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The Gardeners Who Planted for US Presidents - Prescott eNews

He was an active member of the Florist Club of Washington. In 1916, he sold his stock of orchid plants for $15,000.Henry Pfister (Served 1877–1902, under Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, Chester Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt.) A native of Zurich, Switzerland, Pfister trained in the conservatories of a Swiss banker and at the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris. He made his way to Cincinnati and then to Washington, where he was hired under Hayes. Pfister managed the greenhouses, designed and planted the ornamental beds around the White House lawns, and provided all indoor floral and plant decorations, including the wedding of Grover Cleveland and Frances Folsom. He later opened his own florist and landscape design business on Connecticut Avenue.George Hay Brown (Served 1902–1909, under Theodore Roosevelt.) The son of a landscape gardener in Perthshire, Scotland, where he learned the family trade. In 1850, the family immigrated to the United States. In 1858, Brown took a job in Washington D.C. at the government experimental gardens. During the Civil War, he served with the Army Corps of Engineers in New Orleans. By 1890 he was back in Washington D.C. as a public gardener with the War Department. Brown worked on the Capitol grounds, city parks, and the government propagating gardens and greenhouses near the Washington Monument, as well as the White House. He taught Theodore Roosevelt's children how to propagate plants in his greenhouses.Charles Henlock (Served 1909–1931, under William Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover.) A Yorkshireman, and proud of his horticultural training, having worked for Lord Mowbray in Yorkshire, Lord Denbigh in Warwickshire, and Lord Harrington in Derbyshire before spending five years with the Royal Horticultural Society. Henlock arrived in Washington D.C. just before President Cleveland's wedding in 1886 and was hired as a foreman gardener at the White House, and grew to the propagating gardens and city parks. Henlock was the White House head gardener in 1909, where he was responsible for the first shipment of cherry trees sent from Japan as well as the successful plantings around the Tidal Basin.William Saunders Reeves (Served 1931–1945, under Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt. William Saunders Reeves was the first American-born White House head gardener.) His grandfather, William Saunders, was the chief of experimental gardens for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and founder of the National Grange but is perhaps best remembered for introducing the navel orange. Reeves worked under both Roosevelt's, starting as a groundskeeper at the White House during the Theodore Roosevelt administration in 1903. Through World War I, he was gardener-shepherd to Wilson's flock of sheep. Reeves became the head gardener and chief floral designer while Hoover was in office.Robert M. Redmond (Served 1945–1962, under Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, and John Kennedy.) Born in 1907, the tall, red-haired Redmond started mowing lawns at the White House as a teenager during the Coolidge administration. "Red" became superintendent of the White House Grounds under the Truman administration. Redmond was the last head gardener at the White House also to be responsible for indoor floral decorations. Jacqueline Kennedy appointed Rusty Young to the new post of the chief floral designer in 1961, for his contemporary aesthetics.Irvin Williams (Served 1962–2008, under John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.) When Rachel "Bunny" Mellon and Perry Wheeler designed the Rose Garden for President Kennedy, they handpicked Williams as their horticulturist to supervise the installation. The son of a West Virginia f... https://www.prescottenews.com/index.php/features/columnists/mountain-gardener/item/34856-the-gardeners-who-planted-for-u-s-presidents

Obituary: Charlotte G. Poulin - Lewiston Sun Journal

Charlotte will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 32 years, Albert “Sonny” J. Poulin. She is survived by her sister, Mary (Greenleaf) Keough and husband Jim; sons, Arthur Kesaris III and wife ShellyRae, William Kesaris, and Carl Greenleaf; grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexa Kesaris, and London, Amelia, Zane, and Wyatt Greenleaf; stepchildren, Kathy Hough, David Poulin and wife Kim, Karen Poulin, and Jonathan Poulin and wife Monica; grandchildren, Mike McCue and wife Maisie, Dianna, Amanda, Samuel, and Alex Poulin; great grandchildren Kylie and Logan McCue; numerous cousins and friends.Services will be held in the spring.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Rockin’ T Equine Rescue, 60 Edgecomb Road, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252, or to Midcoast Humane, 190 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011.Condolences may be found at www.Albert-Burpee.comCharlotte G. PoulinInvalid username/password.Please check your email to confirm and complete your registration.Use the form below to reset your password. When you've submitted your account email, we will send an email with a reset code.« Previous Obituary: Frank Carlyle Mottram, Sr.Next »Obituary: Rita Y. Bolduc... https://www.sunjournal.com/2020/02/06/obituarycharlotte-g-poulin/

