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Florists keep busy during pandemic | News, Sports, Jobs - Minot Daily News

Brandon Carr/MDN Niki Nygaard, the owner of Flower Central, poses in front of her floral merchandiser while holding a bouquet inside her shop.Kathey Medlin Keller of Perfect Petals in Harvey had just filled her big cooler with flowers when the COVID-19 pandemic hit North Dakota in March.“We’re talking several thousand dollars worth of flowers, during a global shutdown. Connected next door to my floral shop is the antique, coffee, wine, beer, jewelry & gift shop called Ta Ahni, which I own also. We had to shut down that shop as well and do curbside delivery for both establishments,” Keller said.In a bind, Keller started working the phones. One of her first calls was to the president of St. Aloisius Medical Center, Mike Zwicker. She wanted to know the proper procedures and protocols for deliveries regarding the patients in the hospital. “I didn’t want to know who the patients were. I just wanted numbers,” she said. “Instead of having all these fresh flowers and arrangments wither pas... https://www.minotdailynews.com/life/business/2020/05/florists-keep-busy-during-pandemic/

In Loving Memory: Obituaries Of The Week February 14, 2021 - Smokey Barn News

Candy Douglas. Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife: Jacqui Wolf Douglas of Greenbrier, by his sons: Kirk Robert Douglas of Greenbrier and Brandon Wolf of Murfreesboro, by his daughters: Karie Ann Douglas of Rowlett, TX and Kendra Douglas of Greenbirer, by his brother: Gary J. Douglas of Garwin, Iowa, and by his 2 grandchildren: Orion Wolf and Phoenix Nunn.Tribute WallRobertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.Obituary for Sherry BlackSherry Black, 60, of Springfield, passed from this life on Saturday February 13, 2021 at the home of her sister in Springfield. Graveside Entombment services will be conducted Saturday February 20, 2021 at 12 noon in the Springfield Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Brother Patrick Nix, Tim Harris, and Chris Read officiating. Pallbearers will be Timothy Black, Bud Johnson, Robert Alan Holman, Shane Toole, Aaron Nix, Chris Read, and Jeff Benton. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Hope Center in Springfield. There will be no visitation prior to the service. The family ask that all in attendance please wear facial mask or coverings.Sherry was born August 20, 1960 in Springfield to the late L.B. and Elizabeth Jo Vanderpool Black. She was a graduate of Jo Byrns High School Class of 1978. She owned and operated Sherry’s Florist for over 39 years in Springfield. She was a member and past president of CTPA (Certified Tennessee Professional Florist). She was a member of Flewellyn Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school and worked in Women’s Missions and with the Senior Adult’s. Sherry was a dedicated contributor to the Hope Center in Springfield, that has been a mission outreach ministry of Flewellyn Baptist Church. She loved traveling, her animals and pets, and spending time with her family enjoying their many culinary dining out experiences and places of travel together. Flowers were Sherry’s passion, and the love that she had for her family, customers, ... https://smokeybarn.com/in-loving-memory-obituaries-of-the-week-february-14-2021/

A vision of beauty in Ridgeland: Wildflowers, whimsical sculptures and community spirit - Clarion Ledger

Richardson said. “These special seeds were donated through the All-American Seed organization as part of a program with America in Bloom.“A handsome metal sign by Tommy Coziar of Brandon makes sure visitors to the wildflower field know they’re in the City of Ridgeland. Another sign reminds visitors to stay on the walking paths, not to dig any plants up, to cut flowers in moderation and to not litter.Visitors welcome to pick a small bouquetRichardson estimates that the all of the work that has been done to transform the wildflower meadow into a spot worthy of visitors would have cost about $40,000, but it was less than that thanks to donations and partnerships with Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Ridgeland Recreation and Parks and Ridgeland Public Works Department.The wildflower field offers a new location for a short walk, a place to enjoy a moment of solitude and a backdrop for Insta-worthy photos.The public is welcome to cut a few blossoms from the zinnia field or the wildflower field. “We say no picking by commercial growers or flower shops, but anyone else is welcome to pick a small bouquet to take home,” Richardson said.Just a look at the colorful blooms can provide hope during this time when there’s s... https://www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/upside/2020/08/12/ridgeland-mississippi-wildflower-fields/5525016002/

