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Pescadero flower farms threatened by church closures - Catholic San Francisco

Jorge Guzmán walks through weed-strewn fields at Westland Nursery in Pescadero, where church closures during the pandemic crippled demand for fresh flowers. (Photo by Zac Wittmer/San Francisco Catolico)October 19, 2020Lorena RojasSan Francisco CatólicoThe prolonged closure of churches, the cancellation of weddings, quinceañeras and first communions due to COVID-19, has some nurseries in Pescadero about to close, the measure also affects other businesses in San Francisco related to flowers.The Westland Nursery in Pescadero had about 70 employees last year, the business began to decline slowly before the pandemic from competition with imported flowers, but after the two and a half month shelter-in-place the decline has left it on the brink of closing.When the nursery reopened in May, it was only able to hire ten of its employees and for fewer hours a day.The greenhouses look desolate, without single cultivated plant, much less flowers, with outdoor fields covered with weeds.On one of the farms there is a small parcel of Amor en la Niebla (Nigella) and on another of the company’s farms there is a small parcel of lilies. These two parcels were cultivated in May upon return from quarantine.As if the damage... https://catholic-sf.org/news/pescadero-flower-farms-threatened-by-church-closures

How an Urban Flower Farmer Spends Her Sundays - The New York Times

Ms. Clum lives with her husband, Christopher Longworth, 51, who is an architectural metal fabricator; their daughter Cora, 15; a dog, Ida Mae; and three cats.BREAKFAST WITH IDA MAE I get up early, around 6 a.m. If I was a real farmer I would probably have to get up even earlier. I have one cup of French-press coffee, and I will make myself a hearty breakfast, because I will be outside for several hours. There are almost always eggs, maybe some sautéed greens. On Sundays everyone in the house sleeps in, and it’s really quiet and lovely. My dog will get up. though, and if she’s staring at me, I will have to give her a walk before I leave. She almost always wins.WEEDING AND WATERING I try to visit two yards one day, three yards the next day. Now that it’s July, most everything is planted. When I go to the yards, I am mostly weeding and watering and cutting. I do what they call succession planting, which means planting seeds so there is always something blooming. That way I will have flowers throughout the season. I currently have black-eyed Susans, zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, and chocolate lace flowers blooming.Harvesting black-eyed Susans in a backyard in Brooklyn.Credit...Aundre Larrow for The New York TimesSOCIAL DISTANCING I spend from two to four hours in each yard. During the pandemic when everyone was at home, I saw people more often than I did previously. Sometimes they would stay behind their door, and I would talk to them. Sometimes they would come out and maintain a distance. People are lonely and craving human interaction.Ms. Clum sells her flowers through a subscription service and to two stores.Credit...Aundre Larrow for The New York TimesBEAT THE HEAT On Sundays I’m usually able to get to two houses before the heat of the day comes. You don’t want to cut flowers... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/nyregion/urban-gardening-nyc.html

Artificial Flower Market 2020: Industry Size, Growth, Revenue, Statistics, Competitive Landscape and Forecast 2027 - Monroe Scoop

Artificial Flower market throughout the forecast period (2020-2027).This study highlights the vital indicators of Market growth which comes with a comprehensive analysis of this Market Dynamics, CAGR development, and Porter’s Five Forces Analysis. The Artificial Flower market analysis is provided for the international markets including development trends, competitive landscape analysis, and key regions development status.Get FREE Sample Copy of this Report: https://www.stratagemmarketinsights.com/sample/5881 The report also highlights opportunities and future scope in the Artificial Flower market at the global and regional levels. The study encompasses market attractiveness analysis, wherein the service is benchmarked based on market size, growth rate, and general Artificial Flower industry share.The major manufacturers covered in this report:Tongxin Artificial Flowers, FuLi Silk Flower Factory, Suqian Hollia Arts & Crafts, Florist Industrial, Ngar Tat, J.S. Flower, Charles Lubin, Yiwu E-Sun Artificial Flower FactoryMarket Segmentation:The Artificial Flower Market has been segregated into various crucial divisions including applications, types, and regions. Each market segment is intensively studied in the report contemplating its market acceptance, worthiness, demand, and growth prospects. The segmentation analys... https://monroescoop.com/business-opportunity/143036/artificial-flower-market-2020-industry-size-growth-revenue-statistics-competitive-landscape-and-forecast-2027/

McQueens Flowers Announces New York Residency at Moxy Chelsea - Opening an Experiential Flower Studio in the Heart of the Flower District - Benzinga

What started as a simple, stylish London flower shop has grown to become one of the world's most respected and admired international floral design companies and educators. Fantasy floral reveries and jaw-dropping natural creations have been masterfully dreamed and expertly executed for decades by McQueens Flowers for VIP clients including: Moda Operandi, Claridge's, Vanity Fair, Christie's, a partnership with the esteemed Courtauld Institute and more. With a modern approach that emphasizes sustainability, seasonality, and the English-style, McQueens Flowers a thought leader in the industry with an ambitious and dedicated focus on eco-friendly practices and thoughtful floral processes. It is the only florist to have received the Butterfly Mark from Positive Luxury, which identifies the luxury brands that meet the highest standards of verified innovation and environmental performance. The company has creative studios and workshops in London and Seoul as well as accredited flower schools, McQueens International Flower School – London and McQueens International Flower School – Seoul. Most recently, McQueens Flowers has entered the U.S. market with the announcement of McQueens Flowers New York, the first of several U.S. outposts offering a complete range of floral services.Truly a global company, McQueens Flowers is proud to make art with flowers for customers in Mexico, USA, Japan, France, Korea, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain and Australia. From dramatic arrangements at some of the world's finest hotels to VIP events to understated, yet stylish bouquets for private clients, the brand's longevity and global reach is a reflection of its unmatched ability to capture elevated luxury in floral design. Setting... https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/20/03/n15528754/mcqueens-flowers-announces-new-york-residency-at-moxy-chelsea-opening-an-experiential-flower-studi

