burnett’s Florist in Kelowna, business has been steady. “Our Easter was more busy than it usually is, and we’re hoping Mother’s Day is the same," florist Galena Clancy said. Kelowna’s Funky Petals, Harris Flower Shop in Vernon and Newell Flower Shop in Kamloops are all busy during the pandemic as well. "I think it's mostly because people are kind of communicating from a distance with flowers," Clancy said. Harris Flower Shop's Brenda Gedaschke says that many of her customers want to send flowers for birthdays, or just to cheer people up.  Florists have shifted to accommodate current public health orders, offering online ordering and contactless delivery. Harris Flower Shop has even installed an honour bar outside their store, where customers can pick up arrangements and leave money in a locked collection box. “(The honour bar) has been spectacularly well received,” said Gedaschke, adding that there has only been one customer who didn’t leave enough money for their bouquet. The real challenge during the pandemic has been getting flowers from suppliers, Gedaschke said. "At this point everything is limited,” she said. “A lot of the import stuff, up until recently,... https://infotel.ca/newsitem/okanagan-florists-busy-during-pandemic-some-busier-than-ever/it72772

11-year-old boy gives flowers to King Soopers employees - ABC News

JJ spends time volunteering to help neighbors with chores such as putting out their trash.With money he made as a dog walker, JJ Witmer bought dozens of flowers for King Soopers employeesA florist at the Brighton King Soopers offered JJ a discount to purchase dozens of flowers, which he spent about 45 minutes sharing with every employee at the store, telling him that he appreciated their hard work. They shared hugs and smiles, and some of the employees teared up.Jody and JJ then went to the Commerce City store, at which they're regulars and know many of the workers.Another shopper stopped JJ and said, "I'm embarrassed to share this, but I just cried listening to you. My wife is a manager of a King Soopers, and this touches me a lot today." JJ handed that man a flower as well.When they got home, Witmer said JJ was happy to have helped dozens of employees that day. She shared their story on Facebook in the hopes it would inspire others to do help spread kindness during difficult times."People are taking action," she said, "and that's awesome."JJ went to two King Soopers locations in Brighton and Commerce City to share flowers with employees... https://abcnews.go.com/US/11-year-boy-flowers-king-soopers-employees/story?id=76708231

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