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Flower Weekend has become perennial favorite - Toledo Blade

Mr. Madigan said.By comparison, most Saturdays throughout the summer draw 3,500 to 5,000 people, he said.One of the more established vendors, Mary Krueger, owner of Lakewood Greenhouse Inc. of Northwood, said people began arriving at 6 a.m. Saturday when her business and others began unloading trucks to set up their booths.“What amazes me is how many people hold out for this weekend. It’s a huge social event,” she said. “It really amazes me how vibrant it is this weekend.”There’s something about open-air markets. Although several Flower Day Weekend visitors agree the buy local movement is gaining momentum, they say they also enjoy going to reconnect with friends and socialize.“It’s like a breath of fresh air when we come down to the market,” said Steve Jones, 69, a North Toledo resident and retired Toledo Fire Department lieutenant.He joked about how Flower Day Weekend is especially popular with his wife, whom he said likes making a substantial investment in flowers this time of year. “Then, we bring them home, and my job is to plant them,” he said.But there’s also a more poignant side to the market’s social aspect.Ms. Krueger is the mother of former Perrysburg resident Jonathan Krueger, a 2012 graduate of Maumee Valley Country Day School who was shot and killed during a robbery in Lexington, Ky., on April 17, 2015. He was a junior at the University of Kentucky at the time.She said a good part of the support she got from the Toledo area after that tragedy came from her regulars at the Toledo Farmers’ Market.“For me, it’s been therapy,” Ms. Krueger said of the market. “It’s a giant family.”Pete Schorr, 53, of Lancaster, Ohio, one of five people associated with a metal-sculpting business called Colonial Wagon & Wheel, said the Toledo market is one of the best places he works as a vendor, in part because of its friendly atmosphere.“You’d be surprised how many people come up and hug friends,” he said.Now, for those doughnuts.They’re made by a street vendor called Holey Toledough, which started it business two years ago.The spelling of the company’s name isn’t nearly as surprising as some of its most popular flavors, such as those that go by the names of Maple Bacon, Fruity Pebbles, and Frosty & French Fries.Chris Ritter, Holey Toledough owner, said he was stunned people waited as long in line for his products Saturday as some people do waiting for roller-coaster rides at amusement parks.He said he believes Toledoans like the soft, warm, just-out-of-the-fryer treat. But as much as anything, he believes they want to embrac... http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2017/05/29/Flower-Weekend-has-become-perennial-favorite-at-Toledo-Farmers-Market.html

Flower Weekend in Toledo has become perennial favorite - Toledo Blade

Mr. Madigan said.By comparison, most Saturdays throughout the summer draw 3,500 to 5,000 people, he said.One of the more established vendors, Mary Krueger, owner of Lakewood Greenhouse Inc. of Northwood, said people began arriving at 6 a.m. Saturday when her business and others began unloading trucks to set up their booths.“What amazes me is how many people hold out for this weekend. It’s a huge social event,” she said. “It really amazes me how vibrant it is this weekend.”There’s something about open-air markets. Although several Flower Day Weekend visitors agree the buy local movement is gaining momentum, they say they also enjoy going to reconnect with friends and socialize.“It’s like a breath of fresh air when we come down to the market,” said Steve Jones, 69, a North Toledo resident and retired Toledo Fire Department lieutenant.He joked about how Flower Day Weekend is especially popular with his wife, whom he said likes making a substantial investment in flowers this time of year. “Then, we bring them home, and my job is to plant them,” he said.But there’s also a more poignant side to the market’s social aspect.Ms. Krueger is the mother of former Perrysburg resident Jonathan Krueger, a 2012 graduate of Maumee Valley Country Day School who was shot and killed during a robbery in Lexington, Ky., on April 17, 2015. He was a junior at the University of Kentucky at the time.She said a good part of the support she got from the Toledo area after that tragedy came from her regulars at the Toledo Farmers’ Market.“For me, it’s been therapy,” Ms. Krueger said of the market. “It’s a giant family.”Pete Schorr, 53, of Lancaster, Ohio, one of five people associated with a metal-sculpting business called Colonial Wagon & Wheel, said the Toledo market is one of the best places he works as a vendor, in part because of its friendly atmosphere.“You’d be surprised how many people come up and hug friends,” he said.Now, for those doughnuts.They’re made by a street vendor called Holey Toledough, which started it business two years ago.The spelling of the company’s name isn’t nearly as surprising as some of its most popular flavors, such as those that go by the names of Maple Bacon, Fruity Pebbles, and Frosty & French Fries.Chris Ritter, Holey Toledough owner, said he was stunned people waited as long in line for his products Saturday as some people do waiting for roller-coaster rides at amusement parks.He said he believes Toledoans like the soft, warm, just-out-of-the-fryer treat. But as much as anything, he believes they want to embrac...

Kimberly’s Flowers of Boca Raton to Become Flowers of Boca Raton - PRUnderground

About Flowers of Boca Raton Flowers of Boca Raton has been in business for over 40 years, previously under the name Kimberly’s Florist. Our team of talented designers has proudly served Boca, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale through holidays, birthdays, and special events alike.We carry fresh florals from all over the world. This assures us that we’re able to select from the finest growers and serve quality blooms to your doorstep. Our farms are located in Ecuador, Holland, and Thailand, just to name a few. They are delivered fresh daily, alongside our pride and joy – locally grown orchid plants.????? ... https://www.prunderground.com/kimberlys-flowers-of-boca-raton-to-become-flowers-of-boca-raton/00171336/

Man to be sentenced in Edmonton flower store owner’s mall death during robbery - theglobeandmail.com

