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VIDEO: Flower fans push industry to be more eco-conscious - Kelowna Capital News

United States, it says, producing 9,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.A flower’s end-of-life can be problematic, too.Emily Alfred of the Toronto Environmental Alliance reminds recipients to put their spent bouquets in the green bin for compost, not the trash.Like all organic material, flowers that go to landfill end up decomposing and releasing methane, a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to smog and global climate change.Corporate events and weddings are where floral waste can really add up, says Kalynn Crump of ReBloom, which collects event flowers that would otherwise be thrown out and donates them to nursing homes, hospices, shelters and other organizations.Crump says she started her company in Calgary in 2014 after working in public relations and seeing gorgeous blooms tossed as soon as a party ended — sometimes thousands of dollars worth of flowers that had only been enjoyed for a few hours.“The florist would come in and just grab the vase, throw the flowers down on the table, and that was it, they wanted their vase back because they were rented,” says Crump, whose coast-to-coast clients include businesses and wedding couples, but also event venues that are gradually realizing their own role in curbing waste.Crump recalls coming across a dumpster full of beautiful white hydrangeas behind a posh downtown Toronto hotel, the aftermath of a big wedding where she guesses staff were forced to quickly clear a ballroom to make way for the next big event.She showed them the photo and that hotel is now a client, she says, noting a “significant change” in attitude among businesses and hotel chains over the past two years. She says ReBloom diverted 43 tons of floral waste from landfills since 2014 and wants to divert 20 more tons this year.Zini used ReBloom to donate flowers from her 2018 wedding in Toronto to a local women’s shelter and seniors’ home. She estimates spending about $3,000 on the flowers and an additional $800 to turn them into smaller bouquets and arrangements.“Ideally, (a wedding) happens once and there are things that you want to be special because they happen once,” she acknowledges.“But that being said, the waste (includes) wasted food, dresses that are never worn again, flowers in the garbage. I wanted that special day, but I wanted to reduce the waste as much as I could.”That’s a sentiment the similarly themed Violet Heart Project in Toronto — a not-for-profit that also repurposes event flowers — hopes will one day be inextricably linked with the floral industry.“This just needs to be the normal thing that everybody does,” says Julie Danaylov, one of the founding board members.Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian PressLike us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Gift GuideHolidays and Seasonal EventsNature Get local stories you won't find anywhere else right to your inbox.Sign up here... https://www.kelownacapnews.com/trending-now/flower-lovers-tackle-waste-push-industry-towards-sustainable-measures/

Flower shop owner waits to get on with his life - Essex News Daily

I haven’t heard from her since. I guess they took off.”Zois has served as the president of the Suburban Chamber of Commerce and has been active with the Bloomfield Center Alliance.“I bought 35 bulletproof vests for the Bloomfield police when they first came out,” he said. “And I put up wreaths for Veterans Day. A lot of little things I don’t even remember.”He said Felicia Leo was his bookkeeper and kept a record of what he did. She died four years ago.“I devoted my time to Bloomfield because I like Bloomfield,” he said. “It was a good place for me.”Zois he is waiting to hear from the insurance company to tell him what he can do. He thinks the building will be condemned.“If it is condemned, I am going to build a nice new modern building — with a flower shop in it,” he said. “If I were rebuilding, I’d make it harmonize with the newer buildings in the center. It would have three floors: retail, offices and apartments. It’s a nice piece of property.”Standing on the sidewalk in the bright sun, taking careful steps because of water on the knee that he intends to get remedied, Zois points to the side door of his “baby.”“For 65 years, I’ve been opening and closing that door,” he said. “It hurts. My son won’t even let me in there with everything falling down. At my age, what can I do? I love the flower business. I’m not going to twiddle my thumbs.”  Nick Zois, Roxy Florist... https://essexnewsdaily.com/headlne-news/87066

Barronelle Stutzman, Christian florist, again appeals to Supreme Court over same-sex wedding refusal - Washington Times

Ms. Stutzman’s attorneys from the Alliance Defending Freedom, a religious liberty law firm that also represented the baker, said the state court’s ruling runs afoul of Supreme Court precedent, forcing individuals to violate their faith. “Barronelle serves and hires people from all walks of life. What she can’t do is take part in, or create custom floral arrangements celebrating sacred events that violate her religious beliefs,” said Kristen Waggoner, an attorney with ADF. The legal battle began when Ms. Stutzman refused to provide flowers for one of her longtime customers after learning it was for a same-sex wedding ceremony. The couple, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, sued Ms. Stutzman as did the state of Washington. The ACLU and a spokesperson for the state of Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Washington Times. In her petition to the Supreme Court, Ms. Stutzman argues Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson has been hostile towards Christians, saying he took her to court but refused to bring any action against a gay coffee-shop owner, who allegedly removed a group of Christians from his store after disagreeing with their religious views. Ms. Stutzman’s case is not the only one pending in courts across the country that is testing the limits between LGBT rights and the First Amendment’s protection of free speech and religious liberty. Wedding calligraphers in Phoenix had to go to court over concerns they would be forced to create signs celebrating same-sex weddings in conflict with their faith since they provide wedding signs with scripture, celebrating the union of a man and a woman. And a film studio in Minnesota has been fighting a legal battle to enter the wedding business in a way that conforms to their Christian view of marriage. “Religious people should be free to live out their beliefs about marriage,” Ms. Stutzman’s attorneys argue in her appeal to the high court. “Only this court can resolve the numerous First Amendment conflicts these issues have created,” the petition reads. Sign up for Daily Newsletters Let's ... https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/11/barronelle-stutzman-christian-florist-again-appeal/

