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A vision of beauty in Ridgeland: Wildflowers, whimsical sculptures and community spirit - Clarion Ledger
Monday, August 24, 2020Why showcase zinnias?The flowers pop with color, withstand summer heat and drought and bloom until frost kills them, said McKie, a horticulturist who with her husband, Maur, owns Green Oak Florist and Garden Center in Jackson and Ridgeland.She gives Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee credit for buying into her Zinnias Fields Forever vision. “He introduced me to Keep Ridgeland Beautiful and it became quite a partnership,” she said.Keep Ridgeland Beautiful, the city of Ridgeland and the Ridgeland Chamber of Commerce still partner to make the zinnia field, which has won awards for innovation and beautification, a reality.Gertrude's Garden in Madison County: Love of flowers blossoms into businessThe City of Ridgeland Public Works Department prepares the strip of land along U.S. 51 and Keep Ridgeland Beautiful committee members cast the zinnia seed. Donations help foot the bill for the zinnia seed, which costs between $700 and $1,000, Richardson said. Landscaping projects such as the zinnia field and wildflower field not only lift spirits but add another dimension to the city of Ridgeland, Richardson said. “It shows how important beautification is to a city,” she said.A plus for bees, birds and butterfliesThe wildflower field in Ridgeland came about three years ago after Keep Mississippi Beautiful, working with the Mississippi State Extension Service and other partners, established the Wildflower Trails of Mississippi beautification project. Wildflowers not only add beauty but also support bees, birds and butterflies.“We were thrilled that Ridgeland wanted to continue the wildflower field,” said Sarah Kountouris, executive director of Keep Mississippi Beautiful. “One reason is that it’s beautiful. When people see beautiful things it’s an invitation to visit. It says, ‘Come in and see our city.’"Colony Bistro & Wine Bar: Opening a culmination of 13-year dream for ownerAnd, it helps the tourism dollar. “With COVID-19 we need everything we can to have a brighter perspective on life in general. Beautification is one way to do that.”Wildflowers have a casual, natural look, but their success requires more work than simply tossing out seeds.“Preppin... https://www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/upside/2020/08/12/ridgeland-mississippi-wildflower-fields/5525016002/
Abston, Joseph - The Chattanoogan
Monday, August 24, 2020Fund in C/O Ms. Linda Pendergrass, 1298 Black Oak Ridge Road, Dayton, TN 37321. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com. ... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2020/8/6/413171/Abston-Joseph.aspx
Long Beach's 3 top florists (that won't break the bank) - Hoodline
Monday, August 24, 2020Looking to try the best florists in town?Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable florists in Long Beach, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.1. Daisy's FlowersPhoto: Daisy's Flowers/YelpTopping the list is Daisy's Flowers, situated at 626 Cherry Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp, the florist has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The florist offers fresh floral arrangements.2. 710 Flower ShopPhoto: Bryan V./Yelp710 Flower Shop, located at 690 W. Willow St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly florist 4.5 stars out of 40 reviews. The family owned and operated store offers bouquets for all occasions.Yelper Angelo L. wrote, "710 Flower shop has to be one of the best flower shops out there. Their roses are super nice."Stephany M. noted, "All flowers in this shop are beautiful. They have great customer service and a nice variety of flowers. The prices are... https://hoodline.com/2020/05/long-beach-s-3-top-florists-that-won-t-break-the-bank
Looters Ransack Streeterville Florist Shop That Opened Just A Few Months Ago - CBS Chicago
Monday, August 24, 2020CHICAGO (CBS) — Small business owners who were looted early Monday morning spent the rest of the day trying to get their stores back together.CBS 2’s Tara Molina found a florist in Streeterville where looters did not steal flowers. They just destroyed the place.The florist opened just a few months ago. On Monday, blue and white floral arrangements made it to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. JB Pritzker’s BlueCross BlueShield news conference.“It was just like being in two different worlds,” said Gur Manhas, husband of City Scents owner Nima Manhas.Hours earlier, the owners were walking through broken glass and wreckage to get those bouquets together.“It was difficult to see the shop like this,” Nima Manhas said.The refrigerators were shattered, the computers were broken, and the new small business at 209 E. Ohio St. was totally ransacked.“All of us are trying to get back to normal, and it’s just so difficult,” Nima Manhas said.They did deal with some theft.“Just garbage and trash everywhere,” said Gur Manhas.But for the most part, City Scents Flowers was destroyed for the sake of destruction – almost eerily so.You can see the flowers behind the broken refr... https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/08/10/looters-ransack-streeterville-florist-shop-that-opened-just-a-few-months-ago/
Sprawling Floral Installations Spill Over Garbage Cans and Phone Booths on New York City Streets - Colossal
Monday, August 24, 2020Thanks to Lewis Miller Design, those passing through New York City have gotten some respite from the rank smells and soggy refuse of streetside garbage cans. For years, the florist (previously) has been planting guerrilla installations of sunflowers, hydrangeas, and peonies in public areas, transforming trash receptacles, construction zones, and lampposts with sprawling assemblages. Check out some of the recent “Flower Flashes” below, and follow the designer on Instagram to see where the temporary bouquets pop up next.img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-133433" src="https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1.jpg" alt width="2000" height="2500" srcset="https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1.jpg 2000w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-640x800.jpg 640w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-960x1200.jpg 960w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/lewis-miller-1-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-conte... https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/08/lewis-miller-designs-flowers/
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