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Floriade organisers deny there are fewer flowers this year - The Canberra Times
Tuesday, October 11, 2016ACT's annual celebration of spring across the October long weekend. Floriade 2016 from the air. The portable flower beds are arranged in the shape of a tulip. Photo: Jay CronanBut many were left disappointed by the flower show and the ticketed NightFest, citing fewer flowers and lights than previous years."On the whole the NightFest was a great disappointment. The lights were average with a few tulips changing colour in a water pond and some mushroom type lights set out and changed into a couple of colours. We have better lighting in our backyard," one woman wrote on Floriade's Facebook page."We came from Sydney, got a hotel, walked down to NightFest, and left 20 mins later! There was no light show, just two gardens with very average lights, and then some random lights in trees. What the?" another said."Attended on Tuesday and I must say I was disappointed. There is definitely a noticeable reduction of flower displays/beds. Every year I take photos from the Regatta Point end down towards the ferris wheel as it's always a great shot. This year sadly disappointed and didn't even take a photo," another added.But Events ACT's Jasmine De Martin hit back at criticism, saying Floriade had a different footprint each year."No, there's not less flowers. There's the same amount of bulbs and annuals that have been planted each year so there's over a million of those," Ms De Martin s... http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/floriade-organisers-deny-there-are-fewer-flowers-this-year-20161002-grtj3w.html
Singing florist gets shock of life with unexpected TV performance on Michael McIntyre show - Swindon Advertiser
Monday, May 23, 2016Ella Fitzgerald’s Too Darn Hot with a troupe of dancers.And Laura traded flowers for fame when she took to the stage for the glittering performance and met singing royalty Katherine Jenkins and Ronan Keating backstage.“I can barely remember the performance, it’s a complete blur, but I’m really amazed that I was able to pull it off,” she said.“Everyone worked so hard to pull the stunt off, all my friends and family knew, and none of them said a word, even my son Jack managed to keep it a secret which is a first and I am so proud of him.“The whole experience was a dream come true for me because I love performing, it was simply magical.”Tune in to watch Laura on The Big Show on BBC1 showing May 21 at 7.50pm. http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/14495366.Singing_florist_gets_shock_of_life_with_unexpected_TV_performance_on_Michael_McIntyre_show/
The 5 best Valentine's Day flower arrangements online, in every price range - OregonLive
Sunday, February 09, 2020Oregon has a bounty of flower growers and creative florists turn to these farms year round for fragrant blooms and decorative foliage.For Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, Beth Syphers of Crowley House Flower Farms & Studio near Salem suggests gift givers think beyond red roses.“Good designers and florists can use what’s in season in the area – early blooms like tulips and anemones – and make a bouquet or arrangement look incredible,” says Syphers, who specializes in naturally grown, high-quality blooms, vines, foliage and berries.The goal: Treat someone you love to a happy moment.Florists will help write a card and explain the symbolism behind each flower.Enjoy FlowersHand-tied bouquets of seasonal blooms for $50.15For Valentine's Day, online flower companies connect customers to local florists who can deliver fresh-cut flowers, in traditional and modern arrangements, as well as live plants and edible gifts.Just in time to benefit from pre-Valentine's Day sales, we picked five online companies that specialize in flower arrangements, in ev... https://www.oregonlive.com/life-and-culture/j66j-2020/02/6382c9a0012712/the-5-best-valentines-day-flower-arrangements-online-in-every-price-range.html
For Steve and Judy Mann, Pot of Green Florist is 46 years and the rest of their lives - theday.com
Sunday, February 09, 2020Stonington — When Steve and Judy Mann opened Pot of Green Florist, then located in downtown Mystic, Judy was carrying around their infant son.Their son is now 47, and when he got married two years ago, his parents provided the flowers.A picture of the Manns' son and daughter-in-law adorns the perimeter of the cut-flower case in their shop, joined by thank-you notes bearing messages such as "they were everything we had imagined and hoped for" and "Judy, you truly outdid yourself with our Easter arrangement."In recent years, Judy has found herself putting together wedding floral arrangements for someone whose parents came in for flowers when they got married 20 or 30 years prior, and she has done multiple weddings for the same person.On Thursday, she was working on arrangements with hydrangeas and delphiniums for a memorial service at Calvary Church.Steve and Judy are 77 and 74, and Steve recently observed that the years have made him less aggressive in terms of discussions with customers about spending money. He doesn't consider the ... https://www.theday.com/article/20200119/BIZ02/200119517
Blooming great news for Karen's team as they are crowned Best Florist in the UK - Daily Record
Sunday, February 09, 2020A Kilmarnock flower shop has been named the Best Florist in the UK.Flowers By Karen based in the town's Bank Street was crowned Best Florist at the British Florist Association Industry at its awards gala held outside Leicester. Top award: Karen is over the moon to be crowned Best UK Retail Florist of the Year at the British Florist Association Annual Awards And florist Karen Lindsay is over the moon that her team scooped this top award. "We are absolutely delighted to be bringing this back to Kilmarnock," beamed Karen. "What makes it more special is that this is the first time a Scottish Florist has picked up this prestigious award and I would like to thank our wonderful customers for continuing to support us and watch us grow, and our amazing team of super talented florists and drivers for their hard work and passion for our business. "We would be nothing without all of them.” At work: Karen swapped her notepad as a reporter for her own flower shop and has never looked back Karen swapped her career as an aspiring reporter to focus o... https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ayrshire/kilmarnock-business-florists-20743942
New flower shop, Pam's Petals, opens in San Angelo selling wreaths, diaper cakes, gifts - Standard-Times
Sunday, February 09, 2020Pam's Petals sells floral arrangements, but also gifts such as baby bows, diaper cakes and homecoming mums. "I'm trying to bring back what most florist don't do anymore," Bump said. "Florist like to push more money and less product. I feel like my customers should get what they pay for, they always come first." The business doesn't have a website or Facebook yet, but they are open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2020/01/30/pams-petals-opens-san-angelo-selling-flowers-wreaths-gifts-diaper-ckaes/4614288002/
Flowers of Point Loma still blooms after 35 years - The full-service florist shop now owned by Penn Bryan has lasted 35 years in Point Loma by customizing its business to meet its customers' needs. “We were looking to find a flower stand to start ... - San Diego Community Newspaper Group
Sunday, February 09, 2020Flowers of Point Loma at 2170 Chatsworth Blvd. is celebrating 35 years. The full-service florist shop now owned by Penn Bryan has lasted 35 years in Point Loma by customizing its business to meet its customers’ needs.“We were looking to find a flower stand to start out, and saw that the flower shop on the corner was up for sale,” said Bryan of how she and her husband acquired the business, Flowers of Point Loma, now at 2170 Chatsworth Blvd., from a retiring brother-sister team who’d had it since 1985.“I found my niche doing things that people wanted,” noted Bryan. “No other flower shops do what we do here.”The previous owners stayed with the Bryans for a year to help transition them into the floral business. That was good, added Penn, pointing out she had no previous experience with flowers.“I wanted to have kids and take them where I work,” Bryan said. “My daughter grew up in this flower shop.”Bryan fulfills her customer’s expectations, whatever they are. “They can make up their own bouquets or we can make it for them,” she said. “We’ve been here so long and people k... http://www.sdnews.com/view/full_story/27692651/article-Flowers-of-Point-Loma-still-blooms-after-35-years--?instance=business
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