'A natural partnership': Mustard Seed partners with florist for special pop-up - Clarion Ledger

Ridgeland.Carly McKie, manager of Green Oak Florist in Ridgeland, invited the Mustard Seed, a community in Brandon for adults with developmental disabilities, to show its creations and join forces for the popup.“It was a natural partnership,” McKie said. “There’s so much creativity put into each piece created at the Mustard Seed. No two are alike.”Pink Gerbera daisies, yellow tulips and other brightly colored blossoms looked right at home in the vases, jars and containers the participants at the Mustard Seed, who are fondly known as “Seedsters,” painted with dots and dashes and swirls and stripes.“All of the vases we had previewed sold in the first hour, and the Mustard Seed had to bring in several more boxes of pots, vases, pitchers, and utensil holders,” McKie said. “It was an incredible day connecting with the community and bringing smiles to people’s faces.”The pop-up marked the first time Mustard Seed partnered with a florist for an event showcasing its creations filled with fresh flowers, said Kaitlin Childress, volunteer coordinator at the Mustard Seed.The Mustard Seed closed its campus and gift shop for several weeks at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Childress said, and the popup offered an outlet for sales... https://www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/upside/2020/08/19/mustard-seed-green-oak-pop-up/3289607001/

Abston, Joseph - The Chattanoogan

Class Reunion committee where he enjoyed making new memories with old friends. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dottie Krauth Abston, son, Brian (Candi) Abston, daughter, Dr. Mandy (Brandon) Sims, and grandchildren, Christian (Samantha), Ashley, Nathan, Kaylee, Everett and Jase and great-granddaughter, Emma. He was the best Pops ever. He is survived by his brothers, Richard and Mark and aunts and an uncle and will be missed by all who knew him.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family has decided that in lieu of flowers, that Joe would be pleased if anyone, who could and wanted to, make donations in his memory to the following, RBHS Alumni Association, Teachers Fund in C/O Ms. Linda Pendergrass, 1298 Black Oak Ridge Road, Dayton, TN 37321.     Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.     Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com. ... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2020/8/6/413171/Abston-Joseph.aspx

Ice and Snow Would Not Stop Their Wedding in Texas - The New York Times

Mr. Craft’s brother and his brother’s girlfriend.Mr. Craft said they are “grateful to have literally weathered a storm to become husband and wife.”Mr. Craft, 37, grew up in Mississippi. He is a coaching manager at Asurion, a company that provides insurance for consumer electronics, where he oversees the staff training programs.Ms. Broussard, 34, is a native Houstonian and a graduate of Sam Houston State University. She also has a post-baccalaureate certificate from Lone Star College. She is currently working on her master’s in management information systems at Lamar University and works remotely from the couple’s home in Katy, Texas as a math intervention specialist for a virtual public school.The couple met in 2014 at a dive bar in Houston called the Flat. “A pretty woman is sitting next to me, an obscure song comes on, and we are the only two people who seem to know it,” Mr. Craft said of Jesse Boykins III’s “Amorous.” That led them to chat, which led Ms. Broussard to follow Mr. Craft on Instagram.Ms. Broussard was on a date that night with another man, who happened to be a childhood acquaintance of Mr. Craft, as fate would have it.The instigator was an Instagram post. “Jerimy posted a picture of shrimp and grits. It looked so delicious that I had to ask him about the restaurant,” Ms. Broussard said. He messaged her back with the name of the restaurant. “And did her one better. I invited her to it too,” Mr. Craft said.Their first date was Sept. 30, 2017 at the Backstreet Cafe. After that, “We would meet monthly to enjoy brunch at various local restaurants,” Mr. Craft said, referring to them as “brunch buddies.”But in June 2018, their relationship shifted. Mr. Craft invited Ms. Broussard to join him on a trip to New Orleans to witness his best friend’s white coat ceremony honoring his medical school graduation. She said yes.A month later, Mr. Craft knew Ms. Broussard was the one. They were a... https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/26/style/ice-and-snow-would-not-stop-their-wedding-in-texas.html

