Baldwin Flower Shop News
Can flowers live through a pandemic? | Herald Community Newspapers - liherald.com
Sunday, January 17, 2021By Alexandra Whitbeck Flowers only last for so long after being cut. The inventories of some local florists, including those in Baldwin, Freeport and Oceanside, were greatly affected when shops were forced to close in late March because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Roses, lilies and daisies tend to live longer than hyacinths, tulips and lilacs, however, the maximum lifespan of cut flowers is still about a week with maximum care. Since Phase One of New York’s reopening plan began May 27, florists were able to open in a limited manner with hopes of restocking as much as possible. Face masks and a limited capacity were requirements made by New York State that Imperial Florist in Baldwin, Flowers by Mike in Oceanside and Duryea’s Flower Shop in Freeport are all following in order to continue peddling petals. Ann Marie Pierce at Imperial Florist in Baldwin has been operating her shop with only one in-store employee and one delivery driver since late May, accepting curbside and delivery orders. According to Pierce, for “at least six weeks we didn’t work at all.” Imperial Florist has recently opened its sho... https://www.liherald.com/merrick/stories/can-flowers-live-through-a-pandemic,126506
Can flowers live through a pandemic? - liherald.com
Wednesday, July 29, 2020By Alexandra Whitbeck Flowers only last for so long after being cut. The inventories of some local florists, including those in Baldwin, Freeport and Oceanside, were greatly affected when shops were forced to close in late March because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Roses, lilies and daisies tend to live longer than hyacinths, tulips and lilacs, however, the maximum lifespan of cut flowers is still about a week with maximum care. Since Phase One of New York’s reopening plan began May 27, florists were able to open in a limited manner with hopes of restocking as much as possible. Face masks and a limited capacity were requirements made by New York State that Imperial Florist in Baldwin, Flowers by Mike in Oceanside and Duryea’s Flower Shop in Freeport are all following in order to continue peddling petals. Ann Marie Pierce at Imperial Florist in Baldwin has been operating her shop with only one in-store employee and one delivery driver since late May, accepting curbside and delivery orders. According to Pierce, for “at least six weeks we didn’t work at all.” Imperial Florist has recently opened its sho... https://www.liherald.com/stories/can-flowers-live-through-a-pandemic,126506?
Gardening: Succulents not only save water and money, but offer other benefits - OCRegister
Sunday, February 09, 2020Today, approximately one-third of the 1,500 plants currently grown are in the succulent category. This fact was revealed by Randy Baldwin, manager of the nursery since its inception, at a recent celebratory gathering at the wholesale nursery’s Santa Barbara growing grounds.The proliferation of succulents among the nursery’s selections may be attributed to a number of factors, but the long periods of drought in California over the past four decades is foremost among them. During this time, many municipalities have resorted to water rationing that makes the planting of lawns, for example, which need almost daily irrigation during the summer to stay lush, problematic. When lawns are removed, succulents — many of which are quite parsimonious when it comes to water consumption — are often called upon to fill the void.There are other reasons which explain why succulents have become the preference of many. Their slow growth means maintenance is less intense than in a garden of more traditional plant fare. Thus, a weekly gardening service is no longer required and the gardener’s monthly service fee is saved. Since there is no mowing and less pruning in a succ... https://www.ocregister.com/gardening-succulents-not-only-save-water-and-money-but-offer-other-benefits
1-800-Flowers.com® Introduces 2019 Local Artisan Collection - PRNewswire
Tuesday, September 24, 2019Tricia designed the Floral Treasures Bouquet™. Ann Marie Pierce: 1-800-Flowers.com Imperial Florist, Baldwin, NY A veteran of the floral industry, Ann Marie has owned and operated her current shop for nearly 30 years. She has a thriving wedding flower business, the result of her many enthusiastic referrals. Her designs are Splendid & Sweet™ and Sunburst Bouquet™. Ashlee Roberson: Simply Roses, Ormond Beach, FL Ashlee's parents opened their shop almost 30 years ago, when she was six. Today, she is the owner and head designer of the family-owned shop, where she enjoys working alongside her mother and sister. Ashlee's featured design is the Vibrant Gem Bouquet™. Jackie Lacey: Floriology® Institute, Jacksonville, FL A highly-accredited and award-winning floral designer, Jackie's industry experience spans 32 years. A former retail florist, today Jackie serves as Director of Education and Industry Relations for the Floriology Institute, where he shares his passion for floral design with florists across the country. His creation is the Modern Rose & Gerbera Daisy Bouquet. Margaret Fleegal: 1-800-Flowers.com Twinbrook Floral Design, Fairfax, VA Margaret began her floral career in the mass market industry, where she discovered a desire to create her own designs. She began to learn everything she could about the business and worked to develop her own unique style, eventually opening her own shop nearly 25 years ago. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/1-800-flowerscom-introduces-2019-local-artisan-collection-300833340.html
Wilbe Bloomin Creates Unique Wedding Bouquets and Floral Arrangements - Press Release - Digital Journal
Tuesday, September 10, 2019Visit https://wilbebloomin.ca/ for more information.Media ContactCompany Name: Wilbe BloominContact Person: Joseph DelargeEmail: Send EmailPhone: 416-597-6222Address:9-160 Baldwin St City: TorontoState: OntarioCountry: CanadaWebsite: www.wilbebloomin.ca... http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/4427486