Bloomin' good businesses: Santa Ana's top 5 florists - Hoodline

Suite A, it's the highest-rated florist in Santa Ana, boasting five stars out of 357 reviews on Yelp.2. The Blooming Branchphoto: melissa v./yelpNext up is The Blooming Branch, at 3400 W. MacArthur Blvd., Suite B. With five stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite.3. Avante GardensPhoto: tifney h./YelpAvante Gardens, at 1609 E. McFadden Ave., Suite A1, is another top choice. Yelpers give the shop five stars out of 89 reviews.4. Orange County Wholesale FlowersPhoto: j g./YelpCheck out Orange County Wholesale Flowers, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 117 reviews on Yelp. You can find the florist at 603 W. Dyer Road. 5. Flowers By CinaPhoto: kelly F./YelpAnd then there's Flowers By Cina, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 69 reviews. It's at 3043 Oak St.Deciding when to check out the top spots above? Saturdays tend to be the busiest days of the week for consumer spending at retail and wholesale businesses across the Santa Ana area, while Tuesdays are the least busy, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of CRM for small business and direct response marketing for small businesses. Last year, average daily transactions at retail and wholesale businesses surged to 16 per business on Saturdays, compared to 11 daily transactions on average on Tuesdays.This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback. https://hoodline.com/2020/01/bloomin-good-businesses-santa-ana-s-top-5-florists

East Hampton Village Florist Says He Will Lose Mother's Day Customers Because Of Street Fair - East Hampton - 27east.com

The Village Board said it would accommodate Mr. Horowitz in the future and, in the meantime, try to address the last-minute concern. Board member Arthur Graham recommended that special parking be set up for Wittendale’s on May 11, and East Hampton Village Police Chief Michael Tracey agreed to work with Wittendale’s to come up with a plan. East Hampton Village Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach Jr. said the board would look into changing the date completely next year. “This year, it’s difficult for all of the logistics that had to be put into place,” he explained, as food vendors, not-for-profits and businesses have already been booked for May 11.Mr. Lawler added that the new village-owned parking lot on Osborne Lane, or an adjacent village-owned lot, could be used the day of the fair for Wittendale’s customers and delivery trucks. “We apologize that there’s such a conflict,” board member Rose Brown told Mr. Horowitz. “We didn’t realize the ramifications to you because of such a great event.” Mr. Horowitz and the chamber’s executive director, Steve Ringel, had spoken about moving the street fair to one week earlier, or about relocating the fair into Herrick Park. After other merchants were consulted, however, the chamber decided that moving the fair to later in the season could hurt their business, and it was decided that moving the event to one week earlier would be best.“Your points are well spoken,” Mr. Rickenbach told Mr. Horowitz at the board meeting. “It won’t happen again.” ... http://www.27east.com/news/article.cfm/General-Interest-EH/590807/East-Hampton-Village-Florist-Says-He-Loses-Mothers-Day-Customers-Because-Of-Popular-Street-Fair

