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
Buffalo Florist Learns Japanese Arrangement Techniques - Spectrum News
Wednesday, March 31, 2021These 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-
The Best Florists in New York - Curbed
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Photo-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
4 local, women-owned flower and plant shops to check out right now - NEXTpittsburgh
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Photo 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/
Florist brightens her city with gorgeous floral installations - Aleteia EN
Wednesday, March 31, 2021With 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/
