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'So lovely': 10,000 Easter flowers showed up on doorsteps of Hamilton area homes - CBC.ca

The flowers, which included hydrangeas and chrysanthemums, came with a note from the Ravensbergen family. They operate Ravensbergen Greenhouses in Smithville, Ont.  "We have plants that currently don't have a home and we would like to spread some cheer to you and your family," reads part of the note.  'Smiles and warmth' Many people took to the organization's Facebook page to express their thanks and share photos of the flowers.  "It's heartwarming," said the greenhouse's general manager William Ravensbergen of the Facebook posts they received from locals.  "(We) couldn't operate as a normal store, (there was) no place for our product anymore and we felt we had to get these plants into homes, otherwise they would be thrown into a compost pile," Ravensbergen said.  Half the donation was sponsored by a Stoney Creek-based company that wanted to remain anonymous, and the rest were donated by the Ravensbergens. The deliveries were handed across lower Hamilton and Dundas by volunteers from Blessings Christian Church, Grace Valley Church and Mercy Christian Church.  In total, 10,000 plants were distributed across Hamilton, Beamsville and Smithville.  Lia Hess, who used to be in the greenhouse industry and also received a bundle of flowers, said she instantly thought of how much the greenhouse industry must be struggling in these times.  "This coronavirus could not have happened at a worse time for these people because they've been working all winter," Hess said. Even Brady's dog enjoyed the flo... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/so-lovely-10-000-easter-flowers-showed-up-on-doorsteps-of-hamilton-area-homes-1.5523471

Louisa Christina Roseberry Rogers, Gila Valley's aunt - Eastern Arizona Courier

Lot Smith. One of the Peterson boys, Andrew C., grew up to become president of the LDS Academy in Thatcher, 1905-1920.The spring of 1880 found the Roseberrys in the young community of Smithville (later known as Pima). Louisa worked at anything available, such as shearing sheep, carding wool, spinning, weaving, knitting, gleaning wheat and housework for others. Louisa and Betsy both found work with the officers at Fort Thomas.For reasons known only to her, Helena wanted her girls to marry a polygamist, so she was very happy when Bishop Joseph Knight Rogers came to ask for Louisa’s hand. Louisa knew he had a wife and five children, and he told her his wife, Josephine, had given her consent. Being of a very independent nature, Louisa visited Josephine and asked her directly. J.K. and Louisa went to Snowflake for October Conference and then on to St. George, where they were married in the temple in the morning of Oct. 25, 1882. That afternoon, he married Mary Fuller.J.K. and Louisa became parents of 10 children — five boys and five girls, eight living to marry. It was difficult for J.K. to make a living for his large families, but with the help of his three wives and 23 children, everything worked out. Louisa helped by taking in washings and ironings, raising her own garden, wheat and fruit. She homesteaded 160 acres southwest of Pima, where J.K. built her a home of four rooms. The Rogers Reservoir was constructed in 1888 to collect excess water, which helped irrigate the crops and orchards when water was less plentiful.At the age of 42 (in 1906), with their 10 children still at home, the youngest only 8 months old, Louisa became a widow when J.K. was killed in a fall from a streetcar in Douglas.Millard, Louisa’s youngest son, was going to the Gila Academy and staying with his brother, David. One day, he had a severe pain, so David brought him home. He died nine days later, Nov. 7, 1912, at the age of 15-1/2. Wallace seemed to miss him the most, and he followed his brother in death Jan. 9, 1913, at the age of 18-1/2, due to pneumonia.“If you can’t say anything good about a person, don’t say anything” was Louisa’s motto, and she taught her children the same. She was a person others liked because she had inner beauty and exuded love. She was a hard worker, had faith in God and was honest in all her dealings. She believed there was no such thing as a “gimme” in this world; work for what you get.Preparing balls of rags and weaving them into beautiful rugs became her passion and earned some money. She was very particular in that they must have the edges folded in, the ends stitched on the bias so there would be no large lumps or knots in the rug. The colors in each ball were to be the same so she could change and harmonize the strips into balanced, colorful patterns. She also had her garden and flowers that she enjoyed sharing with those who used, appreciated and enjoyed them... http://www.eacourier.com/lifestyle/louisa-christina-roseberry-rogers-gila-valley-s-aunt/article_f80da75c-1ee0-11e6-b444-b358ef3eb13f.html