Deaths for the week of June 14, 2019 - The Jewish News of Northern California

Sinai Memorial Chapel.Stephen Corbin BeckerStephen Corbin BeckerStephen Corbin Becker died unexpectedly on May 29, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Arthur S. Becker and Virgina Becker. Survived by beloved wife Jill Becker, sister Susan (John) Klein, daughter Julie (Ryan) Colby, son Joshua Becker, stepson Jonathan (Jenny Gheith) Levy, stepdaughter Beth (David) Sacks, grandchildren Sajun, Lowell, Malachi, DarbyAbraham, LouAlexander, Shmuli, Rina, Shaya, Hudi, Moshe and Rivki.Born Dec. 22, 1943 in San Francisco, Stephen practiced law in New Jersey and California and served proudly in the Army and then as a Colonel in the CSMR. Stephen also served on several nonprofit boards, including Sinai Memorial Chapel, Hebrew Free Loan Association and the San Jose Jewish Film Festival. His passions were prolific, and his reverence for film and history was admired by all who enjoyed his company. However, he will be best remembered for his quiet wisdom and total commitment to the people he loved. He will be missed dearly by all who loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to Congregation Shir Hadash in Los Gatos, Beth Israel Judea in San F... https://www.jweekly.com/2019/06/14/deaths-for-the-week-of-june-14-2019/

25 flower delivery options in Toronto - blogTO

This florist asks that customers call in to place orders for delivery — they will deliver locally in Toronto, and also to anywhere from Whitby to Oakville. At the moment they are offering mostly Ontario-grown flowers and plants, and if you want to know what’s in season check out their site or give them a call.May FlowersMay Flower’s deliveries are still going from Monday through to Saturday, and they offer free contactless delivery throughout Toronto. They also have an option for same-day delivery. Eco StemsThis Corktown florist specializes in locally-grown blooms from the Niagara region that are grown with little to no pesticides. They are doing delivery throughout Toronto.PoppiesPoppies’ flowers are available for contact-free delivery within the GTA only. Their floral bouquets are made to order.Plant CollectiveSpecializing in house plants such as succulents and mini cacti, this Beaches store delivers throughout the country, and they offer free delivery for orders over $100, with standard shipping throughout the GTA at flat rate of $4.99.Wilbe BloominThis Kensington Market florist accepts online orders for delivery throughout Toronto. They offer a colourful selection of arrangements along with cacti terrariums.Pistil FlowersPistil Flower’s shop in the Financial District is closed, but they are still accepting orders through their site and through email for contact-free delivery. The florist specializes in elevated bouquets and contemporary arrangements.Botany Floral StudioThis florist offer daily delivery from Monday to Friday in the GTA. The studio specializes in modern arrangements that are inspired by “nature, whimsical gardens, and nostalgia,” their site reads. They are also sustainable in their practices.Bayview BlossomsBayview Blossoms creates custom arrangements for delivery in Toronto.  If you so choose, you can have their stylists create a botanical freestyle arrangement for you.Flower NookThe Flower Nook is offering contact-free delivery so that you can stay connected while apart. They deliver throughout the country, and offer local same-day delivery for orders placed before noon. You can search their site for flowers and arrangements based on occasion or type.Garden’s Path Floral DesignThis Leslieville florist creates intriguing arrangements they're able to deliver contact-free. They ask customers to email in their orders instead of calling them in. At the moment, they're having one staff member inside of the store working with the flowers to facilitate social distancing.Wild North FlowersThis online studio is providing contact-free deliveries in Toronto from Monday through to Saturday. They note on their site that because supply of hard goods such as vases has been limited, they might be substituting vase types for their arrangements in the coming weeks.TelefloraThis online florist has loads of deals up on its site, and they’re curated ones for every occasion. They also provide same-day delivery on most of their arrangements. They deliver throughout Canada, and are experienced at making deliveries to hospitals.BloomenThis online store off... https://www.blogto.com/fashion_style/2020/04/flower-delivery-toronto/

Keirstead's Flower Shop Still Has Strong Saint John Roots - Huddle - Huddle Today

