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Flower farm Detroit Abloom fosters connection between nature and community - Model D

Nestled on the 200 block of Manistique in Jefferson Chalmers, the flower farm and sanctuary garden on a recent summer day is in full bloom, with purple, red, and yellow flowers dotting the lush green landscape. Bumblebees and butterflies of all kinds dart from plant to plant. Benches and trellises sit in pockets between bushes of tall flowers. A rustic outdoor kitchen is starting to take shape — it has a firepit but is missing a sink and countertop at the moment. An 800-square-foot pond for local fish and vegetation is in the midst of construction; when completed, it will have two waterfalls and overflow into a stream underneath a bridge (a water feature is an essential part of a sanctuary garden, says director Tom Milano).  The pond, along with several other planned capital improvement projects, is a part of Detroit Abloom’s mission to evolve the farm into an outdoor wellness center, and the farm is looking to raise $120,000 to turn “Detroit Abloom into the paradise it was meant to be,” Milano says. Milano’s journey to becoming a farmer started in 1972, when Milano — who was 22 at the time — chose to leave his home in Long Island, New York, to travel the world in a search for a deeper understanding of the world around him.  “I was two weeks away f... https://www.modeldmedia.com/features/detroit-abloom-flourishes.aspx

A Floral Designer Who Forages in the Hills of Malibu - The New York Times

Working with her team of four, she sources her materials from the downtown L.A. flower market, her own cutting garden in Santa Monica — where she grows papyrus, orchids and spotted begonia — and the hills of Malibu, where she frequently forages for wild mustard and oats. Positioned within a streamlined, brightly lit space, then, an Isa Isa arrangement has the power to bring the wildness of the L.A. landscape inside and into focus.An arrangement of Oregon-grown apple branches and gloriosa lilies; local fig branches and tree of heaven; and, f... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/10/t-magazine/sophia-moreno-bunge-floral-design.html

Where to have a small wedding in Westchester, Rockland - The Journal News

Restaurants" since 2015). Now, instead of offering weddings for 100-plus guests, the sophisticated farmhouse features three options for up to 50.Venue choices include the Dooryard Garden with its covered barn area, the Stone Barns Center Courtyard and café area and the restaurant's terrace and ceremony lawn, each of which can be set up for socially distanced seating arrangements. Included in the cost is a 30-minute reception with champagne, wine and a selection of botanical seasonal cocktails, as well as "elevated picnics for two" featuring specially designed china.Additional food items are served from long pizza trays from six feet away, including a caviar course. Book it: 630 Bedford Road, 914-366-9606  ext. 236, bluehillfarm.comKanopi Events, White Plains The Ritz-Carlton may be closed but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the view from the 42nd floor. Kanopi, the fine dining restaurant and event venue led by Chef Anthony Gonçalves, is still operational and helping couples plan their dream-come-true wedding, provided it’s 50 people or less. With multiple rooms, all with breathtaking views, there's plenty of space for a ceremony in one room, a cocktail reception in the next, or a sit-down dinner in another. Gonçalves, who's known for seasonal Hudson Valley cuisine with a nod to his Portuguese roots, is happy to customize offerings to accommodate your food preferences. He and his team can also help with music, flowers and more.In addition, they've taken great care to make sure everything adheres to strict safety regulations. Upon entry, guests are vetted with a series of health questions and led to an elevator that takes them direct to the event space. In addition, there's a three-person "clean team" that disinfects surfaces constantly. Though they prefer two weeks notice, these unusual times mean they will try their best to help in any way under any time frame. The hotel, it should be noted, is currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation, as part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.Book i... https://www.lohud.com/story/life/2020/07/29/coronavirus-changes-wedding-plans-places-readjust-your-nuptials/5449704002/

The Flower Bucket in Yarmouth County nurtures joy with flowers - TheChronicleHerald.ca

N.S. — The cicadas are humming and buzzing on this hot August day as we stand in the middle of one of Lisa Fordham’s cutting gardens at The Flower Bucket in Yarmouth County. The asters, cosmos, sunflowers and chamomile, in addition to many other blooms, are growing well, with a fabric mulch and drip irrigation over their roots.Lupines in every colour glow in this tumbling arrangement.Lisa Fordham Photo - ContributedA tall fence encloses the area to deter deer. It also helps to deter heartache.“I grow all my annuals from seed in the house in March. You tend to them and love them and then to have a deer come in to eat them all, it would break my heart,” says Fordham.It would have broken a lot of other people’s hearts as well.She says this spring there was a huge demand for bouquets.“People just needed them. They were in their homes and they needed sprigs of joy.”Daughters Bella and Lisa help out in the gardens when able.Lisa Fordham Photo - ContributedIn order to keep up with the demand, Fordham had eager young hands to help. This spring there were thousands of tulips to gather for bouquets.Her daughters, Bella (9) an... https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/business/local-business/the-flower-bucket-in-yarmouth-county-nurtures-joy-with-flowers-482841/

Local florist brings joy to Clevelanders with massive floral installation at Edgewater Park - News 5 Cleveland

