Canandaigua Flower Shop News
Master Gardener: Orchids brighten winter - The Livingston County News
Tuesday, February 27, 2018January I wondered if I might be able to volunteer somewhere in this environment.I’ve always enjoyed visiting Sonnenburg Gardens in Canandaigua, so I explored its website for winter opportunities. The website described a volunteer greenhouse program beginning the third Wednesday in January, and I showed up.As it turned out, there isn’t a greenhouse group this year, but I was warmly welcomed. The Executive Director David Hutchings is a horticulturist, and I also met with the Gardens’ full-time Horticulturist Dave DeMallie. I’ve been going there weekly since then, tending to their orchid collection.I have a couple of orchids in my collection of houseplants, but I’m not an expert with this group of plants at all. But trimming up and re-potting plants? Yeah, I would be thrilled to do that.When you see an open door, go through it and find out what’s on the other side. I found lots of gorgeous plants just putting up their bloom stalks in January. Each week that I go back, I find more flowers in bloom.The orchids at Sonnenburg are a historic artifact of the original Thompson Estate. This primarily-outdoor property isn’t open to the public until April 20 to 22, its “Spring Wildflower and Orchid Show.” Some orchid blooms last for weeks, and others bloom at different times, so many will still be available for viewing by early-season visitors.Orchids are a reasonable choice for a houseplant. The moth orchid (phalaeno... http://www.thelcn.com/lcn05/master-gardener-orchids-brighten-winter-20180224
Light Hill hold annual flower bouquet sale - MPNnow.com
Sunday, February 11, 2018Light Hill/Canandaigua Comfort Care Home is holding its annual flower bouquet sale through Feb. 23.Each $10 bouquet supports the operation of Light Hill, a private home for two residents and their families who are cared for with a hospice philosophy.Free delivery is included with orders of 10 or more. Email lighthillstaff@gmail.com if interested in organizing a mini sale.The flowers will be distributed March 5-6. Call 585-393-1311 for information. http://www.mpnnow.com/news/20180208/light-hill-hold-annual-flower-bouquet-sale
Light Hill holding flower bouquet sale - Irondequoit Post - Irondequoit Post
Tuesday, February 21, 2017Light Hill, a comfort care home in Canandaigua, is holding a flower bouquet sale through Feb. 24.Bouquets can be ordered individually or in large quantities. Preorders will be available March 6-7.Proceeds will benefit Light Hill, a private home with provisions to care for two residents at a time as they near the end of life.For information, call 585-393-1311. http://www.irondequoitpost.com/news/20170208/light-hill-holding-flower-bouquet-sale
Sunflowers shine on Route 332, thanks to Farmington business - MPNnow.com
Tuesday, September 27, 2016Tim Lawless and Richard Clark is available for future development, but Wells said he's in no hurry. He's enjoying his view.And he's not alone. Earlier this week, artist Victoria Connors of Canandaigua parked herself in the field to work on a project that involved gluing multicolored wool onto canvas, or painting with wool. And carloads of people are stopping to take selfies and get a closer look at the sunflowers.The point was to make the corner “look nice,” said Wells. “It’s the best advertising, and maybe it will pull people into the store."But there’s another unexpected upside.“We already sold some to a florist wholesaler — apparently I’m in a wedding this weekend,” said Wells. “Last year we had some interest from Country Max to harvest the seeds, but that crop was a total failure, embarrassing really.”The sea of yellow blooms is not only a feast for the eyes but also a buffet for the bees, he said.“I’ve never seen so many — almost every flower has a bee on it, so we might have contributed to the environment,” he said.Farmington’s proven to be fertile soil for growth in more ways than one. When American Equipment first began, it had just two employees. It now employs 25 mechanics, truck drivers, sales representatives, parts managers, dispatchers, office staff and service techs.“It’s been so enjoyable coming to work the last couple of weeks,” said Wells. “I’ve been looking at pictures of loaders and Caterpillars (and heavy machines), so to see sunflowers is ... wow.”... http://www.mpnnow.com/news/20160916/sunflowers-shine-on-route-332-thanks-to-farmington-business
Light Hill, formerly Canandaigua Comfort Care Home, hosts flower sale fundraiser - MPNnow.com