St. Paul woman offers fresh bouquets from Little Free Florist stand - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Hankerson, 52, a community organizer and gardening educator, said her giveaway flower bouquets are a mashup between the Little Free Library movement and the unmanned produce stands you sometimes see in rural Minnesota. Except Hankerson wasn’t selling anything. She just wanted to do something neighborly for her Hamline-Midway community. In June, she installed a small, roofed box in front of her home and stocked it with mini bouquets of twine-tied cuttings from her garden. An arrangement of zinnias might be spiced up with elderberries, bluestem grass, Thai basil, potato flowers, even chard or kale leaves. “I put a lot of different things in these bouquets,” she said. ... http://www.startribune.com/seen-the-little-free-libraries-how-about-the-little-free-florist/559369902/

Have You Spotted the Giant Floral Displays Popping Up Around the City? - Pittsburgh Magazine

Tommy Hilfiger and Dolce & Gabbana, Dickson says she came up with the idea for the installations after seeing florist Lewis Miller Design’s “Flower Flash” project in New York City. In February, she installed her first display, wrapping garlands of flowers around the columns of Shadyside’s Family House — which provides a “home away from home” for patients and their families seeking medical treatment in Pittsburgh. “To all of the healthcare workers and all of the patients and their families, this one’s for you!” Dickson wrote on Instagram of the project. Later that month, she spruced up her hometown area, coating a light pole and corner on Brilliant Avenue in Aspinwall with flowers. In early March, she struck again, creating an enormous bouquet atop a recycling bin on Penn Avenue and 21st Street in the Strip District. Beside the display, she used sidewalk chalk to quote French artist Henri Matisse’s famous line, “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Dickson told the Post-Gazette the recycling can project was particularly inspired because the already-cut flowers — from supplier BW Wholesale Florist in the Strip District — would have been thrown away had she not repurposed them. If you missed any of the installations, your chances of catching one have not wilted. The pop-up displays will continue to sprout up across the city, possibly through April, Dickson says — and suggestions as to where are welcome. To follow along, visit Fox and the Fleur’s instagram account here. ... https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/have-you-spotted-the-giant-floral-displays-popping-up-around-the-city/

A Flower Display in Burlington Honored the COVID-19 Dead - Seven Days

Burlington was one of about 80 cities nationwide that hosted an art installation as part of the Floral Heart Project. Created by New York City-based artist Kristina Libby, the idea was to designate March 1 as a national day of mourning to publicly grieve those "lost to and suffering from COVID-19." As of Tuesday, more than 515,000 Americans have died. Munn said one woman he talked to had lost her husband to the disease. She told him that visiting the flower memorial had been the first time she'd publicly grieved his death; both she and Munn "started bawling," he said. He gave her a rose. "It was a really touching, touching moment," Munn said. Daniel "D.J." Boyd of Wilmington was walking down Church Street when he saw a crowd by the display and thought, Gee, only in Burlington do you see a bunch of roses in the street and everyone just walking around taking pictures. Boyd walked over himself and read the sign that Munn had erected explaining the display, "and it just struck me," he said. His uncles, twins Leon and Cleon Boyd, had died of COVID-19 early last April, just six days apart.  "It's amazing," Boyd said of the display. "It's a good gesture. It puts it into perspective, you know?" Boyd walked over to Munn and told him he'd lost his uncles. Munn picked up two long-stemmed roses from the bricks, and then handed them to Boyd. https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/a-flower-display-in-burlington-honored-the-covid-19-dead/Content?oid=32450871

Jasmine Rae Floral Design offers flowers and more at new main street shop - Eagle News Online

CAZENOVIA — In January, Central New York native Jasmine Rae opened a new floral design and gift shop at 61 Albany St. in Cazenovia.In addition to selling flowers in-store, Jasmine Rae Floral Design delivers arrangements throughout Cazenovia and the surrounding area.“I provide [flowers] for weddings and events, every day/holiday needs, and weekly hotel and restaurant accounts,” Rae said. “I also sell a variety of house plants and succulents, candles, greeting cards, essential oils, crystals, etc.”Rae officially opened for business on Jan. 23, after working since August to remodel the interior of the store, which was previously occupied by Blushing Rose Boutique.According to Rae, the renovation involved painting the walls, installing new floors and trim, updating the checkout desk and office, and removing the dressing rooms to make room for a flower cooler.“So far, everyone has been extremely warm and welcoming,” she said. “My favorite part of it all is meeting everyone and getting to know them as customers. I already... https://eaglenewsonline.com/new/business/2021/03/15/jasmine-rae-floral-design-offers-flowers-and-more-at-new-main-street-shop/

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/