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Fall Flower Show looks to grow garden clubs' membership - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Thursday, November 12, 2015She and her friend Hobby St. Dennis headed to a flower show school in Tucson, Ariz., and came back determined to become federated with the national organization. In 1963, clubs in Reno, Fallon, Ely, Caliente, Pioche and Las Vegas joined National Garden Clubs Inc., and Domz served as the Nevada Garden Clubs' first president.Clubs continue to meet and add new members despite challenges."When the city renovated Lorenzi Park, they had us shut out for over two years, and we are trying to get the public back," said Las Vegas Iris Society president Aleta MacFarlane."Boy, did that affect us big time," Baltz said.Even though her group won't have flowers in bloom at the fall show, MacFarlane said they plan to sell plants. Members stay active throughout the fall and winter. In fact, the dormant season is in some ways just as much fun. That's when it's safe to dig up and separate the rhizomes and share or swap plants.During the Las Vegas Iris Society's October meeting, members Michael and Christine Meagher brought in a tangle of mystery iris plants taken from an overgrown California garden, ready to share.Michael Meagher showed them how to separate and trim the plants to prepare them for planting, spring bloom, and eventually, identification.The club is big on identification and catalogs the varieties in each member's garden.When spring heats up, and the iris bloom, members get the payoff for the fall planting."April is our busy, busy month," said member Darlene Waite. "That's when we do our yard tours and our judging and our flower show."Information on all the groups is available at nevadagardenclubs.org.— Contact View contributing reporter Ginger Meurer at gmeurer@viewnews.com. Find her on Twitter: @gingermmm. http://www.reviewjournal.com/view/fall-flower-show-looks-grow-garden-clubs-membership
Fall Flower Show looks to growing garden clubs' membership - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Saturday, November 07, 2015She and her friend Hobby St. Dennis headed to a flower show school in Tucson, Ariz., and came back determined to become federated with the national organization. In 1963, clubs in Reno, Fallon, Ely, Caliente, Pioche and Las Vegas joined National Garden Clubs Inc., and Domz served as the Nevada Garden Clubs' first president.Clubs continue to meet and add new members despite challenges."When the city renovated Lorenzi Park, they had us shut out for over two years, and we are trying to get the public back," said Las Vegas Iris Society president Aleta MacFarlane."Boy, did that affect us big time," Baltz said.Even though her group won't have flowers in bloom at the fall show, MacFarlane said they plan to sell plants. Members stay active throughout the fall and winter. In fact, the dormant season is in some ways just as much fun. That's when it's safe to dig up and separate the rhizomes and share or swap plants.During the Las Vegas Iris Society's October meeting, members Michael and Christine Meagher brought in a tangle of mystery iris plants taken from an overgrown California garden, ready to share.Michael Meagher showed them how to separate and trim the plants to prepare them for planting, spring bloom, and eventually, identification.The club is big on identification and catalogs the varieties in each member's garden.When spring heats up, and the iris bloom, members get the payoff for the fall planting."April is our busy, busy month," said member Darlene Waite. "That's when we do our yard tours and our judging and our flower show."Information on all the groups is available at nevadagardenclubs.org.— Contact View contributing reporter Ginger Meurer at gmeurer@viewnews.com. Find her on Twitter: @gingermmm. http://www.reviewjournal.com/view/fall-flower-show-looks-growing-garden-clubs-membership
Floral Industry Professionals Honored By AIFD - PerishableNews (press release) (registration)
Thursday, July 23, 2015Inducted into AIFD in 1988, Sylvia has helped take AIFD internationally, has served on various boards and was the Symposium chairperson for the 2012 Symposium “Caliente” that was held in Miami. She is also recognized as an AIFD Laureate member, a special member category for those with 21 years or more of membership and who have also attended a minimum of ten (10) National Symposia. Milteer was honored for his tireless and continued support of AIFD as an educator. Inducted into AIFD in 1977, Richard has been passionate about sharing his knowledge and artistry with AIFD members through education opportunities with Koehler & Dramm Wholesale Florist. He is also also recognized as an AIFD Laureate member.Jim Hynd AIFD, CFD has been recognized with the Award of Distinguished Service to AIFD. This award is given to longstanding members of the American Institute of Floral Designers in grateful recognition of extraordinary service to the Institute, upholding its goals and supporting its activities. Hynd was honored for his tireless and continued support of AIFD. As one of the Founding Members of AIFD, he has served as a mentor to other designers for many years. After receiving this award Hynd is now known as a ‘Fellow of AIFD’ and is granted Life Membership.Denver Wholesale has been recognized with the Award of Merit - Industry. This is an award that is presented to professionals in the floral industry who are not a member of AIFD, but who are serving a crucial role in advancing the industry. Denver Wholesale was honored for their tremendous support of the industry and of floral associations. They have been a tireless supporter of AIFD, particularly as they were the receiving wholesaler for the 2015 Symposium.Each year, AIFD hosts its National Symposium in a different host city. The Sym... http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article%3D0046060