31 Best Flower Delivery Services Online—Best Online Flower Delivery Services Near Me - Parade

Every week or month, your recipient will get a handpicked bouquet, as well as a guide to keeping their flowers fresh as long as possible. Bonus? BloomsyBox uses flowers from Veriflora and Rainforest Alliance certified farms, so it’s also a relatively eco-friendly present.8. The Bouqs Co.The Bouqs Co. offers flower delivery and subscriptions from eco-friendly farms that minimize waste, recycle water and use sustainable growing practices. They also partner with many local florists for handcrafted, same-day delivery gifts.9. Calyx FlowersCalyx Flowers specializes in getting fresh flowers from all over the world, wherever a particular plant is produced best (for example, orchids from Thailand and roses from Colombia). Their flowers last extra long and are shipped while still in bud, and since they’re globally sourced, you can snag out-of-season blooms all year round.10. Direct 2 FloristNeed flowers in a hurry? Direct 2 Florist offers same-day delivery if you order before 2 p.m., and bouquets are handmade and hand-delivered from local florists in your area. They also offer international shipping.11. Farmgirl FlowersFarmgirl Flowers offers delivery everywhere in the continental United States. Their flowers are ethically grown and wrapped in reused burlap instead of cellophane, so you can feel good about your gift on an environmentally and socially conscious level, too.12. FloomIf you want to support local independent florists, hit up Floom for an order—your flowers will be crafted and delivered from local sellers near your recipient’s delivery address. Floom also offers same-day delivery in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Boston and Houston, as well as in London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Bristol in the U.K.13. Florists.comRakuten members will get 18 percent cash back if they shop at Florists.com, which also offers deals of the day. In addition, if you don’t want to send just flowers, Florists.com also offers gift baskets, chocolate and fruit bouquet options.14. Florists’ Transworld Delivery (FTD)Chances are you’ve heard of FTD, but perhaps didn’t know what the actual abbreviation meant. It stands for “Florists’ Transworld Delivery,” and it means exactly what it says: They work with local florists worldwide and offers same-day and next-day delivery options, as well as 20 percent cashback for Rakuten users. They also offer cute additions like teddy bears and candy.15. FlowersFastIt’s midnight on February 14 (or Mother’s Day, your anniversary, your love’s birthday, etc.). Are you out of luck and out of time? Nope! Flowers Fast offers same-day delivery across the U.S. and... https://parade.com/978393/jessicasager/best-flower-delivery-companies/

Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips: Florist Barronelle Stutzman deserves another chance at justice - Fox News

Any day now, my friend Barronelle Stutzman and her attorneys with Alliance Defending Freedom will hear whether the U.S. Supreme Court will take her case.Both Barronelle and I serve people, and we’re happy to serve everyone. I’m a cake artist, and she’s a floral designer — the owner of Arlene’s Flowers, a small shop she inherited from her mom in Washington state. Both of us find it especially gratifying when customers invite us to design and create iconic aspects of their wedding celebrations. We learn about the couple and craft the custom flower arrangements and wedding cakes that often serve as focal points in their celebrations. Floral artist Barronelle Stutzman (Alliance Defending Freedom)But we’re not friends just because we love weddings. Barronelle and I both have been forced into long, hard legal battles. We didn’t start these fights, but we’re at the center of a national conversation about the First Amendment and the rights of creative professionals.MARC THIESSEN: SUPREME COURT'S HIGH-PROFILE 2020 DOCKET BODES WELL FOR TRUMPWe’re bo... https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/masterpiece-cakeshop-jack-phillips-florist-barronelle-stutzman

Lakewood florist helps spread joy to those impacted by coronavirus - News 5 Cleveland

LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Despite the fear and feeling of uncertainty many of us are experiencing during this pandemic, Blossom Cleveland owner Megan Robinson is helping uplift others and her community one bouquet at a time. Like many small businesses, Blossom Cleveland has closed because of COVID-19. Robinson was forced to cancel orders for canceled events scheduled through April, but the flowers she has left in stock aren’t going to waste. “I feel like flowers are important,” she said. “It seems like a little thing to a lot of people but it’s not. They bring joy no matter what.” As COVID-19 forces more people to stay home, Robinson came up with the idea to arrange and deliver flower bouquets to those who have been impacted by the virus. “Most of the people are either nurses, they’re pregnant and they can’t leave the house. We do have some people that were quarantined that we’ve delivered to,” she explained. “People whose weddings were canceled so we have photographers and friends reaching out saying 'H... https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/made-us-smile/lakewood-florist-helps-spread-joy-to-those-impacted-by-coronavirus

