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Buffalo Florist Learns Japanese Arrangement Techniques - Spectrum News

Learning is a process that never ends, even for teachers. Katherine Pessecow is proof of that.She teaches at South Buffalo Charter School. During quarantine, she used her extra time to study Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of floral arrangements. Now she has her own business.“I started Living Floral Designs on accident. I started making them because I wanted a piece of framed art for my own house," she said. "Soon after I started making them as gifts, people started asking me for them. I’ve been selling now for about a year-and-a-half, but it wasn’t until quarantine that I really started researching the ancient Japanese art of Ikebana.”Pessecow says that her creations are Ikebana-inspired, because the art takes a lifetime to master. She adds that unlike traditional Ikebana, which uses plant stems and flowers that could be found in a vase, her designs are alive.“These are air plants. They are very easy to keep alive, because all you do is spray them with water,” added Pessecow.Her designs are inspired by Western New York.“I really like creating my own pieces of mount from around Buffalo like... https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/human-interest/2021/01/02/buffalo-florist-learns-ancient-japanese-arrangement-techniques-

Buffalo Florist Explains Why Flower Sales Haven't Slowed During Pandemic - Spectrum News

During the coronavirus pandemic, so many businesses are struggling to stay afloat. Maureen Bartley, owner of Maureen’s Buffalo Wholesale Flower Market, says however, that in her experience, the flower industry has been going strong through it all. For her company, sales are just as good as in past years."We don’t see any decline in Thanksgiving flower arrangements for the table or a living room or a wreath on the door," says Bartley.What You Need To KnowFlorist Maureen Bartley says flower sales have thrived during the pandemicShe says that part of this is because people want their home to look nice as they are spending more time there nowBartley’s pre-planning allows for same-day deliveryHaving been a florist now for 50 years, Bartley knows flowers well, and believes that one of the reasons why people aren’t cutting back on them even during a pandemic is because they want to make their homes look as nice as possible, especially because they’re spending so much time there these days.She also attributes pre-planning, which allows for same-day delivery, to the success of her business."We get prepared. We... https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/news/2020/11/22/why-flower-sales-haven-t-been-slowing-down

Flowers and Vessels @ Wildroot Floral - Buffalo Rising

My mother could not believe the selection of beautiful vessels offered up by Wildroot. During the visit, she talked about her ongoing search in Buffalo for the perfect pairings. Not only did she discover at least half a dozen pots that she loved, she also pointed out that they were very affordable, which is unusual in a boutique floral shop. As if Daddy’s Plants wasn’t great enough, the addition of Wildroot creates a plant and floral emporium that is a real pleasure to browse and shop. While Daddy’s Plants specializes in a variety of potted plants, Grazen has mastered the floral element. She even has access to a giant refrigerator that once belonged to Bootleg Bucha. That means that she can create the floral arrangements for customers, and keep them chilled until they are picked up. Grazen told us that all of the arrangements inside the fridge were all custom orders. She also said that if she ever gets any free time, she will try to have some more floral arrangements available for customers who stop in on a whim. But for now, she’s simply answering to customers’ a l carte demands, which is taking up most of her time.Kayla Grazen on rightBefore leaving, we collectively purchased four pots, three vases, and four plants (the plants were from Daddy’s Plants). When we got back on our way, my mom couldn’t stop raving about Wildroot – after living in the city of Buffalo most of her life, she couldn’t believe that she had come across a flora shopping experience of this nature… a one stop plant, flower, and vessel shop that doesn’t break the bank. Plus, there are so many other great reasons to stop by 1250 Niagara Street, including the newly opened Company B by Blackman Cider Co. (just across the hallway).W... https://www.buffalorising.com/2019/12/flowers-and-vessels-wildroot-floral/

In a mums rut? Local experts can help - Buffalo News

Photo courtesy Trillium's Courtyard Florist, Amherst)• • •John M. Hochadel, from Flowers, etc. and longtime Garden Walk Buffalo participantCome cooler weather, Hochadel likes mums. "But when it's hot, they last a day and they are gone," he said.He shared two design ideas for once those cooler days arrive for good.For one, he planted mums in the liner of a black faux-wicker, weather-resistant planter and added preserved red oak leaves, curly willow branches and small pumpkins.In the other, he replaced a tired summer plant with fresh mums, but kept the ivy and other trailers still healthy in the container. Done!(Photo courtesy John Hochadel)• • •Pamela Witte, interior designerWitte kept it simple – plant fall mums in a colorful ceramic pot."I picked up these blue Mediterranean blue ceramic pots several years ago. They came from JoAnn fabrics and they were 60 percent off," she recalled.She hauled them home and has used them ever since, at both her previous and current home.In the summer she plants them with brightly colored million bells. Come fall, she switches to mums. This year, she opted for the cranberry red color."I just love looking out back and seeing them," she said.(Photo courtesy Pamela Witte)• • •Liz Seefeldt runs a small decorating business. Her home was recently featured as a Buffalo News Home of the WeekSeefeldt incorporates mums into a large fall display in front of her home.A thrift store shopper, she found a pair of striped pots that are perfect for mums. They cost $12 for the pair. Take a look:(Photo courtesy Liz Seefeldt)• • •Do you like decorate with mums? We would love to see a photo of what you have done with them.Please email hi-res images (in JPEG form) to homeandstyle@buffnews.com.Be sure to include your name and the city or town in which you live and tell us who took the photograph. We also ask you to give us permission, via email, to publish the photo online.In other mum news, the Chrysanthemum (Mum) Exhibit runs Oct. 5 to Nov. 3 at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. It's the Botanical Gardens’ oldest flower exhibit, celebrating its 119th anniversary.This year's exhibit has a spooky theme – MUMster Mash.You can read all the details a href="http... https://buffalonews.com/2019/10/03/in-a-mums-rut-local-experts-can-help/