Thomas created an 8-foot tall floral billboard at Edgewater Park.At the base of the installation reads, “Individually, we are one flower. Together we are a beautiful garden,” — a message Thomas hopes reaches as many people as possible during this difficult time. Cleveland Metroparks/Kyle Lanzer. Floral design at the Cleveland Metroparks. Cleveland Metroparks/Kyle Lanzer. “Having flowers is a luxury for most people who think twice about having them even when the economy is good. I had all these flowers and thought this would be a great way to bring joy into as many homes as possible,” he said.Every visitor is encouraged to take a flower or two home to remind them of better times ahead."I designed it so it's easy for visitors to grab flowers," Thomas said.The Cleveland Metroparks, who operates the area where the display is located at, encourages visitors practice social distancing.Spreading joy and hope through flowers is something that runs deep for Thomas, who, for as long as he can remember, has been surrounded by flowers and plants.For generations, his family has been in the flower business, operating greenhouses and flower shops.After he took a small hiatus from the world of flowers, Thomas went back to his roots after he realized he couldn't fight fate."I started doing weddings and realized this is what I'm meant to be doing," he said.When told how Clevelanders could get used to public floral displays like this one, Thomas said this won't be the last one."I want everyone to know they can expect more displays popping up in the city after all of this [pandemic] is over with," Thomas said. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/made-us-smile/local-florist-brings-joy-to-clevelanders-with-massive-floral-installation-at-edgewater-park

As virus spreads, some local funerals shift online - Wakeweekly

Gordon said. “We are practicing social distancing and are keeping everything thoroughly sanitized.”As cases of COVID-19 continue to grow in North Carolina, florists may see fewer of the types of events they service — not just funerals, but also weddings, high school proms and graduations.Ann Calus, owner of Annie’s Flowers in Oxford, is hopeful that the outbreak will have a minor impact on her sales.“Business was slow at the first part of the week, but we started a curbside service and things have picked up quite a bit,” said Calus this week. “I guess people decided that flowers would help brighten up the day.”Kuhn, the funeral director, said while industries may feel the effects of coronavirus, he hopes that won’t include health effects.“Our greatest hope in all of this is just that as many people stay as safe as possible,” Kuhn said. “This includes our community, the families we serve, my staff, and the families that we have at home waiting for us to return to them each night both healthy and safe.“It’s more than a little bit scary that I could be going out and helping others while at the same time bringing this virus home to my wife and small children. So with this in mind, I am happy to adapt to all the changes and safety precautions that are being instituted.” ... http://wakeweekly.com/stories/as-virus-spreads-some-local-funerals-shift-online,204494

Life in coronavirus: A flower farmer innovates; a farmers market opens with caution - Citizen Times

More: Coronavirus: Buncombe releases some jail inmates to reduce risk of virus transmissionBased on recommendations from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the Asheville City Market, a primary outlet for Copus, closed March 14.An interim market will open March 21 in the A-B Tech parking lot with a new flow to mitigate virus transmission points and accommodate social distancing. Copus will sell flowers there. There will be no mingling. Shoppers must stay 6 feet apart. They must wait in their cars until they are told to enter the market.In the field, tulips crowd together. Shoulder to shoulder, they push up through the winter mud, turning the field into a tapestry of green spikes, which make Copus think of Pointillism.More: Coronavirus: Buncombe releases some jail inmates to reduce risk of virus transmissionEach tulip bulb costs 40 cents, which means she has thousands of dollars tied up in the field.When the blooms begin to blush, she pries the flowers out of the soil with a pitchfork so the bulb stays intact. They give the bloom a source of food and delight customers anxious to see the riot of colors the spring market brings.Flowers remind us spring is here, and nothing will stop it — not even a pandemic."You can't hide what is impressive about the tulip harvest," Copus said.'We didn't plan on a global pandemic'Copus had huge plans for 2020.She and her husband, the well-known potter Josh Copus, had sights set on triple-digit growth this year. "We got close last year, which is crazy for a farm, and we had every reason to believe it was a good idea to go big," Emily Copus said. More: See how Earth Fare's closure impacts loca... https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/03/20/coronavirus-while-farmers-fight-stay-afloat-asap-opens-markets/2883723001/

You Can See Mountain Views From This Fairytale Flower Garden In North Carolina - Narcity

From sunflowers to lavender and everything in between, you can become one with nature at this massive flower field in North Carolina. You might feel like a princess in a fairytale as you explore its beauty surrounded by mountains.Lady Luck Flower Farm in Leicester (about 20 miles from Asheville) is what some might say is a magical paradise straight out of a dream.Lady Luck combines nature, art, ceremony and ritual to fulfill its mission of connecting people with nature, building community and celebrating life.The farm, which is also a scenic wedding venue, is comprised of vast, wide-open space surrounded by peaceful farmland, lush green forestry and sweeping views of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in the distance.You'll find acres of vibrant, in-season botanical wonder in the fields that boast dozens upon dozens of floral varieties and medicinal herbs.In the spring, you can explore unique selections including tulips, lilac, crimson clover, bachelor buttons, narcissus, pussy willow, dutch iris and much more.As the seasons change, new blossoms grace the terrain, changing the landscape's color throughout the summer and fall. The exper... https://www.narcity.com/travel/us/nc/flower-field-in-north-carolina-offers-picturesque-views-of-mountains

Florist Delma Booth, who turned ballrooms into wonderlands, dead at 89 - Tampa Bay Times

In 2004, Mrs. Booth imported 70 Christmas trees from North Carolina and used over 49,000 lights for the event.Each tree was different.“Some had kids’ stuff, some had white lights, some had purple lights, some represented different countries,” her son said.The yacht club began using different decorators in 2010.Mrs. Booth retired from full-time duties at Delma’s Flower Booth a few years ago because of her health, her sister Sonn said. Her husband died in 2016. She spoke often about how she missed the business every day.“Her customers meant everything to her,” Sonn said. “She loved making pretty things for them.”BIOGRAPHYDelma BoothBorn: Nov. 1, 1930Died: Nov. 16, 2019Survived by: Son, James; three granddaughters, Tiffany Sabiel (Keith), Ariel Booth, Lexi Booth; sister, Marie Sonn.The service has been held. https://www.tampabay.com/news/pinellas/2019/12/03/florist-delma-booth-who-turned-ballrooms-into-wonderlands-dead-at-89/