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Obituary: Charlotte G. Poulin - Lewiston Sun Journal
Sunday, February 09, 2020She furthered her education at Mount Ida Junior College in Newton, Mass., Doris Remis’ School of Floral Design in New York, and Henry I. Simmons School of Floral Design in Boston alongside her sister Mary. She worked in the family business of Saunders Florist for many years and was a participating floral designer at design schools in both Maine, and at the Boston Flower Exchange.As a teenager, under the tutelage of Mrs. Thurston, she concentrated her love of horses in the competitive show ring and won the Maine State Equitation Championship, among many other awards. She enjoyed her summers at the family cottage on Orr’s Island, especially the boating trips with her brother Abbott. In her later years she met the love of her life and forever friend, Albert Poulin. Together they lived a fulfilling life on the farm where they tended to her greenhouse, her “critters,” and decorated for every season. She will be fondly remembered for her beautiful holiday decorations, her delicious home cooked meals, and her fun-loving spirit.Charlotte will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 32 years, Albert “Sonny” J. Poulin. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Greenleaf) Keough and husband Jim; sons, Arthur Kesaris III and wife ShellyRae, William Kesaris, and Carl Greenleaf; grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexa Kesaris, and London, Amelia, Zane, and Wyatt Greenleaf; stepchildre... https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/06/obituarycharlotte-g-poulin/
Jessica Simpson clarifies whether Nick, Vanessa Lachey sent her a gift - Fox News
Sunday, February 09, 2020Vanessa quickly jumped in to correct Kotb. Jessica Simpson signs copies of her new book 'Open Book' at Barnes & Noble Union Square on February 04, 2020 in New York City. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)"I feel bad, I’m sorry. You said somebody sent her…? because now… we… it wasn’t us,” the 39-year-old actress stammered.VANESSA LACHEY RESPONDS TO TWEET SAYING DAUGHTER WITH HUSBAND NICK LOOKS LIKE HIS EX JESSICA SIMPSONKotb then clarified her remark, noting that Simpson had said "she got something nice from you guys after, I don't remember, some moment in her life"Nick jokingly asked his wife what she sent in an accusatory tone, to which she replied: “I didn’t… I don’t know her address. Thank you whoever sent it from us!”Despite the moment seeming rather innocuous, albeit somewhat awkward, Vanessa caught some backlash online for her part in the on-air exchange. People notes she took to Twitter on Wednesday to clear things up as best she can.“Well shucks! Just lost a fan! Hope you see the truth in this. Asked about something that wasn’t true. My heart had to make sure I was honest. Would you just let it go? ;-) Always be true to you!” she responded to one fan that called her “petty.”CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP“Should I have pretended to give it? Dang. Can we get a do over and I will tell them it was big beautiful basket. ;-). Kidding, sorry you think that, just wanted to be truthful. That’s all. But the gift sounds lovely!” she responded to another user who called her correction “10000% not necessary” and “super awkward.”“Sorry you think that, just didn’t want to take credit for something we didn’t do. That’s all. Seems weird to ignore sending a big beautiful gift basket and taking that credit. Either way... hope you have a Beautiful day!” she noted over a third user that insisted she was throwing shade at Simpson.Fox News' Tyler McCarthy contributed this report... https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/jessica-simpson-nick-vanessa-lachey-gift
31 Best Flower Delivery Services Online—Best Online Flower Delivery Services Near Me - Parade
Sunday, February 09, 2020Floom for an order—your flowers will be crafted and delivered from local sellers near your recipient’s delivery address. Floom also offers same-day delivery in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston and Houston, as well as in London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Bristol in the U.K.13. Florists.comRakuten members will get 18 percent cash back if they shop at Florists.com, which also offers deals of the day. In addition, if you don’t want to send just flowers, Florists.com also offers gift baskets, chocolate and fruit bouquet options.14. Florists’ Transworld Delivery (FTD)Chances are you’ve heard of FTD, but perhaps didn’t know what the actual abbreviation meant. It stands for “Florists’ Transworld Delivery,” and it means exactly what it says: They work with local florists worldwide and offers same-day and next-day delivery options, as well as 20 percent cashback for Rakuten users. They also offer cute additions like teddy bears and candy.15. FlowersFastIt’s midnight on February 14 (or Mother’s Day, your anniversary, your love’s birthday, etc.). Are you out of luck and out of time? Nope! Flowers Fast offers same-day delivery across the U.S. and... https://parade.com/978393/jessicasager/best-flower-delivery-companies/
Gardening: The days and nights of blooming chrysanthemums - OCRegister
Sunday, February 09, 2020Longwood Gardens, outside Philadelphia, and the New York Botanical Garden have succeeded in growing such chrysanthemums and, yes, they do have over 1,000 blooms, trained onto a metal dome and glittering like so many closely spaced stars.The word “chrysanthemum” is derived Greek words for gold (khrusos) and flower (anthemon). The plant was first cultivated 3500 years ago in China and two thousand years later was introduced into Japan where its likeness soon adorned the emperor’s seal. Roots, leaves, and flowers have medicinal properties.Carol Proctor, who holds a degree in ornamental horticulture from Cal Poly Pomona, had some words of wisdom following comments I made on the glorious weeping peppermint tree (Agonis flexuosa), which can live for more than a century.“This tree grows best in well-draining, sandy soil,” she wrote, “Otherwise it can be subject to root rot. Agonis flexuosa cv. After Dark is a great-looking, purple-leafed variety but struggles to thrive over time.”I would add here that Cercis canadensis cv. Forest Pansy, a redbud, is another seductive tree with purple leaves that has no business being planted in the Los Angeles area, where it invariably dies after two or three years in the ground.Bea Drake, who gardens in Mission Viejo, inquired about pruning her Leucodendron. Individual Leucodenron stems should be cut back by half to encourage new growth from below. You can place the cut pieces in a vase, making sure to remove leaves that would otherwise be submerged and then change the water every other day. You can also dry the stems, which can be used for everlasting arrangements, by hanging them upside down or standing them up in an empty bucket for three weeks. The best time to prune a Leucodendron is after it flowers in the spring.Tip of the Week: Jacqueline Franklin, who gardens in Banning, was wondering if she could grow a cherimoya tree from seeds in a store-bought fruit, realizing she would need to wait three to five years before her tree produced. Yes, you can. Soak your seeds in a bowl of water for four days. Seeds that float should be discarded. Seeds that sink should be placed in 6 inch deep pots no more than an inch below the soil surface. Soil mixture should be half peat moss and half sand. Keep seeds indoors in a room where temperatures stay between 64 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Water only to prevent desiccation of soil mix. Germination should occur in three to five weeks. https://www.ocregister.com/gardening-the-days-and-nights-of-blooming-chrysanthemums