May, 2019, to manslaughter in the death of Iain Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong had tried to stop Mr. Cushnie from robbing a cash box from a cosmetic kiosk outside outside Armstrong’s Bunches florist shop at Edmonton’s Southgate Centre a year earlier. On Monday, Justice Eldon Simpson sentenced Mr. Cushnie to six years in prison. Story continues below advertisement Justice Simpson said Mr. Armstrong, who was 61, fell down and hit his head on a corner of another kiosk after he was punched six times by Mr. Cushnie. Sharon Armstrong, who was married to her husband for 37 years, said in a victim impact statement during Mr. Cushnie’s sentencing hearing earlier Monday that the morning of April 17, 2018, was a normal one as her husband headed off to work at their family-owned business. “In a few hours, my world would collapse,” she said, explaining she received a phone call from one of their employees and immediately called her husband’s brother and business partner. When she arrived at the mall, she saw the building surrounded by emergency vehicles, she said. “I felt my heart drop,” she told court. She was diverted to the University of Alberta Hospital, where she was met by police and called her son and daughter to meet her. “We were all so scared and confused,” said Ms. Armstrong, who added that doctors started using words like “dire, catastrophic” to describe her husband’s injuries. The family decided to take him off life support three days later. Story continues below advertisement Sharon Armstrong was one of eight family members and friends who provided victim impact statements. The couple’s... https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-man-to-be-sentenced-in-edmonton-flower-store-owners-mall-death-during/

The Best Gift for a Flower Lover Is Moda Operandi's Flash Flower Box - TownandCountrymag.com

The box is a collaboration between Moda Operandi Co-Founder Lauren Santo Domingo and Lewis Miller, florist extraordinaire and the man behind the exuberant flower arrangements that have shown up around New York City, bursting out of trash cans and perched next to subway entrances. Each box—there are two you can choose from, Country Wildflower, or Beach Bloom—contains enough blooms for several generous arrangements. They're also accompanied by a series of breezy instructional videos starring Miller himself, explaining how to trim, hydrate, and arrange your flowers.The gift here is not just the gorgeous blossoms but the chance to spend an hour arranging them. My box arrived, neatly packed with 15 creamy white peonies, 10 stems of upright bouvardia, 10 stems of soulful, green helleborus, and 20 stems of cheerful white spray roses. I arrayed my collection of vases, pulled out my clippers, and for a brief moment in time I thought about nothing more than color, proportion, and the balance of green and white. It was a tonic. Here's a sampling of my handiwork: Elizabeth Angell(My only complaint is that I do not own a lazy susan for properly positioning my vase as I work to fill it. I may have to upgrade my set up for future floral-arranging sessions.)The incredible arrangements are available for one more week; a Standard Box is $265 and a Delux is $425. Even better, Moda Operandi will donate $15 from the sale of each Standard Box and $25 from each Deluxe Box to The Loveland Foundation, in support of its mission to bring opportunity and mental health services to Black women, girls, and communities of color. div clas... https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/home-decor/a32910308/moda-operandi-lewis-miller-flash-flower-box/

Fulshear flower business blooming from community support amid COVID-19 - KFSN-TV

The former oil field worker was looking for a new job when he was laid off several years ago and decided to follow his passion for flowers.Berry worked as a florist delivery driver when he was young and while he says he was not good at the job, he fell in love with the creative career. Berry and his wife now own Fulshear Floral Design in Fulshear, Texas. But their business is known around the country.Berry was named the 2017 Houston Floral Designer of the Year!Watch the video above to see how their business is blooming and bringing smiles to those who miss seeing their loved ones amid the pandemic. https://abc30.com/covid-covid19-coronavirus-flowers/6318843/

Local Rose Challenge provides medical masks for China - Oxford Observer

Oxford Flower and Gift Shop. The Chinese Information Association raised money to buy the masks by selling bouquets of Valentine’s Day roses and gypsophila. The Roses, ordered through a local florist, were awaiting delivery late Thursday. Photo by Ziyi Ma.?“It is an activity to let girls know that they were beautiful and had the intention of making them more confident,” said Weimiao Sun, the vice president of the society.For the Rose Challenge event, the CIA decided to buy 50 red roses, 30 carnations and two bunches of gypsophila.As of Thursday, China has more than 59,000 confirmed cases and 1,368 deaths from the virus. To curb the spread of the virus, the Chinese government has been strongly suggesting, and in some cases making it mandatory for citizens to wear masks when they are outdoors.According to the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, disposable medical masks are for self-protection. Citizens could wear them when they are in public and in densely populated places. Particle protective masks and medical protective masks like N95 are for medical staff providing emergency services, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The airborne virus can be spread through tiny droplets of moisture released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. There has been a surge in the demand for N95 masks since the coronavirus outbreak. It is widely believed the N95 masks can be effective in preventing infection. It can filter at least 95% of airborne particles. The National Health Commission in China said the discrepancy between the demand and supply of medical needs is still very prominent, especially in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, in Hubei Province. Xiaogan is a city of more than 4 million people, located in the northeast of Hubei Province. It is near Wuhan, where the outbreak is believed to have started. As of Thursday, 2,874 confirmed cases with 49 deaths had been reported in Xiaogan. After the Rose Challenge, the Miami Chinese Information Association will send out masks near Feb. 16. It is estimated it will take about five to seven days for them to reach XiaoGan First People’s Hospital, Ma said. “The reason we chose the XiaoGan First People’s Hospital is because it is a place with a severe epidemic in Wuhan, which is in urgent need of medical supplies, and (a friend of local association members) once donated a batch of masks to that hospital, and then knew the hospital’s responsible person, which can ensure our transportation transparency and safety,” Ma said.According to Chinese medical professionals, the surgical masks and protective masks are disposable items and cannot be reused. Groups in other countries also have been donating medical supplies to help in the emergency.?... https://oxfordobserver.org/1168/miami/local-rose-challenge-provides-medical-masks-for-china/

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