U-pick lavender farm open in Cambria - WKBW-TV

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Rows of lavender plants can be seen from Ridge Road in Cambria. Kin Loch Farmstead is open for business. The U-pick lavender farm opened last weekend. There are seven different types of lavender people can pick for $5 dollars for a small bundle. "We grow English varieties, we grow French varieties," Alex Plante, the owner of Kin Loch Farmstead said. Two-years-ago Plante had the dream of opening up her own lavender farm as she would make homemade soaps and candles using lavender. Plante says she chose Cambria for her 30 acre farm because of the beautiful land and the soil is perfect for growing lavender. "It was becoming very popular in cocktails and lattes, it just kept springing up and I just love it as a flower and a plant and all the different ways you can use it and eat it," Plante says. Plante worked in Advertising in New York City and says she wanted to get away from the screens in the office and get out ... https://www.wkbw.com/lifestyle/taste-and-see/u-pick-lavender-farm-open-in-cambria

Florist brightens her city with gorgeous floral installations - Aleteia EN

With major events being canceled, a lot of work and profit has dried up. However, one Pittsburgh florist, Anne Dickson, has decided to put her skills and time to good use.Inspired by fellow florist, New Yorker Louis Miller, who’s been creating some stunning “flower flashes” to brighten up New York City, Dickson decided she wanted to spread some floral joy in her own community, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.She started by sharing her gratitude with health workers for all their hard work. So the owner of Fox and the Fleur florists went along to Shadyside’s Family House, where patients and their families can stay together. She brought some bright blooms to decorate the facade of the house with an impressive installation. She also tagged her work “F&F [Heart] Pittsburgh #flower power” in chalk on the sidewalk in front of the home, and added it to her Instagram account to spread a little more joy.From there Dickson created more impressive pop-up displays: from brightening up a light pole to creating an impressive display in a recycling can. While the impressive creations take a lot of hard work, the florist is thankful to  one of her suppliers, B W Wholesales, for passing on flowers to her that would otherwise been thrown out.While the blooms might not last long, and Dickson makes sure they’re taken down once... https://aleteia.org/2021/03/24/florist-brightens-her-city-with-gorgeous-floral-installations/

Buffalo Florist Learns Japanese Arrangement Techniques - Spectrum News

These are air plants. They are very easy to keep alive, because all you do is spray them with water,” added Pessecow.Her designs are inspired by Western New York.“I really like creating my own pieces of mount from around Buffalo like driftwood that I got at Hamburg Beach,” explained Pessecow. “I’m keeping everyone in a mindset where we’re learning and growing and so for me, this quarantine time has really been a period where I can study what other floral artists have done."Just this week, Elmwood’s 'Put a Plant On It' started selling Pessecow’s designs.   To find Pessecow’s creations, visit this link. If you’re interested in placing a custom order, email LivingFloralDesigns@gmail.com. https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/human-interest/2021/01/02/buffalo-florist-learns-ancient-japanese-arrangement-techniques-

4 local, women-owned flower and plant shops to check out right now - NEXTpittsburgh

Photo courtesy of The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers.The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers, 502 E. Ohio St., North SideLauren Work Phillips grew up on a farm.The country girl eventually moved to New York City and got a job at Zuzu’s Petals, a Brooklyn florist where she was able to combine her love for flowers and people. Now she cultivates plants and relationships at her charming North Side store. Phillips, a sixth-generation farmer, opened the business in 2012. She offers retail walk-in options, botanically inspired gifts, houseplants and full-service flower arrangements for events big and small. Flowers (the most requested stems are peonies and dahlias) are sourced from all over the world, including her farm outside of the city. Check out the shop’s Instagram page for a daily dose of color therapy.And if you want to create your own magic, she encourages you to get your hands dirty.“Houseplants and our gardening items have taken a huge jump since the pandemic started,” Phillips says. “Our customers are creating beauty in an unsettling time.”City Grows. Photo by TH Carlisle.City Grows, 5208 Butler St., Lawrenceville and 1659 Smallman St., Strip DistrictPatty Ciotoli caught the gardening bug from her mom. In 2014, the budding entrepreneur quit her real estate job to follow her dream of opening an organic gardening and gift shop.City Grows sprouted in a tiny Lawrenceville storefront and now has additional digs at The ... https://nextpittsburgh.com/city-design/4-local-women-owned-flower-and-plant-shops-to-check-out-right-now/

The Best Florists in New York - Curbed

Photo-Illustration: by Curbed; Photos Getty Images Since 1985, our annual “Best of New York” issue has named standout services, unique shops, and special spots in dozens of categories. Now that Curbed is part of New York’s family, we have reimagined “Best of New York” as an ever-expanding resource that could rival Yelp in usefulness but feels more like a secret Google doc that gets passed among friends. To find the places recommended on these lists, we polled hundreds of stylish and savvy New Yorkers and begged them to tell us their go-tos. The result: our own Yellow Pages, containing only excellent places. Dutch Flower Line, 150 W. 28th St.; dutchflowerline.com; 212-727-8600 This 36-year-old shop is known for its wide-ranging selection of flowers from around the world — including Japanese ranunculus that set designer Noemi Bonazzi calls “exquisite” and “the size of your hand,” peonies from New Zealand, and cherry-red tulips sh... https://www.curbed.com/article/best-florists-nyc.html