Sparks Florist opens store inside Renown hospital - NN Business View
Tuesday, November 19, 2019Mill St., Reno.Patrons may purchase items for patients or employees at the hospital, or they can place orders for regional deliveries.Sparks Florist — which bills itself as Northern Nevada’s oldest and largest florist — was established in 1960.It has since grown to four locations, including a store on Pyramid Way in Sparks; one in the Smithridge Center in Reno; and the company’s design center and production facility at 1440 Hymer Way in Sparks. https://www.nnbusinessview.com/news/sparks-florist-opens-store-inside-renown-hospital/
'Our customers have been our lives but it was time'; St. Ives Florist set to close - Reno Gazette Journal
Tuesday, November 19, 2019The sisters also provided flowers for the presidential inaugural balls for George H.W. Bush in 1989 and then for George W. Bush in 2005. Both times, the sisters were the only florists from Nevada chosen to travel to D.C. On Monday on Facebook, the sisters posted about closing, and since then the shop has been full of people coming in to say goodbye and get one last arrangement. "It is bittersweet and overwhelming," said Thornton. Both said they are grateful. "We are overwhelmed with people coming in to thank us," Thornton said. "All of these people have been our lives," Acton said. "They have been part of our family for generations." Business still booming Business is booming, but it was time to retire, Acton said. She said the process of closing the shop started after a customer mentioned wanting to buy the building. "The offer was too good to refuse," she said. Acton said her dream has been to take a Disney cruise on Valentine's Day and that's what both plan to do with family. Neither has had a Valentine's Day off in 50 years. One year, Acton sneaked out of the hospital at 1 a.m. to make floral arrangements. Admitted with pneumonia, she wo... https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2019/10/24/st-ives-florist-reno-nv-closing-december-george-hw-bush/4085361002/
27th annual Autumn Elegance event supports Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District - Valley News
Tuesday, November 19, 2019The breweries in the beer garden were equally busy serving many glasses of everything from Pilsner to ale, all the while offering pizza slices from Stadium Pizza. Breweries included Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Bitburger International, Deschutes Brewery, Garage Brewing Co., Golden Road Brewing, Modelo, Firestone Brewery, Pilsner Urquell Brewery and Lagunitas Brewing Company. The stations most visited by the guests, wearing their finest semi-formal attire, were the restaurants including Soboba Casino’s own Canyons, Noodle Bar and Soboba Casino Catering. Satisfying every attendees’ hunger were also the Downtown Deli and Coffee Company, El Ojo De Agua Taqueria, El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment, Fatty Boy Tacos, Kolsa’s Donuts, Lemongrass Asian Cuisine, Los Vaqueros Cantina and Grill, Party Planners Catering, Rodolfo’s Cucina Italiana, Starbucks Coffee Company and Sweet Baby Janes. Mike Gow, Exchange Club president, thanked the Autumn Elegance supporters in the program.“Welcome and thank you for being part of the 27th annual Autumn Elegance event. Your gracious support will help local charitable efforts and over 20 scholarships that will make our community better. We also thank the restaurants and wineries who donated their food and drink, we gratefully share tonight. “The Exchange Club is happy to serve as your host along with the Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation of Autumn Elegance with much help from the Valley-Wide staff and many volunteers,” he said in the evening’s program. He singled out a special thanks to Tom Wilson, Autumn Elegance Committee chairperson, Guy Excell, Brian Fox, Michele Fox, Missy Galloway, Elizabeth Grenier, David McDonough, Victor Mortazavi, Ken Price, Mike Record, Vince Record, the Soboba Casino staff, Elizabeth Snow, Maria Vivanco, Jeff Wall and Dean Wetter. Tony Ault can be reached by email at tault@reedermedia.com. ... https://www.myvalleynews.com/27th-annual-autumn-elegance-event-supports-valley-wide-recreation-and-park-district/
Floral design and gift shop is Colorado Springs native's dream - Colorado Springs Gazette
Tuesday, May 21, 2019She decided, after a lot of soul searching, to instead pursue her lifelong dream of owning her own business.On June 30, she opened Carriage House Designs, 723 N. Nevada Ave., a full-service florist and gift shop.The charming 1899 house she bought probably was never a carriage house, but the name hearkens back to Berdon's childhood, when she and her siblings played in a friend's carriage house in the Old North End - not far from her new shop. "I just love this part of town. It's a great location," she said. "From here we can attract students from Colorado College and residents from the North End. We also have a ton of clients from Mountain Shadows, Peregrine and The Broadmoor neighborhoods."Berdon said she knew a downtown or shopping center site wouldn't be right for her vision. She sought out the quaint multi-room home with a large rear parking lot and filled several cozy rooms with items to browse."I wanted to rig my inventory the way I like to shop, and that is organized," Berdon said.Individual displays sport baby items, faith gifts, guy gifts, Mr./Mrs. objects, candles, home accents, jewelry, pet supplies and food. One room rotates inventory for holidays."This is really my way of putting all of my loves together... https://gazette.com/life/floral-design-and-gift-shop-is-colorado-springs-native-s/article_480fe80d-37e6-515c-b78d-de049d4293f6.html