Plant parents, rejoice! PlantShed, a trendy plant and coffee shop, opens in Englewood - NorthJersey.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021If quarantine has inspired in you a newfound passion for houseplants, you're in luck.PlantShed, a combination plant and coffee shop, just opened in Englewood. PlantShed also has three locations in New York City, but this is the first in New Jersey.The shop is a hipster plant-lover's dream. It's bursting with lush green plants of every creed — potted, hanging, flowered, prickly, frond. Among the shelves of plants for sale are kitschy pots, notebook, oil diffusers and other house accessories. Story continues below the galleryA cafe was installed among the greenery offering fresh-brewed coffee, tea and small pastries. Step up to the marble countertop and pick from a menu that includes macchiatos ($3.75), matcha ($4.25), and freddo espresso (a Greek-style frothed espresso over ice, $4.50). And no modern cafe, including PlantShed, would be complete without an array of non-dairy "milk" options — almond, coconut, oat, hemp and macadamia.The muffins, cookies and other small bites are brought in from NYC's Ceci Celo and Long Island City's Sans Bakery.FOR SUBSCRIBERS: These 8 restaurants have North Jersey's most stunning outdoor dining areasTRENDING: A royal wedding: MSU's homecoming king and queen found each other again after 28 yearsOutdoor seating with tables decked with succulents is available in the front and back patio.Each PlantShed location has an in-house team of interior designers and horticulturalists that curate the flowers and houseplants sold at the shop. The plants are provide... https://www.northjersey.com/story/life/food/2020/08/10/plantshed-nyc-based-plant-and-coffee-shop-opens-englewood-nj/3330644001/
As Mother’s Day approaches, florists watch business wilt during NY coronavirus shutdown - syracuse.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021Syracuse, N.Y. — Mother’s Day is the biggest holiday of the year for florists, but many shops across Central New York won’t be open.The flower business is taking a huge hit financially since New York imposed a statewide coronavirus shutdown for non-essential retail businesses in March.That’s on top of lost sales as normal funerals and school dances are canceled. And who knows about high school and college graduations?New York has limited florists to a single employee at a time and no walk-ins.Some in Central New York are doing their best to stay open under those rules, but others have decided it’s not worth it.At first, the pandemic made flowers more difficult to acquire.“Early on, supply was an issue,” said Kate Penn, the chief executive offer of the Society of American Florists. “There was plenty of fresh product available, but the logistics — getting it from farms to the destination — were not running smoothly."Penn said the supply chain has improved. As long as retailers aren’t ordering at the last minute, they should be able to get the fresh flowers and plants they need for Mother’s Day. https://www.syracuse.com/coronavirus/2020/05/as-mothers-day-approaches-florists-watch-business-wilt-during-ny-coronavirus-shutdown.html
Farmer/florist to speak to the Boca Grande Garden Club - Boca Beacon
Sunday, February 28, 2021And it answers the question of many a dinner party guest, blinded by a towering bouquet, about just who it is sitting on the other side of the table.Her original work has won her callouts from the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and Bride’s Magazine. Notably, the exacting Martha Stewart organization named Jennie Love among the nation’s “62 Top Floral Designers.”As for the rest of her work life, somehow Ms. Love shoehorns workshops, online classes, webinars, public speaking and even a unique flower strategy for the do-it-yourself bride into her jam-packed life. She is vice president of the International Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ascfg.org) and a columnist for Cut Flower Quarterly.Check out the Love n’ Fresh website at lovenfreshflowers.com; not only is it pretty but highly educational, as well. Her drool-producing Instagram account is lovenfreshflowers, and she is on Pinterest. Posted by Marcy Shortuse Marcy Shortuse is the editor of the Boca Beacon, and has been with the paper since 2007. She is also editor of the Boca Beacon's sister publication, Gasparilla Magazine.She has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing local newspapers and is originally from the Chicago area. ... https://bocabeacon.com/wordpress/news/farmer-florist-to-speak-to-the-boca-grande-garden-club/
PlantShed, a cafe inside a flower shop, opens 1st N.J. spot - NJ.com
Sunday, February 28, 2021If you have a green thumb and love coffee, this might be the place for you.New York City-based florist and cafe PlantShed has opened a retail spot in Englewood at 47 E. Palisade Ave, where you can purchase flowers while grabbing a quick bite to eat or cup of coffee.It is PlantShed’s first New Jersey store. There are three spots scattered throughout the Big Apple: Two cafes, which launched in 2018, and a florist shop founded in 1971.The business describes the greenhouse-inspired space as a “unique lush oasis" with tropical foliage, cacti, succulents and premium flowers sourced from all over the world.The flowers at the Englewood spot are provided by Englewood Florist, where the cafe is housed. The families running the two businesses are related.The cafe menu incorporates popular pastries such as croissants and danishes, along with unique beverages like rose matcha lattes and espresso lattes featuring teddy bear art.Other small businesses that have recently opened in New Jersey are Fresh Coast in Metuchen and River Street Sweets: Savannah’s Candy Kitchen in Asb... https://www.nj.com/business/2020/09/plantshed-a-cafe-inside-a-flower-shop-opens-1st-nj-spot.html