Outdoor flower displays around Cleveland bring color, vibrancy to gloomy times - cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Three very visible public sites in Cleveland recently bloomed into instant vibrant gardens filled with thousands of stem flowers, thanks to the owner of a design studio and flower wholesaler who believe the public could use some cheering up right about now.What’s more, passersby were and are free to take flowers to enjoy at home.“I did this because everyone has been so gloomy lately, and flowers are a luxury that bring joy to people,” said Andrew Thomas of Andrew Thomas Design in Wooster.Thomas, his staff and friends worked from about 8 p.m. until midnight Monday festooning the Cleveland Metroparks sign in Lakewood.“We used all kinds of flowers,” said Thomas. “We had everything they had left. There were at least 5,000 stems, if not more. It was fun.”The “they” that Thomas refers to is Mayesh Wholesale Florist Inc. in Parma.“Mayesh was going to dump all of their flowers, and I was like, ‘Well, I have this idea — would you be up to it?’ I want to do an installation at a public par... https://www.cleveland.com/news/2020/03/outdoor-flower-displays-around-cleveland-bring-color-vibrancy-to-gloomy-times.html

Rosemary-Duff Florist: a landmark business - times-advocate.com

California. Four boys and four girls and now 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.Dolly’s sister Rosemary Gornick learned the techniques of the floral business from a school in Cleveland, Ohio and opened her floral business in her hometown of Chisholm, Minnesota. In 1957 she moved to California (following her sister) and worked for Casa De Las Florist in Del Mar for many years and for Bob Socin and Duff Gardens before starting Rosemary’s Floral on Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido in 1974.Duff Gardens and Rosemary’s Floral merged in 1982 and built the Spanish style building where the business resides today.Aunt Rosemary passed away in 2015. Dolly Santrach passed in 2018.Today the business has four partners: Mary Ann Santrach, Rozanne Reguly, Luanne Csonka and Joanne Santrach. The sisters/nieces bought the business from their parents, Pete and Dolly and aunt, Rosemary in 1988.Mary Ann’s specialty is floral design. She says planning is important. “Ordering for a holiday like Valentine’s Day requires placing an order for roses by mid-January if not earlier to reserve the product desired. That can be up to 2,500 red roses alone!” she said.Rozanne Reguly is the primary decorator for the window displays and a floral designer.The interior of Rosemary-Duff Florist.Luanne Csonka is the managing partner. She says, “It has been said that floral arrangements were the only gift item besides pizza that you could have made and delivered – all in the same day!  Our business is unique, sending floral gifts to express one’s emotions from happy occasions like birthdays to condolences for the loss of loved ones.”The sisters credit much of their success to Aunt Rosemary for sharing with them the techniques she leaned from floral school and her years of experience.  Remember Bob Socin? I can think of no greater testimony than praise from the former business owner. Mary Ann says that nearly every day Bob will stop by the shop to say hello. Rosemary Duff Florist has designed florals for many weddings, events and special occasions throughout San Diego and designed florals for celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Streisand and Martha Stewart. “But we most appreciate our long standing, wonderful clients who have believed in us for over forty years!” says Luanne.Here is a Valentine’s Day tip for you – Go to Rosemary Duff Florist. Have your photo taken in front of the Valentine’s Day mural and boom, instant Valentine’s Day card for your sweetheart! You’re Welcome. Oh, and stop in the shop, you’ll be glad you did.Rosemary Duff Florist101 West Second AvenueEscondido, CA 92025(760) 745-1191Website rdflorist.comGood business, Great people!img class=" wp-image-21968" src="https://www.times-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BUS_BIZSTORY_ROSEMARY_DUFF06-738x1024.jpg" alt width="336" height="466" srcset="https://www.times-advocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BUS_BIZSTORY_ROSEMARY_DUFF06-738x1... https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/rosemary-duff-florist-a-landmark-business/

Obituary: Margery Shanks - Aspen Times

Margery ShanksProvided PhotoMargery (Claus) Shanks Margery (Claus) Shanks passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2020 in Carbondale, CO. Margery was born in Toledo, Ohio, on Oct. 8, 1933 to William and Veronica Claus. She was one of five children and the only girl among 4 brothers. As a young adult she loved the creative process and held jobs at a florist shop and at a department store dressing windows. She attended Ursuline College where she earned a Fine Arts Degree. She married Robert Shanks and had 3 children. She and Bob lived in many places; Pittsburgh, PA, Salem, IN, Cincinnati, OH, Hudson, OH, and Toledo, OH. While Marge enjoyed sports, antiques, and having fun, her foremost interest was art. She was the proud owner of The Duncan Gallery in Hudson, OH for 27 years. Her goal was to showcase local artists as well as provide quality artwork of all kinds to everyone. She promoted local artists which inspired national attention and international recognition as far away as the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway. Her customers respected her expertise and her friendship and many would spend hours with her learning about art and chatting about life. She sh... https://www.aspentimes.com/obituaries/obituary-margery-shanks/