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Flower Shuttle brings new life to used arrangements - WRAL.com

By Rick Armstrong, producer and Gerald Owens, anchor/reporterRaleigh, N.C. — Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, weddings and funerals keep many florists in business. When the heartfelt emotions that the flowers convey are over, it's typically time for the flowers to be carted off to the dump.Now, "The Flower Shuttle" organizers and volunteers delay that trip to the landfill so that those flowers have another chance to shine.Every Tuesday morning, Raleigh Moravian Church becomes a recycling center for those blooms that have yet to lose their full appeal."Nothing of potential value in the operation is wasted," volunteer Mary Currin explained as she pointed to buckets of flower tubes, rubber bands and preservative packets. "So we recycle the flowers plus the things that come with the flowers."Whether flowers come from florist shops or grocery stores, once they are past their expiration date, the blooms cannot be sold. Flower shuttle regulars are always ready to intervene and breathe new life into the bouquets.Katherine McVey helps coordinate the volunt... https://www.wral.com/flower-shuttle-brings-new-life-to-used-arrangements/18431878/

Yep, those are giant bouquets of flowers popping up in public trash cans in the Triangle - WRAL.com

C. Museum of Art is at it again with its trash can bouquets to promote its fifth annual Art in Bloom, which runs March 21 to March 24. Last year, the museum placed five giant bouquets around downtown Raleigh to promote the event. This year, they've more than tripled the number to 17 and expanded to across the Triangle.Two bouquets have already popped up at Chapel Hill’s Peace and Justice Plaza and the Chapel Hill Public Library, with three more Franklin Street locations planned through Sunday, March 10, according to a news release. The Town of Chapel Hill helped coordinate locations ahead of the town’s Second Friday Art Walk and Saturday’s UNC–Chapel Hill vs. Duke University basketball rematch in Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill floral designer Amy J. Wurster of Knots 'N Such designed each of the bouquets.Five Raleigh locations, including Union Station and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Gardens, and five Durham cans, including at Central Park and the American Tobacco campus, will continue to blossom from March 11 to March 15, according to the release. The City of Raleigh Arts Commission and City of Durham Public Art Program helped place and manage these installations. The NCMA worked with Durham floral designers Pine State Flowers and Jennifer Wood and Raleigh-based floral designers E. W. Fulcher and Pam Reynolds of Bloom Works and Steve Taras of Watered Garde... https://www.wral.com/yep-those-are-giant-bouquets-of-flowers-popping-up-in-public-trash-cans-in-the-triangle/18241515/

3 new businesses to check out in Central - WTVD-TV

Ready to explore the newest businesses to open in Central? From a florist to a fresh new sushi eatery, read on for a rundown of the spots debuting in this area of Raleigh. [embedded content]Petale Photo: PETALE/YelpPetale, a new florist shop, has opened its doors at 15 W. Hargett St.Petale features a wide variety of flowers, with bouquets available in small, medium or large sizes. The new arrival also offers weekly and monthly subscriptions. Free delivery is available to downtown locations.With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out three reviews, Petale has been getting positive attention.Yelper Amy W., who reviewed Petale on Nov. 11, wrote, "I completely love this flower shop. They did the bouquet for my wedding and I absolutely loved it. I sent them a picture of what I wanted and they did it perfectly."Petale is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-6 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday).O-Ku Raleigh Photo: LARISA Z./YelpPart of The Dillon mixed-use complex, O-Ku Raleigh is a new sushi bar located in the Warehouse district at 411 W. Hargett St.With sister restaurants in Atlanta, Charleston, S.C., Charlotte, N.C. and Washington D.C., O... https://abc11.com/food/3-new-businesses-to-check-out-in-central/4642251/

'Floral fusion' the theme of 2018 Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show - The Providence Journal

As the four-day event kicks off Thursday, expect to find springtime inside the Rhode Island Convention Center — no matter what's happening outside. By Kathie RaleighSpecial to The Journal PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An exit poll at last year’s Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show asked patrons what they had expected to see.The answer might seem like a no-brainer: gardens and flowers and springtime. But Blakely Szosz, president of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, made it her mantra as she worked with the team for this year's show, the second since the title was sold to the Rhode Island Builders Association.As the four-day event kicks off Thursday, expect to find springtime inside the Rhode Island Convention Center — no matter what’s happening outside.The Flower & Garden Show is a major component of the Home Show, produced by the Builders Association and now in its 68th year. It’s a good fit. As Szosz points out, "When you go into any of the big-box (home improvement) stores, outdoor living is huge."This year's theme is "Springtime Floral Fusion," and here are highlights.Gardens: There's 10,000 square feet of garden spa... http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20180404/floral-fusion-theme-of-2018-rhode-island-spring-flower--garden-show

Stop and smell the roses this weekend at the NC Museum of Art's 'Art in Bloom' flower festival - News & Observer

March 24 on botanicals.Scot Buck's finished floral piece evokes the same tone as the painting in the background, "Interior Ghosts No. 7" by Karen Davie, at North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh's fourth annual Art in Bloom event. Juli Leonard jleonard@newsobserver.com Steve Taras of Watered Garden Florist is another featured presenter. Classes will feature topics like flower care, Japanese floral design, flower meditation, bonsai for beginners, a scavenger hunt and a Pinks and Inks party, where models will be "tattooed" in flowers.Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 22 and 23, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 and 25.Tickets are required to enter the normally free West Wing building. Tickets are $13 for members, $18 for nonmembers and free for children 6 and under. Related events and classes are ticketed separately. The East Building and the Museum Park remain free and open to visitors.Related stories from Raleigh News & ObserverProceeds support museum programming and exhibitions and benefit the NCMA Foundation.Save your tickets and use the ticket stub to get $2 off admission to "You are Here: Light, Color and Sound Experiences," the massive interactive exhibit opening April 7.Last week, large bouquets of flowers were placed in Raleigh trash cans, inspired by "flower flashes" in New York City, to promote the events. Displays, made by Taras, were spotted at cans in Five Points, in downtown Raleigh in front of Artspace, Blue Ridge Realty's condo building on Glenwood Avenue, Chavis Park and Dix Park. For a full schedule and costs, go to ncartmuseum.org/bloom or call 919-715-5923.The museum is at 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/article204711634.html

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/

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

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/