University Florist at Mississippi State invites public to holiday open house - Mississippi State Newsroom

Contact: Karen BrasherSTARKVILLE, Miss.—The public is invited to kick off the holiday season at the upcoming University Florist open house at Mississippi State. Centrally located at 100 Lee Blvd., the shop will host the special event this Friday [Nov. 20] from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.The public is invited to kick off the holiday season at the upcoming University Florist open house at Mississippi State. Centrally located at 100 Lee Blvd., the shop will host the special event this Friday [Nov. 20] from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (Photo by Taylor Vollin)Bulldogs can stop in to find MSU gifts and see everything the 85-year-old MSU floral institution has to offer. The University Florist features Mississippi-made wares including McCarty pottery and Wolfe Studio’s ceramic birds. Select Christmas décor will be discounted 20 percent, and visitors will be eligible to receive one of three door prize giveaways.Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks will be required in the store and only six patrons will be allowed in the store at any given time.“We are all ready for a celebration. We are excited to kick off the holiday season with some great ornaments... https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2020/11/university-florist-mississippi-state-invites-public-holiday-open-house

Florists Rescue Their Spring Blooms For Public Installations During Pandemic - OPB News

A close up of a white rose from a large flower installation wrapping up a pole and a sitting area on Mississippi Ave. in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Noble Floral Co. designed and installed this piece as their part of the virtual #FlowerTourPDX, a movement by local florists to do something worthwhile with all the flowers that would not be sold due to business closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.Claudia Meza / OPB“I talked to my boss into letting me go in and just box up as many flowers as possible,” she said.That's when she contacted her friend Alyssa Lytle, the owner of the floral design studio, Color Theory Design Co., which also temporarily shut down.“She said, ‘Come to the loading dock to get whatever flowers you want.’ And so that made me think, ‘What am I going to do with all these flowers?’" she said.Alyssa came up with a plan to take the flowers Jocelyn provided, which otherwise would’ve gone to waste, and make beautiful installations throughout the city as a way to provide a nice break for people who feel stuck inside.The result was Flower Tour PDX.Flowers wrapped around the eastern side turnoff onto the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Bramble Floral, designed and installed a large scale bouquet on the bridge as part of the virtual #FlowerTourPDX, a movement by local florists to do something worthwhile with all the flowers that would not be sold due to business closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.Claudia Meza / OPBAlyssa reached out to her florist friends and devised a strategy to build those installations in different neig... https://www.opb.org/news/article/potland-flower-installations-sping-pandemic/

'A natural partnership': Mustard Seed partners with florist for special pop-up - Clarion Ledger

Nell Luter FloydSpecial to Mississippi Clarion LedgerPublished 6:30 AM EDT Aug 19, 2020Vases splashed with color by artists at a local nonprofit looked even more vibrant when filled with fresh flowers during a popup shop in Ridgeland.Carly McKie, manager of Green Oak Florist in Ridgeland, invited the Mustard Seed, a community in Brandon for adults with developmental disabilities, to show its creations and join forces for the popup.“It was a natural partnership,” McKie said. “There’s so much creativity put into each piece created at the Mustard Seed. No two are alike.”Pink Gerbera daisies, yellow tulips and other brightly colored blossoms looked right at home in the vases, jars and containers the participants at the Mustard Seed, who are fondly known as “Seedsters,” painted with dots and dashes and swirls and stripes.“All of the vases we had previewed sold in the first hour, and the Mustard Seed had to bring in several more boxes of pots, vases, pitchers, and utensil holders,” McKie said. “It was an incredible da... https://www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/upside/2020/08/19/mustard-seed-green-oak-pop-up/3289607001/