Gardens plant seeds for unity, education - Huntersville Herald

That camaraderie is also what’s blooming at the community garden in Cornelius, led by the town’s Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Department and the Smithville Community Coalition. The garden, expanded last year, offers almost 70 boxes for $25 a year.Harvests mainly stay within the families, though some are given to the nonprofit Bread of Life. For many, this is their only opportunity to garden.“A lot of times, people have downsized or live in shade areas so they come here and have the camaraderie of meeting other gardeners,” volunteer leader Ellen Shaw said. “There’s a wide range of people with children and from all walks of life. … It’s fabulous. It shows the community values, and a lot of people like driving by and seeing it. It’s refreshing. “It’s a feel-good all the way around.”... http://huntersvilleherald.com/news/2016/4/7/14962/gardens-plant-seeds-for-unity-education

Sit Down with Amy McCord Jones of Flower Moxie - Invest Courier

After buying the flowermoxie.com domain in 2014, Amy McCord Jones has grown Flower Moxie into a thriving online business. Along with Amy, four other women run the business, based in Oklahoma City.Under Amy McCord Jones’ leadership, Flower Moxie maintains a cheeky and inclusive company culture. They want every bride that hires them to feel that their weddings are special, because they are. You don’t have to shell out a boatload of cash to celebrate your wedding. In the company’s words, your wedding “still counts even if it doesn’t include a sword juggler or Sia swinging on a chandelier.”Amy McCord Jones also takes great pride in running Flower Moxie as a responsive company. After all, responding to customers promptly is an essential quality of a successful online business. You can check up on the company to make sure you get your florist-grade flowers on time.As a veteran wedding planner, Amy McCord Jones will make sure you get the flowers want, through Flower Moxie. Read more inspiring interviews with successful entrepreneurs here. Jerome Knyszewski: Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dive in, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your ‘backstory’Amy McCord Jones: Have you seen the Hulu bum-clencher, Pen15? Add Christian rap and poor country girl to Anna Konkle’s character and you’ll understand the allure of my younger self.My backstory does not resemble a ladder, a straight path, or a ‘get your degree and enter the job market’ sitch. It’s much more of a 20+ years of pent-up underdog rumbling around in my tummy kind of story.Nobody expected much from me as a kid. I wasn’t a strong student or particularly ‘hawt.’ I had bologna in my school lunches, never Lunchables. I have only recently admitted to sewing imposter Guess labels into my mom-made jeans. But I have grown stupidly proud of my scrappy nobody existence. When you have nothing to lose, you f*cking leap.I was curious, prone to boredom, high... https://www.investcourier.com/interviews/14774/sit-down-with-amy-mccord-jones-of-flower-moxie/

Audrey Cleary Bailey, 76, advocated for military families - Port City Daily

Capt. Bailey’s last years. Gracie would go on to serve Mrs. Bailey in her last years.Survivors include her three children, retired U.S. Cmdr. Navy Todd E. Bailey, and his wife, Anita, of Norman, Oklahoma, Deborah B. Stakelum, and her husband, Kevin, of Prospect, Kentucky, and Leigh Ann Cumberland, and her husband, Jeff, of Chaplin, Connecticut; and seven grandchildren, Ali, Tyler, T.J., Brigid, Molly, Eddie and Caelan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, retired U.S. Navy Reserve Capt. Harry E. Bailey.At her direction, no local services will be held. A service and interment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Paws4People/Paws4Vets.Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service. https://portcitydaily.com/obits/2020/11/30/audrey-cleary-bailey-76-advocated-for-military-families/

Specialty florist Mia Fiori moves to new Plano location - Community Impact Newspaper

Community Impact Newspaper. A Fort Worth native and Baylor University graduate, Daniel reported previously for The Associated Press in Oklahoma City and The Dallas Morning News. ... https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/plano/impacts/2020/08/24/specialty-florist-mia-fiori-moves-to-new-plano-location/

Flowering trees in full bloom - Westside Eagle Observer

Another tree with colorful blooms is the eastern redbud, the state tree of Oklahoma, with its reddish-violet flowers, showcased in downtown Decatur around the depot and log cabin area, as well as in many places in Gravette, Gentry and the surrounding area.Take a little time with the family to explore the beauty that springtime has to offer. Whether it be trees, bushes or simple houseplants, all are here to savor and enjoy.General News on 04/01/2020... https://www.eagleobserver.com/news/2020/apr/01/flowering-trees-in-full-bloom-20200401/