Covid-19.“Our flowers come from all over the world,” said florist Connie Dean. “We get flowers from Holland, Ecuador, our roses come from Ontario. A lot come through Ontario and they get them from different places all over the world as well.”Australia, Africa and Lebanon are a few other places where the shop gets its flowers, with Birds of Paradise and Protea flowers being some of the most popular selections.“Ontario does have locally grown flowers so those are the closest local flowers we get,” said Dean. “Sometimes there’s someone on the Kingston Peninsula or Hampton that’ll bring in garden flowers that we can buy.”A piece of family history (Image: Elizabeth MacLeod)The business was founded by the late Guy G. Keirstead whose passion for flowers led him to first rent a stall at the City Market in 1925.Keirstead’s operated out of the market from 1925 to 1946, until he purchased property on the corner of Charlotte and Princess Street where the shop still operates to this day.Dean said the building survived the Great Saint John Fire of 1877 and used to be a hardware and butcher shop, which were combined to make Keirstead’s.“You have some of the old coolers that we still have from back when they opened up this shop in the 40... https://huddle.today/keirsteads-flower-shop-still-has-strong-saint-john-roots/

Flower growers see sales wither as planting season launches - CBC.ca

Demand for non-perishable items pushed decorative plants out of the supply chain in last month's stockpiling frenzy, while the ongoing shutdown of garden centres in jurisdictions including Ontario and New York has cut off critical points of sale, threatening to leave growers high and dry. "This is when we sell. We're on the cusp of a critical period," said James Farrar, director of the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance. Trees, bushes and bedding plants are usually planted between May 1 and June 15, he said, with customers ranging from backyard gardeners to municipalities. In Ontario, flower producers discarded about 40 per cent of their Easter crop, according to Flowers Canada Growers. The province has designated garden centres as a non-essential service — a painful exclusion for the industry, since nearly two-thirds of Canadian production stems from Ontario. Neighbouring New York and Ohio have also forced garden centres to lock their doors, while Michigan and Vermont have banned retailers from selling non-essential products, including home gardening items. "If they don't open, the damage is going to be astronomical," said trade group head Andi Kuyvenhoven, noting garden centres' crucial role for bedding plants in particular. British Columbia — the second-biggest flower and plant producer — Alberta and Manitoba and have allowed garden centres to keep running, while Quebec deemed them essential along with nurseries as of April 15, though not in time for Easter. Kuyvenhoven, who with his wife co-owns a $2.5-million business selling potted Chrysanthemums and indoor calla lilies — largely to U.S. distributors — on a pair of farms west of Toronto, says clogged supply chains south of the border remain a problem. 'I haven't slept in five weeks' "U.S. customers for a time closed their distribution systems to floral and so the main grocery chains were not purchasing plants," he said, which was hard on growers of cut flowers such as roses and tulips. "If a truck can take 24 skids and four skids were flowers, the flowers came off the trucks and they put more food on the truck — which we completely understand. The only challenge is, when you're growing flowers as we do, they also have a shelf life," said Kuyvenhoven, who bought his bu... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/flower-growers-hamilton-1.5546023

'A shame to throw all those out': Flamborough flower grower feeling the strain from COVID-19 - The Flamborough Review

We grow all year round — we just ramp up production for holiday seasons.” Juraschka said more than 90 per cent of the company's product is sold into the GTA through the Ontario Flower Growers Co-operative auction system, which sees 150 growers sell a diverse array of flowers to buyers from a Mississauga facility each week. “All kinds of florists buy either directly from the Ontario Flower Growers or through wholesalers,” he said. In addition, he said another factor impacting the business is that other flower growers who were unable to sell their product in the United States — many in the Niagara region — started selling their surplus product into the GTA. “The Toronto market quickly became saturated with product from everywhere,” he explained. “It’s only natural — everyone has invested many weeks of growing into their products — and the crops coming off now have some of the highest heating costs, lighting or hydro costs, because they were grown through January and February, which tend to be the coldest (months) of the year.” Juraschka said all the crops for Mother’s Day are already in the ground, having been planted 12 weeks in advance — in this case mid-February. He said chrysanthemums have to be disbudded to make them the right shape — work that is currently taking place. “We’re going forward with that on the assumption that Mother’s Day will at least be somewhat of a market,” he said. “I’m not sure what next week will bring. “We want our staff to keep having work, we want to get through this, we want Canada to get through this.”... https://www.flamboroughreview.com/news-story/9921592--a-shame-to-throw-all-those-out-flamborough-flower-grower-feeling-the-strain-from-covid-19/