Friday, February 26, 2016CANANDAIGUA — Light Hill, formerly The Canandaigua Comfort Care Home, is bringing a touch of spring next week through a flower bouquet sale fundraiser.Area businesses and individuals will be selling 2,100 spring bouquets, available March 1 to 3, at a cost of $10 each.The 5160 Parrish St. Extension facility, recently renamed Light Hill, will open this spring providing free care to individuals at the end of life. All of the money raised with the sale of the bouquets will support the work at the house.Call 585-393-1311 to find where bouquets are available, or to help with the sale. http://www.mpnnow.com/article/20160225/NEWS/160229747
Budding florists get day in the sun in new reality series - Your Valley
Sunday, January 17, 2021By BROOKE LEFFERTS NEW YORK (AP) — They designed epic floral statements in limited time with some very intense judges, but the contestants on the new reality competition series “Full Bloom” did not wilt under pressure.Ten budding florists from around the United States compete in wildly creative floral design challenges on the eight-episode HBO Max series. It debuts Thursday on the streaming service.Contestants accept two themed challenges per episode -- with the luxury of choosing from the best blooms -- and spin flowers into art. The show lifts the curtain on the high-pressure world of floral design and what it takes to be successful. It’s not as easy as it may seem.“It’s not just about who’s making the most beautiful bouquet. That is part of it. We all have to make beautiful things for our clients. But it is so much about the journey of being in the floral industry, which people just do not understand," judge Elizabeth Cronin said.While it may appear that florists just “play with flowers,” she said, th... https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/budding-florists-get-day-in-the-sun-in-new-reality-series,200666
Toilet Tissue Bouquet goes viral amidst cornavirus TP shortages - WCTV
Sunday, January 17, 2021Judging from the nationwide reaction the TP bouquet has received, they're succeeding.It even got a big thumps up from a caller in the Big Apple."Because in New York, she said it's very doom and gloom," said Bart Faulkner. "She said this is definitely making people smile up here."Faulkner says people across the nation have asked about ordering a bouquet, but sales have been limited to local customers.While the unique arrangement is making for a lot of snickering, the pair is seriously concerned about what the coronavirus is doing to their business, one that primarily depends on weddings."It's going to affect our business one way or another," said Bart Faulkner. "So, we're just trying to, right now, do like everybody and make the best of it."... https://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Toilet-Tissue-Bouquet-goes-viral-amidst-cornavirus-TP-shortages-568902351.html
Can flowers live through a pandemic? | Herald Community Newspapers - liherald.com
Sunday, January 17, 2021Roses, 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 shop to customers with caution, putting up dividers, allowing one person inside at a time, requiring mandatory facial covers and accepting only credit cards. Similarly to Pierce, Susan Martin, whose family runs Duryea’s Flower Shop in Freeport, has taken precautions in the first few weeks after reopening. Martin wipes down everything in the store frequently, allows no one to enter the refrigeration unit and has employees “working limited hours.”Mike Graham, the owner of Flowers by Mike in Oceanside and East Rockaway, said one of the main challenges he faced was coming up with new marketing strategies to reach his cu... https://www.liherald.com/merrick/stories/can-flowers-live-through-a-pandemic,126506
RVC florist fills window displays with 'holiday pandemic' scenes - Newsday
Sunday, January 17, 2021People passing by Masters and Company Florist in Rockville Centre will see a holiday window display not unlike those found in New York City. Its decked-out windows are inspired by both the holiday season and the pandemic. "I feel like everything is so surreal and depressing, especially during the holidays," says owner Laurie Speziale, 60. "Why not create something a little whimsy?" The scenes created by the Woodmere resident include a Santa Claus sporting a face covering and a Christmas tree with medical masks mixed in among its ornaments. "I always do [the windows] up quite elaborate, for every season and holiday," Speziale says of her decorative handiwork. This year, COVID pulled the plug on the events that typically carry her business such as weddings, bar and bas mitzvahes and other parties, which gave Speziale some extra time to beef up her holiday display. "I really wanted to bring joy to others, so I thought ‘why not really do them up and I just want as many... https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/fashion-and-shopping/rockville-centre-masters-and-company-florist-1.50091128
